Comment #1: Wednesday, May, 21, 2008 at 16:08:06

Steph says:
"Um. This is awesome because I LOVE fruits and veggies! I'm a vegetarian and so they figure up a huge part of my diet.

But instead of having trouble getting my kids to eat fruits and veggies - I'm not a mom actually, I'm a youngling still at home - I try to get my mom, dad and brother to consume them!

How do I do it? Partly by forcing the wondrous world of fruits and veggies upon them. The easiest way is just to cook for them. In the end, they realize that it's all very delicious. I remember cooking portobello mushroom, spinach & ricotta cheese lasagna and they ate it up. My parents often beg me to cook it when they're feeling veggie-ish.

I have to say though, when I was younger I was always more of a vegetable person rather than a fruit lover. Now, I've begun warming up to fruits. I have actually just recently discovered a passion for oranges! I have been eating at least 1 or 2 oranges per day. My mom constantly has to buy more just to keep up with me.

I think the key to getting anyone - kids and adults alike - to eat their fruits and veggies is to show them that they're actually quite delicious! Our society for some reason has put this sort of dark cloud over healthy foods and too often we ignore the fact that they're really really yummy.

Though, I will NEVER like pineapple. The texture gives me the heebie-jeebies. "

Comment #2: Thursday, May, 22, 2008 at 10:56:51

Meredith Peters says:
"My favorite fruit or vegetable is fresh dark cherries from Washington State. Casseroles are my favorite way of getting veggies in and also having children help prepare the veggies helps them be friendlier with the veggies! We like to grow them,help pick them out at the store,help peel them and cook them and then we are more interested in eating them!"

Comment #3: Thursday, May, 22, 2008 at 11:04:44

Janet W says:
"The best way I found to get my kids to eat veggies is to let them look through vegetarian cookbooks or magazines. They always find something that they want to make and try."

Comment #4: Thursday, May, 22, 2008 at 14:40:57

Barbara Baker:
"This would be a wonderful book to read to my children. I have never had a problem with feeding my children vegtables...my 5 year old has to have asperagus and broccoli and my 6 year old loves broccoli and corn...as long as I have a green with every meal I'm good to go. If I have at least a favorite of both girls, they wont eat the meal. I guess you could say I've done my job (HE-HE-HE). "

Comment #5: Thursday, May, 22, 2008 at 16:42:58

susan varney says:
"cauliflower my kids love it in stir fry"

Comment #6: Thursday, May, 22, 2008 at 16:44:15

charline s says:
"I get my son to eat his veggies by covering them in cheese or letting him have side dips for them like ranch dressing."

Comment #7: Thursday, May, 22, 2008 at 18:00:02

Patricia Schraier says:
"We love all vegetables!"

Comment #8: Thursday, May, 22, 2008 at 19:46:09

Linda Moeller says:
"I love pears!. No trouble getting the kids to eat fruit but veggies are a challenge sometimes."

Comment #9: Thursday, May, 22, 2008 at 22:36:19

Nora Scott-Platt says:
"My favorite vegetables are carrots uncooked. Our boys will eat them as long as I slice them thin, put cottage cheese and raisins on top and they will just eat away."

Comment #10: Thursday, May, 22, 2008 at 23:00:11

Gaye McGill says:
"Fresh corn on the cob is my favorite vegetable because it tastes great and is fun to eat. (And the kids think so too.)"

Comment #11: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 08:34:53

Nat Stevens says:
"have the grandkids go into the garden and pick their own"

Comment #12: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 09:45:51

Lisa Fosses says:
"My favorite is red pepper an dred grapefruit. My daughter is a good eater and will try anything"

Comment #13: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 10:39:12

Deanne S says:
" I started off feeding my son lots of veggies for snacks etc. I am not the healthiest eater, but I wanted better for my son. After giving him veggies all the time, I myself have been eating them much more.....and enjoying them. Our favorite veggies are baby carrots and zucchini."

Comment #14: Tuesday, May, 23, 2008 at 03:39:42

zak says:
"Apples are good. "

Comment #15: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 10:44:28

Leisa Wooten says:
"As a new vegetarian, I am desperately in need of guidance!!"

Comment #16: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 10:50:27

Deborah Rosen says:
"My favorite fruit is the cherry; my favorite vegetable is broccoli. I never had any problems getting my son to eat fruit or vegetables; I know I'm one of the lucky ones. "

Comment #17: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 11:10:20

DAVID BREWSTER says:
"MY FAVORITE FRUIT IS ORANGES. MY FVORITE VEGITABLE GREEN BEANS. MY CHILDREN ARE LONG GONE. THANK YOU"

Comment #18: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 11:14:02

Linda Stanley says:
"This looks great. I love all fruits and veggies but I do have to use some brown sugar and butter to get the green veggies down my kids"

Comment #19: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 12:20:30

toasters says:
"My favorite is asian pears but they're so hard to find in my climate."

Comment #20: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 13:21:18

sally schwartz says:
"we need to eat more fruits and veggies."

Comment #21: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 14:22:57

Linda Pinto says:
"My favorite vegetables are brussel sprots. I know the taste is strong. But I find them tasty."

Comment #22: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 14:44:52

Angela Brasier says:
"my son is a vegetarian and he would really love this book."

Comment #23: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 14:59:21

Ruth Eisen says:
"My brother-in-law hates and refuses to eat fruits and vegetables. I hope this book will convince his kids to eat their fruits and vegetables."

Comment #24: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 15:54:52

Tony Tannahill, Mr says:
"Love to eat lots of fruit and veggies!"

Comment #25: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 15:58:46

judy brittle says:
"this is great. 2 of my grandchildren now live with me and i really need to start cooking healthier for them. "

Comment #26: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 16:01:48

Jessica says:
"Fresh corn on the corn is my favorite veggie. And Blackberries are our favorite fruit!"

Comment #27: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 17:04:52

kristi blackstone says:
"They eat bananas but I don't have to make them, just love them."

Comment #28: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 17:05:26

Jennifer M. says:
"I love broccoli, and so does my daughter. She actually eats more vegetables than I do!"

Comment #29: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 17:10:28

Bebemiqui says:
"My favorite current vegetable is snap peas. Such a great snack!"

Comment #30: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 17:48:22

James Murray says:
"I love to eat fruit & vegitables"

Comment #31: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 18:04:30

Eileen says:
"Wow!! What a great way to educate myself and my grand girls, Thank you"

Comment #32: Wednesday, Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 19:03:27

Gina Stratos says:
"My kids love zucchini. I shred it, wring out the water, sautee with a live olive oil, pine nuts and parmesan. They also love raw cauliflower."

Comment #33: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 20:22:05

Kathy Thiel says:
"Veggies ..should be eaten alot more..there...GREAT..like Tony the Tiger says..."

Comment #34: Friday, May, 23, 2008 at 22:22:24

Cindi says:
"Hello, From the time they were born and earting solid food, one son enjoyed vegetables and the other fruit! Sometimes, I would mix the fruits and veggies together to disguise one or the other! I am a vegetarian, thus seeing my example has helped. Thanks,Cindi"

Comment #35: Saturday, May, 24, 2008 at 00:31:16

Julie J Donahue says:
"I like corn, brocolli and green beans. My two little ones don't have any trouble eating these. My oldest one hates veggies."

Comment #36: Saturday, May, 24, 2008 at 20:55:05

Audrey says:
"I love artichokes!"

Comment #37: Saturday, May, 24, 2008 at 21:41:19

Elizabeth M. says:
"I love vegetables so much and broccoli is my favorite. I would rather eat veggies way more than fruit but I do like fruit. Repeated exposure is how I get my kids to eat new fruits,veggies and everything. If they see it enough times on their plate, it's not as frightening to them and they eventually take a taste."

Comment #38: Monday, May, 26, 2008 at 11:46:10

Mary Boldin says:
"I love veggies more than fruits, and I don't have one fave veggie. I can eat raw corn all day long, and I like onions and mushrooms and broccli and brussel sprouts. As far as fruit goes, i love bananas and oranges and melons. "

Comment #39: Monday, May, 26, 2008 at 18:18:23

Camille says:
"Hi...

I have to laugh. When I saw this giveaway, I thought it was a book about the ABCS on how to GROW vegetables and fruits *smile*.

My kids are beyond learning their ABCs, but this would be an excellent book for our oldest daughter to tuck into her Hope Chest!!

Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway! I will link you on our blog in the 'Contest Corner'.

Also, how did we get our kids to eat their vegetables. Well, I think we have always had vegetable eaters because we never made a big fuss over them.

We also have a rule that if something new is being served - they are not allowed to say 'I don't like that'. If those words come out of their mouths prior to tasting the new food - they have to eat a regular-sized (for their age/size) portion. However, if they taste it (and this is always at least 3 bites) and do not like it, they can say 'I don't care for that' - and they don't have to eat anymore. What has happened the majority of the time is they find that they DO like this new food and will gobble it up.

I have also found that the more the kids help in the kitchen - and you can get them started on 'making dinner' as young as 2, the less picky they are at the table. A simple thing to do with a 2-year-old is have them make a relish tray. You cut up whatever will go on the relish tray - and then they get to put the stuff on the tray. Let them use their creative minds to 'decorate' the tray however they want it. So, the pickles are in with the black olives - that's okay!

Blessings to you -
Camille
There is a season... "

Comment #40: Tuesday, May, 27, 2008 at 14:33:59

kathleen lahm says:
"Love vegggies and bring on the broccoli and sekel pears!!!"

Comment #41: Wednesday, May, 28, 2008 at 02:06:29

christopher h says:
"love the blueberries, cant get enough of them"

Comment #42: Wednesday, May, 28, 2008 at 10:51:18

Elaine says:
"I love fruits and veggies and with picky kids I find with a blender you can hide the foods but the kids still get the nutrition!"

Comment #43: Wednesday, May, 28, 2008 at 14:02:32

Jill Lear says:
"Blueberries are a favorite in my family. Maybe it's because I craved them with all my pregnancies. I can definitely get the kids to eat them now. We go blueberry picking every summer and freeze them. Sadly we are out and are waiting not so patiently for blueberry season to come again. "

Comment #44: Thursday, May, 29, 2008 at 09:28:35

Lenore says:
"My favorite veggie: (tie) green beans and okra My favorite fruit: nectarines"

Comment #45: Friday, May, 30, 2008 at 19:59:26

shirley says:
"I love fruits and veggies.and since itake care of two grandchildren they love them also.They would rather eat sweet red peppers than cake"

Comment #46: Saturday, May, 31, 2008 at 03:03:14

Suse says:
"Believe it or not, my favorite vegetable is ... Brussel Sprouts!

It is true. However, if that is not quirky enough, it must be RAW! No cooking that thing and turning it to mush or some nasty cabbage-wanna-be! UGH!

A raw brussel sprout, its leaves pulled off the "core," makes a delightfully different salad green. Try it, you may find somkething far yummier than the trendy but horrid raddicchio."

Comment #47: Thursday, June, 5, 2008 at 10:07:06

asithi says:
"My favorite veggie is spinach, but in general I prefer to eat fruit. I do not have any kids. I usually put a handful of veggies on top of my pizza in order to get my husband to eat more veggies. Another habit I picked up from my mother is to bring the fruits to the dinner table right after dinner. I usually start peeling and cutting fruits as soon as I finish dinner, before the plates are even clear. My husband will eat fruits when I cut it up for him."

Comment #48: Thursday, June, 5, 2008 at 14:22:29

Elizabeth Baer says:
"I let my kids pick out things we've never tried before when we go to the farmer's market."

Comment #49: Friday, June, 6, 2008 at 16:54:34

AnneMarie DeRemer says:
"my favorite fruit is the strawberry, I love to have it in my morning cereal."

Comment #50: Saturday, June, 7, 2008 at 15:47:38

Eleanor Harkins says:
"We are two seniors who need our fruits and veggies."

Comment #51: Sunday, June, 8, 2008 at 22:20:07

Carol Ezovski says:
"Actually my kids like fruits and veggies better than meat -- especially grapes, apples, corn and peas."

Comment #52: Monday, June, 9, 2008 at 14:50:32

Lori R says:
"Fruits and Veggies are a big deal in my house. My son loves shakes of all kinds with the fruits and I love to make different soups with the veggies. The soups are great because you keep all the vitamins for your body rather than dumping them down the drain."

Comment #53: Tuesday, June, 10, 2008 at 01:19:37

amanda says:
"yummy fruits and veggies!"

Comment #54: Wednesday, June, 11, 2008 at 01:13:55

Carla Pullum says:
"Peas and they way to get my kids to eat them is I put them in mash potatoes where they can't see them"

Comment #55: Thursday, June, 12, 2008 at 02:25:58

William Wright Jr says:
" My favorite are my grandfather's homegrown tomato's because they are the most juiciest organic tasting tomato I have ever had. All our neighbors ask every year for them and yes, we give them plenty. ;) They are the best, period! "

Comment #56: Friday, June, 13, 2008 at 21:27:29

Tasses says:
"Please enter me to win this book.

I posted about your contest here: RandomWonder"

Comment #57: Sunday, June, 15, 2008 at 21:05:36

Erica Greca says:
"I don't have trouble really. They have to eat most of what is on their plate. If it is something new, they have to at least try it. I usually try to incorporate it into a dish they already like first."

Comment #58: Monday, June, 16, 2008 at 11:39:49

Louise Brouillette says:
"We love watermelon, and there's no need to coax!"

Comment #59: Monday, June, 16, 2008 at 22:46:29

Anna Thurman says:
"bananas are my favorite."

Comment #60: Tuesday, June, 17, 2008 at 11:58:03

K. Cleaver says:
"I can get my kids to eat green veggies because I told them it will make them stronger. :)"

Comment #61: Wednesday, June, 18, 2008 at 14:50:47

Anthony Hedden says:
"I like apples."

Comment #62: Wednesday, June, 18, 2008 at 16:13:26

James Jenkins says:
"banana"

Comment #63: Wednesday, June, 18, 2008 at 20:02:37

Anita Yancey says:
"I think this is a great book. I love fruits and vegetables. Please enter me."

Comment #64: Wednesday, June, 18, 2008 at 22:12:02

Irma Doherty says:
"Favorite fruit: Peaches"

Comment #65: Wednesday, June, 18, 2008 at 20:12:37

Amelia says:
"Grapes"

Comment #66: Wednesday, June, 18, 2008 at 22:12:02

Irma Doherty says:
"Favorite fruit: Peaches"

Comment #67: Thursday, June, 19, 2008 at 01:44:16

Jane says:
"Looks like a great book! Favorite - mangos. And getting veggies into my baby is hard - the most successful way is to mash up the veggie and mix it with spaghetti noodles. She slurps the noodles and hopefully gets some of the sauce in her (most of it ends up on her face). "

Comment #68: Thursday, June, 19, 2008 at 10:38:14

Leesy says:
" I love apples; I guess I'm just simple. I like them crisp, juicy, and tangy. I prefer to eat them cut rather than on the core. As far as getting kids to eat them, we just keep serving. We eat vegan dinners during the week (meat reserved for weekends), so there's lots of opportunity for each of my 6 children to meet different vegetables. "

Comment #69: Thursday, June, 19, 2008 at 17:20:02

Vicki Wurgler says:
"I like fruits and vegetables, the best way to get the kids to eat veggies is serve them raw-they like fresh peas, carrots, celery with peanut butter"

Comment #70: Friday, June, 20, 2008 at 07:31:08

Janet Mahurin says:
"broccoli is our favorite in broccoli and cheese casserole."

Comment #71: Friday, June, 20, 2008 at 10:35:41

Rebecca Snodgrass says:
"I like sweet potatoes and i really dont have trouble getting my kids to eat their veggies, they love them"

Comment #72: Friday, June, 20, 2008 at 12:08:21

lesley sheffield says:
"My family's favorite is the "tomatoe". We are really having tomatoe withdraws since the FDA issue."

Comment #73: Friday, June, 20, 2008 at 12:10:05

teresa sardina says:
"To get my grandchildren daily dose of fruits and veggies. I bought each household a JUICER. The kids love juicing and making up their own combo's of drink."

Comment #74: Friday, June, 20, 2008 at 13:25:24

Dan says:
"I love berries. My kids like them too, we just eat them raw - tasty."

Comment #75: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 06:02:21

Stephanie Bruce says:
"My kids are terrified of veggies, I can usually get them to eat fruits but veggies are usually a no go so anything that helps would be great"

Comment #76: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 09:53:18

Pauline M says:
"I got lucky with my kids, they love most fruits and vegetables, during the summer, I cut up a bunch of fruits and leave it in the fridge. They will grab it and munch!"

Comment #77: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 11:10:30

Carrie Baird says:
"I think my favorite fruit would be a juicy, ripe pear. As for my child and the veggies - let's just say I have to be very crafty indeed to get him to eat them."

Comment #78: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 11:11:11

Dorothy R. says:
"Strawberries Broccali"

Comment #79: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 11:12:57

MaryBeth Isaac says:
"Eggplant is my favorite veggie!"

Comment #80: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 14:01:35

Hesper Fry says:
"Corn on the cob is my favorite. Cheese works wonders in getting kids to eat their veggies!"

Comment #81: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 16:02:44

Ed Nemmers says:
"Spinach is my favorite vegetable!"

Comment #82: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 18:39:19

Laurie says:
"I love watermelon!"

Comment #83: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 19:51:54

Kathleen says:
"I like pickles. I could eat a pickle all day long. In fact, I am eating one now, as you read this..."

Comment #84: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 20:13:43

Jennifer Jozwiak says:
"I love grapes and carrots."

Comment #85: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 20:24:07

Sarah Stern says:
"I get my son to eat his veggies by telling him they want to go to the party in his tummy. (Yo Gabba Gabba fans know what I'm talking about!)"

Comment #86: Saturday, June, 21, 2008 at 23:52:17

KristelH says:
"My favorite fruit is strawberries, and my favorite veggie is corn on the cob!"

Comment #87: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 00:57:07

Aaron Bretveld says:
"I love fruits and vegatables and am always trying stuff in the produce department I've never tried before.

I guess my favorite fruit is pineapple, but I eat bananas ALL the time. At least one a day usually so that is a close second."

Comment #88: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 08:52:40

Margaret Stephens says:
"My favorite fruit is apples and I love all vegetables also my kids loves all fruits and veggies."

Comment #89: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 10:01:49

Cassy says:
"My son has come to enjoy more vegetables through the various crock-pot soups and stews we've prepared this past winter. We even got him to eat squash! I've also gotten my 4th graders to try new fruits and veggies by way of science and writing lessons in class. We make salads, soups, and other treats with veggies and fruits, and then I have them write about them. We've done lots of food poetry..."

Comment #90: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 10:21:15

Veronica Garrett says:
"Sweep potatoes are my favorite vegetable. There are so many ways to prepare them."

Comment #91: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 10:25:47

Jean F says:
"My roommate's name means Artichoke in Italian, but he is not a vegetable!"

Comment #92: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 10:33:16

kathy pease says:
"my whole family loves broccoli i dont even have to fight to get them to eat it :)"

Comment #93: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 12:25:37

Mariel says:
"My family loooove vegetables. A new favorite of mine is edamame--add some red sea salt and it is FABULOUS"

Comment #94: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 14:00:59

Elizabeth Ray says:
"I found that once I started buying ready-to-eat baby carrots, everyone will eat them! "

Comment #95: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 16:18:42

cherlyn says:
"Because of a recent illness, I have been on a strick diet of mostly fruits and veggies."

Comment #96: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 17:27:47

Nannette Ryan says:
"I love the sweet taste of pears"

Comment #97: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 17:34:54

Janice Wright says:
"My favorite fruit is strawberries. Yum, what's not to love about them!"

Comment #98: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 20:10:52

sarah woods says:
"Fruit: Strawberries; love to get the different dips/fruit flavors to dip raw vegetables and fresh fruits."

Comment #99: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 20:29:49

Rita Alarcon says:
"My favorite fruit would be Cherries. And right now they are so good."

Comment #100: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 21:33:17

Donna Kozar says:
"My favorite fruit is a pear."

Comment #101: Sunday, June, 22, 2008 at 23:09:14

Marcia says:
"This book looks great--encouraging vege eating. Amazingly enough my two boys love to eat brocolli. We ask them how many "trees" they want. "

Comment #102: Monday, June, 23, 2008 at 00:24:00

kathy says:
"My favorite fruit used to be strawberries. I just came back from a trip and we had bread fruit. It can be cooked many different ways. I wish I knew where to buy it in the States."

Comment #103: Monday, June, 23, 2008 at 01:54:12

Lily Kwan says:
"I love corn, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, squash, and eggplants!"