Any suggestions on cookbooks on this topic?

What about canned fruit in it’s own juice /no sugar added?

Melissa.

I LOVE the Cooking From the Farmers Market cookbook. It’s made by William Sonoma.  Any fruit or veggie you would find at the farmers market, you will find in this book. The book tells you what foods you will find during what seasons, how to pick them, and recipes for what to do with them. So fun to flip thru!!

How do you eat fresh and stop process foods when you are on a fixed income and the moeny is tight? I have the SparkPeople cookbook, but have never cooked anything from it. Isn’t it terrible that the healthier food is the more expensive food?

shower of roses ..   know what you mean.  I had the same problem but just got stuff on sale and winged it each week.  Somehow I was able to do it.  I also I use canned fruit in it’s own juice or no sugar added with the serving size on the can.  I am pretty sure it is ok but  really dont have a choice sometimes.

Melissa.

shower of roses,

Money’s tight for me, but I’ve been able to do it. You can check in newspaper inserts (usually Tuesdays)  to see what vegetables & fruits are on sale.  Look around and find out where the lowest prices are for fresh foods.  Farmer’s markets or stands are often cheaper than name grocery stores. Going to Farmer’s Markets toward closing time helps to get discounts. Buying in season helps. The more I’ve done these things the more I’ve learned to save money.

And I feel so much better since I’m  eating fresh foods!

My favourite cook book is River Cottage ‘Veg’ Everyday. The other is Rose Elliot’s a complete Vegetarian book of recipes. You can also have a look on the BBC good food website which have some great ideas for recipes.

There are number of books you can used.