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The Organic Food Shopper's Guide

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I love this book. I took it out of my library and am about to purchase it from Amazon. The book not only talks about the organic advantages of most foods (veggies, fruit, dairy, meat, nuts etc.) but also lists nutritional benefits, what pairs well with the food, recipes (the few I have tried have been easy to prepare, wholesom and delicious.)and a great resource list. Wonderful book.

So, I feel like I really need to review this book in conjunction with the author's other book The Organic Cooks Bible because I bought them both together, and they are so much alike. The Bible is that...its over 500 pages and has tons of detail and most every fruit, veggie and herb has at least one if not multiple recipes to accompany it. The Shoppers guide, which has a 2 year newer copyright is really a regurgitation/contracted version of the bible, but I will try not to hold that against it since they do compliment each other so well. The shoppers guide has less listings, skipping over fruits, veggies, and spices that I was surprised to see left out. Additionally, there are only 3 recipes in the shopper that are not already in the bible, none of which are crucial. The advantage of the shoppers guide however is its small (6x8 inches) which means it will fit nicely in most purses and can therefore be taken to the store with you. They are both organized in a similar fashion with veggies grouped, fruits grouped, etc. and then alphabetized by category.

I was specifically shopping for cookbooks with more vegetable ideas overall when I chose these. They were even more than what I thought I wanted since not only are there recipes but the volumes of information to help choose was exactly what I was looking for. I grew up in a meat and potato family and married the same. I did get more into veggies, organics and juicing in college but really have veered back to the mainstream diet due to hubbies likes. Honestly I did alot of juicing because I was convinced most of what went in would taste bad if I had to actually taste it. I have been desperately searching for ways to diversify the family diet so that I can incorporate more nutritious foods that taste good.

The bible is a perfect kitchen companion. There are full color pages with pictures of the produce for those of us that don't always know what their food should look like and are trying to learn. The focus is on organically produced ingredients all the way around. There are details about how the produce should look, when it is in season, different varieties available and how to choose. Again, this info is in the shoppers guide as well, but in less depth (and none of the photos). There are easily 4x more recipes in the bible.

Personally I subscribe to the reduce-reuse-recycle plan as often as posssible so buying used was the way to go. As such they were affordable enough that I was not displeased with how much was exactly the same. I am very confident that they will get a ton of use. The expertise of the author inspires confidence that the information is accurate. I am really looking forward to working my way through the recipes.

In addition to these I got the earthbound farms cookbook and Colorado Fit Kitchen (which i really love and would also recommend).

You can always take a look when in doubt about a product. It's easy and fun to learn with this book!
I use it like a dictionary!

I'm really enjoying this guide. I was pleased to see that the book includes a list of which fruits and vegetables are ripe in each season. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to start eating organically, but isn't sure where/how to start.

This is a great resource for anyone (such as myself) trying to improve their quality of life by gradually changing over to a more organic approach. There is no overwhelming 'do it now because you're ruining the planet' approach ... just thoughtful, reasonable information and tools to help you make the transition. VERY well done!

I am teaching holistic nutrition this year at a local school, this book is on my list for text books. It is wonderful, full of great information and yet is easy to comprehend.

This is a great starter for those wishing to learn more about organic foods. Excellent explanation of the differences between organic and conventional agriculture processes. Also includes summaries of many organic crops and products, what to look for, and how to use them. This is a wonderful reference book that I use almost daily.

Outside of the fact that it states clearly on this book that it is NOT to be sold, the contents are very useful. It's a very helpful guide.

I bought the book for myself but eventually gave it away for a friend who is conscious of the food she eats and shops in China. It ia s great reference book, with lots of recipes. It explains the advantage of eating organic vs. the regular variety so you can make the right decision for yourself.

I like this little guide because it is easy to read, has many important points and on top of that has recipes in each section. Very useful!