Authors: Catherine Geier, Carol Brown
Publisher: HP Trade
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

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Sales Rank: 36943

Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.7 x 1.2

ISBN: 1557884714
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5973
EAN: 9781557884718
ASIN: 1557884714

Publication Date: October 4, 2005
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Indescribably Delicious! December 5, 2005
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I wonder: what am I doing writing a review for a cookbook? I rarely write Amazon reviews and the few reviews I have written are related to a completely different genre of book. Plus, I've only recently taken a renewed interest in being in the kitchen - I don't suppose that makes me an "expert" by any stretch of the imagination.

But I wanted to share my opinion of this book with other readers. It's fantastic and the recipes are delicious.

Never before have I enjoyed a cookbook so much. Reading through the table of contents was enough to get my palate fired up. At the time of this writing, I've created over a dozen of the recipes in this book, and each one is a sure winner, not one is a reject. I might have tried more recipes by now, but the temptation to go back to a dish I've already tried is just too great. (We've done the Coconut Tofu with Sweet Chili Dipping sauce four times, now.)

How about a really wonderful Portobello Wellington with Madeira Sauce? Now THAT was a Thanksgiving dinner! Yam and Mushroom Enchiladas with Smoky Tomato Sauce? Spinach, Mushroom, and Gorgonzola in Puff Pastry with Red Pepper Coulis? Despite what I - a carnivore - have always thought, vegetarian cooking can be great. That's a claim I've never been able to make regarding any other vegetarian or vegan cookbook.

The book is extremely well laid out with timing suggestions, "prepare ahead" ideas, and handy tips for getting through the process without any unexpected surprises. Each recipe is preceded by a good description that makes you want to try it immediately. If a recipe has multiple components, each is presented as a logical and timed subsection of the overall plate.

I only wish I knew about this restaurant when I visited Seattle last year. Next time... next time.

Five Stars for the book that got me back into the kitchen after a long hiatus. Feel free to contact me with any questions, but I'll be busy cooking up the next Flora meal.

~R~