The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: royal icing, brownie crust, cookie crust, Serving Suggestions, Compassionate Cooks, Preparation Required (more...)

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ôVegan baking comes of age with this collection of baked delights. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has put together a comprehensive tome that is sure to be useful to baking novices as well as those of us who've been wielding the whisk for years."~Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Author of Vegan with a Vengeance and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World

"Colleen Patrick-Goudreau blends the perfect mix of stories, photos, and recipes with amazing grace and taste. Her words will open your heart; her recipes will fill your tummy." ~VegNews Magazine

ôAt last! A cookbook that delivers the secrets of vegan cuisine's last frontier: baking delicious desserts. Elegant, fun, well-organized, complete, and compelling, this is a masterpiece you'll treasure for yourself and want to give to your friends.ö ùWill Tuttle, Ph.D., Author of The World Peace Diet

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Whether you want to bake dairy- and egg-free for health, ethical, or environmental reasons, The Joy of Vegan Baking lets you have your cake and eat it, too! Featuring 150 familiar favorites -- from cakes, cookies, and crepes to pies, puddings, and pastries -- this book will show you just how easy, convenient, and delectable baking without eggs and dairy can be.

A seasoned cooking instructor and self-described "joyful vegan," author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau puts to rest the myth that vegan baking is an inferior alternative to non-vegan baking, putting it in its rightful place as a legitimate contender in the baking arena. More than just a collection of recipes, this informative cookbook is a valuable resource for any baker -- novice or seasoned.

Learn just how easy it is to enjoy your favorite homespun goodies without compromising your health or values:

• Chocolate Chip Scones
   
• Cranberry Nut Bread
   
• Lemon Cheesecake
   
• Dessert Crepes
   
• Strawberry Pie with Chocolate Chunks
   
• Cinnamon Coffee Cake
   
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
   
• Raspberry Sorbet
   
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
   
• Soft Pretzels
   
• Blueberry Cobbler
   
• Chocolate Almond Brittle

Free of saturated fat, cholesterol, and lactose, but full of flavor, flair, and familiarity, each and every recipe will have you declaring I can't believe it's vegan!

Complete with luscious color photos, this book will be an essential reference for every vegan.

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Product Details Paperback: 288 pages Publisher: Fair Winds Press (October 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 1592332803 ISBN-13: 978-1592332809 Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (154 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,687 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #1 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Vegetables & Vegetarian > Vegetables #21 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Baking > Desserts #24 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Vegetables & Vegetarian > Vegan

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royal icing, brownie crust, cookie crust, brown sugar syrup, nondairy butter, whip the egg replacer, grease your muffin tins, egg replacer powder, egg replacer mixture, nondairy vanilla ice cream, nondairy milk, nondairy cream cheese, vegan baking, flaxseed mixture, electric stand mixer, electric hand mixer, agave nectar, packet active dry yeast, wooden skewer inserted, kudzu root, white distilled vinegar

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Serving Suggestions, Compassionate Cooks, Preparation Required, Variations Add, United States, Earth Balance, What's the Difference, Raspberry Sauce, Chocolate Frosting, Flaky Pie Crusts, Middle Ages, Cheesecake Secrets, Graham Cracker Crust, Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting, Variations Serve, Dessert Crêpes, Cashew Cream, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Shortbread Crust, Tofu Whipped Topping, Gas Mark

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 61 of 63 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars More than just how to cook without eggs and butter, October 1, 2007 By  www.animalperson.net (jupiter, fl) - See all my reviews This book is perfect for people who have either just transitioned to veganism or would like to in that it is chock full of recipes that result in food that doesn't taste radically different from what the average meat-eater is accustomed to. The photos are gorgeous, the writing is great and no matter how much you think you know about baking, I promise you'll learn something. This is not a "health food" book, although the recipes are cholesterol-free, lactose-free and healthier than the average non-vegan recipes. Instead, it's a book that helps you understand how easy it is to bake without eggs and dairy. My favorite part of the book is the section on milk, butter and egg substitutes, some of which do indeed make the recipes healthier (e.g., using ground flax seed and water rather than egg replacer, using almond milk rather than soy milk for those of us trying to minimize our intake of soy, or using date sugar rather than white sugar). There are loads of tips and "Food Lore," which are interesting trivia tidbits that provide a historical context for the food. Perhaps most helpful, however, are the "Troubleshooting" pages that list the most common problems and their likely origins. Finally, the Appendices will save you a lot of time because the author has already organized your pantry and utensils for you and tells you exactly what you will need (/need to buy), and she includes a glossary, lists of what to substitute if you don't have the pan that's called for, and most fascinating to me, a section on the difference between baking soda and baking powder (I always wondered about that). I've made the corn bread, the pancakes, a couple of smoothies, almond milk and the chocolate mousse because I had the ingredients lying around, and I look forward to trying my hand at chocolate chip scones this week. Then off to the serious holiday stuff so I can bring something yummy to every party I attend--so that I have something to eat (and share) at every party I attend. 55 of 58 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous cookbook!, October 18, 2007 By  K. Elder (Sandy, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Amazon Verified Purchase I recently began listening to the author's podcast, which is how I heard about this book. It's really a gorgeous cookbook with many color photos and a terrific layout. I know there are people that criticize cookbooks with lots of photos as fluff, but trust me, this is one of the most comprehensive cookbooks I own. As others have said, there is a *ton* of information on vegan baking, as well as tips scattered throughout the book. The vast majority of ingredients are common and familiar. I am a new vegetarian and there was only one ingredient that was new to me. I was most impressed with the variety of desserts included. Another reviewer already listed the categories so I won't repeat them, but the list is really extensive. I just received the book yesterday so I'll have to amend this review once I've had a chance to do some baking (the lemon bars are at the top of my list), but I'm already hoping the author will create future cookbooks for all types of dishes!! Update: I promised an update once I had tried some recipes--yum! I've made the chocolate chip cookies, the lemon bars, the apple pie with the flaky pie crust, the pumpkin pie with the pecan crust, the light lemon bundt cake, the blueberry orange bundt cake, the lemon cheesecake, and...my favorite...the German apple cake. From the ingredients, the cake doesn't appear to be anything out of the ordinary, but it certainly is. I couldn't get enough. The chocolate cake (with her chocolate frosting) was the best I've had--moist, "chocolatey", light and fluffy. In response to the comment on my original post, I wanted to add that while the quality of the recipes are obviously an important part of any cookbook, other characteristics are important too. Is it easy to read? Do the recipes use easy-to-find ingredients? Is the layout attractive? Am I, as the reader, given "bonus" information above and beyond the recipes? The answer to all of these for the Joy of Vegan Baking is yes!! 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, October 4, 2007 By  C. Bigley "Halo" (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Got it, love it, you've got to get this! If you want to add nutrition to your baked goods or if you support living compassionately towards animals, this cookbook provides easy to make recipes that will blow you away! Colleen includes traditional goodies- pumpkin pie, chocolate chip cookies, etc. as well as some not so traditional recipes that definitely make this cookbook stand out from the rest. The raspberry jam oatmeal bars are a favorite!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars great book, beautiful pictures The pictures in this book make you want to try the recipes. After you try the recipes, they are so good that you want to try the recipes that don't have pictures. Read more Published 14 hours ago by S. Levy 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Every Baker The recipes in this book are easy to follow and produce delicious results. I have tried 75% of the recipes in this book and only had 2 of them not turn out quite right. Read more Published 4 days ago by I. DeCanti 1.0 out of 5 stars LEAH SPEAKS I, too, tried a variety of recipes and with each one met with frustration. Each one I had to alter the recipe in order to improve the texture or taste. Read more Published 20 days ago by Leah 1.0 out of 5 stars Bleck! A couple months back a friend bought this book for me. I tried three recipes out of it, none of them were good, either the texture or the taste were off. Read more Published 21 days ago by Dani 5.0 out of 5 stars It has it all. Superb! This cookbook has it all: ease of use, delicious recipes, well-written instructions and descriptions, an affordable price point, and HEART. Read more Published 1 month ago by Robert McRobert 5.0 out of 5 stars DELISH! The chocolate cookies alone are worth buying the book. Just like her other cookbook, some recipes are simple and basic, others are more involved and time intensive, so there is... Read more Published 1 month ago by Brandi Harris 5.0 out of 5 stars Yummy! This is just the book I've been looking for. My favorite (and my whole family's) so far is the chocolate peanut butter no-bake pie. Published 3 months ago by Clay E. Schermerhorn 5.0 out of 5 stars Essential! I've been vegan for 15 years and this features the best vegan desserts that I've come across. Every recipe I've tried has been delicious and passes the test with non-vegans. Published 3 months ago by Sarah 3.0 out of 5 stars Great for a new vegan, but what about all the healthier stuff? Being vegetarian most of my life and my hubby since 2001, I have found Colleen's The Vegan Table, to be an OUTSTANDING resource (LOVE IT! Read more Published 3 months ago by Heather V. 5.0 out of 5 stars a great gift and perfect if you are vegan adn want to entertain people. I love the recipes from this book. I've tried the cake recipes from the book. They are delicious and are great to impress your friends, family and your date. 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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592332803
• ISBN-13: 978-1592332809
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (154 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,687 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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61 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than just how to cook without eggs and butter, October 1, 2007

By	www.animalperson.net (jupiter, fl) - See all my reviews

This book is perfect for people who have either just transitioned to veganism or would like to in that it is chock full of recipes that result in food that doesn't taste radically different from what the average meat-eater is accustomed to. The photos are gorgeous, the writing is great and no matter how much you think you know about baking, I promise you'll learn something.

This is not a "health food" book, although the recipes are cholesterol-free, lactose-free and healthier than the average non-vegan recipes. Instead, it's a book that helps you understand how easy it is to bake without eggs and dairy.

My favorite part of the book is the section on milk, butter and egg substitutes, some of which do indeed make the recipes healthier (e.g., using ground flax seed and water rather than egg replacer, using almond milk rather than soy milk for those of us trying to minimize our intake of soy, or using date sugar rather than white sugar). There are loads of tips and "Food Lore," which are interesting trivia tidbits that provide a historical context for the food. Perhaps most helpful, however, are the "Troubleshooting" pages that list the most common problems and their likely origins. Finally, the Appendices will save you a lot of time because the author has already organized your pantry and utensils for you and tells you exactly what you will need (/need to buy), and she includes a glossary, lists of what to substitute if you don't have the pan that's called for, and most fascinating to me, a section on the difference between baking soda and baking powder (I always wondered about that).

I've made the corn bread, the pancakes, a couple of smoothies, almond milk and the chocolate mousse because I had the ingredients lying around, and I look forward to trying my hand at chocolate chip scones this week. Then off to the serious holiday stuff so I can bring something yummy to every party I attend--so that I have something to eat (and share) at every party I attend.

55 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous cookbook!, October 18, 2007

By	K. Elder (Sandy, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I recently began listening to the author's podcast, which is how I heard about this book. It's really a gorgeous cookbook with many color photos and a terrific layout. I know there are people that criticize cookbooks with lots of photos as fluff, but trust me, this is one of the most comprehensive cookbooks I own. As others have said, there is a *ton* of information on vegan baking, as well as tips scattered throughout the book. The vast majority of ingredients are common and familiar. I am a new vegetarian and there was only one ingredient that was new to me. I was most impressed with the variety of desserts included. Another reviewer already listed the categories so I won't repeat them, but the list is really extensive. I just received the book yesterday so I'll have to amend this review once I've had a chance to do some baking (the lemon bars are at the top of my list), but I'm already hoping the author will create future cookbooks for all types of dishes!!

Update: I promised an update once I had tried some recipes--yum! I've made the chocolate chip cookies, the lemon bars, the apple pie with the flaky pie crust, the pumpkin pie with the pecan crust, the light lemon bundt cake, the blueberry orange bundt cake, the lemon cheesecake, and...my favorite...the German apple cake. From the ingredients, the cake doesn't appear to be anything out of the ordinary, but it certainly is. I couldn't get enough. The chocolate cake (with her chocolate frosting) was the best I've had--moist, "chocolatey", light and fluffy.

In response to the comment on my original post, I wanted to add that while the quality of the recipes are obviously an important part of any cookbook, other characteristics are important too. Is it easy to read? Do the recipes use easy-to-find ingredients? Is the layout attractive? Am I, as the reader, given "bonus" information above and beyond the recipes? The answer to all of these for the Joy of Vegan Baking is yes!!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, October 4, 2007

By	C. Bigley "Halo" (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Got it, love it, you've got to get this! If you want to add nutrition to your baked goods or if you support living compassionately towards animals, this cookbook provides easy to make recipes that will blow you away! Colleen includes traditional goodies- pumpkin pie, chocolate chip cookies, etc. as well as some not so traditional recipes that definitely make this cookbook stand out from the rest. The raspberry jam oatmeal bars are a favorite!