Spork-Fed: Super Fun and Flavorful Vegan Recipes from the Sisters of Spork Foods [Paperback]

Jenny Engel (Author), Heather Goldberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2011

Foreword by sisters Emily Deschanel (star of the TV series 'Bones') and Zooey Deschanel (film and TV actress)

Spork-Fed is a savvy, upbeat introduction to vegan cuisine written by sisters who know great food! Flavor is the top priority in these easy-to-prepare recipes, many of them gluten-free. With full-color photographs throughout, this visually striking book shows you how to make everything from decadent desserts to homemade tofu. The Spork Sisters share more than 75 delicious recipes, along with dozens of health tips. In addition to the recipes, Spork-Fed's themed menu pairings will help any cook prepare for special occasions, quick family weeknight meals, or extravagant feasts sure to impress any guest.

Editorial Reviews

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"Jenny and Heather have truly spiced up vegan cuisine, making it modern, appealing and approachable for anyone looking to eat healthy food without sacrificing flavor. I always look forward to my trips back to L.A. to enjoy a meal with them." – Chef Tal Ronnen, New York Times bestselling author, The Conscious Cook

"With the Spork Sisters on the scene, veganism is more fun than ever.  Their incredible knowledge, amazing recipes and brilliant sense of humor make Heather and Jenny two of my favorite kitchen companions.  They are living, breathing, giggling proof that food can be as heavenly as it is healthy. Welcome to Spork." – Rory Freedman, co-author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Skinny Bitch

"Finally, Jenny and Heather have decided to write a cookbook! Vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike will fall in love with these fabulous sisters and their amazing food. We encourage everyone to pick up this book and take the Spork adventure.” – Emily Deschanel (star of the TV series 'Bones') and Zooey Deschanel (film and TV actor)

"I found Spork Foods to be tasty, fresh and delightfully carcass-free. Two stars! (out of two, so hey...pretty good!)"  – Al Yankovic (Weird Al), singer-songwriter, actor, comedian

“Spork Foods has taken vegan food to a whole new level! Their recipes are creative, delicious and very do-able at home!”  – Ed Begley Jr, activist and star of Living With Ed on Planet Green

“Their positive energy is infectious! They make you excited about all of the yummy, healthy and cruelty-free options out there.” – Alexandra Paul, film and TV actor-activist

“Heather and Jenny are an exciting addition to the vegan scene...they make veganism look goooood!” – Sarah Kramer, author of How It All Vegan

“The best thing each of us can do to make a difference for animals as well as ourselves and the planet, is to adopt a vegan lifestyle. Heather and Jenny's upbeat approach shows you how enjoyable and easy vegan cooking is. Compassion never tasted this good!” – Gene Baur, President and Co-Founder of Farm Sanctuary

 “Finally, Jenny and Heather have decided to write a cookbook! For years now, they have been making…and teaching people how to make…delicious, healthy food that just happens to be vegan. Vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike will fall in love with these fabulous sisters and their amazing food. We encourage everyone to pick up this book and take the Spork adventure.”

– Emily Deschanel (star of the TV series ‘Bones’) and Zooey Deschanel (film and TV actress)

 

Book Description

Foreword by sisters Emily Deschanel (star of the TV series 'Bones') and Zooey Deschanel (film and TV actress)

Spork-Fed is a savvy, upbeat introduction to vegan cuisine written by sisters who know great food! Flavor is the top priority in these easy-to-prepare recipes, many of them gluten-free. With full-color photographs throughout, this visually striking book shows you how to make everything from decadent desserts to homemade tofu. The Spork Sisters share more than 75 delicious recipes, along with dozens of health tips. In addition to the recipes, Spork-Fed’s themed menu pairings will help any cook prepare for special occasions, quick family weeknight meals, or extravagant feasts sure to impress any guest.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: St. Lynn's Press; First Edition, Illustrated edition (October 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0983272611
• ISBN-13: 978-0983272618
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Gourmet for the People and Planet! October 5, 2011

By Boopie

Format:Paperback

Amazon needs to add a few more stars so people can rate this book, and these incredible authors/chefs, appropriately. The pictures are gorgeous, the recipes are easy to follow, and the style and layout make this book a perfect gift for anyone who has ever eaten a meal and plans to eat one again, vegan or non. This libro was actually given to me as a gift by a non-vegan friend who thought that I, as a recent vegan convert, might enjoy. Great call -- Spork-Fed makes my transition to veganhood so much more fun and delicious. If not for the Spork Sisters, I might be tempted to swing through a drive-through or nibble a few chicken fingers every so often -- but the recipes in this book blow anything from a greasy fast-food restaurant out of the water. The grub is satisfying, succulent, and doesn't weigh you down or make you groan like a bloated toad, even after consuming mass quantities like a coneheaded madman. There's a lot in this book, and I'm anxiously awaiting the sequel.

47 of 55 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Too Much Fat and Salt January 18, 2012

By mgrace

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I ordered this book after watching some videos on the Spork Sisters Website. I do like their approach to cooking, but many of these recipes are high in fat and salt. It is also inconvenient that the book does not have nutrition information for the recipes. Today I made the tempeh fish which called for 3 cups of oil for frying. I used one and it was plenty! Also I had so much batter left, which went to waste. I am not sure the measurements were accurate. I made the chili potatoes and the sauce was so scant I could have easily doubled the recipe for the sauce, and I only used 2 cups of potatoes! So some of the recipes could have used more fine tuning before publishing.

I am a vegan, but I struggle with my weight. Just because vegans do not eat dairy or meat does not mean that they should consume large amounts of fat in the forms of oil or buttery substitutes. When I read through these recipes I can immediately see easy ways to cut the calories and fat in most of them without cutting flavor. I am just not sure why the sisters were not more conscious of the high fat and salt in the recipes. Also, the book is too small in size. It was hard to keep open on the counter and I kept having to pick it up and look at the ingredients and directions as the print is small. In conclusion, it is a creative, vibrant vegan cookbook, just be prepared to modify recipes to lower fat, cholesterol, and sodium if you are health conscious. I much prefer Kris Carr's recipes or Trader Joe's Skinny Dish Cookbook to this one.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars delicious and easy vegan cooking for food lovers! November 14, 2011

By D. Waldman

Format:Paperback

After taking a bayou cooking class with Heather and Jenny, I decided I was interested in learning more about vegan cooking. What I've found after trying a few of the recipes from the book is that like their classes, the recipes are easy, fun and turn out just as I would hope. Many of the ingredients were new to me but I would not be intimidated! I'll be looking to try substituting them in some of my mainstay recipes, too. The prep is not overwhelming either which means I wasn't slaving away making these recipes but more enjoying the entire process.

A great feature of the book is how they lay out menus in the beginning. Something so simple but brilliant to me. I've never seen it in any other cookbook and hope others take a page and copy it.

My favorite recipes so far: creamy pistachio pesto over brown rice, chive & cheddar skillet omelet and crispy brown rice cakes. My next adventure will be the mac & cheese which I hear is the best ever!

This is a must-have for foodies everywhere. If my meat & potatoes-loving dad can love this food, it will win over anyone. The only thing better would be the sisters in my kitchen with me, sipping a glass of wine.