Simply in Season Expanded Edition (World Community Cookbook) [Paperback]

Cathleen Hockman-Wert (Author), Mary Beth Lind (Author)

Book Description

Series: World Community Cookbook | Publication Date: September 1, 2009

This new, expanded edition of Simply in Season features new recipes that use locally grown and fairly traded seasonal foods. Its stories and simple whole foods recipes explore how the food we buy and eat also affects our local and global neighbors.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A gorgeous full-color cookbook with pages you ll be turning slowly, reading and absorbing as you go. . . . This cookbook makes an occasion out of the season itself. . . In many ways, this cookbook is also a theology of food. It reminds us with every page the meaning and place of food in our lives. --Farmer's Independent Weekly

An essential kitchen companion for all of us who love to get our food from our own backyard, local CSA or farmers market--and always need new ideas. This is a book I will turn to over and over again. They've put the recipes in the most organized, easy-to-use cookbook I've seen. --Catherine Walthers, author of Raising the Salad Bar and Greens, Glorious Greens

I love this cookbook. It not only contains a diverse variety of recipes, but it is chock-full of information about using fresh, local, and seasonal foods. Highly recommended!! --B. Smith, lifestyle expert, cookbook author and entrepreneur

About the Author

Cathleen Hockman-Wert, a journalist and editor; and Mary Beth Lind, author and nutritionist.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Herald Press; 2nd Expanded Edition edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836194942
• ISBN-13: 978-0836194944
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, November 19, 2009

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N. Swanson "Ickysgirl70" (MN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply in Season Expanded Edition (World Community Cookbook) (Spiral-bound)

I love this book in so many ways. The recipes are not only organized by season, but the outside page boarder color matches the index color of the section (green - spring, red - summer, etc). If I want a recipe for something that just came out of my garden in July, I can flip the red edged pages and be pretty sure that my veggie in in there. The first page in each section contains a listing of all the recipes, and the side border of the pages has all of the produce listed that may be in that section with the items for the recipe page listed in black and the others (not on that page) grayed out. I think the thing I love most about this book's format is that each ingredient is listed with the directions for that item immediately following. The next item (or set of items) is then listed with those directions following, etc... I don't have to look up and down several times while making my dish to get the job done. Oh, and the recipes are wonderful! I highly recommend this book.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite cookbook!, January 21, 2010

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Holly Yaryan Hall (Ashland, OH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Simply in Season Expanded Edition (World Community Cookbook) (Spiral-bound)

I love the simple goodness of this kitchen companion - easy ingredients, straightforward recipes, nutritious emphasis and delicious food. The wholistic outlook makes this more than just an excellent collection of recipes. Simply in Season is also a guide to intentional, sustainable eating.

After replacing my well-used original copy, I was delighted to find an expanded new edition. I like the smaller size and spiral binding that allows it to lay flat without taking up too much counter space. Some other features I like include the general fruit and vegetable guide, seasonal organization and key ingredients listed along the sides for quick reference. The comprehensive index is fantastic. For example, if I look up sweet peppers, it lists summer garden ratatouille and fajitas in addition to stuffed peppers and over 40 other recipes - it goes beyond just the main ingredient or recipe title. When trying to decide what to make with what I already have, this is always the first place I look.

Many of the main dishes are vegetarian, and there are also plenty of recipes with meat - I appreciate the variety. As a side note, if you want to try growing some of your own veggies, I would recommend Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!, November 14, 2009

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Maggie M. (Maryland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Simply in Season Expanded Edition (World Community Cookbook) (Paperback)

This cookbook was recommended to me by a friend, and I have to say, I love it. This cookbook is really fun to flip through, and it makes me want to cook up a storm. I've tried a bunch of recipes, and not a single one has disappointed. It has a really interesting organizational format (by seasons). Lots of healthy but yummy recipes, and you really can't beat the price. I am giving some as Christmas gifts this year.