Library Journal, 4/22/11
“Watson demonstrates realistic ways to cook inexpensively yet healthfully without living in the kitchen. Well written and full of useful ideas and tips…Verdict: With the twin concerns of health and food costs very much on consumers' minds lately, this is likely to be popular.”
Kirkus Reviews, 5/15/11
“A unique addition to the genre, this sustainable take on everyday meal planning is both practical and contemporary.”
Portland Oregonian, 6/7/11
“Most of the recipes are simple and time-saving, offering lots of options for on-the-go people.”
Technorati.com, 6/27/11
“[A] strong introduction to organic cooking, offering recipes that will appeal to vegetarians, vegans, and people who just happen to love fruits and veggies. The money-saving and health benefits are added value.”
Tucson Citizen, 7/1/11
“Part cookbook and part shopping guide, Watson gives readers the tools they need to eat well and reduce their impact on the environment without spending top dollar.”
InfoDad.com, 7/7/11
“Most useful for its shopping information and its well-constructed once-a-month, seasonal shopping lists; these are what elevate it above standard advocacy books and above other cookbooks containing recipes similar to the ones here.”
Girlfriendbooks.com, 7/20/11
“Remarkable.”
USA Weekend, 7/17/11
“Secret weapon.”
Grandparents.com, 8/2/11
"Try [these recipes], and you’ll see that organics can be an attainable and delicious option for your family.”
San Francisco Book Review, August 2011
“Watson's recipes are simple, her methods make sense, and readers are left wanting to put her ideas into action.”
Curled Up with a Good Book
“Armed with this book and Watson’s tips, strategies, and clear-eyed investigation, anyone with a sincere desire to eat well on a tight budget can easily and quickly transition to just such a healthy lifestyle…Wildly Affordable Organic is something of an epiphany, what with the detailed budget and expenses included and the vast array of possibilities. This one should be required reading in high school Life Skills classes and for every household.”
Midwest Book Review, August 2011
“This book tells how to eat healthy on three dollars a day and packs in tips for healthy organic food preparation on a budget, from menus and recipes to shopping and food options. Health and culinary collections as well as general and homeowner libraries will relish this approach.”
Prevention, October 2011
“The barriers to cooking organic—hefty price tags, hours over a hot stove—vanish, thanks to these quick, delicious meals you can make for less than $5 a day.”
WastedFood.com, 9/8/11
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WAO carves out a neat niche in the crowded cookbook world. That’s partly because it is a smorgasbord: Part manifesto, part food-purchasing guide, part cookbook, part dispenser of kitchen savvy. I’m guessing anyone can find one, if not more, useful feature to the book.”
Energy Times, 10/4/11
“Supplies nearly 100 recipes that will let you eat well organically without breaking the bank.”
Internet Review of Books, 10/13/11
“Useful for somebody new to frugal cooking and healthy eating.”
January magazine, 12/16/11
“Best Books of 2011,” Cookbooks category. “The book is so much more than a cookbook, it’s a whole lifestyle plan…[It] is so jammed full of great ideas and advice, I would say it would be impossible not to let it color some aspect of the way you and your family think about food…This is simply fascinating stuff.
Culinate.com, 2/1/12
“[One of] the most comprehensive books in the eat-better-for-less genre.”
Pesticides and You, Winter Issue
“It’s a myth buster for those who want to but are unsure that they can afford to eat certified organic food, those who dismiss organic as food for the elite, or those who don’t think they have the time to cook…The book provides the reader with a succinct explanation of why the act of shopping for food is among the most important steps that we can collectively take to save the planet.”
Today’s Dietitian, May 2012
“Watson succinctly explains concepts such as portion control, minimizing food waste, practical planning, how to best freeze food for later, shopping strategies, simple gardening, and food preparation tips…I’d recommend this book to both nutrition professionals and anyone looking to simplify, save money, shrink their carbon footprint, and incorporate more plant foods in delicious ways.”
