July 15, 2006
Lund was inspired to write this cookbook by the readers of her "Healthy Exchanges" newsletter. Similarly, she has published a dozen-plus cookbooks (e.g., The Open Road Cookbook) using recipes from that newsletter. All her cookbooks have the following aims: to be healthy, simple to prepare, and all ingredients can be found at her small-town grocery store. In the opening pages of Cooking for Two, Lund notes there are many people looking for healthy recipes that serve one or two (college students, dieters, and elderly couples), as well as recipes that are simple and convenient to prepare. She shows her practiced hand at creating "common folk" food that fits the above requirements. The recipes are not exotic (Creamy Scalloped Potatoes or Easy Chicken Alfredo), but for anyone looking for uncomplicated, healthy fare, this book could be just right. Including an index, an introduction to cooking in small batches, a pantry/equipment list, and general cooking tips, this is recommended for public libraries where need dictates.Ginny Wolter, West Toledo Branch Lib., OH
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