It's weird to find so much shilling for stuff in a book that purports to promote a "greener" lifestyle: I always thought that the first and last rule of environmentally conscious life was to buy as little crap as possible. Especially electrical appliances. But I get it. Kim Barnouin needs to pay her rent, just like the rest of us. Plus, who doesn't like getting new stuff? Especially electric appliances. I know I do.Most of the recipes seem really good though, and I would love to try my hand at making every single one of them. Unfortunately, what's ecological to eat in California, isn't that in Finland, at least if you believe that you should eat food that travels as little as possible to get to you. Yes, I know what some people will think of the title. Get past that, especially if you have any interest in vegetarian or vegan cooking, and how to make it more appealing to your family. Or to yourself, for that matter, if you are one of those people who has thought about trying vegan out but think it will be too limiting or too boring. This cookbook ROCKS. I want to make literally everything in it. And there are really amazing bonuses, too, such as pantry lists, shopping suggestions and all sorts of websites that can help you make the transition easier and more pleasant. I may not be as fervent as the authors in terms of the dangers of "normal" eating, but there is no getting around the fact that if you want to be/live/eat "clean", this is a good way to do it.
What do You think about Skinny Bitch Ultimate Everyday Cookbook (2000)?
I'm not a vegetarian, so I had a hard time wrapping my brain around some of the recipes.
—ted
A great recipe book to go along with the book. Love it and the wonderful new ideas!
—jazzy
