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The Vegetarian Soul Food Cookbook : A Wonderful Medley of Vegetarian, Vegan and Raw Recipes Inspired by the Southern Tradition

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The recipes in this book are easy to read and follow and taste great, particularly the biscuits! Many very traditional southern style ideas here! A fair representation in all areas, soups, deserts, side dishes, etc. Ingredient lists are simple. Most you probably have on hand and other items can be easily purchased at grocery or local health food stores. My only complaint is the lack of photos to accompany each recipe. Many recipes are in both vegan and raw food versions. I think that this will be a great way to introduce raw foods in my home!

I've been a vegetarian for over 40 yrs.- since back in the day when there were no pre-packaged vegetarian frozen dinners/ meals/ products of any kind- no sauces, vegan mac and cheese or anything at all but raw materials. If we wanted tacos we made our own wheat gluten and ground it up and seasoned it w. spices from Safeway and hoped it was semi-edible!!
I earned my living for several years as a vegetarian and vegan cook for regular people and some celebreties and didn't spend $300. at the GROCERY STORE !!!
And I grew up in the south and still make my great-great grandmothers biscuits and pies to swooning reviews-- and make a damn good vegan Gumbo to boot!
Just explain to me in simple English what makes this (or ANY cookbook) worth (or cost) this much. Deborah Madisons' books are among the best there is and price out at around $30. What gives? And why on earth would anyone in their right mind pay $300. for a book that isn't an out of print, rare, autographed, first edition by a prize-winning or renowned master of literature??

This was one of the first cookbooks I got when I went vegetarian almost 7 years ago. It is such a well-written and innovative book. You get recipes for authentic "soul-food" dishes without compromising your ethics. There are also lots of recipes for raw foods. I have tried many of the recipes (not all yet) and they always turn out fabulously. The cornbread recipe is a staple in my house as is the granola recipe and the carrot cake recipe. You will not be disappointed by this book. I hope to one day get out to Washington, DC to visit the restaurant owned by the writers. This book is highly, highly recommended.