Book Reviews

Bitten Back: Readers’ Thoughts on the Best Cookbooks

When I asked readers to tell me what cookbooks deserved to be included on an updated '50 Cookbooks I Can’t Live Without' list, I anticipated a lot of input, and I got it....It would appear that the most prominent — and, to me, the most encouraging — trend is the role vegetarian cookbooks have assumed in today’s kitchen, even for people who aren’t vegetarians. ... while two vegan books, Veganomicon and Dining With Friends: The Art of North American Vegan Cuisine were also brought up frequently. Mark Bittman, The New York Times

And wow, was I impressed! Even my passable cooking skills couldn’t thwart these dishes, writes Roseann Marulli of SuperVegan.

Artisan Vegan Cheese: Miyoko Schinner Makes All Your Dreams Come True. Amazon reviews:

Miyoko fooled me when she made some non-dairy cheeses for a party. They looked like the gourmet cheeses often served at fancy parties and the flavor and texture were outstanding. I was delighted that she would be sharing the recipes. -Ann Wheat, Millennium Restaurant

Miyoko Schinner makes the finest vegan cheeses I've ever had. They are truly amazing. I can't wait to try every recipe in this book. - Betsy Carson, Producer, Delicious TV

Vegan Rustic Cooking Through the Seasons, by British author and vegan-organic advocate Diana Whitebook, reviewed by Gina Munsey.

On a day like this, what better thing to do than to curl up with a book?  I just received a brand-new copy of Vegan Rustic Cooking Through the Seasons, authored by Diana White of the UK’s Vegan-Organic Network, an organization whose fascinating farming methods go a step beyond traditional organic farming.

Great Chefs Cook Vegan by Linda Long reviewed by Lee Hall of Friends of Animals.

Linda Long challenged the most respected names in the mainstream culinary field to bring their expertise to pure vegetarian cuisine.

Each section is dedicated to one of these renowned chefs, who prepares a three- or four-course meal. We follow this adventure, guided by Long’s photographs of the chefs and each of their vegan creations.