by Jae Steele (2008)
Get It Ripe is a vegan cookbook for the 21st century, with an emphasis on holistic living and whole food (i.e. unprocessed and unrefined) ingredients. jae steele is a registered holistic nutritionist; she has also been a professional vegan baker, and worked on organic farms on both the east and west coasts of Canada. Her life experiences, and her love of vegan whole foods, are at the heart of Get It Ripe, which not only features uncomplicated yet delicious animal-free recipes, but advice and information on various aspects of holistic vegan living, including special diets (all recipes are wheat-free), simple steps for cleansing and detoxing, building your own kitchen compost, information on ethical consumerism, and the connections among mind, body, and spirit.The 140 recipes include Butternut Risotto, Chipotle Black-Eyed Peas with Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower Chickpea Curry, Fettuccine No-Fredo, Apple Carrot Soup with Coriander, Blueberry Breakfast Polenta, Spiced Squash Muffins, and Cowgrrrl Cookies. Two-colour throughout, the book also includes 16 full-colour recipe photographs.Get healthy and energetic with Get It Ripe.
Joanne Stepaniak
Increasing numbers of people--including actress Drew Barrymore, pop star Moby, and actor Alec Baldwin--are embracing veganism, a lifestyle that entails avoiding all animal-based products and behaving ethically and conscientiously within our surroundings. In The Vegan Sourcebook, long-time activist Joanne Stepaniak further explores and illuminates the principles and practical aspects of compassionate living.
Ben Hewitt
The captivating story of a small town coming back to life, grounded in an idea that will revolutionize the way we eat. Over the past 3 years, Hardwick, Vermont, a typical hardscrabble farming community of 3,000 residents, has jump-started its economy and redefined its self-image through a local, self-sustaining food system unlike anything else in America. Even as the recent financial downturn threatens to cripple small businesses and privately owned farms, a stunning number of food-based businesses have grown in the region. The mostly young entrepreneurs have created a network of community support; they meet regularly to share advice, equipment, and business plans, and to loan each other capital. Hardwick is fast becoming a model for other communities to replicate its success.--From publisher description.
Lisa Fischer
Pixie develops coping strategies and maintains a positive outlook on her future even though she struggles daily with food allergies.
[Diane Hockings
Making a memorable birthday cake doesn't have to be a chore. It will certainly take time to make the cake and then to ice and decorate it, but these easy-to-follow recipes will really simplify the whole process. Let's start with the cake. There's no need to make a complicated cake for birthdays -- the decorations are what your kids will really remember, not what was underneath. So all that's needed is a simple butter cake -- easy to make and perfect for cutting and shaping. The recipes in this book call for prepared cake mix, but if you prefer to make your cakes from scratch, you can use the recipe in the book. Birthdays are always so much fun for kids-friends and family, presents, a big party and of course, a cake that friends will talk about for weeks and your kids will always remember. Included are 70 fantastic recipes to make any birthday extra special, whether your child is a future astronaut, vet, race car driver or safari guide, or if they want a cake spelling out their age. We have included quick and easy-to-follow recipes and instructions for spectacular, high-impact cakes, each clearly detailing the required ingredients and practical method, as well as tips and practical solutions for the more ambitious recipes. This book makes it easy for you to really 'put the icing on the cake' of your child's next birthday party.