hungry monkey

I needed to share about this great book I just finished reading. I happened to walk past it at my local library Saturday afternoon and was intrigued by the description on the front cover. I'm so glad I picked it up. The book is written by a food writer/father and describes his food journey with his very bright and charming 4 year old daughter. What I love about the book is that it is not a parenting book about how to get your children to eat a larger variety of foods. But rather a down to earth personal story about feeding his family. And it's funny too. I am instantly drawn to books that are about food. And I love that he has included some recipes too. I think every parent can relate to the topic of food and kids. I struggle with my own kids and their changing likes and dislikes. I refuse to start making different meals for every member of my family. Hungry Monkey reminded me that things change. What Nathaniel ate half a year ago is different from today and will most likely be different in a year. Just think about yourself. Were there things that you wouldn't touch as a kid but you love eating now? Even as an adult our preferences change. Up until our trip to Europe in 2004 I really didn't enjoy dark chocolate and would pass on any sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Now I much prefer dark vs milk chocolate and am dreaming of the wonderful salad I ate in Verona that contained salad greens, tuna, tomato and large shavings of fresh parmesan cheese. Now I love the stuff. Perhaps part of my change of heart was having the green container of "parmesan cheese" at the table when I was growing up. Seriously people...they are not even in the same category. Okay, the food snob in me is coming out.
Anyway, check out this book if you are interested. It's a good one.