Gaia's Kitchen: Vegetarian Recipes for Family and Community from Schumacher College (Paperback)

by Julia Ponsonby (Author)

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Review
"I can say honestly that this book should have an honored place in your kitchen and that your kitchen should be the most honored room in your house."--Thomas Moore, Author of Care of the Soul and Original Self

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description
The cuisine at Schumacher College calls upon the best of Mediterranean, Californian, Indian and Mexican vegetarian cooking. It celebrates old favourites rich in cheese and eggs, and offers a variety of tempting new vegan dishes using ingredients such as pulses, tofu and tempeh. The ecological dimension of food production is discussed, together with issues concerning nutrition and special diets. This book offers a full repertoire of soups, main courses, salads, desserts, breads, cakes and biscuits. Alongside family-size quantities, the book includes community-size quantities, for communities and anyone who wants to prepare a vegetarian banquet for 30 or 40 friends.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Green Books (November 23, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 1870098935
• ISBN-13: 978-1870098939
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A veritable compendium of nutritious, delicious, natural foods that will please both vegetarian and non-vegetarian palates alike, December 11, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gaia's Kitchen: Vegetarian Recipes for Family & Community (Paperback)

Vegetarian culinary traditions are as varied and diverse as the climates and geographies from which they originate around the world. Now in a newly revised and significantly updated edition "Gaia's Kitchen: Vegetarian Recipes For Family & Community" features a culinary wealth of delicious vegetarian dishes that range from the simple to the complex, the classic to the exotic. Compiled by Julia Ponsonby with the assistance of friends at Schumacher College, "Gaia's Kitchen" showcases vegetarian recipes from the Mediterranean, as well as California, Mexico, and India. Of special note is the commentary concerning nutritional issues, special diets, and the ecological ramifications of food production. With thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes ranging from Leek and Potato Soup; Broccoli & Red Pepper Quiche; No Frills Macaroni Cheese; and Tricolor Rice; to Fennel & Chicory Salad with Orange; Mushroom & Cream Cheese Spread; Pears Poached in White Wine & Blackcurrant; and Julia's Chocolate Cake, "Gaia's Kitchen" is a veritable compendium of nutritious, delicious, natural foods that will please both vegetarian and non-vegetarian palates alike!

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gourmet Vegetarian Dining!, December 31, 2003

By	Dr. Maggie Mamen (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gaia's Kitchen: Vegetarian Recipes for Family & Community (Paperback)

Based on the menu from Schumacher College in Devon, England, this book of recipes (and more) is by far the best vegetarian cookbook I have ever come across. The whole philosophy extends to conservation, preservation, sustainability, biodiversity - and is a lesson to us all. Every single recipe we have tried from this wonderful book has been absolutely delicious, and nonvegetarian friends have been astounded that food can taste this good. Recipes include quantities for 30 people and up, so you can happily and easily feed a crowd. Totally recommended!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't wait to try these recipes, January 23, 2009

By	zoeish "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody hap... (whidbey island, wa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gaia's Kitchen: Vegetarian Recipes for Family & Community (Paperback)

I don't cook, but these I want to try! I love the recipes offered! This book offers options for many recipes, among them is servings for 4-6 or 40-60. My mouth literally watered reading individual recipes.
I actually hope to create my own garden this year to embrace the joyful offerings from this book. Hmmmm.