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eviewsCOOL GREENSTUFFBy Dave EvansCool Green Stuff isa guide to finding all types of fantasticitems made from recycledmaterials. Even if you don’t purchaseany of the featured goods,this book will certainly inspire youto recycle materials found aroundyour own home and perhaps evenprompt artsy types to try makingsome interesting pieces themselves.The “Fashion” section includesjewelry made from materials suchas rubber bands, computer keyboardkeys, and candy wrappers;clothes made from recycled rubber,umbrella components, and oldTupperware; and bags made fromseatbelts, vinyl advertising billboards,and retired skateboards.The chapter titled “Stuff”includes gadgets, electronics, andstationery. Especially interestingare the wooden toy helicoptersmade with solar blades, the computermonitor and mouse incorporatingbamboo in the casing, anda wastebasket made entirely, andappropriately, from reused paper.In the “House” section, you’llfind décor, kitchen items, lighting,sculptures, and more. The bikechain bottle opener, candy wrapperplace mats, coasters made fromcomputer motherboards, bowlsborn from can tabs and from vintagerecords, and hanging lampsmade from recycled mini blindsall would make terrific gifts.The section on “Furniture”includes chairs made from shoppingcarts and wooden pallets,stools fashioned out of bamboo,and tables made from a washingmachine drum or from compactedaluminum window frames.The final chapter includesitems you would use outdoors,such as an all-solar electric bike.Web addresses for the companiesmanufacturing the pictureditems are included. Note that notall of the items are vegan, such asthose made with leather or silk;however, many are.Cool Green Stuff (ISBN 978-0-307-39557-3) is published by Clarkson Potter.This book retails for $14.95. Order itonline or purchase it in your local bookstore.Reviewed by Debra Wasserman.JANEYJUNKFOOD'SFRESHADVENTURE!By Barbara Storper,MS, RDJaney Junkfood’s Fresh Adventure!is the story of Tobe Fit and herbest friend Janey. Janey wantsto be the world’s greatest juggler,but she keeps dropping the balls.Tobe figures out the problem.Janey is living on junk food,and it’s hurting her juggling.Can Tobe help Janey make theNational Junior Juggling Team?Janey Junkfood’s Fresh Adventure!is a delightful book, written inscrapbook form with appealingillustrations. Concepts like labelreading, the health effects of sugarand junk foods, the benefits ofbreakfast, and eating to win arecleverly presented in ways thatwill keep kids reading. The bookincludes 14 fun snack recipe cardsfor treats like Veggie Robots andApple Smiles. Recipes spotlightfruits and vegetables; some includecheese and yogurt but can be easilysubstituted with vegan products.This book makes healthy eatingfun! I highly recommend itfor kids of all ages, especially for8- to 12-year-olds.Janey Junkfood's Fresh Adventure!(ISBN 978-0-9642858-5-9) is publishedby FoodPlay Productions. It has 32 pagesand retails for $15.95. Order this bookonline at or lookfor it in your local bookstore. Reviewedby Reed Mangels, PhD, RD.THE SUNNYSIDE OFCOOKINGBy Lisa RaynerThis book caughtmy attention forenvironmental reasons, and skyrocketingenergy costs made iteven more appealing. Solar cookinghas been around for a longtime; however, this book focuseson vegan recipes. (Note: A fewrecipes include honey but alsooffer vegan alternatives, such asmaple syrup or agave syrup.)After reading information onhow to select a solar cooker andlearning the basics, you’ll findsome wonderful solar-basedrecipes, including QuinoaTabbouli; Scalloped Potatoes;Marinated Tofu, Tempeh, orSeitan Cutlets; and Brownies.The Sunny Side of Cooking (ISBN978-0-9800608-0-5) is a 122-page bookpublished by Lifeweaver LLC. You can orderit online at orfrom your local bookstore. Reviewed byDebra Wasserman.32 Issue Four 2008 VEGETARIAN JOURNAL
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