It’s great to read all these varied comments on this book.

I personally dislike this book and take issue with it on a bunch of levels. I ranted like a crazy woman about this on my blog and so it is refreshing to hear what other folks think, whether we agree or not.

Thanks for joining in the debate!

When I was growing up we ate what was put on
the table and that was that. There was no
need for my mother to go to all this extra
effort hiding nutritional stuff in our food.

Kids should learn what vegetables look like
in their natural state and they will learn
to make healthy choices.

Why are we fighting against each other?
Some Moms work outside the house, some don’t…but we’re all working. Working really hard to do the right thing for our families no matter what our circumstances.
So if it’s one night or five nights around the dinner table…pizza or veggies, just make it count and stop beating each other up in the Mommy wars!

@ eos

‘a real mom’. Does Jessica not qualify as a real mom?

I already have a book that has recipes with purees. “The Sneaky Chef” –written by a real mom I might add. You can buy it on amazon… a much less expensive buy than Jessica’s book.

I think Jessica’s book is a great idea and that people in the celebrity circles are interested in good health and most important, how to feel good about our childrens nutrition. I purchased a copy of a simular book already out there titled “The Sneaky Chef” by Missy Lapine, http://www.thesneakychef.com; As a parent, I would do anything to make only one menu at family mealtime, mom’s you know what I mean. The receipes I have used from The Sneaky Chef have helped. Good luck with the new book Jessica!

Linda

I’m definitely looking forward to Jessica’s book. I am a recent auntie and taking the position in full force! Coming home from an entire day’s work and then starting my second job (part-time) nanny is quite the task. My biggest challenge is finding recipes that are quick, easy, and healthy! My favorite’s are The Sneaky Chef and Everyday Italian, I am looking forward to adding Jessica’s book to my collection!

I totally agree with Kate! Well said!

Spiff: There is nothing wrong with a mother working even if she doesn’t have to. Some people feel a need to be fulfilled in other areas of their life as well, and that makes them better parents.

It’s really sad that no matter how much progress women make we’re still stuck with having to deal with the attitude that it’s only okay for a woman to work if she has to, but she’s not aloud to want to work. This is not 1950. Mothers have a right to have a piece of their lives that is just there’s. A woman doesn’t have to be chained to her child 24/7 in order to be a good mother.

Hiding healthy foods in kids’ meals has been working for me with fantastic success since I started using a book called The Sneaky Chef about 5 months ago. Sure, I also offer my kids veggies straight up, but why not add even more real nutrition to the foods they eat anyway?

It’s great to see another book on the subject coming out. If we can make the same things kids like to eat more nutritious, why not? Our entire country would benefit from this simple idea.

Of course, since Deceptively Delicious isn’t available yet, I can’t comment on the recipes it has. But I can totally vouch for the ones in The Sneaky Chef book. Wow. Our kids’ diets have been transformed! The veggie puree idea Jessica uses is exactly the same, so I imagine her recipes will be good also. More power to this great idea!