The Green Teen Cookbook

Awards:   Short-listed for People's Book Prize: Non-Fiction 2012 Shortlisted for People's Book Prize: Non-Fiction 2012.
Author:   Laurane Marchive ,  Andy Gold ,  Sarah Veniard ,  Barry Hallinger
Publisher:   Aurora Metro Publications
ISBN:  

9781906582128


Pages:   112
Publication Date:   01 March 2012
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 17 years
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The Green Teen Cookbook


Awards

  • Short-listed for People's Book Prize: Non-Fiction 2012
  • Shortlisted for People's Book Prize: Non-Fiction 2012.

Overview

Recipes, tips and ideas to help you eat well, pay less and save the planet. Created by young people, The Green Teen Cookbook contains over 80 mouth-watering recipes that won't cost the earth. Going green is hard to do - especially when it comes to food. The Green Teen Cookbook cuts through all that chaos and shows teens how to shop smarter, cook more consciously, and eat a healthier diet. And in addition to the incredible recipes (created for teens, by teens), the book also includes: • Tips on how to shop on a budget and get the most out of what you already have at home • A seasonal key that ensures the freshness of the recipes (and a minimal carbon footprint) • Essays on ethical eating, and photos for all the recipes For all those who care about what they eat, and where it comes from, The Green Teen Cookbook is more than just another set of recipes: it's an all-in-one guide for going green and eating well.

Full Product Details

Author:   Laurane Marchive ,  Andy Gold ,  Sarah Veniard ,  Barry Hallinger
Publisher:   Aurora Metro Publications
Imprint:   Aurora Metro Books
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.363kg
ISBN:  

9781906582128


ISBN 10:   1906582122
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   01 March 2012
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 17 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Foreword A Guide to Seasonal Cooking Measurement Conversion Table Part 1: A Rough Guide To Ethical Eating How to eat seasonally Why eat healthily? What is fair trade? How to source local products Organic food The ethics of vegetarianism Processed foods and additives Freeganism The supermarket superpower Glossary: Larder, Quick Fire recipes, Kitchen safety Part 2: Recipes That Don’t Cost The Earth Breakfast On The Go Lunch Munch Meals To Impress Tapas For Parties Emergency Meals and T.V. Dinners Sweet Treats That Are Good For You Snacks and Smoothies Do-It-Yourself Index

Reviews

a basic guide to cooking in-season, environmentally-sound produce and seriously delicious food - all on a budget...kudos to The Green Teen Cookbook for converting me from a reluctant cook (as my parents will tell you) to someone who actually quite liked the feeling of preparing a meal!' utterlyscrummyblogspot.co.uk 'It is the perfect anditode to our take-away crazy food habits and will help kick the air mile addiction...a good balance between presenting the opinions for ethical eating without being a preachy bible of eco warriorism.' Miriam Chapman for Refer Plus www.referplus.org.uk 'This is real cooking...a revolutionary little gem in its own right...This is quite political. And so it should be. What really matters is what's going on at ground level...the writers are real teens... there is no talking down... it's appealing, lively, and makes you want to try the recipes.' thesinglegourmettraveleller.wordpress.com ~ 'This fabulous cookbook has been shortlisted for The People's Book Prize and been featured in the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival and in the Gourmand Magazine. This cookbook and rough guide to ethical eating is not just for teens though, it's for everyone who wants to eat well, pay less and save the planet! My soon to be 12 y/o loved this book...a great gift for teenagers of all ages and has great advice for everyone to live by. I've cooked some of the recipes from it and they taste delicious!' @NotAllAboutBoys


'It is the perfect anditode to our take-away crazy food habits and will help kick the air mile addiction...a good balance between presenting the opinions for ethical eating without being a preachy bible of eco warriorism.' Miriam Chapman for Refer Plus www.referplus.org.uk


'The perfect antidote to our takeaway crazy food habits and will help kick the air mile addiction...a good balance between presenting the opinions for ethical eating without being a preachy bible of eco warriorism.' Miriam Chapman for Refer Plus www.referplus.org.uk 'This is real cooking...a revolutionary little gem in its own right... This is quite political. And so it should be. What really matters is what's going on at ground level...the writers are real teens... there is no talking down... it's appealing, lively, and makes you want to try the recipes.' thesinglegourmettraveleller.wordpress.com 'This fabulous cookbook has been shortlisted for The People's Book Prize and been featured in The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival and in the Gourmand Magazine. This cookbook and rough guide to ethical eating is not just for teens though, it's for everyone who wants to eat well, pay less and save the planet! My soon to be 12 y/o loved this book...a great gift for teenagers of all ages and has great advice for everyone to live by. I've cooked some of the recipes from it and they taste delicious!' @NotAllAboutBoys 'a basic guide to cooking in-season, environmentally sound produce and seriously delicious food - all on a budget...kudos to The Green Teen Cookbook for converting me from a reluctant cook (as my parents will tell you) to someone who actually quite liked the feeling of preparing a meal!' utterlyscrummyblogspot.co.uk


Author Information

Laurane studied journalism at the Institute of Political Sciences, Lille and French Modern Literature at the Sorbonne, Paris. After working as a journalist in France, Indonesia and India, she moved to London where she is now working as an editor, translator and rights agent. She also works as a freelance circus performer.

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