Customer Reviews

Simply Organic: A Cookbook for Sustainable, Seasonal, and Local Ingredients

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I'm thrilled this book is back in a much improved, gorgeously formatted version. I had the original edition from some years back, lent it to a friend that ended up moving out of the country, and I'd been meaning to order a used copy for eons until I read something about it recently. The seasonal organization makes it so easy to eat the real food that Jesse's been advocating for, and cooking with, for decades. I can't wait to make the angel food cake again!

Even though I am a huge fan of Jessie Cool's restaurant, the Flea Street Cafe, I wasn't planning on getting this cookbook--a cookbook devoted to organic foods just didn't float my boat. However, after tasting three of the recipes at dinner parties, I was hooked. I've made four of the recipes so far and each tastes as good as I anticipated it would. My only negative comment, and the reason I withheld the final star, is that everything is arranged by season--It would be so much easier to find things by recipe categories or meals. With the wealth of recipes available on the internet, I no longer buy cookbooks. I'm glad I made an exception for this one.

I received the book in the mail the other day. The book was bigger than I expected but that's cool. I found myself reading most of the introduction which is rare. The only thing I regret about this book is that there were not enough pictures. I found the recipes to be simple and interesting enough to want to try them. I have'n read anything else by this author but I can say I like this one and am excited about trying the recipes.

I was really excited about receiving this book, as I had already read "Your Organic Kitchen" By Jesse Ziff Cool and was excited for the follow up.
This book is the same book as Your Organic Kitchen, just re-packaged!!!! Same recipes!!! The pictures were better in Your Organic kitchen. It's the same book marketed under a different title. I feel really riped off. She just decided to reprint the same book from 2000 because Sustainable, local and organic are now all buzz words.
I am really saddened by this misrepresentation.

I got this for a gift from another site (almost double the price so THIS is a great deal). Before I wrapped it I ended up reading through most of the intro and a bunch of recipes! ITs the perfect book to walk you through the seasons and helps you understand all the terms and labels that are used out there. I learned a lot and can't wait to hit our local farms markets! Im getting one for myself now!

I received this book as a gift for my birthday and it has turned out to be a wonderful surprise. I love how the book is formatted by seasons. In general the book is beautiful. Almost too beautiful... I am afraid to have it in my kitchen while I cook! That aside, I just enjoy reading it. I agree with another review in that I wish it had more pictures.

Organic Quilted Car Seat Cover: Tan6" Knitted Fabric Dog Toy with Squeaker: Naru (monkey)Organic Earth Friendly Bumper Pet Bed (Small)Robbie Dawg Organic Dog Biscuits: Peanut Butter & CarrotRobbie Dawg Organic Dog Biscuits: Applewood Bacon & Cheddar Cheese6" Knitted Fabric Dog Toy with Squeaker: Percy (chicken)

What a find! Jesse Cool's recipes are delicious and simple, and this cookbook is absolutely beautiful. This is a staple I will come back to again and again, and I look forward to giving this cookbook as a gift to friends!

Great service, book was exactly as described and came on time. Would definitely use same service again in the future.

Great organic cookbook with lots of great recipes for the cook who wants to take better care of themselves and family. I try not to eat out alot and eat fresh foods for better health.

A great wonderful helpful delicious scrumptious informative cook book! A great wonderful helpful delicious scrumptious informative cook book! A great wonderful helpful delicious scrumptious informative cook book!