astrid Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Anyone have this book? What are the recipes like? I looked for it at my local Barnes and Noble yesterday but they didn't have any in stock. I'd like to know a bit more about the recipes, etc. before buying it online. thanks so much! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leann_in_tx Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I am not a vegan, but aspire to eat less animal based products. The book was inspiring, although she used the words excellent and amazing far too often. The book was pretty down to earth, and several recipes revolve around a macrobiotic diet, which wasn't very important to me. I got a few ideas, but didn't try many of the recipes. I did adapt a cheesecake recipe from it, which was okay. I liked it, but I think a fruit pie is more practical in retrospect. but I'm not trying to be a complete vegan, either. There are some really yummy looking desserts, some easy but creative bean dishes, and a recipe involving a panini press. Nothing ground breaking, but not exotic or weird either. Much of the book is very down to earth practical suggestions for living a green life style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Thanks for the feedback. I"m not aspiring to veganism, but like you, would like to eat less meat. I think I'll add this to my library queue rather than my purchase queue. Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 If you're just looking to eat less meat and not avoid every animal-based product (veganism) there are better cookbooks out there. Personally I don't mind using a little chicken stock or cheese, so it's more of a philosophical question... My favorite ones are anything that contains the word "Moosewood" in the title (I like Moosewood Restaurant New Classics). They test all these recipes in their restaurant and I haven't had a bad thing from any of them. How to Cook Everything Vegetarian is another really good one, with great basic recipes that have simple ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I second the "How to Cook Everything" book. Some of our staple recipes come from both the regular and vegetarian books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I second the Moosewood cookbooks! I'm not a vegetarian at all, but the recipes in those books are just simply delicious!!! The recipes are not so "fast", but are worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Alicia Silverstone has a diet book? :001_huh: Did she ever need to diet? (Not being snarky just shocked). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Alicia Silverstone has a diet book? :001_huh: Did she ever need to diet? (Not being snarky just shocked). It's not a weight-loss book, more a lifestyle book for those wanting to go vegan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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