The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes (Paperback)

by Jessica Greene (Author), Ted Hafer (Author)
Key Phrases: tablespoons vegan margarine, mild white cheddar cheese, frost between layers, Basic Pie Crust, Grit Vinaigrette, Grit Salsa (more...)

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"A legendary vegetarian eatery." -- Travel & Leisure

"The Grit is a great restaurant. They have consummate taste." -- Michael Stipe, R.E.M. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"The Grit has a far-flung reputation as the indie-rock Moosewood."  —The New Yorker

"A hip eatery that lets you fill up without emptying your pockets."  —CNN.com

"Whenever I visit my old stomping grounds in Athens, my first stop is always The Grit!" —Kate Pierson, The B-52’s

“One of my favorite restaurants.... I am so happy to now have a wonderful cookbook with all their great recipes.” —Marianne Rogers, Hee Haw star

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Product Details Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Chicago Review Press; 20 Anv edition (November 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1556526482 ISBN-13: 978-1556526480 Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94,397 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #81 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Regional & International > U.S. Regional > South

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tablespoons vegan margarine, mild white cheddar cheese, frost between layers, line bottom with parchment, freshly ground cinnamon, cups strong brewed coffee, cup nutritional yeast, teaspoon granulated garlic, teaspoon minced fresh garlic, middle oven rack, teaspoon rubbed sage, dark green parts, teaspoon cumin powder, warmed bowls, divide batter evenly

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Basic Pie Crust, Grit Vinaigrette, Grit Salsa, Yukon Gold, Grit Cream Cheese Icing, One Mondo Burrito, Grit Marinara, Grit Yeast Gravy, Pasta Entrées, Granny Smith, Super Seven-Spice, Salads Yields, Side Dishes, Casserole Yields, Grit-Style Tofu, Tofu Entrées, Hearty Soups, Guinness Stout, Fine Cheesecake, Fresh Herb Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Yeast Gravy, Sauté Tofu

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent even for non-veggies, February 4, 2003 By  Rebecca Turner "Julia's Mom" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes (Paperback) I received this cookbook as a Christmas present from friends who are residents of Athens. I have only eaten at The Grit once, and so I am far from being an expert on their menu, and I didn't have any "favorites" that I was compelled to try first. So I opened it up and attempted the first recipe that caught my eye, the Cinnamon Raisin-Craisin Bread. Oh baby.... this is the good stuff. The recipe was well written and easy to follow, and the resulting bread was out of this world. This was just the first of many. All of the recipes I have tried have been great, especially the brunch dishes and cakes, and I haven't missed the meat one bit. Bravo, and thanks to my friend for sending it since I never would have known about this gem without her! 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars I am hungry just thinking about it!, January 14, 2002 By  ELR "Erin" (Jacksonville FL USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes (Paperback) I eat at the Grit regularly (but I am not vegetarian). I love it. I crave it often. When I learned that the Grit was putting out a cookbook, I thought to myself, "They'll probably have their main menu items in there, but not their daily specials," which are my favorites (even though their main menu is just as tasty). Much to my surprise, the cookbook has them all! For instance, goodies like the "reuben", the tomato bisque soup, the indian dishes, the vanilla iced coffee, and so on... yep, they're in there. For those of you who have eaten at the Grit and want to re-create the Grit's yummy delights at home, you won't be disappointed in the depth and breadth of items offered in the Grit cookbook. For those of you who haven't eaten at the Grit, you won't be disappointed either! Vegetarian or not, these recipes are very tasty! Thanks to the folks at the Grit for sharing these recipes so that the whole world 'round can enjoy a now-expanded menu of yummy vegetarian fare. Buy it -- you won't be disappointed. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A little piece of (The) Grit, May 8, 2002 By A Customer This review is from: The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes (Paperback) When I finished graduate school and left Athens, GA the thing I missed the most was eating at The Grit. It is probably my favorite restaurant, and I have eaten at a lot of places around the country. Every time I ate there I wished that there was a cookbook with their recipes (especially my favorite -- The Golden Bowl). Now there is one (yea!) and although we have had the cookbook for only a short time we have made nearly half the recipes -- and have yet to find one that we would not make again. Most recipes are quite simple and all are good. I was somewhat surprised (although delighted) that they published some of their most popular dishes and excellent desserts. Although this does not replace the experience of actually eating at The Grit, it is as close as I can come without a trip to Athens.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars definite must-have in any veg kitchen If you have spent any time trying to create a good meal, you will know once you even read the recipes, that they aren't just your run of the mill, throw it in a cookbook and sell... Read more Published 1 month ago by E. Liquori 3.0 out of 5 stars The Grit Cookbook The cookbook is just ok, nothing great. I had never been to the Grit Restaurant. I haven't liked many of the recipes. Read more Published 4 months ago by Dee 5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this cook book This is a really wonderful cookbook. I was given it from someone who visited the restaurant. I have also given it as a gift to a friend. Read more Published 5 months ago by R. Martin 5.0 out of 5 stars A veggie cookbook even non-vegetarians will love You don't have to be familiar with The Grit (I wasn't before I picked this up) to appreciate this cookbook. You also don't even have to be a vegetarian. Read more Published 5 months ago by Boston Book Addict 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Veggie Cookbook An essential for vegetarians who live in the south and love southern style cooking but need a veggie alternative. Great Buy. 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Farrell 5.0 out of 5 stars This cookbook is one of the best! The publishers ought to be giving me a commission as I have turned so many people on to this cookbook! Read more Published on April 15, 2007 by M. Huxley Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press; 20 Anv edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556526482
• ISBN-13: 978-1556526480
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94,397 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent even for non-veggies, February 4, 2003

By	Rebecca Turner "Julia's Mom" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes (Paperback)

I received this cookbook as a Christmas present from friends who are residents of Athens. I have only eaten at The Grit once, and so I am far from being an expert on their menu, and I didn't have any "favorites" that I was compelled to try first. So I opened it up and attempted the first recipe that caught my eye, the Cinnamon Raisin-Craisin Bread. Oh baby.... this is the good stuff. The recipe was well written and easy to follow, and the resulting bread was out of this world.

This was just the first of many. All of the recipes I have tried have been great, especially the brunch dishes and cakes, and I haven't missed the meat one bit. Bravo, and thanks to my friend for sending it since I never would have known about this gem without her!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am hungry just thinking about it!, January 14, 2002

By	ELR "Erin" (Jacksonville FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes (Paperback)

I eat at the Grit regularly (but I am not vegetarian). I love it. I crave it often. When I learned that the Grit was putting out a cookbook, I thought to myself, "They'll probably have their main menu items in there, but not their daily specials," which are my favorites (even though their main menu is just as tasty).

Much to my surprise, the cookbook has them all! For instance, goodies like the "reuben", the tomato bisque soup, the indian dishes, the vanilla iced coffee, and so on... yep, they're in there. For those of you who have eaten at the Grit and want to re-create the Grit's yummy delights at home, you won't be disappointed in the depth and breadth of items offered in the Grit cookbook. For those of you who haven't eaten at the Grit, you won't be disappointed either! Vegetarian or not, these recipes are very tasty!

Thanks to the folks at the Grit for sharing these recipes so that the whole world 'round can enjoy a now-expanded menu of yummy vegetarian fare. Buy it -- you won't be disappointed.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A little piece of (The) Grit, May 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes (Paperback)

When I finished graduate school and left Athens, GA the thing I missed the most was eating at The Grit. It is probably my favorite restaurant, and I have eaten at a lot of places around the country. Every time I ate there I wished that there was a cookbook with their recipes (especially my favorite -- The Golden Bowl). Now there is one (yea!) and although we have had the cookbook for only a short time we have made nearly half the recipes -- and have yet to find one that we would not make again.

Most recipes are quite simple and all are good. I was somewhat surprised (although delighted) that they published some of their most popular dishes and excellent desserts. Although this does not replace the experience of actually eating at The Grit, it is as close as I can come without a trip to Athens.