Cookbooks

• Julie Rodwell (ed.)
• Hatherleigh, 2008
• Hardcover, 486 pages
• ISBN: 9781578262786

This masterful collection of over 400 raw food recipes is a "must-have" for anyone who enjoys vegetarian cuisine.

Whether you are curious about adding raw foods to your diet, or have been eating raw for years, The Complete Book of Raw Food contains over 400 mouth-watering-recipes produced by more than 50 of the world’s top raw food chefs, and is your essential resource on choosing ingredients, eating right and creating delicious dishes to satisfy any palate. This new edition features more than 50 new recipes from up-and-coming chefs. Among these inspired raw dishes are unexpected delights such as Lasagna, Easy Pad Thai, Zucchini Bread, and Granola--all delicious--all made with live ingredients.

The Complete Book of Raw Food also includes advice on choosing ingredients, resources to buy the tools you need to create raw dishes, and a comprehensive Raw Food Glossary. The second edition is expanded to include prep times for all recipes an all-new color insert, and contains updated information on kitchen equipment, techniques, and raw food festivals.

Julie Rodwell is a writer, editor and raw food devotee. She lives in Olympia, Washington.

• Antony J. Haynes & Antoinette Savill
• Conari Press, 2008
• Paperback, 332 pages
• ISBN: 9781573243599

Food intolerance occurs when the digestive system cannot break down a certain food or group of foods. Nearly everyone has an intolerance to some food. Food intolerances can range from fairly mild bloating and energy dips after eating to cramping or nausea, skin problems, or mood swings. Antony J. Haynes, a top nutritionist, has devised a unique nutritional plan to help readers identify and avoid food intolerances and allergies, which affect nearly all Americans. By following seven simple steps, anyone can isolate and eliminate problem foods and completely reverse our symptoms. Antoinette Savill, an award-winning special-diets cooking writer, has created over 70 delicious recipes that make staying on the plan easy.

• Robert M. Landolphi
• Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2009
• Paperback, 184 pages
• ISBN: 9780740778131

This book is not currently in stock, but is available to order (1-2 weeks).

Gluten free doesn't have to mean taste free, and chef Robert Landolphi proves it with his new work, Gluten Free Every Day Cookbook. Landolphi is the up and coming gluten-free cookbook author. His dishes aren't just delicious, they're also quick and easy, and take living without wheat from endurable to enjoyable. It's lots of flavor without the fuss. This cookbook includes more than 100 recipes for contemporary dishes ranging from main courses and sides, to soups and chowders, biscuits and muffins, pies and puddings, and cookies and sweetbars. Gluten Free Every Day Cookbook is one of only a few gluten-free cookbooks written and developed by a professional chef. This cookbook provides a fresh and progressive voice for gluten-free living.

Robert M. Landolphi is a gluten-free chef and graduate of the prestigious Johnson and Wales University culinary school. He is currently a Certified Culinary Arts Instructor and Culinary Operations Manager at the University of Connecticut. Robert also writes for a variety of print media, and he has appeared on both radio and TV. His home is in Hampton, CT.

• Jennifer McCann
• Da Capo, 2008
• Paperback, 280 pages
• ISBN: 9781600940729

If you think vegan lunchtime means peanut butter and jelly day after day, think again! Based on the wildly popular blog of the same name, Vegan Lunch Box offers an amazing array of meat-free, egg-free, and dairy-free meals and snacks. All the recipes are organized into menus to help parents pack quick, nutritious, and irresistible vegan lunches. Ideal for everyday and special occasions, Vegan Lunch Box features tips for feeding even the most finicky kids. It includes handy allergen-free indexes identifying wheat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free recipes, and product recommendations that make shopping a breeze.

Jennifer McCann is the creator of the award-winning Vegan Lunch Box blog. She lives in Kennewick, Washington.

• Terry Walters
• Sterling, 2009
• Hardcover, 290 pages
• ISBN: 9781402768149

This book is not currently in stock, but is available to order (1-2 weeks).

More than a cookbook, Clean Food is a feast for the senses that will nourish mind, body, soul…and the planet, too. With more than 200 fresh, seasonal, and tempting vegan recipes, it will help everyone eat the way the want: close to the source. From the White House kitchen to fast food restaurants, everyone’s discussing “the sustainable diet.” But what exactly does that mean? Terry Walters explains it all, and shows us how to eat seasonal, unprocessed, and locally-grown foods that are good for us and the environment. Walters’s emphasizes tastes as much as ingredients in delicious recipes that include whole grains, vegetables, legumes, sea vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and range from Crispy Chickpea Fritters to Spicy Thai Tempeh with Cashews to a vegan and sugar-free Chocolate Lover’s Tart that’s absolutely luscious! Since they’re arranged from spring to winter (with a chapter for “anytime at all”), it’s easy to find the right meals for every season of the year. T

Terry’s dynamic personality shines through on every page, particularly in her extensive introduction to the world of whole foods (which includes a glossary of ingredients). This is certain to be the cookbook of this and every season—the one that will help us make positive, sustainable, and yet delicious changes to the way we eat every day.

• Tanya Barnard & Sarah Kramer
• Arsenal Pulp Press; 1999
• Paperback; 224 pages
• 9781551520674

Sarah and Tanya are long-time friends and self-described "lazy vegetarians" whose love of animals made them want to completely eliminate animal products from their diet. Their decision to "go vegan" was a challenge not only to their palate but to their way of thinking about food and nutrition. With some imagination and a little know-how, the transition to a vegan lifestyle can be painless. And as Sarah and Tanya demonstrate in How It All Vegan!, vegan food is fabulous food, full of flavour and all the nutrients you need.

Two-colour throughout, the book's chapters include entrees, soups, sauces, breads, salads, and desserts; there are recipes for blue banana muffins, mushroom barley stew, chocolate cheese-less cake, tofu jerky, and vegan versions of ice cream, mayonaisse, and Sloppy Joes. There are even instructions on turning other aspects of your life vegan: recipes for cosmetics, hair products, pet treats, and household cleaners.

With its campy '50s style illustrations, unusual concoctions, and cool, punky sensibility, How It All Vegan! will tempt readers to animal-proof their diet and join the Vegan Empire.

• Augrey Alsterberg & Wanda Urbanowicz
• Big Ideas Publishing (Raincoast Books)
• Paperback; 272 pages
• 0968862306

Over 250 fresh and full of flavour recipes from the celebrated West Coast hot spot.

“as if Victoria isn’t beautiful enough. Veggies never tasted so good, not just their natural flavours but also the way they are spiced up with the wit and wisdom of Audrey and Wanda. Their passion is evident from word one. The “perogie princesses” should soon be crowned the Queens of Victoria!”
- Tom Douglas, author, owner/chef, Dahlia Lounge, Palace Kitchen, Etta’s Seafood

“you are holding in your hand the visionary cookbook from the visionary restaurant. Upon opening the pages, you will be invited into the wonderful world of rebar. rebar has stood the test of time and I’m excited that we can finally enjoy it at home. Thanks to the dedication of Audrey Alsterberg and Wanda Urbanowicz for making it possible.”
- Karen Barnaby, author, executive chef, The Fish House at Stanley Park

“fresh, hot, hip— most are thrilled with this friendly downtown everything good bistro, different but exceptional ... it’s a flashback to the future ... hats off!”
- Zagat Survey