Elizabeth’s Comments (group member since Aug 02, 2010)

Elizabeth’s comments from the Q&A with Melanie Rehak, author of Eating for Beginners group.

Hi Melanie,
I just finished reading your book and LOVED it! I have to say that it is probably one of the best food books I have ever read. I was asked by your publisher to review it on my blog, here is the link if you'd like to read the review:
http://foodymommy.blogspot.com/2010/0...
I am really glad to have had this opportunity. After reading your book, it inspired me to really look at the food I was buying but not feel badly if I happened buy something out of season or from a different state every once in awhile. I also asked the farmer at my local CSA if I could go and work with her for a day or two, because your experience sounded so rewarding.
I also found your chapter on fish to be very interesting. I come from the Northwest where Alaskan Salmon and Halibut are abundant but now I live in the Midwest where fish is farmed. It is hard to know what to do when fish is such a huge part of your diet and then all of the sudden you can't or shouldn't eat the fish anymore! So thank you for including that chapter, I learned many things I didn't know before, and it will help me make more conscious decisions about fish in the future!
I am curious to know how you balanced working at the restaurant, visiting the food sources, and taking care of a toddler all at once? I have a two year old son and am a stay at home mom and am overwhelmed with daily life, so you are truly my hero! Thanks so much for writing this book!