I have recently begun a Weight Watchers program and I have been looking for recipes for soups that I could eat for lunch. I saw the description of this book and decided to give it a try. The first two recipes that I cooked, Mulligatawny and Hawaiian Hot Pot have been winners...and not that many points either. This is not 'diet food'! You can serve it to the family and the young ones will like it too. There are suggestions for modifying some of the recipes for children and that is well advised. My goal in the Weight Watchers program is to cook two new recipes per week in an attempt to build a repertoire of foods that are both tasty and healthy. I plan to use this book often and I think that you will enjoy it as much as I have.

Soups and Stews for Fall and Winter Days contains an excellent variety of recipes -- some interesting new ones and clever variations on old favorites.

Even if you are not a soup fan, it's fun to read Fosburgh's comments. As a published fiction writer, her way with words may entice you to try something new. At $10.95 per copy, the book is well worth the price for this small gem. Because I am a so-so cook, I usually like photos in a cook book. However, Soups and Stews for Fall and Winter Days is so clearly written and the cover photos so appealing, I don't miss them in this offering. I know I'll be trying some of these ideas for the fall football season.