Back in business
“American Wholefoods Cuisine,” by Nikki and David Goldbeck (Ceres Press, $21.95), originally published in 1983 and a staple in many vegetarian kitchens, has been reissued. Its 1,300 meatless recipes focus on vegetables, grains, beans and nuts; preparation and substitution information is here too. It’s at Anderson’s Bookshops, Barnes & Noble at Webster Place, and by mail (healthyhighways.com or 888-804-8848).
Fruity dessert
We enjoyed Dole Fruit Parfaits, which layer diced fruit with a creamy filling. Three flavors are offered: pineapple, apples and caramel, and peach. A 4.3-ounce serving contains 120 calories and 2 grams of fat. They’re best chilled but unopened cartons are shelf-stable, making them ideal for brown-bagging. A package of four costs $2-$2.60 at Cub Foods, Meijer, Treasure Island, Sunset Foods and Dominick’s.
Elegance on ice
Ice sculptures usually are limited to hotel soirees, so we got a kick out of this home version from Hog Wild, which lets you keep up with the Hiltons. Fill the 11 1/2 -by-9-inch plastic swan mold with water and freeze 48-72 hours. It’s easy–but do practice before your party. The ice swan is $17 by mail-order (hogwildtoys.com or 888-231-6465).
