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Smith & Hawken: The Gardeners' Community Cookbook [Paperback]

Victoria Wise
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)


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January 9, 1999 Smith & Hawken
A big, ripe cornucopia of a book by gardeners who cook and cooks who garden, Smith & HawkenThe Gardeners' Community Cookbook celebrates both the Smith & Hawken gardening community and Second Harvest, the largest charitable hunger relief organization in the United States. Over 300 contributors from all 50 states share the fruit and vegetables of their labors--the secrets of their tomatoes and their tomato sauce. There are herb growers. Patio gardeners. Farmers. And famous chef/gardeners and writers, such as Deborah Madison, Alice Waters, Barbara Kafka, Ken Hom, Paula Wolfert, Thomas Keller, and Barbara Damrosch, who forces Belgian endive in buckets under the kitchen sink during bitter Maine winters.

And what they offer are over 400 recipes that give a cross section of creative American garden cooking. Here are garden-to-table dishes: Spinach and Strawberry Salad; Mexican Bruschetta. Seasonal inspirations: Curried Zucchini Soup; Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo; Asparagus Mushroom Flan. Prime pickings: Chicken and Chives; New Mexico Chard Enchiladas. And harvest put-ups: Green Tomato Chutney; Sweet Red Bell Pepper Pickle.

Compiled and written by Victoria Wise, this is the cookbook to meet like-minded neighbors and friends you never knew you had, exchanging ideas and recipes just for the pleasure of it.


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About Second Harvest
A 2 percent royalty from the sale of this cookbook will go to Second Harvest, the largest charitable hunger relief organization in the United States. Dedicated to feeding the hungry by soliciting and distributing food and grocery products, Second Harvest last year gave out 1 billion pounds of food through its nationwide network of nearly 200 certified affiliate food banks.

From the Inside Flap

Good cooking comes from good growing. Good growing comes from loving the earth. And good dishes come from watching your pot as you do your plot. With this simple credo, the hundreds of gardener cooks whose work, stories, and wisdom are featured draw a fresh and delicious line from seed to table, inviting us all to enjoy the result. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 468 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (January 9, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761117431
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761117438
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.2 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,021,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS JUST PLAIN INCREDIBLE! November 5, 2000
By Anna
Format:Paperback
First of all, let me just say that every review here is 100% accurate. I've had this gem of a cookbook for a little over a year and no I am not a gardner. But I do love to cook and shop at the farmer's market. I was not even that great of a cook, but when I cook recipes from this book, friends and family think I'm amazing. The recipes are easy and so fun to prepare. It's a health conscious cookbook in that it features fruits and vegetables in abundance without using hardly any ingredients that contain additives, preservatives, or chemicals. Everything is fresh and bursting with flavor. All recipes contain a little note from the contributor that gives the recipe a personal feel plus it's just fun to read. There are also sidebars with tidbits of information and quotes from great poets, authors, and playwrights. In addition, there are hints and tips throughout. No there are no pictures, but as one reviewer said, we don't need them. Your imagination comes alive. This cookbook has been an inspiration to me and it has given me a new passion for cooking wonderful meals. My little brother who is in college implores me to make his favorite menu when he comes home to visit: Herbed Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Biscuits (pg.77) and Lemon-Herb Tea Cake with Lemon Glaze (pg.400) for dessert. Even my husband and two small children adore the food I prepare from my cherished cookbook. I just have to add that the Steamed Scallops Supreme (pg.193) is heaven on earth!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Compilation from Chez Panisse Alumna March 24, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I bought this book knowing that due to Victoria Wise's involvement, there would be many recipes I would want to try. I discovered that the contributors are a wonderful sampling of the cooking public-- people just like me, and illustrious chefs/food professionals(I was delighted to find a recipe from the Pasta Shop, which has one of the best Delis in Berkeley). Photographs are not necessary! These recipes excite the imagination...they renew your zest for seasonal eating. I do not see the absence of photos to be an area in which this book is lacking. Most of these recipes are dead easy, and the majority are quick! Best of all, they are inspirational to the person who does not have a garden but enjoys going to the market often, looking for what is best in season. Don't hesitate because it does not look like a copy of "Martha Stewart Living". This book is attractive, well edited, nicely laid out, and unlike many a glossy chef-opus, well-tested (read the preface and author thanks) These are clearly beloved, well used recipes!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tasty Delights! June 14, 2000
Format:Paperback
This book not only provides a wonderful collection of unique recipes, but is an inspiration to cook in new and tasteful ways. The pasta and vegetable side dishes are especially amazing. This is by far the best cookbook I've ever ran across. Even if you're not a gardener I highly suggest this book: But be warned, if you're not a gardener, this book might turn you into one.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great recipes
I bought this book after checking it out from the local library and being impressed by the unique recipes. Well done
Published 9 days ago by Crittermom
5.0 out of 5 stars Standout All-Star on the Cookbook Shelf
Just felt the need (as I reached for this cookbook yet again) to sing its praises. I've had it for about 8 years now--the battered cover and stained pages testify to its... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J.B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Gardeners' Community Cookbook
I have not tried any of the recipes yet, but this looks to be a great book. I did check it out from the library first and knew that I wanted to add it to my collection. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Linda A Hallbrook
4.0 out of 5 stars Head on over to the farmers' market!
I know this book is a few years old, but it's still a very worth-while purchase, especially with the farmers' markets coming out of hibernation. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anne Papina
5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Book
I love this cookbook. My only regret is that I don't use it often enough. The salads, soups, pastas, entrees, vegetables, and everything else is excellent. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ohioan
5.0 out of 5 stars If you love fruits and veggies, this cookbook is for you.
This is by far my favorite cookbook, probably because I am little obsessed with produce. These aren't run-of-the-mill recipes, nor are they too "weird" and exotic for most... Read more
Published on January 12, 2010 by Bird That Flew
5.0 out of 5 stars Well used and loved
A wonderful collection of garden recipes; fresh, flavorful, and some unusual. A nice selection of canning and preserves recipes from basic tomato sauces to chutneys. Read more
Published on July 29, 2007 by ADuven
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Cookbook for Harvest Season
This is a wonderful cookbook for the harvest season that we all enjoy. Wonder what to do with those delightful fresh veggies, and fruits no more. Read more
Published on July 12, 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars Head on over to the farmers' market
I know this book is a couple of years old, but it's still a very worth-while purchase, especially with the farmers' markets coming out of hibernation. Read more
Published on June 10, 2001 by Webicurean
5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Ingredient in Every Kitchen
I picked up this book one afternoon while browsing the gardening books. Smith & Hawken's "Book of Outdoor Gardening" was already one of my mainstays for outdoor... Read more
Published on June 16, 2000 by Katherine
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