- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: New Society Publishers; 1 edition (July 6 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0865715513
- ISBN-13: 978-0865715516
- Product Dimensions: 22.5 x 21.3 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 680 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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#93,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #27 in Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Organic Cooking
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ExtraVeganZa is an exquisite compilation of recipes that push the boundaries of vegan cuisine. The book presents over 250 tantalizing savory and sweet vegan recipes, including:
- Appetizers, spreads, snacks and dips
- Soups, salads, dressings, toppings and sauces
- Rice, grains and legumes
- Main dishes, side dishes, casseroles and pastas
- Breakfasts, buns and breads
- Cakes, icings and glazes
- Pies, pie crusts and "cheesecakes"
- Puddings, mousses and fruit gels
- Cookies and squares
- Sweet loaves, brownies, cobblers, crumbles and oddballs
- Beverages and frozen treats
Adding unique flair, ExtraVeganZa highlights the elegant presentation of dishes using edible flowers and fresh herbs as garnishes, as well as natural foods as alternatives for food dyes, producing some rare colored treats for the eye. An edible flowers glossary and a special section on natural food dyes helps the reader experiment further.
Also unique is the philosophy of the book. An important milestone in vegan cuisine, it incorporates the larger scale vision of growing your own food or at least knowing where it comes from, and creating a more sustainable lifestyle. At the author's organic farm and B&B, they grow as much food as possible for themselves, their guests, farm workers, restaurants and the local community.
(20080625)About the Author
Laura Matthias is a field biologist, B&B owner-operator, and organic farmer. A long-time vegan, she has researched the nutritional value of foods, worked in a vegan restaurant and cooked vegan food as a personal chef for clients with dietary sensitivities.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Cookbook Since Joy of Cooking,
By heretica "heretica" (Gulf Islands) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Extraveganza (Paperback)
This cookbook is the most fun to read (and use!) since the Joy of Cooking. And I'm not even a cookbook user.The recipes are simple and if you know anyone with special food needs, like gluten free diets, or meat or dairy free, this is the one. And the greatest part is that even if you aren't trying to cook without these food "staples", it still stands up...there are such wonderful combinations of flavours, herbs, fruit and nuts which are both surprising and wonderful. No need to serve those dishes nobody but the most die hard vegan wants to eat...they appeal both visually and gastronomically no matter what your preferred diet is.It is also a great way to introduce a new way of eating and cooking if that is your goal. New Society Publishing is a great publisher and have created an enjoyable as well as earth sustaining cookbook. You can't lose by buying this one for yourself or as a gift. You will no longer wonder what to cook or add to the meal when your vegan friends come over.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for vegans and non-vegans alike,
By Rebecca (EDMONTON, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Extraveganza (Paperback)
I purchased this book after borrowing a copy from the library, so I knew in advance it would be great. The recipes are tasty and relatively simple to make. A few exotic ingredients are included, or what I consider exotic (i.e. lavender flowers) - but you could easily substitute or simply skip the ingredients that you cannot find locally.The introduction is fun to read, and the whole book makes me want to book a vacation at the author's bed & breakfast on Vancouver Island.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic lnspiring book,
This review is from: Extraveganza (Paperback)
The recipes and stories in this book are incredibly delicious and very thoughtful.I really feel like this book has greatly improved my life & food creativity. Also, the printing format is really readable. The title font is pretty, and beautiful artful photos.
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