Alice Waters and the Trip to Delicious by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Waters is a pioneer and#151 a female chef, award-winning restaurateur and crusader for farm-to-table eating, even in the cafeteria.' 'Spirited multimedia art captures an extraordinary life devoted to good food and good friends and, lest we forget, the trinity of California cuisine: organic, local and in season. But beyond simply telling a great story, the book reminds us that what we read to our children has a lasting effectand#150 shouldnand#8217 t we use that opportunity to deliver a strong message?' ' Alice Waters and the Trip to Delicious is an engaging and delightful read. An obvious choice in communities that have active Edible Schoolyards, it may spark some interest in communities that do notand#151 yet.and#8221 Īnd#147 adoring tributeand#133 Martin describes how Waters seeks out ingredients with integrity: 'The delicious meals she wanted to serve to her customers began not in the kitchen but in the field, with good soil and thoughtful farmers.' Debut artist Choi fills the pages with cheerful scenes of smiling, multicultural children preparing and enjoying food.and#8221

And#149 'CCBC Choices'and#151 Cooperative Children's Book CenterĪnd#149 'Book of Distinction'and#151 Association of Children's Librarians of Northern CaliforniaĪnd#147 A fine introduction to.nutrition, healthy eating, and creative people making positive change.and#8221 Īnd#151 and#147 Starredand#8221 Review, School Library JournalĪnd#147 An inspiring, tasty story.and#8221 Īnd#147 lively biographyand#133 chronicling the life of one contemporary foodie who has worked to make a difference in children's nutritional livesand#133 The art greatly enhances the text, with its varied multitude of cheerful people growing, preparing and enjoying food, as well as the use of different framing techniques and vantage points.

Alice Waters and the Trip to Delicious by Jacqueline Briggs Martin