When Michelle Obama decided to turn a chunk of White House lawn into a vegetable patch, she was cheered by parents who want their kids to eat better and elders who recall victory gardens. This book chronicles the first year of the remarkable garden with its many dozens of vegetables and herbs.  A White House Garden Cookbook looks at the many ways that First Lady Michelle Obama is inspiring a nation of healthy eaters. Starting with lettuce, tomatoes, and dozens more crops at the White House, the book is filled with ideas to get children and families excited about harvesting and cooking locally grown vegetables. Recipes come from past and present White House kitchens, as well as kid-friendly community gardens nationwide. A journalist for more than 20 years, Clara has published articles in Health Magazine, Prevention, Runner's World, American Heritage, and the Boston Globe. Formerly a food writer at the Boston Herald daily newspaper, Clara for 13 years informed readers about the city's chefs, restaurants, and food trends. She also contributed several entries to the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America. Earlier books include The Boston Chef's Table and The New England Soup Factory Cookbook.