We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook: A Mom and Daughter Dish about the Food That Delights Them and the Love That Binds Them
As anyone who watches Dr. Phil can attest, relations between mothers and daughters may generate accusations and acrimony. So it’s refreshing to find two women who have found as much joy in each other’s company as this pair apparently has. Their happiness becomes most obvious in their shared love of food and cooking. Rachel put her mother Becky’s affection to the test when she embraced veganism, but they soon learned how to turn this into a positive learning experience. Their Christian faith shepherds them through such life crises as failed marriage. The pair’s cooking style sometimes relies on boxed cake mixes and other prepared foods, but they do not lack real appreciation for fresh ingredients. Recipes accompany each chapter and offer vegetarian and vegan alternatives as appropriate. --Mark Knoblauch