I am writing a new book titled, “Lose it with Trader Joe’s”, focusing on how readers can use Trader Joe’s products to lose weight and feel healthier.  It will include helpful products, menus as well as tools to help get into those smaller-size clothes in the closet. I’d love to have your input as to what you would consider important as content for this book. Thanks! Jamie Davidson

It’s crock pot weather! My healthy crock pot cookbook is available to order.

There are over 120 recipes featuring chicken, beef and vegetarian recipes for entrees and soups. The recipes are all nutritionally analyzed and are lower in calories, fat and sodium than traditional crock pot recipes. Class favorites include Chicken Tortilla Soup, Beef and Butternut Squash Stew and Curried Lentils and Yams. 

Both cookbooks made GREAT holiday gifts!

 To order, order “Quick and Healthy Meals from Trader Joe’s” on the Web site and send me an email stating that you would like to receive “Simmering Solutions”. If you would like to order both, please state that as well. You may also order by sending a check to: ReSolve Publishing, P.O. Box 2491, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.  If you receive the cookbook and it is not what you were hoping for, email and I’ll tell you how to send it back.

Thanks,

Jamie

Here on the West Coast, the India Relish has been discontinued. It is an ingredient in the Spicy Turkey Pitas on page 53.

Instead of the India Relish, use 1/2 cup of TJ’s bottled (or fresh) bruschetta and add a dash of the following spices:  cayenne pepper, curry powder, ginger and a splash of lemon juice or 1/4 teaspoon of tamarind paste (or to taste). You can also look for a tomato-based chutney in an Indian grocery store that contains the above spices.

The Oregonian printed a very nice piece about Quick and Healthy Meals from Trader Joe’s in their food section today!

Welcome to those of you who read the article and are ordering books! I have heard from many who have been using the cookbook and they love it! I hope you do as well!

If you would prefer to mail in your order, please send a check made out to me (Jamie Davidson) for $17.72 (no tax) for media mail rate (3-7 days) or $20.40 for priority rate (2 days) and send to: ReSolve Publishing, P.O. Box 2491, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.

Welcome Reno Gazette-Journal readers! You are fortunate that your Trader Joe’s has the Satay Peanut Sauce! Yum! We are still awaiting our shipment in the S.F. Bay Area.

I’ve had some inquiries as to how to order “Quick and Healthy Meals from Trader Joe’s” other than online. You can send a check for $17.82 (adjusted for Nevada-no tax) made out to Jamie Davidson to ReSolve Publishing, P.O. Box 2491, Walnut Creek, CA  94595. (California orders are $18.95.)
You should receive your copy within a few days of your order being received.  Then you’ll get to figure out which recipe to make first!

There are some great brunch, lunch or dinner recipes in “Quick and Healthy Meals from Trader Joe’s” cookbook that Mom and the whole family would love. Curried Chicken Salad with Mango would be perfect for brunch or lunch. The Quick Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup would be great for each as well. Try the Nasi Goreng with Tofu or Chicken and Peanut Vinaigrette or the Seafood Pasta Marinara for lunch.  The Seared Curry Salmon, the Tilapia with Peach Salsa or the Fruity Curried Chicken would be wonderful to serve for dinner. And the recipes couldn’t be easier (or tastier).  The cookbook would make a great gift for Mother’s Day as well. Order early!

You may have received a postcard from me in the past week. For clarity, the P.O. Box is 2491. The “Quick and Healthy Meals from Trader Joe’s” cookbook is also available locally at Orinda Books, They Grow So Fast Consignment Store in Lafayette, John Muir Womens’ Health Center in Walnut Creek and at Benicia Bay gift store in Benicia.

The Satay Peanut Sauce made it debut a couple of months ago at Trader Joe’s.  It’s REALLY good. For some reason, it disappeared and has been promised back on the shelves soon. Look for it.  Some of the recipes that use it in the  “Quick and Healthy Meals from Trader Joe’s” cookbook are Thai Chicken Pizza, Quinoa Peanut Tofu and Thai Chicken Wraps. Let’s hope they bring it back soon!

Thank you to all of you who have been ordering my recent cookbook! I hope it will bring you lots of flavor and save you lots of time as you prepare healthy meals. Besides ordering from the website, the cookbook is also available at They Grow So Fast in Lafayette, Orinda Books, and at my upcoming classes in Walnut Creek, Lafayette and San Ramon. Additionally, it will be sold at the Rossmoor Alternative Healthy Forum in Rossmoor on May 17. Email me for more information: jresolve1@astound.net

Jamie