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Book Review: mom-a-licious
By metropolitanmama | January 26, 2008
If your New Years resolutions involved eating healthier, losing weight, or purchasing more organic products, then you’re sure to be interested in Mom-a-licious, a new cookbook out by Chef Domenica Catelli.
This colorful, “magazine style” spiral bound book has glossy pages with bold, beautiful images of nutritious meals (and of Catelli’s family and friends enjoying them).
The book begins by helping you “reclaim your pantry” and “face you refrigerator.” For example, Catelli tells you to toss canned vegetables, fake fruit snacks, and fake butter spreads, but she tells you to add dark chocolate, organic milk, and fresh herbs. She then goes on to provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and side dish recipes (many with stunning photos to make your mouth water). Don’t let the “weird” ingredients scare you - a little flaxseed, quinoa, and tofu never hurt anyone!
Throughout the book are inspirational phrases from the Mom-a-licious manifesto, a list of 16 virtues for moms to aspire toward, created by Catelli. After you read the manifesto, you might want to nominate a special mom (maybe your mom, sister, cousin, neighbor, best friend) that embodies one or more of the elements of the Mom-a-licious manifesto to be the Mom-a-licious Mom of the Month. Selected moms will be celebrated on the Mom-a-licious site and may receive a prize. It really doesn’t take much effort. Just one small paragraph to share your admiration for a mom in your life!
In sum, this cookbook is perfect for people who prefer “more photos, less text” cookbooks and who are on a mission to cook and eat more nutritiously and more organically in 2008. True, the title is a teensy bit corny and some of the ingredients aren’t ones that most families have lying around (chickpeas, tahini, chard, and scallions), but it’s a spunky little book that encourages good habits and promises a little bit of adventure. And…really…what moms doesn’t want to add a little “flavor” into her life?
WIN IT! One lucky mama will win Mom-a-licious: Fresh, Fast Family Food for the Hot Mama in You by Domenica Catelli. To enter, simply leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post prior to Wednesday, Jan. 30, at midnight. The winner will be contacted and announced on Thursday, Jan. 31. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
* UPDATE * The winner is #37 SJ. Congratulations!
Topics: book review, contests, recipes/healthy eating |
January 26th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
This sounds like just the thing! I’m all for great, appetizing pictures…that’s totally how I decide to try a new recipe or not.
January 26th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Me too! I’d love to add a little flavor to things around here
barbara_guerra2000@yahoo.com
January 26th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
This book looks great, I hope I win!
January 26th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
I love cookbooks! Please enter me for this one!
digicat@sbcglobal.net
January 26th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Enter me please!
January 26th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
We could use some new ideas in the kitchen, for sure…
January 26th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
I really am trying to cook better for my family, this sounds great!
January 26th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Wow! Sounds great! I love to cook!
sarahmarie.pemberton@gmail.com
January 26th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
I can’t wait to see the book. I’m especially glad that it has photos- always helpful as you’re trying to decide what to make. Thanks for the mom-friendly recipes.
January 27th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Sounds like my kind of cookbook! I love photos in cookbooks & the only one of your “odd” ingredients that I don’t have on hand is chard, but I’m planning on adding that to my garden this year.
January 27th, 2008 at 12:09 am
thanks for the entry
hellomary018ATyahooDOTcom
January 27th, 2008 at 12:32 am
This sounds just great. You have had some really good giveaways this week.
January 27th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Hi, Thanks so much for another wonderful giveaway contest. It sure is fun to try and win~ Please enter me in your contest. My husband is the cook in our family and he is trying very hard to loose weight. Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
January 27th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Looks just up my alley!!! Thanks for the entry!!
stbaisch@yahoo.com
January 27th, 2008 at 1:07 am
very interesting! i would love to check this out!!
January 27th, 2008 at 1:09 am
Wow! This looks really neat.
tgerner at att.net
January 27th, 2008 at 1:11 am
Sounds like a great cookbook - I’m always up for more inspiration in the kitchen!
January 27th, 2008 at 1:58 am
Well, I need some more flavor!
January 27th, 2008 at 2:53 am
This might actually get me excited about cooking! Thanks for your nice comment on my blog. I’m new to this, so it’s always nice to get encouragement. I love the topics that you cover on yours!
January 27th, 2008 at 2:56 am
This is just what I need!
January 27th, 2008 at 3:06 am
I am always looking for new recipes. This book sounds great!
January 27th, 2008 at 3:07 am
I’m always looking for new fun recipes, and this book looks great!
January 27th, 2008 at 3:38 am
looks great!
January 27th, 2008 at 3:44 am
you have the best giveaways!
mom2maria at hotmail dot com
January 27th, 2008 at 4:05 am
I need all the help I can get!
January 27th, 2008 at 5:14 am
Adding dark chocolate= she soudns like my kind of cook! jbubolz-miller@hotmail.com
January 27th, 2008 at 5:16 am
I’m a sucker for new recipes. Count me in.
January 27th, 2008 at 6:03 am
I suppose I really am going to have to learn how to cook someday… this could be a good place to start!
January 27th, 2008 at 6:44 am
This sounds so perfect…my hubby and I are very overweight, due to pregnancy and just poor eating habits (very poor) our new years resolution was to begin eating healthy…and we don’t know how!! To much time eating all the southern fried foods has made us fat and spoiled!!!
January 27th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Oh man do i need this.. if my butt gets any bigger someone is going to have to install a shock collar on me so I can finally get motivated to start walking/whatever again!
I blogged you too
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January 27th, 2008 at 10:43 am
OOO I love trying new and exciting recipes!
January 27th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
This sounds great! Thanks!
alysongilles@comcast.net
January 27th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Sounds lovely! Count me in! meg.wilson@gmail.com
January 27th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Sounds like a great book!
shan9452 (at) hotmail (dot) com
January 27th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Sounds like another great read!!!
Thanks
palmersf@comcast.net
January 27th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Certainly could use the ideas!
sanna1999(at)verizon(dot)net
January 27th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
This sounds like what I need - exactly. I’ve been doing everything to stay focused and on track with my goals for 2008 to lose weight and eat more organic! I’d love to win this!
January 27th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Always looking for ways to cook healthier for my family–this sounds great!
ksk103@hotmail.com
January 27th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Oh this sounds perfect; this is definitely going on my “wish” list.
And may I just say, ALL cookbooks should be spiral bound!
dianna(underscore)ball(at)hotmail(dot)com
January 27th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
My husband does most of the cooking but this sounds like something I could use!
January 27th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
This cookbook sounds like the kick in the pants I need! I think I’m gonna have to buy it if I don’t win it…
January 27th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
yes, my repetoire needs help!!
January 27th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I love cookbooks that have more pictures than just a tiny one every couple of recipes
January 27th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I collect cookbooks! This would be a great addition!
January 27th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
This book sounds so fantastic, and I’m always searching for good family-friendly recipes to feed my girls!
January 27th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Since I am not so mom-a-licious I could really use this :)!
January 27th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Love new cookbooks! gumbi1313@msn.com
January 27th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
I need so new ideas for dinner
January 27th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Sounds great! I’m working towards losing 54 lbs!
January 27th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
the book sounds awesome! i could use all the help i can get
blessing,
missy
enstad6@msn.com
January 27th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
anyway to add a little difference to dinner would be great
January 27th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
What a great cookbook, I find I will try a new recipe faster if I see a picture of how it is suppose to look when it is done. This cookbook would do that for me!
January 27th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
This is cool.
January 27th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Sounds great!
January 27th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Dinner is getting boring, we need something different to make eating more enjoyable, your just what we need.
January 27th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
I love cookbooks with pictures. I only buy (or checkout from the library) cookbooks that have a good ratio of pictures to recipes. I’d love to win this cookbook. Thanks!
January 27th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
This book sounds like it has some great ideas. Please enter me and thanks for the giveaway.
January 27th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
I collect cookbooks & this would be great to add to my collection!!
January 27th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Sounds great!
betskev(at)earthlink(dot)net
January 27th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Enter me, please.
January 27th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
please make my day
January 27th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Sounds so great! I am abolutely intrigued and would LOVE to try it! Please enter me!
January 27th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
any mom can benefit from this!
January 27th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
a new cookbook would be great
January 27th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
An inspiration!
January 27th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
I like to try new things.
January 28th, 2008 at 12:00 am
This sounds perfect for me. I’ve never been a good cook, but I can follow a recipe. I want to learn to feed my family well. I’ve given enough money to the Golden Arches.
January 28th, 2008 at 12:00 am
I need this book!
January 28th, 2008 at 12:06 am
We have 2 sets of twinsunder 4yrs,&a 14yr old.I just signed up for a CSA @ a local farm,which I’ll work a few hours a week to work off.SO since I’m home now $ is tight,& this cook book will help make our meals exciting & use our new veggies.Helping us stay on the green path.Love your blog,thanks for the info.
turtlemare@metrocast.net
Donna E
January 28th, 2008 at 12:10 am
Please enter me for this great book
neneelynn@yahoo.com
January 28th, 2008 at 12:13 am
This cookbook sounds marvelous. I am so trying to “go organic” and be a bit more adventurous with my cooking. Thanks.
January 28th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Sounds great! Please pick me!
January 28th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Please enter me!
frontzfamily at verizon dot net
Thank you!
January 28th, 2008 at 12:33 am
It sounds fantastic to me! My family is afraid of tofu, but I’d be willing to give it another shot without them knowing it.
January 28th, 2008 at 1:04 am
I received Deceptively Delicious for Christmas and I love it, but this book would help take me to the next level!
btnash@comcast.net
January 28th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Enter me please.
January 28th, 2008 at 1:29 am
great book
January 28th, 2008 at 1:40 am
Oooh, I just started Weight Watchers in a quest to lose 160 (yes, you read that right) pounds, and this would help a great deal in my overall Health Improvement Initiative!
fieryirishangel AT gmail DOT com
January 28th, 2008 at 1:47 am
It’s the perfect time of year for this. Bring it on.
January 28th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Sounds like a good book!
Count me in please.
blogged ya:
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/01/sunday-edition-of-contests-galore_27.html
January 28th, 2008 at 2:12 am
I am always looking for healthy new recipes.
January 28th, 2008 at 2:16 am
This book sounds great I want it
January 28th, 2008 at 4:07 am
I would love something new to spice up my kitchen.
Mommymeng@gmail.com
January 28th, 2008 at 4:13 am
sign me up to win thanks!
January 28th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Thanks!
January 28th, 2008 at 4:46 am
Looks like a great and fun to read book. Thank you for the giveaway.Love what sh said about getting rid of all the unhealthy stuff in your cabinets and fridge…and starting out right with organics and good for you foods!
cathy b
projecthope7 AT gmail DOT com
January 28th, 2008 at 5:13 am
After 6 yrs of marriage and 2 kids, its time for me to FINALLY learn how to cook! This looks like a great start!
dansan826 at yahoo.com
January 28th, 2008 at 5:33 am
I don’t even know what quinoa is but if you tell me how to cook it I will happily try it! I promise.
lisaelliott[at]cox[dot]net
January 28th, 2008 at 5:36 am
I’d love to win something, have mercy on a beggar.
January 28th, 2008 at 6:34 am
I definately want to read this!
January 28th, 2008 at 7:29 am
I would love to win this prize.
January 28th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Wow, were you reading my mind? This sounds awesome! Thanks for the sweeps!
January 28th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Please add me, I love cooking
January 28th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Enter me please! I am a cookbook fanatic!
Thank you!
January 28th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
This book seems to fit in perfect;y with our new family goals. Thanks for the giveaway!
January 28th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I love cookbooks. This was sounds very nice and healthy.
January 28th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
This would be great!
January 28th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Looks like a great book put me in
January 28th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Ahhh, she sounds like a kindred spirit! This book would be well loved in my household for sure!
January 28th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
We all need to eat healthier.
January 28th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
This seems like an awesome book! Count me in!
January 28th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I would love this!
January 28th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
We all love new recipes in this family, even my daughter is a foodie.
January 28th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
love to own this
January 28th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Sounds like a great cookbook. Thanks!!
January 28th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
looks great!!
January 28th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
this book sounds great
January 28th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I am always looking for new easy yummy recipes
January 28th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
sounds great- please enter me!
January 28th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Thank you for having this! I would love to win.
January 28th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Sounds good.
January 28th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I definitely want to eat healthier and feed my family healthier meals. This cookbook looks like it could help me achieve that. aewalls425@hotmail.com
January 28th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I’m always up for new cooking ideas…this looks like a good one.
January 28th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
This looks awesome
January 28th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Would be great to add to my cookbook collection!
January 28th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
I love cookbooks, this looks great!
January 28th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
I love cookbooks, and this sounds like a great one!
January 28th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
I like cookbooks!
January 28th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
I need a new cookbook!
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
January 28th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
This sounds great!
carissaad@gmail.com
January 28th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Trying to eat healthier, but not a lot of time to cook - this sounds perfect! lisa.hoguet@gmail.com
January 28th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
We really need this over here.
Please enter me.
AylorCD@aol.com
January 28th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
I want to win
January 28th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
This cookbook looks wonderful and unique. Pleae enter me. Thanks.
January 28th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
A little tofu never hurt anyone.
January 29th, 2008 at 12:14 am
I could use this book.
January 29th, 2008 at 12:58 am
This sounds like just what I’ve been looking for.
January 29th, 2008 at 2:59 am
Sounds fabulous!
January 29th, 2008 at 3:34 am
I love new cookbooks. Please enter me. Thanks.
January 29th, 2008 at 4:35 am
Looks great!
January 29th, 2008 at 8:55 am
This would be great.
January 29th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
this is great
January 29th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I’d love to win this cookbook !
January 29th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
This sounds wonderful. Count me in.
January 29th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
I am always looking for new recipes. Thanks for another fun contest!
January 29th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Actually, the resolutions you listed are exactly what I have resolved for myself this year. You hit the nail on the head (so to speak). This is a great giveaway. Thanks for the entry.
January 29th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
I’ve started using a lot of the foods you mention are in the cookbook because my daughter turned vegetarian and I’ve learned about lots of new healthier options. This would come in really handy for me!
January 29th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
I could really use this cookbook! I cook the old-fashioned way, and the family’s waistlines show it! I need help to learn the “healthy” way to cook!
January 30th, 2008 at 3:15 am
That’s what I’m into right now–eating better to be Mom-a-licious.
January 30th, 2008 at 3:27 am
This sounds like it would have some good ideas! Thanks for the contest.
Coupon(at)triad(dot)rr(dot)com
January 30th, 2008 at 4:04 am
I would love this book. Enter me please.
January 30th, 2008 at 4:25 am
great prize! thank you for hosting this contest
January 30th, 2008 at 4:54 am
THanks for the contest
January 30th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Maybe it would make me want to cook
January 30th, 2008 at 5:05 am
This cookbook sounds like just what we need. Away with you, fake foods!
January 30th, 2008 at 6:05 am
i could really use this!
January 30th, 2008 at 6:31 am
I love cookbooks with pictures and this one sounds fantastic to me! I’m more inclined to try a new recipe if I see a picture showing how it is suppose to look when it is done. Thanks for such a useful giveaway.
January 30th, 2008 at 7:11 am
I wanna be a Hot Mama! I need this cookbook if it will make me one!
Waving at Suanne(Bandara Lady) above me Hey G/F!
January 30th, 2008 at 8:57 am
I’m a cookbook fanatic and this looks awesome.
January 30th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Looks great! We’ve been eliminating fake foods from the house already.
January 30th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I’d love to win, I love prizes
January 30th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Great prize Please enter me in the giveaway
January 30th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
This looks like it would be a great resource.
January 30th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I collect cookbooks and would love to add this to my colletion.
January 30th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Would love to own this book - thanks!!
January 30th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Just what I’m in need of!!!
January 30th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Enter me please.
January 30th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Perfect book!
January 30th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Please enter me in the drawing.
January 30th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
i would love to win
peace
smoaks
January 30th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I NEED THIS!!! Thanks for the great contest. Good luck to all!!
January 30th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Sounds like something I would love, thanks for the contest.
January 30th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Would love to win. Just wonderful. Sounds good. thanks. good luck to all.
January 30th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Would love to win!
January 30th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I collect cookbooks and would like to enjoy this one also.
January 30th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
I love cookbooks. Please enter me.
January 30th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
cool cookbook,this would be great for our family! ahdrad2932@msn.com
January 31st, 2008 at 12:53 am
Please enter me.
January 31st, 2008 at 1:15 am
Count me in!
January 31st, 2008 at 3:06 am
i love to cook…please pick me!
January 31st, 2008 at 3:10 am
Good luck!
January 31st, 2008 at 3:22 am
I love trying new recipes, please enter me!
January 31st, 2008 at 3:29 am
I always love cookbooks with pictures so you can see if it even looks tastey and also you can go by the pictures of how to place them on the plate. I love the fast recipes for those I am so busy but I need to make a great dinner but I dont have the time.
January 31st, 2008 at 3:55 am
I would love to win this prize cookbook