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Studies suggest there are recipes and food preparation techniques that fight cancer. Preventing cancer through any means possible, whether an improvement in diet and lifestyle or raising funds for research is just one of the goals of Recipe For A Good Life. Another is to bring awareness and appreciation for arts in Canada.

The roots of this book, Recipe For A Good Life started its humble journey as a cookbook for Paulette Murphy’s family and friends. Having experienced cancer first hand, Paulette wanted to put together a compilation of tasty recipes that would motivate her circle to make changes in their diet, hopefully helping them to live a longer, healthier and more satisfying life.

Teaming with her good friend Dawn Friesen, Paulette and Dawn expanded the scope of the book to include a second passion shared by both women; the arts. The end result is the little cookbook that grew. Containing approximately 60 recipes that have been tested by authors and contributors as well as a review and commentary by a nutritionist, the book also has images of original Canadian art depicting many of the food groups and recipes in the book. The combination of beautiful artwork and recipes create a book that could very well be the first “coffee table” cookbook produced.

Recipe For A Good Life is about helping prevent and survive cancer while fostering an appreciation for the arts in Canada.

Proceeds from the sale of this book will be funneled to the early detection and prevention of cancer.

 

Author Biographies

In 1987 Paulette graduated from the Sheridan College Illustration program with the Outstanding Achievement Award.  Following her graduation she worked as a freelance designer and part time art teacher at the Peel Heritage Complex and at Sheridan College teaching Adult evening classes.  She has won prizes for her entries in many juried shows throughout Ontario. As well, her work has been accepted into several international events.  She sits on the board of and was a founding member of Beaux-Arts Brampton, visual artists’ co-operative.  In 2003 she was named Arts Person of the Year by the Brampton Arts Council.

Dawn Friesen, Graphic Designer and Visual Artist has been drawing and painting off and on for most of her life. Dawn has been involved or associated with many artist groups over the years including Brampton’s Beaux-Arts. She has been an independent graphic designer for approximately 14 years. Dawn tends to focus on what is ahead, not what was behind allowing her to draw from her experiences creating captivating works in the now.