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The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening: How to Grow an Abundance of Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit in Small Spaces (Winner - Garden Media Guild Practical Book of the Year Award)
by Mark Ridsdill SmithWinner of the Garden Media Guild's The Peter Seabrook Practical Book of the Year Award 2022 ‘A cornucopia of sage advice and cunning tips.’ Tom Heap, BBC Countryfile ‘Mark’s enthusiasm is infectious and . . . will give you confidence and knowledge.' Charles Dowding, author of Skills for Growing and No Dig Gardening Grow delicious fruit, vegetables, herbs and salad in containers, pots and baskets – in any outdoor space, no matter how small! Do you want to grow your own tomatoes, chillies, strawberries and more but thought you didn’t have the space or know-how? Mark Ridsdill Smith, creator of the wildly popular Vertical Veg website and online community, will show you how to make the most of walls, balconies, patios, arches and windowsills to create your own kitchen garden. With over ten years’ experience of growing and teaching people how to grow bountiful, edible crops in small spaces, Mark will help you produce a serious amount of nutritious food while saving money on grocery bills and discovering a lot of joy along the way. You’ll find: Mark’s ‘Eight Steps to Success’, including ‘Keeping It Simple’ Planting projects for beginners What to grow and where to grow it How to draw up a planning calendar so you can grow throughout the year Fertiliser recipes and wormery guide for the more experienced grower Troubleshooting tips for the specific challenges of growing in small spaces Beautiful crops that support pollinators and other wildlife Don’t be confined by the space you have. Create beauty, life and flavour in the heart of the city and beyond.
The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening: How to Grow an Abundance of Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit in Small Spaces
by null Mark Ridsdill SmithWinner of the Garden Media Guild's The Peter Seabrook Practical Book of the Year Award 20222023 GardenComm Media Awards Silver Laurel Medal of Achievement From the creator of the wildly popular website &“Vertical Veg&” and with over 200k people in his online community of growers, comes the complete guide to growing delicious fruit, vegetables, herbs, and salad in containers, pots, and more—in any space, from window boxes to garden yards, no matter how small!"[A] thorough and enthusiastic guide to vegetable gardening . . . both handy and hefty...Aspiring urban gardeners will want to give this a look."—Publishers WeeklyIf you long to grow your own tomatoes, zucchini, or strawberries, but thought you didn&’t have enough space, Mark Ridsdill Smith, aka the &“Vertical Veg Man,&” will show you how to make the most of walls, balconies, patios, arches, and windowsills.Ridsdill Smith has spent over ten years teaching people to grow bountiful, edible crops in all kinds of containers in small spaces.Inside The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening, you&’ll find:• Mark&’s &“Eight Steps to Success&”• How to make the most of your space• How to draw up a planning calendar so you can grow throughout the year• Planting projects for beginners• Compost recipes and wormery guide for the more experienced gardener• Troubleshoots for specific challenges of growing in small spaces• How growing food at home can contribute to wellbeing and the local communityWith quick, proven results from his own tests, failures, and successes, Mark will show you how gardening in containers is not just a hobby, but a way of creating a significant amount of delicious, low-cost, high nutrition food.Don&’t be confined by the space you have—grow all the food you want with Mark&’s Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening.
The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening: How to Grow an Abundance of Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit in Small Spaces (Winner - Garden Media Guild Practical Book of the Year Award 2022)
by null Mark Ridsdill SmithWinner of the Garden Media Guild's The Peter Seabrook Practical Book of the Year Award 20222023 GardenComm Media Awards Silver Laurel Medal of Achievement From the creator of the wildly popular website &“Vertical Veg&” and with over 200k people in his online community of growers, comes the complete guide to growing delicious fruit, vegetables, herbs, and salad in containers, pots, and more—in any space, from window boxes to garden yards, no matter how small!"[A] thorough and enthusiastic guide to vegetable gardening . . . both handy and hefty...Aspiring urban gardeners will want to give this a look."—Publishers WeeklyIf you long to grow your own tomatoes, zucchini, or strawberries, but thought you didn&’t have enough space, Mark Ridsdill Smith, aka the &“Vertical Veg Man,&” will show you how to make the most of walls, balconies, patios, arches, and windowsills.Ridsdill Smith has spent over ten years teaching people to grow bountiful, edible crops in all kinds of containers in small spaces.Inside The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening, you&’ll find:• Mark&’s &“Eight Steps to Success&”• How to make the most of your space• How to draw up a planning calendar so you can grow throughout the year• Planting projects for beginners• Compost recipes and wormery guide for the more experienced gardener• Troubleshoots for specific challenges of growing in small spaces• How growing food at home can contribute to wellbeing and the local communityWith quick, proven results from his own tests, failures, and successes, Mark will show you how gardening in containers is not just a hobby, but a way of creating a significant amount of delicious, low-cost, high nutrition food.Don&’t be confined by the space you have—grow all the food you want with Mark&’s Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening.
The Very Berry Counting Book (Jerry Pallotta's Counting Books)
by Jerry Pallotta"Children can learn to count from one to 10 in a berry appetizing way. This lovely counting book, reminiscent of old-fashioned botanical illustrations, introduces children to a variety of berries." -Kirkus ReviewsBest-selling author Jerry Pallotta&’s latest counting book is for the youngest readers to devour. Covering familiar North American berries like blueberries and strawberries, as well as lesser-known ones such as mul-berries and salmonberries, this fruity board book combines evocative adjectives with berry names, numbers, and colors in a sweet and simple way. Joy Newton&’s botanical illustrations bring a vintage farm-stand feel to each page. Berries are a healthy finger food toddlers are familiar with. Learning their names and the numbers from one to ten is sure to delight.
The Very Best of Recipes for Health: 250 Recipes and More from the Popular Feature on NYTimes.com
by Martha Rose ShulmanFrom the celebrated NYTimes.com food columnist come her favorite ways to use seasonal produce and a well-stocked pantry to create easy, nutritious meals every day of the weekFrom its inception, "Recipes for Health" has been one of the New York Times's most-read (and e-mailed) features, showing health-conscious readers fast, no-fuss ways to turn seasonal produce, whole grains, and other nutritious ingredients into easy weeknight meals. Now, the most popular have been gathered into one comprehensive, convenient volume.Shulman shows how to fill your refrigerator, freezer, and cabinets with healthy staples such as beans, grains, extra virgin olive oil, tuna, eggs, yogurt, and tomato sauce, so that you are prepared to cook delicious dishes like Asparagus and Herb Frittata, Quinoa Salad with Lime Ginger Dressing and Shrimp, or Pizza Marinara with Tuna and Capers in minutes. Vegans and vegetarians will discover an entire selection of tofu recipes, from stir-fries to sandwiches, and even a tofu cheesecake. Those who frequent the farmers' market will appreciate her extensive collection of dishes for virtually every vegetable under the sun.Full of lists, explanations, and tips, The Very Best of Recipes for Health will help you cook and eat better all year long.
Very Blueberry: [A Cookbook]
by Jennifer Trainer ThompsonGroundbreaking studies show that blueberries contain disease-fighting compounds not found in any other food. The high amounts of antioxidants found in them are believed to have powerful anti-memory-loss and cancer-preventing properties. And, despite their natural sweetness, blueberries are remarkably low in the carbohydrates and sugar calories overabundant in other fruit. Very Blueberry goes beyond the blueberry muffin (though it does include a sub-lime recipe for it!) and features this essential fruit in innovative new recipes like Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions and Blueberries; Arugula, Prosciutto, and Blueberry Salad with Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette; Pork Tenderloin with Peach-Blueberry Chutney; and Blueberry Salsa. With this charming, little cookbook, incorporating the recommended half a cup of blueberries into your daily diet will always be a sweet delight. * Features more than 40 blueberry recipes for breakfasts, soups, salads, entrées, jams, and gifts. * The blueberry is number one in antioxidant activity of all fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants prevent health problems like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, circulation problems, and urinary tract infections.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes from China and Not China (But Still Really Chinese)
by Kevin Pang Jeffrey Pang America's Test KitchenJames Beard Award winner Kevin Pang and his dad Jeffrey, hosts of the hit America&’s Test Kitchen series Hunger Pangs, show you the way to delicious Chinese cooking in this accessible, funny, heartfelt cookbook.From American Chinese classics (General Tso&’s Chicken) to Sichuan street foods (Dan Dan Mian) and Hong Kong dim sum favorites (Shu Mai), A Very Chinese Cookbook is ideal for both the Chinese food-curious and experienced cooks seeking a weekend soup dumpling project.Chock full of tips, techniques, stories, and friendly ingredient guides, with over 100 of ATK&’s trademark rigorous recipes—and even a magic trick with fortune cookies—the cookbook in your hands is very practical, very personal, and very Chinese indeed.Two Generations of Storytelling: Jeffrey recounts a lifelong love of cooking that began in childhood, growing up in Hong Kong, cooking at his mother&’s side, and exploring the street vendors and markets. Kevin dispenses practical wisdom that brings the recipes to life—why Beef Ho Fun is the mark of a great Cantonese chef; why Shu Mai is the world heavyweight champion of dumplings. Test Kitchen Techniques: From the basics of successful stir-frying to folding methods for Shanghai Soup Dumplings, careful instructions and abundant photos teach key steps.Chinatown Shopping Guide: From choosing the right soy sauce or vinegar to buying fresh noodles and seeking out superlative Buddhist-style chickens, let the Pangs be your trusted guides.
Very Cranberry: [A Cookbook] (Very Cookbooks)
by Jennifer Trainer ThompsonPhenomenal flavor packed into tiny red fruit, cranberries are a delectable, versatile ingredient. They can create a startling counterpoint to other flavors, such as in Braised Lamb Shanks with Sweet Garlic and Cranberry Jus; or take center stage, such as in Cranberry-Pear Crumble; or make terrific gifts, such as Cranberry-Blueberry Jam. In VERY CRANBERRY you'll find more than 40 recipes using fresh as well as dried cranberries to inspire year-round enjoyment of this fantastic fruit.More than 40 recipes for salads, starters, entrées, breads and other baked goods, desserts, holiday relishes, and gift items.An ideal hostess gift to bring to your next dinner party. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Very Fond of Food
by Sophie DahlBestselling author Sophie Dahl offers up 100 wholesome recipes for health-minded home cooks who yearn for a bit of indulgence in her gorgeous second cookbook. Favoring natural sweeteners, minimal meat, and abundant produce, these dishes satisfy yet never feel ascetic. Recipes ranging from Roasted Pumpkin with Sautéed Greens and Toasted Cumin Dressing to Rhubarb Rice Pudding are organized seasonally, and the book finishes with a full chapter of luscious desserts. But the recipes are only part of the story--Sophie's food-filled memories and musings on the good life make this a book to treasure for its writerly charms as much as for its advice in the kitchen. Very Fond of Food will enchant the eye with evocative photography and whimsical drawings; inspire the mind with witty recollections on family, travel, and romance; and captivate the palate with recipes that comfort body and soul. Sophie Dahl invites you into a delightful world where every meal is a story, and there's always an excuse for cake.okbook loaded with style and an easy charm.
Very Good Bread: The Science of Dough and the Art of Making Bread at Home: A Cookbook
by Melissa WellerFrom the acclaimed baker and James Beard Award nominee, here is a master class on making perfect breads at home—from sourdough loaves and baguettes to bagels, pitas, tortillas, and pizzasFor Melissa Weller, bread is the foundation for every meal, an elemental ritual that leads to mouthwatering results. Bread is also inspirational—the taste of a brioche, and Weller&’s obsession with perfecting it, made her fall in love with baking many years ago. Now, after years of working as the head baker at some of the country&’s most celebrated restaurants, Weller shares her best recipes for consistently making the highest-quality breads.Weller knows that baking is about precision and science, and here she gives you the tools to take your breadmaking skills to the next level. With detailed and accessible step-by-step instructions on techniques, equipment, ingredients, and flavors, Weller gives you everything you need to achieve beautiful and impossibly delicious results. Here are steps on how to create a simple baking schedule that allows breadmaking to seamlessly fit into your daily routine, how to weigh and measure ingredients, and how to make yeast and sourdough starters. Weller also shares her best tips on mixing, explains the finer points of fermentation, and lays out the basics of shaping and folding each type of loaf. Here too are extended recipes for what to do with the bread you bake, like Everything Bagel Tuna Crunch Sandwiches, Tacos with Pulled Pork and Salsa Ranchera, and Pizza Margherita. With more than seventy recipes, this is the essential book for making bread so excellent that it earns a place at the center of the table.Included are sections and recipes such as: •Bagels (Sourdough, Everything, Salt and Pepper, Pumpernickel Raisin, plus spreads to go with them) & Bialys •Flatbreads •Sourdough Loaves •Petits Pains •Sandwich Buns and Rolls •Baguettes and Ciabatta •Pizza and Focaccia.
The Very Hungry Coeliac: Your favourite foods made gluten-free
by Melanie PerssonCoeliac disease or a gluten intolerance used to mean that favourite foods like delicate pastries, springy noodles and fluffy cakes were off the menu. Now Melanie Persson, Instagram foodie and the first coeliac contestant on MasterChef Australia, is bringing them back.Mel was diagnosed with coeliac disease in her early twenties, and as she began to explore the world of gluten-free cooking, she found that most recipes focused on health and restrictions rather than flavour and texture. She was devastated to think that the foods she had grown up with from Japan and Italy might now be out of reach. As a passionate cook, Mel was determined not to miss out, so she got to experimenting. She spent years in her kitchen perfecting gluten-free versions of the dishes she craved - from fresh pasta to decadent pastries, and udon noodles to baklava.In her debut cookbook, Mel shares 75 of her most superb gluten-free recipes for food that is rich, tasty and made to share - and indistinguishable from the gluten-based versions.
The Very Hungry Coeliac: Your favourite foods made gluten-free
by Melanie PerssonCoeliac disease or a gluten intolerance used to mean that favourite foods like delicate pastries, springy noodles and fluffy cakes were off the menu. Now Melanie Persson, Instagram foodie and the first coeliac contestant on MasterChef Australia, is bringing them back.Mel was diagnosed with coeliac disease in her early twenties, and as she began to explore the world of gluten-free cooking, she found that most recipes focused on health and restrictions rather than flavour and texture. She was devastated to think that the foods she had grown up with from Japan and Italy might now be out of reach. As a passionate cook, Mel was determined not to miss out, so she got to experimenting. She spent years in her kitchen perfecting gluten-free versions of the dishes she craved - from fresh pasta to decadent pastries, and udon noodles to baklava.In her debut cookbook, Mel shares 75 of her most superb gluten-free recipes for food that is rich, tasty and made to share - and indistinguishable from the gluten-based versions.
Very Maple Syrup: [A Cookbook] (Very Cookbooks)
by Jennifer Trainer ThompsonDuring winter months in Vermont, New York, and Canada, while little else is harvested, holes are bored into maple trees and their clear, sweet liquid pours into ready buckets. It's called "sugar season," and it's the beginning of what will soon make many a breakfast, entrée, and dessert around the world deliciously smoky and sweet. In VERY MAPLE SYRUP, Jennifer Trainer Thompson showcases this unique ingredient with recipes like Maple Pulled Barbecued Pork, Maple Scones, and Lemon Pound Cake with Maple Glaze.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Very Merry Cocktails: 50+ Festive Drinks for the Holiday Season
by Jessica StrandVery Merry Cocktails features more than 50 festive cocktail recipes.This book has something for every holiday occasion, whether a kid-friendly cookie party, an elegant New Year's Eve soirée, or a cozy night in for two. Recipes range from timeless classics and classics with a twist, to party punchbowls and zero-proof libations.• A perfect stocking stuffer year after year• Includes both cocktails and mocktails• Brimming with vibrant photographyMake and enjoy seasonal drinks like like Hot Buttered Rum, the Holiday Bellini, 'Tis the Season Sangria, and Foamy Mexican Hot Chocolate.With just the right amount of Christmas kitsch, this is an essential collection for cocktail enthusiasts, holiday hosts, and anyone who loves the holiday season.• Perfect for people who love Christmas and holiday drinks, merrymakers looking to get in the holiday spirit, and entertainers and hosts• You'll love this book if you love books like The Artisanal Kitchen: Holiday Cocktails: The Best Nogs, Punches, Sparklers, and Mixed Drinks for Every Festive Occasion by Nick Mautone; Winter Cocktails: Mulled Ciders, Hot Toddies, Punches, Pitchers, and Cocktail Party Snacks by Maria del Mar Sacasa; and The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion by Julie Reiner.
Very Merry Cookie Party: How to Plan and Host a Christmas Cookie Exchange
by Barbara Grunes Virginia Van VyncktOver one hundred Christmas cookie recipes, plus tips on throwing the right cookie exchange party for you, to make your holiday season merry and bright.What special cookies evoke Christmastime for you? Gingerbread? Butter cookies shaped like stars? Chocolate chip cookies baked with red and green candies?All your favorite cookies and more are here! Very Merry Cookie Party contains more than 100 recipes for everything from brownies, spice cookies, and nut balls to cookie ornaments, slice-and-bake treats, and recipes for your special holiday stamps, molds, cutters, and cookie press. Learn how to throw a cookie exchange party with friends or at the office, from making invites to suggestions for choosing a worthy charitable cause to benefit during the holiday season.Your toffee-studded Oatmeal Brickle Nuggets, Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Marshmallow-Mint Filling, or Mini-Eggnog Madeleines will disappear from the cookie table! All of your friends will want your special recipes for Macaroons with Almond Paste, Pistachio and Cranberry Biscotti, Candied-Fruit Florentines, or Father Christmas S’mores, shaped like Santa but oozing with gooey marshmallow filling.Multiply the joys of holiday baking this season. May your Christmas cookie jar overflow with good cheer!
A Very Nice Glass of Wine
by Helen McGinnIn this lighthearted guided journal, Daily Mail wine columnist Helen McGinn simplifies wine education for amateur wine drinkers who want to know more about wine and are looking for a fun, easy way to learn. Fifty-two weeks of intuitive fill-ins become a self-taught course in wine-tasting, gleaned from evaluating one new wine each week, combined with McGinn's streamlined explanations of key wine knowhow (what distinguishes common wine styles, how to read wine labels, what wine terminology really means, and more). Users end up with a working knowledge of wine, an understanding of which wines they enjoy and why, the confidence to shop for wine, and a lasting record of all the new wines they've tried over the year.
Very Pesto: [A Cookbook]
by Dorothy RankinThe ingredients may be few, but the result is bountiful. Learn how to make an array of pestos using such diverse herbs as cilantro, rosemary, mint, and lemon thyme. Then enjoy them year-round with more than 30 recipes like Fresh Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta, Red Pesto Ceviche, Tabbouleh with Basil Mint Pesto, and Pesto Frittata.
A Very Prairie Christmas Bakebook: Cookies, Candies, Cakes & More: Vintage Baking to Celebrate the Festive Season
by Karlynn JohnstonThe quintessential classic Christmas baking book, with over 120 recipes to celebrate the festive baker in all of us!A Very Prairie Christmas Bakebook is the only cookbook you will need this season, whether you're from the Prairies or just love Christmas baking. Take it from Karlynn Johnston, the best-selling author of Flapper Pie and a Blue Prairie Sky and The Prairie Table and someone who owns six Christmas trees—these goodies are sure to keep your Christmas spirit going all season long.Inside, you'll find over 120 of the best of the best recipes for filling your family&’s homes and bellies with festive cheer, including:Traditional family recipes: Inspire memory-making for you and yours with sweets like Traditional Whipped Shortbread, Divinity Candy, and Auntie Darlene&’s Dark Whisky Fruitcake.Home-grown Prairie desserts: Treats like Millionaire&’s Shortbread and Marshmallow Yule Logs warm the soul when the Prairies turn into a winter wonderland.The ultimate cookie exchange guide: Pick up tips for hosting and baking the best cookies to swap, like Cherry Snowballs and Gumdrop Cookies.Cocktails and punches: Get the Christmas party started with drinks like the Retro Sherbert Party Punch and the Perfect Christmas Crantini.Ukrainian Christmas dishes: learn Karlynn&’s family's traditional recipes, like Pampushky and Kutia.Indulge in the chilly season&’s slower pace with a glorious, once-a-year baking fest where you pull out all the stops. Whether you&’re a fan of Karlynn&’s previous books or you&’re discovering her vintage charm for the first time, these sweetly dressed pages make it clear that this is the book she was born to write. A Very Prairie Christmas Bakebook is a feast for all senses, for reminiscing in your favorite festive memories and making cherished new ones.
Very Salad Dressing: [A Cookbook] (Very Cookbooks)
by Teresa BurnsSalads are a celebration of the season's freshest offerings and when tossed in delicious dressings, their flavors and textures come alive. Here you'¬?ll find more than 50 recipes for oil-and-vinegar, fruit, and creamy salad dressings like Olive and Herb Vinaigrette, Strawberry Surprise, and Creamy Pepper-Parmesan.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Very Vegan Christmas: Plant-based Recipes For Celebrating In Style
by Sam DixonEnjoy plant-based twists on iconic Christmas dishes and discover some new festive favourites, with more than 70 recipes for the holiday season. Christmas can often be a feast of meat, cheese and chocolate, but whether you are reducing your meat intake or catering for plant-based friends and family, A Very Vegan Christmas will provide amazing food that everyone will love. Each recipe is simple to make and packed full of flavour, making sure each meal is a true celebration. With beautiful photography and illustrations throughout, this book would also make a wonderful gift for the vegan in your life.Contents Include:Chapter 1: Party FoodRainbow vegetable sushi with sriracha mayo; Curried parsnip croquetas; Korean fried cauliflowerChapter 2: MainsCaramelised onion tart; Mushroom wellington; Carrot, swede & parsnip nut roastChapter 3: SidesMaple & pecan stove-top carrots; Crispy sage & garlic sprouts; Polenta & rosemary roast potatoesChapter 4: Leftovers Mincemeat pancakes; Roast veg & stuffing hand pies; Cranberry sauce muffinsChapter 5: BakingChocolate chip orange shortbread; Pesto tear 'n' share Christmas tree; Iced gingerbreadChapter 6: DessertsSticky stem ginger toffee pudding; Blood orange pavlova; Flourless chocolate chestnut pudding
A Very Vegan Christmas: Plant-based Recipes For Celebrating In Style
by Sam DixonEnjoy plant-based twists on iconic Christmas dishes and discover some new festive favourites, with more than 70 recipes for the holiday season. Christmas can often be a feast of meat, cheese and chocolate, but whether you are reducing your meat intake or catering for plant-based friends and family, A Very Vegan Christmas will provide amazing food that everyone will love. Each recipe is simple to make and packed full of flavour, making sure each meal is a true celebration. With beautiful photography and illustrations throughout, this book would also make a wonderful gift for the vegan in your life.Contents Include:Chapter 1: Party FoodRainbow vegetable sushi with sriracha mayo; Curried parsnip croquetas; Korean fried cauliflowerChapter 2: MainsCaramelised onion tart; Mushroom wellington; Carrot, swede & parsnip nut roastChapter 3: SidesMaple & pecan stove-top carrots; Crispy sage & garlic sprouts; Polenta & rosemary roast potatoesChapter 4: Leftovers Mincemeat pancakes; Roast veg & stuffing hand pies; Cranberry sauce muffinsChapter 5: BakingChocolate chip orange shortbread; Pesto tear 'n' share Christmas tree; Iced gingerbreadChapter 6: DessertsSticky stem ginger toffee pudding; Blood orange pavlova; Flourless chocolate chestnut pudding
Very Vegan Christmas Cookies
by Ellen BrownGoing beyond vegan basics, this full-color cookbook takes a festive turn with more than 125 Christmas cookie recipes designed without eggs or dairy products. Take vegan charge of the holidays and impress your friends and family with your baking skills all without milk or eggs With more than 125 innovative recipes created by a well-known cookbook author, a feast a flavors awaits.
Very Vegetarian: An Introduction To Vegan Cooking With More Than 300 Delicious Recipes-from Easy To Elegant
by Jannequin BennettGet the nutrition you need from a healthy vegan diet with this cookbook featuring 300+ recipes and an in-depth introduction by Olympian Carl Lewis.In Very Vegetarian, executive chef Jannequin Bennett presents a wealth of recipes made with common foodstuffs that are uncommonly delicious—and completely nutritious. An ideal guide for anyone making the leap to a vegan diet, this volume provides essential nutritional information as well recipes featuring familiar foods and techniques. For those who have more experience with a plant-based diet, the book offers recipes that will broaden their culinary horizons.In his introduction to this volume, nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis explains how going vegan made him a better athlete, and that a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole complex carbohydrates, high quality proteins, and natural fats is the best way to ensure a person’s health and longevity.Endorsed by the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine.Very Vegan was formerly published as The Complete Vegan Kitchen.
The Veselka Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from the Landmark Restaurant in New York's East Village
by Tom Birchard Natalie Danford“Ukrainian fare mixed with American favorites fill the pages . . . brings readers everywhere a little piece of a New York institution.” —Publishers WeeklyFor more than fifty years, customers have crowded into Veselka, a cozy Ukrainian coffee shop in New York City’s East Village, to enjoy pierogi, borscht, goulash, and many other unpretentious favorites. Veselka (rainbow in Ukrainian) has grown from a simple newsstand serving soup and sandwiches into a twenty-four-hour gathering place, without ever leaving its original location on the corner of East Ninth Street and Second Avenue. Veselka is, quite simply, an institution.The Veselka Cookbook contains more than 150 recipes, covering everything from Ukrainian classics (potato pierogi, five kinds of borscht, grilled kielbasa, and poppy seed cake) to dozens of different sandwiches, to breakfast fare (including Veselka’s renowned pancakes), to the many elements of a traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve feast.Veselka owner Tom Birchard shares stories about Veselka’s celebrity customers, the local artists who have adopted it as a second home, and the restaurant’s other lesser-known, but no less important, longtime fans, and he offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to serve five thousand gallons of borscht a year and to craft three thousand pierogi daily—all by hand.The Veselka Cookbook will delight anyone with an interest in Ukrainian culture, New York City’s vibrant downtown, and the pleasures of simple, good food.“It’s one thing to have delicious food, it’s another thing to have it available twenty-four hours a day. Veselka has always been there when I’ve had a three a.m. pierogi emergency.” —Jon Stewart
Via Carota: A Celebration of Seasonal Cooking from the Beloved Greenwich Village Restaurant: An Italian Cookbook
by Jody Williams Rita Sodi Anna KovelThe much-anticipated cookbook from &“New York&’s Most Perfect Restaurant&” (The New Yorker), featuring impossibly flavorful, vegetable-centric Italian dishes, from Fresh Pasta Squares with Fava Pesto to Meyer Lemon Risotto. "Via Carota is one of my very favorite restaurants in New York City, and this cookbook perfectly captures its magic: simple, seasonal, organic, local, and profoundly delicious, these are recipes that I want to eat all the time." —Alice WatersJames Beard Award-winning chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi share the secrets of their beloved restaurant, which has become synonymous with New York City&’s Greenwich Village. Since 2014, Via Carota has been a destination for food lovers, celebrities, and well-informed travelers because of its impeccable Italian fare. Emphasizing vegetables and seasonal cooking, the dishes that come out of Williams and Sodi&’s kitchen are astonishing in their simplicity yet dazzling in their elegance. Now, with this beautiful, deeply personal cookbook, they share the keys to cooking Via Carota&’s traditional (but not too traditional) cuisine at home.Here are more than 140 recipes, including:Lasagna Cacio e Pepe Roasted Carrots with Spiced Yogurt and PistachiosTuscan Onion SoupPotato GnocchiSweet Ricotta Cakeand more!Here, too, is the restaurant&’s signature Insalata Verde—that celebrate the bounty of every time of the year, highlighting the very best uses for the most delicious seasonal produce, from spring peas to summer squashes, autumnal legumes to winter citrus.