they built. Much food will be cooked, wine will be drunk and thanks will be given for good food and friendship. x Jude Pistachio Cupcake with a Fresh Strawberry and Rose Better Buttercream ( from the new book) I agree that the debate about cattle and meat in general has been overly simplified, on both sides. I personally am a vegetarian, but I truly believe that the debate is more complex than public discourse, political rhetoric, or animal rights campaigns would suggest. If you are looking for additional interesting reading on the topic, I definitely recommend the book Meat: A Benign Extravagance. There are some flaws in the data and arguments he uses, but all in all I think it is one of the most informative, fact-based books on the topic. Much different than Keith's book, and a much denser text to read, but worth the time. Hello Motherwho!! Love your picture on your website, and will have a good read later. Thankyou for you kind words, so glad you are enjoying the book - YES!!! just putting together the program for the rest of the year - manuscript is in, had a week in the rain forrest and now to plan the rest of year, with classes in melbourne on the schedule - just now, not quite sure when - will all be clear in a couple of weeks and will post the schedule Jude I was just wondering, for chocolate flavoured delights, I currently use the beautiful raw