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The Complete Book of Raw Food, Second Edition: Healthy, Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine Made with Living Foods * Includes More Than 400 Recipes from the World's Top Raw Food Chefs

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I just received my copy of The Complete Book of Raw Food and I love it already! I am new to the raw food movement but very interested in it. I looked around for a book that would be informative but too intimidating and this one definitely caught my eye! In the beginning there are explanations on different preparation methods and things you should know about being raw vegan if you so choose it. Very, very informative and not coming from a judgmental place, if that makes sense. The recipes have varying skill levels which is great for a beginner like me! Overall, I have a feeling this book will get a lot of use in my kitchen!

I recently purchased the new second edition after repeatedly checking out the first edition from the library. I'm extremely disappointed because the index is inaccurate with such mistakes as: "Portobello Mushroom-Marinated and Stuffed" is listed as located on page 113, but soups are on that page. Cheeses are listed as starting on page 187, but crackers are on that page. And I never found the recipe for "Parmesan Cheese". To make matters worse, after only looking through the book 3 or 4 times, the binding is coming apart. They have used recycled materials which is great, but it is of low quality. I paid for a book that I can't make full use of. I E-mailed the company about it, but have not received a response. I think they should replace their flawed product to customers who request it. I do not recommend purchasing this second edition.

This was the second book I purchased to provide an introduction to raw food preparation. I like the book because it was easy and quick to read. No only that, it provided good basic explanations about what tools and equipment are used in raw food prepartion and how to use them. Offerred tips too. Has a lot of recipes which are not overly involved. I am glad I bought the book and will keep it as a good referance.

If you wanted just one raw food book. This is it. It gives explainations and a varity of recipes. Then you can look at other raw books by the chefs whose recipes you enjoy.

I think I got an older copy because the index was wrong. Page numbers were off on some things and some recipes that were referenced didn't exist. I saw another copy that had a white cover and it was correct. No pictures in either book.

New to raw food, this book is a great introduction. I like that there are MANY chefs who contributed and they share their stories as well. There are tons of recipes and helpful tips for both the new and seasoned raw food enthusiast.

This is a very handy book to own. The authors/editors have compiled a wonderful collection of tasty, and mostly easy to prepare recipes from many well-known and not-so-known raw food chefs. I keep it on my "first go-to" book shelf.

It is a good acquisition for everyone, from beginners to experienced raw foodists looking for new inspiration.

The information in the first part of the book was great for explaining raw food, preparation, dehydration, seasoning, ect. The recepies were good for the most part. Problem is always some unknown item or non avaliablility. BIG problem was that the page numbers in the index didn't always match correct page and reference numbers between receipes never matched. Probably reason book was reduced in price. Otherwise is a great book and great and tasty recepies

Indeed, it is the most practical compilation of recipies I've seen. Perhaps because it is a compillation from different authors.
As you advance in raw food, you are not looking fo fancy stuff, but for practical recipies taht are fast, easy, tasty and good for health. This books provides more of them than other that I've seen.

One of the best all round raw food books, that includes some great recipes.

This is one of the more recent 'text' books on Raw and Living foods. I bought it after seeing it in nearly every raw foodie's home library! I asked about it, and was told it was a great starter text, and a very solid addition to any health library too. After reading it I totally agree and recommend it 100%.

I think if I had to have only two raw food books, I'd add Raw Food and Health, as its the granddaddy of all raw food books, and goes into areas that I have not seen in anyone raw food book. Both of these books are a complete library!

Raw Food And Health: The Raw Food Classic By The Founder Of The Raw Food Movement

Eat right!