How It All Vegan! 10th Anniversary Edition: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet [Paperback]

Tanya Barnard (Author), Sarah Kramer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

Since it was first published in 1999, How It All Vegan! has become a bible for vegan cooks, both diehard and newly converted; its basic introduction to the tenets of vegan living and eating, combined with Sarah Kramer's and Tanya Barnard's winning charm, made it an essential cookbook for anyone considering eschewing animal products from their diet. It won VegNews' Veggie Award for Best Cookbook twice, has been reprinted fourteen times, and spawned several successful sequels (including The Garden of Vegan, La Dolce Vegan!, and last year's Vegan à Go-Go!).

In the ten years since How It All Vegan! was first published, however, veganism has "come out of the closet," and is now considered a legitimate diet and lifestyle not only for those wishing to improve their health, but also for those who care deeply about the welfare of animals. This tenth-anniversary edition includes a new color photo section and new recipes; it also includes a new introduction by co-author Sarah Kramer, who speaks personally and passionately about the impact of veganism on her life over the past decade.

Tanya Barnard is the mother of a newborn son and lives in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

Sarah Kramer was named "The World's Coolest Vegan" by Herbivore magazine. In addition to creating her vegan masterpieces and maintaining her popular website GoVegan.net, she also owns and operates Tattoo Zoo with her husband in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Editorial Reviews

Review

For pure and joyous vegan inspiration, try the tenth anniversary edition of How It All Vegan! by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer.... As the title implies, How It All Vegan! is a celebration of the vegan way of life. “Healthy lifestyles should begin by making conscious decisions about the food we eat and things we do to make it a better world.” For all of that, though, the recipes are great: easy-to-follow and potentially life-changing.
—January Magazine (January Magazine 20091027)

Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the book that has become a bible for vegan cooks, this latest version comes with additional recipes and updated information. This well-written book will take much of the mystery out of enjoying a lifestyle that hurts none.
—North Shore News (North Vancouver) (North Shore News 20100112)

The pierced, tattoo-sporting authors brought an element of hip to veganism at a time when it was not nearly as popular or mainstream as it is today. In contrast to its modern authors, the book has a 1950’s kitschy feeling that brings a real sense of fun to what could otherwise be a staid topic. Good recipes, thought-worthy intros and some simple how-tos make How It All Vegan! a keeper. This updated edition includes new recipes, color photos, some food updates and an endearing new intro by one of the authors. It is an inspiring vegan cookbook.
—Suite101.com (Suite101.com 20100412)

About the Author

Tanya Barnard is a new mom and lives in Kelowna, BC. Sarah Kramer is the author or co-author of four previous bestselling cookbooks, How It All Vegan, The Garden of Vegan, La Dolce Vegan, and Vegan à Go-Go! She lives in Victoria, BC with her husband, where she manages a tattoo shop in addition to creating vegan masterpieces.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press; Tenth Anniversary Edition edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551522535
• ISBN-13: 978-1551522531
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Veganism Isn't So Difficult August 31, 2009

By Andrea VINE™ VOICE

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I felt it was time to get a vegan cookbook, after veganizing regular recipes. Of all the many vegan cookbooks in the bookstore, I chose this one after careful consideration. In fact, I didn't pick one on the first trip to the bookstore, because I couldn't decide. It took a second trip to make a decision. Picking the right vegan cookbook would be an important decision because I knew I would be using the book a lot.

This vegan cookbook is more than just a cookbook. I found the stories about the authors, that were in the beginning of the book, to be interesting. The book also tells other facts and interesting things about veganism. For example, it tells how you can get protein, calcium, B12 when you are a vegan.

I was grateful for the substitutions, especially for eggs and milk. This book also has recipes for household cleaners and health/beauty products. It also gives 44 things to do with vinegar. It gives suggestions to feeding kids on the road. This book has so much interesting information.

Now for the recipes. Of course, I haven't tried them all yet. (Probably will never try all of them.)

The apricot & almond tea cookies on page 149 are really awesome. I didn't have any apricots, so I used peaches and apples, and they turned out really good. I guess any type of fruit would work. They are awesome tea cookies. I guess coffee would go good with them, also, but in this heat, cold tea sounds a lot better than hot coffee. I can't wait to make another batch.

The biscuits on page 128 are easy to make, and they taste good. I will be making them a lot more often.

I will not talk about all the recipes I've tried. This book is loaded with so many good-looking and good-sounding recipes.

In the recipes that call for soy milk, I substitute it with coconut milk, because I do not use soy milk, or any soy product. I do not eat soy of any type. To me, soy tastes like dirt or metal.

This is not only a wonderful vegan cookbook, but a fun book. Highly recommended if you want some vegan recipes, or health/beauty/household recipes, if you just want some good laughs.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only want to buy ONE Vegan cookbook, make it this one! September 8, 2010

By Kathy Sardella

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I decided to learn more Vegan recipes after realizing I wouldn't have a cholesterol problem if I didn't eat anything with cholesterol in it! All animal products have cholesterol, even Fat Free Milk. I also learned that all dairy products strip more calcium from your bones than the food provides! All animal products increase the acidity of the blood. In order for the kidneys to do their job, the acid must be buffered and the body releases calcium from bones and teeth. America drinks and eats the most dairy products and has the highest rate of osteoporosis in the world! No wonder Sally Field ate and drank her dairy products and STILL got osteoporosis! I'd rather not have to take the bone building drugs since the side effects (spontaneous Femur fractures, dissolved Jaw bones, etc.) are rather nasty, so I will reduce my dependence on animal products to hopefully maintain a normal bone density as menopause approaches.

Hence, the search for a practical Vegan cookbook. Having so many cookbooks over a 23-year cooking career, I wanted to find only one to add to the collection that will show me substitutions and give me new ideas for cooking and baking. I pulled every Vegan cookbook off the library shelf and found this to have a practical way of slowly adapting a Vegan eating style to your regular eating. Substitutions for milk products, eggs, condiments and tasty desserts were perfect. There is also a list of different Tofu products out there, what recipes the different consistencies are good for, and how to cook with them. I loved all the Mexican and Asian style foods since many of them can be adapted to vegan very easily.

I don't really need to substitute out leather and other animal products from my life, but if you need to be that thorough, there is an index in the back for those who wish to avoid all products relating to animals (bees wax, honey, cosmetics and such).

I will probably be treating myself to regular food on a sporadic basis since I will not insist on vegan when eating at someone's home and being a PIA of a guest. I don't need to run my mother ragged during family get-togethers. Besides, one's health won't be compromised by a regular meal once a week or so as long as you are eating vegan on a daily basis.

One bonus feature: I noticed my chronic indigestion disappeared after only reducing the animal food use in my life. No more Tums, Prilosec and Pepcid for the last year!

I returned all the other vegan library books and renewed this as many times as I could. I finally decided to order my own copy. I will probably have it bound with a plastic ring/comb style at Office Depot or Staples so that it can lay flat at the page I need. We do that to books of sheet music for the piano. Have them add a clear plastic cover to the front and back to protect it from the mess on the kitchen counter!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars From a commited vegetarian September 28, 2009

By Living Life and Loving It

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This is a great cookbook with easy to obtain ingredients and simple, delicious recipies. I highly recommend it!