by Emma Knight
First published 2021
Christine Flynn, a renowned chef, and Emma Knight, co-founder of Greenhouse beverage company, found themselves navigating new motherhood within months of each other. Their candid conversations about the challenges of feeding themselves and their families while juggling babies led to this practical collection. The book contains more than 80 straightforward recipes designed for every phase of early parenting, from pregnancy cravings to feeding growing families. Dishes like A Very Good Hamburger and Spicy Noods satisfy immediate needs, while make-ahead options like White Beans and Greens and Fairy Godmother Minestrone help exhausted parents plan ahead. Beyond recipes, Christine and Emma share 20 personal essays about their experiences as new mothers, mixing humor with honest moments about getting things right, getting them wrong, and simply getting through each day. The book also includes simple DIY projects for keeping children busy while reducing household waste and saving money.
Genres: family, non-fiction, cooking, 21st-century, parenting, food-and-drink
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
288 pages · Paperback · Penguin Canada