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

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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.

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.

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.

After reading Bhaktivedanta's comprehensive teachings, I truly realized as to how beneficial both spiritually and physically a vegetarian lifestyle really is. I became a vegetarian after finishing the book which was in 1988! G.Lemmey

Everyone should read this book and learn why a sincere spiritual seeker has to become vegetarian no matter which paths he/she belongs to.

If you don't want to become a vegetarian you should read this book, I had no intentions of doing anything other than gaining more food knowledge, this book not only gave me that but also turned me into a vegetarian!

I used to eat meat for every meal I possibly could, that has now changed thanks to The Higher Taste, now eating is no longer a necessity but a joy, I used to like cooking, now I love it, every single meal is an experience!!!

I have more energy than I've had since I was a teen (not so long ago), I sleep better, I feel better, I'm happier, I have less aggression (I just don't bother) and that's a statement not many would believe!!!

Thank you HK for opening my eyes

I originally bought this "gem" of a cookbook many years ago while traveling around the U.S. It is the Hare

Krishna vegetarian recipes. It is broken down into several sections of all types of ethnic cooking. Indian,

Chinese, Mexican, Italian, French, Middle Eastern, etc. Amazon.com is trying to locate this book for me.

Needless to say I want a new copy of it as mine is totally used to death !

I bought it in the early 80's for $ 2.99 . . . . The price is still $ 2.99 ! ! !

Like many others we were given this book to read about 7 years ago. I have a different cover, 1995 printing. We borrowed it among others from our yoga instructor. We ended up vegetarian within a couple weeks and are now vegan. We also bought many copies to give as gifts to help others understand our choices and also to try the great recipes. No matter if you eat meat or not the recipes alone are worth buying the book. This was truly a great gift.

I bought this book in the eighties, used it and loved it. Twenty some years later, I am buying another one, since I loaned it to someone and it was never returned. All these years later, I've never found a recipe for cauliflower pakoras as good as the one in this book. It is more delicious than I've found in restaurants, as well. The book is small and has a limited number of recipes, but the larger volumes I've bought (including Lord Krishna's Cuisine) cannot rival the quality of the flavors this little book produces.

lovely and deep insight book on vegetarian philosophy with lots of practical details
a fundamental reading for everybody, also for non vegetarians, just to be able to answer questions and make an informed choice. Scientifically sound