The Higher Taste: A Guide to Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking and a Karma-Free Diet [Paperback]

A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada et al. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1991

Introduction to a vegetarian lifestyle.

"The Higher Taste" is a great introduction to the philosophy and practice of vegetarianism, Hare Krishna style. It lets the reader discover the health and economic advantages, as well as the important ethical and spiritual considerations, of a Krishna conscious approach to diet and nutrition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust; First Edition edition (December 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892131284
• ISBN-13: 978-0892131280
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #640,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Of of the very few recipe books I have on my shelves, July 15, 2007

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Kali "bengaligirl" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Higher Taste: A Guide to Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking and a Karma-Free Diet (Paperback)

I am not a fan of recipe books and I am even LESS of a fan of celebrity cook books and I will only buy that that I think are worthy of purchasing and this is one of those books.

I will also add I am not a member of the Hare Krishna sect though I have great deal of respect for them, so this review is done based SOLELY on the content of the book itself.

I really like the arguments that are put forward in the beginning of the books as to WHY we should not eat meat, I still eat meat but I am going to try and cut down on it and then cut it out completely, not easy for someone who has "Carnivore" stamped on her butt. The book also points out that there are famous vegetarians such as Leonado de Vinci and Benjamin Franklin to name but two and that by going vegetarian doesn't mean you give up your lifestyle, you just improve on it, health wise and finance wise!

The recipes are great and really simple,it tells you how to make Ghee, and curd, something I wouldn't have dreamed of doing until I got this book and then it gives some very tasty and filling recipes such as green beans and tomato (yum!)Bengali Kheer (rice pud...Hmmmmmm!) mixed vegetable curry, (I'm dribbling here!) and many, many more recipes that will keep you busy and well filled for the whole year through.

This is very much an under rated book, people probably shy away from it because it is linked to the Hare Krishna religion, well all I can say to that is, you are missing out on a good thing, and I have no qualms about buying it for all my friends who come from all faiths, creeds and religious backgrounds.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A guide to Krishna through Karma-free diet, May 18, 2000

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S.Venkatesan - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Higher Taste: A Guide to Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking and a Karma-Free Diet (Paperback)

It is book from ISKCON. First chapter point out the dangers to health from meat eating. Second chapter deals with the economics and ecological implications of meat eating. Third chapter approaches this question from spiritual point of view. Fourth chapter discusses law of karma and points out that meat eating as leading sinful reactions. Fifth chapter introduces the concept of love of God and how it is practically expressed by cooking for Krishna, offering it to Krishna and eating only food offered to Krishna. Seventh chapter provides a collection of observations by Prabupada in this context. The rest of book gives recipes for various regions (Indian, Italian, Chinese, Mexican, French, Middle East). Appendix introduces to Hare Krsna Food for life program, list of ISCKON restaurants in Australasia and ISKCON Centers around the world. Narada got Krsna mercy by eating Krsna Prasad. That should explain the importance of the theme of book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, thought-provoking book!, March 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Higher Taste: A Guide to Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking and a Karma-Free Diet (Paperback)

This is one of the best books I've read so far on this topic. It is short but very insightful, profound and informative. It provides not only the how, but also the why of vegetarianism, including several tasty recipes as an introduction to delicious Indian cuisine. Your life should be changed for the better after reading this book -- and implementing the recommended changes in your diet and lifestyle.