Colouring, activity & recipe book

Born from the collaboration between nutritionist and award-winning author Vittoria Pasca and early childhood educator Courtney Underwood-Dass, We love our veggies is an educational kids colouring, activity and recipe book promoting healthy eating and the consumption of Pacific fruits, vegetables and crops.

Its playful and delicious activities are designed to teach children (and the whole family) about vegetable growing, healthy eating and nutritious cooking with local ingredients.

The first chapter focuses on vegetable growing, plant identification and eco-friendly activities such as recycling food scraps and used containers.

The second chapter contains 10 healthy and delicious recipes, as well as several nutrition-related activities focusing on important topics like the importance of eating foods of different colours.

All the recipes are made from ingredients available in Fiji and follow the principles of a whole-food, plant-based diet.

The book is suitable in particular for children between the age of 5 and 12. Some of the activities, such as the recipes in the cooking section, are designed as a fun pastime for the entire family to enjoy together.

In 2023, We love our veggies ranked second the Best in the World Gourmand Awards in the category Food Books for Children – Oceania.