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The Earthbound Cook: 250 Recipes for Delicious Food and a Healthy Planet [Paperback]

Myra Goodman
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Book Description

August 26, 2010
A cookbook with a conscience, from an author who knows the world of responsible eating as well as anyone. Is cage-free the same as free-range? Is grass-fed worth the price? What’s better: farmed salmon or wild? Organic salad that’s been shipped across the country, or local salad grown with pesticides? To nuke leftovers in the microwave or crank up the oven? Myra Goodman—co-owner of Earthbound Farm, the country’s largest producer of organic produce and other products, inspiration behind the Earthbound Farmstand Café, and author of Food to Live By—now brings both sides of the dinner dilemma together by showing us what to shop for, and how to cook it.

The Earthbound Cook turns dilemma into joy—in full-color. It pairs 250 sumptuous recipes with all the information cooks need to make greener, smarter choices. Here is Pork Chile Verde, Beef Tenderloin with Brandy Mushroom Sauce, Chicken Puttanesca—plus how to make the most eco-friendly meat choices and how to decode the labels on poultry and eggs. Vegetarian entrees such as Roasted Cauliflower Tart and Rigatoni with Eggplant and Buffalo Mozzarella for that one day a week we should abstain from meat. Salads (Escarole with Walnuts, Dates, and Bacon, Farro Salad with Edamame and Arugula) and sides (Carrot Risotto) and all the facts about the benefits of eating organically. And fish of course—Coconut-Crusted Salmon, and why to choose wild whenever possible.

No sacrifices here—doing the right thing has never looked, sounded, or tasted better. Or been easier. 

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Editorial Reviews

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“Co-founder of Earthbound Farm, one of the country’s largest organic food suppliers, Goodman knows about cooking with a conscience. Filled with 250 healthy and eco-friendly recipes, this new cookbook also helps solve common problems for the modern cook, like choosing between farmed and wild fish and decoding food labels.”
- Barbara Fairchild, Bon Appétit

“It’s packed with family-tested recipes, time- and energy-saving tips, written with a “save the planet” message that is more heartfelt than heavy-handed.”
- Kristen Browning-Blas, The Denver Post

The Earthbound Cook: 250 Recipes for Delicious Food and a Healthy Planet is classified as a cookbook, and, indeed, it is. It doesn’t take long to discover, however, that, in addition to recipes for delicious sounding dishes like Butternut, White Bean and Chard Soup or Mussels Provencal, the book is a treasure trove of information about organic farming, environmental concerns, food production, environmentally responsible living and other important topics that affect the Earth and the food we eat. The book is fun to read; offers lots of good tips and advice; and serves as a wake-up call regarding the significance of how our food is produced, processed, packaged and transported.”
- Susan Shelly, The Reading Eagle

“…The Earthbound Cook should be a kitchen staple for anyone passionate about good, fresh food, and who believes that what we choose to eat is a powerful way to take eco-responsibility.”
Lynn Alley, Yoga Journal Blog

“The book’s core is sharing ecological information and encouraging readers to change the world with what they buy and serve on their family table. She kneaded basic cooking info with 250 palate-pleasing recipes that protect the environment.”
- Janice Denham, YourJournal.Com

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“Myra Goodman’s passion for producing delicious food – on the farm and in the kitchen – is absolutely infectious! The Earthbound Cook will delight your palate and make it easy for you to make environmentally friendly food choices in the kitchen and at the grocery store.”
- Ken Cook, Founder and Executive Director of Environmental Working Group

Product Details

  • Paperback: 461 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (August 26, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761156348
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761156345
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Myra Goodman and her husband, Drew, are co-founders of Earthbound Farm, which they started in their 2 1/2 acre backyard garden in 1984. Myra, originally from NYC, fell in love with organic farming and cooking at the same time.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
Every recipe I've tried is wholesome yet full of flavor. Ninchka's Mom  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
Lots of great photos and easy to follow. Amy Cohen  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is my new favorite cookbook!! October 13, 2010
Format:Paperback
OK, I love cookbooks and have shelves in my home filled with them. So it is no small thing for me to say that The Earthbound Cook is probably my favorite. Ever. The recipes in this book are absolutely wonderful. I was surprised to find so many dishes that appeal to me in one book: almost all of them!

There are plenty of meat dishes, along with tasty vegetable based recipes (check out the interesting salads and dressing). There are clever uses of whole grains, delicious breakfasts, breads, desserts and drinks. Every recipe I've tried is wholesome yet full of flavor.

Along the side of many of the pages there are green tips and information about how what we eat effects the environment. There are also many helpful kitchen tips. In the section "Pantry Basics" we can learn about "cleaning green," "freezing fresh produce" (who knew?) and how to live more ecologically minded. I did not feel knocked over the head with "go green or else." Interesting information was presented here in a friendly, useful, unobtrusive way. I have even learned some surprising things (microwave ovens can an times be an "eco hero"?!).

Most importantly, the food is fantastic. In my house, many of the recipes are instant classics. Here are some of my favorites:
I am addicted to the Yam and Winter Squash Casserole (p.233- which I also like eating cold as leftovers); Buffalo Shepherd's Pie (p.87-really, give it a try!); the Stuffed Cabbage (p.81--I actually like the brown rice and ground turkey version/option even better than the beef, although it needs to cook for a little longer. FYI this recipe gives you so many stuffed cabbages you can throw a big dinner party or freeze some for another time).

The Oatmeal, Carrot and Apple Breakfast Squares (p.392) have changed our lives. They are so good and full of nutrition they are a perfect breakfast, especially with my daughter before school when time is of the essence. When she first tried one she thought she was eating a dessert, she said "It tastes like cake." And they are nutrient dense made with vegetables, fruit, flax seeds and other healthy ingredients!

I can't speak highly enough about The Earthbound Cook!

I will be giving this book out for birthday and holiday presents.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! What a labor of love! August 5, 2010
Format:Paperback
Wow. I am so impressed with Earthbound Farm's new cookbook. I have been reading it since 6:00 a.m. this morning. Not only is it a great cookbook, but I really enjoy the explanations/definitions of what is farmed seafood, what is organic vs. natural meat, tips about recycling and it seems like every other page has a "living green" section. As a consumer, I have been really confused about what these various things mean. Now, I have an better understanding.

The recipes range from Myra Goodman's Mother Edith's Stuffed Cabbage recipe to Vietnamese Shrimp and Bok Choy Curry. Myra also gives a very good explanation of Southeast Asian cooking and various types of green and red curry recipes. There is also a vegetarian section with unique and easy to make side dishes and entrees.

Again, this is such a good cookbook. She even has an entire section on how to cut herbs and what kind of knives are most effective.

I really look forward to reading again tomorrow morning as I drink my 6:00 a.m. coffee. Earthbound Cook is not just a cookbook, it's an educational tool that can teach me how to make better choices as a consumer and a person who feels responsibility to the earth.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone loves this book for a reason! September 6, 2010
Format:Paperback
Everyone I know loves this book. First off, the recipes are absolutely incredible. You feel like you're at your own farm to table restaurant (which is my dream as I live in a big urban city). They're the kind of dishes you crave for days afterward and have to make again as soon as possible. My sister and I found ourselves making things and calling each other saying "You have to make the salad with the strawberries! And you've never tasted halibut like this! They're beyond delicious."
But there's so much more to this book you won't find anyplace else: The field guide to salad greens (brilliant idea), the guide to making eco friendly meat choices. Lots of great photos and easy to follow.
You also feel like you're a guest at Myra Goodman's house (again my dream).
The absolute most perfect holiday gift for anyone who loves food, loves to cook, or is learning to cook.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Umm Good!
Not quite as green as the author, but her opinions are worth giving thought and consideration. They recipes sound great. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Connie J Beck
4.0 out of 5 stars I FREAKING LOVE THIS BOOK
Me and my boyfriend were trying to eat in more often as restaurants in san fran are getting ridiculously expensive. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Zach
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fresh food!
I've been cooking since I was 8 and therefore don't find many cookbooks that are different from the bookcase full I already have. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Judy Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars So much great info!
Myra has hit a home run with this book, lots of great information, tasty recipes as well as pictures - wow!
Published 4 months ago by Deborah L. Heidenreich
5.0 out of 5 stars I Feel Refreshed
I rated 5 star because it made me realize the foods I should have eaten from before.
I liked the book because it described why each recipe should have it's about of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Abdullah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cookbook
I have several cookbooks and wasn't looking to buy another one; however, while looking through my daughter-in-law's copy I saw so many good recipes I just had to have it! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Carly
5.0 out of 5 stars I am simply awestruck by Myra Goodman's abilities!
I own several hardbound copies of the author's first cookbook ("Food to Live By") and when I saw this new book, I was afraid it would have many of the same recipes, so I hesitated... Read more
Published 16 months ago by David A. Marks
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Earthbound about Myra and her book--more like heavenly!
Myra Goodman's marvelous new book, The Earthbound Cook: Recipes for Delicious Food and a Healthy Planet (Workman), is much, much more than a cookbook. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Joan T. Boykin
5.0 out of 5 stars This book has changed my life!
My husband and I love this cookbook. I have tried many recipes from this cookbook, and they have become part of our regular repertoire. The recipes are delicious and unique. Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Libes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tasting and Healthy Recipes
I wanted to make recipes with more vegetables so I picked up this book. I do not cook often and when I do it better be great. So I have been thrilled with this book! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Donna Gardinier
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