Books read Aug 22

35 Great Recipes You Wish Your Mother Made
Although this book does not contain pictures nor nutritional information it's a great book.
Love that the authors have experimented after going out to dinner to try to recreate a dish they had gotten at the restaurant.
Part of our family came from the Ohio area so some of the recipes are the same-except for a key ingredient that totally changes the flavor for the better.
Simple thing like cole slaw is transformed with no hard work. Authors have done their research as to the spices and herbs used in recreating things of beauty.
Along with the recipes, there are bonus recipes as well, tucked in between. There are also stories about how the dishes were made and the many experiments that led to the final product.
Trial and error and humor that went along with that. Feels like a family member telling me themselves along with the laughs, it's so down to earth.
For the nutritional information you should be able to substitute for a healthier option due to your dietary needs, in some of the recipes, experiment yourself.
A KEEPER!

Soups, Sandwiches & Wraps
This book sounded interesting as we use more wraps now rather than sandwiches.
Introduction about the book and why it's so healthy to eat these foods.
Each section has a color photo and quote before the recipes.
The recipes themselves include a title, list of ingredients and how to make along with servings.
There are no photos and no nutritional information but you should be able to substitute for a healthier option for your dietary needs.
Don't care that some recipes include canned soups-they contain LOTS of sodium.
Some recipes do not tell you how many servings it will make.
Like veggie wraps the best as they are using fresh produce but I'd have to omit the bacon and use light cream cheese.
Dessert wraps, never thought about these. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.

Kids' Travel Guide - Italy: The fun way to discover Italy - especially for kids (Kids' Travel Guides Book 4)
Book has a table of contents to make finding things easier and faster.
Note to the parents and then to the kids who will be using the book.
What I really liked about this book are the fun things for kids to do and they aren't going to realize they are learning at the same time.
I even found some things not only interesting but fun to learn about. Has blanks where the children can fill in the answers about their travel and who is going with them.
Helps to prepare for the travel and what to bring. Focuses on many areas and explains a bit about them.
What I liked also was the maps and how the country is shaped.
I really liked the compass rose-had never heard that phrase before. Also loved about the money and fun puzzles to do. Definitely keep the child busy if he gets bored.
Explains what each section is famous for and what you should go visit.
Even goes into history  and famous people. Foods are discussed: pizza, spaghetti and gelato. Love the part about how to speak the language and some important phrases and how to pronounce them.
Restaurant words and shopping words-so useful.  Also has quizes along the way to make sure you are paying attention. .
Journal to fill in about your trip, what you saw, where you went, etc.
Other works with Leonardo are highlighted at the end. I was able to get several more in this series and can't wait to learn about those countries, even some US cities that we've yet to travel to.
What a really fun educational, colorful children's book that I can even use if I travel to Italy.