1 comments about The Family Style Soul Food Diabetes Cookbook.

1. The book is great. I was looking for a book that could help me learn how to cook soul food and still be healthy. I am diabetic and I am one of the few Black women who did not get to learn how to cook at my Mama's knee or kitchen as it might be. It is hard enough to learn how to cook anything in a way that is still fun to eat when you are diabetic let along soul food. There is such a tradition and the taste has to be just right (if you don't have a ham hock or some fat back somewhere) or it's just ain't happening,you know what I mean. So I am delighted to say that the recipes in this book keep the delicious in the food while raising the standard of healthy cooking. And the taste is make you wanna dance good. I love this book and these doctors. I appreciate them taking the time to put together this cook book for those of us with health issues. I loved it so much I bought the Family Style Soul Food Cookbook for the rest of my family who aren't diabetic but do need to change up on their eating habits.Thank You so much.

2 comments about The New Soul Food Cookbook: Healthier Recipes for Traditional Favorites.

1. I am enjoying the recipes in this cookbook for healthier eating even though I'm not a diabetic. They are still flavorful and tasty. I think anyone could benefit from these recipes to have better eating habits.



2. This cookbook has quite a few execellent recipes. The recipes are tweeked just enough to make them healthy alternatives without loosing flavor.

5 comments about Sylvia's Family Soul Food Cookbook: From Hemingway, South Carolina, To Harlem.

1. This book has the best cornbread recipe I've ever used. It's fantastic, and makes a large batch.
   
   I freely recognize that I'm no expert on soul food (California girl, born and raised) but tasty food is tasty food, I don't care where you come from.



2. This cookbook is for those who love to eat and spend time in the kitchen. The dishes are simple to prepare and most ingredients you will have in your pantry. Soul food is not always the healthiest but there are some healthier options tucked in. These are the make you want to slap yo mama because they are so good recipes: Mary's Red Velvet Cake, Seriously Spicy Shrimp Stew, Herbal Chicken, Sylvia's Steamin' Cornbread and Tuna Croquettes. I could go on but this is a great start for you.
   
   Woods shares her family, heritage and love for delicious food with cooks everywhere. The recipes offer something for everyone that loves down home southern cooking. This book is a must have for every kitchen. I will definitely give this cookbook to my friends that need a little assistance at the stove. Get ready to prepare some simply delicious southern recipes.
   
   Deltareviewer
   Reviewing for Real Page Turners



3. I purchased the cookbook as a gift for someone who absolutely loves to cook and also loves to try new recipes.
   
   I met Ms. Sylvia during my very first visit to Harlem, New York at her restaurant. She is a very warm, loving and down to earth person. We talked for quite a while and she made my visit a very special one. The food at Ms. Sylvia's restaurant is absolutely devine. It IS everything that you've heard about it.
   
   The birthday boy LOVES the cookbook! He said it's not only filled with great recipes old and new but, it also comes with a bit of history within the pages.
   
   I highly recommend it.
   
   JMajors
   Houston, TX



4. This should be the one Cookbook that every kitchen should have in it. I have used it at least once a week since I purchased it about three weeks ago. My goal is to try, I won't say every recipe, but most every recipe in the book. Thanks to my friend who recommended it.



5. I enjoy getting recipes from this cookbook. The recipes are so easy to follow! The stories are fun to read too!

5 comments about The South American Table: The Flavor and Soul of Authentic Home Cooking from Patagonia to Rio De Janeiro, With 450 Recipes.

1. Before picking up this cookbook I had little familiarity with South American cooking. I had rarely eaten it in a restaurant, let alone made it. This cookbook made it very approachable to start cooking South American food. It gives you all the details on ingredients, methods, and traditions you need to be successful. Best of all the recipes are well written and turn out impeccably. I picked up this cookbook for the arepa recipes which were fantastic. I made the Arepas Rellenas con Guiso de Carne (Stuffed Arepas from Venezuela) using the Masa de Arepa (Basic Arepa Dough) that is also in this cookbook. They were absolutely fantastic and definitely are on my 'to repeat' list. Among the other delicious recipes I have tried have been the Chucula/Masato (Ripe Plantain and Milk Drink) and Sopa de Zanahoria (Paraguyan Carrot and Cheese Soup). I also have even more recipes on my to try list like the Chicken Breasts with Cilantro Sauce, Humita en Cacerola, Potatoes with Spicy Cheese Sauce, the Hot Quinoa Drink and more. I appreciate that none of the recipes seem 'Americanized' and yet are sure to appeal to a broad range of preferences.
   
   The bottom line is that a fanastic cookbook that will help you turn out great home cooking-style South American meals even if you have never cooked anything from the region before. It's right up there with some of my favorite cookbooks on international cuisine like World Vegetarian Classics and Mexico One Plate At A Time. Highly recommended!



2. This book is way more than just the very best cook book of Latin American food...it's a short history of South America. From the time I opened it, I could not stop reading until I got to the end of the South America background information. I am from Venezuela and loved ALL the recipes. The lack of pictures is not a big deal at all, because the words are totally descriptive. Now that I have this book, I don't see the need for any other.



3. At times I found this book to have too much information. I do commend the author for putting so much work and research into the book and much of the information was interesting. Its a huge task to tackle all of South America with its extreme diversity.
   
   I'm familiar with South American cooking but some of the recipes seemed a little off and too much historical info distracting in a cookbook. Some dishes are found throughout S.A. but vary depending on country and region. Cities just 3 miles apart may cook a dish totally different from each other. This may be why the recipes seemed not quite right to me, maybe the author was referring to a region I'm not familiar with. I refer to the book once in a while to compare recipes but don't really cook anything directly from this book.
   
   I can understand the author wanting to create one definitive book that encompases all of S.A. but I sometmes wonder if she should have broken the book out into separate books organized by country or region such as 1)A book about countries that include the high altitude Andean recipes Peru, Boliva, Chile and Ecuador and then 2)one about Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay because they share some of the same influences to their food from other countries, especially Italy and all three are known for beef and horses. And so on.
   
   Not a bad book but not my favorite either.



4. 
   
   THE SOUTH AMERICAN TABLE:
   The Flavor and Soul of Authentic
   Home Cooking from Patagonia to
   Rio de Janeiro, with 350 recipes
   
   By Maria Baez Kijac
   
   A review by Marty Martindale
   
   Are you planning to visit South America in 2010? Definitely read lots of travel guides, however, another good idea is to buy a good destination cookbook and get an idea ahead of time what you will most enjoy ordering in your new surroundings. Also upon your return, you will be all set to keep making your favorite dishes.
   
   Before she starts her delicious recipes, Kijac writes 30 pages about the history of the countries of South America and much about the foods of the continent. Later, thoughout the book she includes many extras you will be glad to know.
   
   Here are descriptions of some of the many savory dishes found throughout South America:
   
   EBICHE DE PESCADO CON LECHE DE COCO
   Fish Cebiche in Coconut Milk
   Assemble red snapper fillets, lemon juice, mashed garlic, red onion, unsweetened coconut milk, fresh pepper puree, cilantro leaves and shredded coconut.
   
   ESCABECHE DE PESCADO DE PERUANO
   Peruvian-Style Fish Escabeche
   Tuna fillets, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, onion, red bell pepper strips, hot pepper puree, cumin, oregano, vinegar, chicken broth and lettuce leaves. Garnish with Kalamata olives, quartered hard-cooked eggs, jalapeno strips and small whole baby corn.
   
   EMPANADAD VENEZOLANAS
   Venezuelan Turnovers
   Canola oil, ground pork or beef, oregano, cumin, onion, quartered tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, capers, muscatel or cream sherry, black olives, dried currents, masa for empanadas and egg.
   
   PAPAS HUANCAINAS
   Potatoes with Spice Cheese Sauce
   Yucan gold potatoes, feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic, hot yellow pepper, turmeric, whipping cream, olive oil, leaf lettuce, black olives and recvipe for Salsa Criolla Peruana in book.
   
   REPE DE GUINEO VERDE
   Cream of Green Banana Soup
   Green bananas, water, milk, whipping cream, cheddar cheese, sugar, cilantro and topping of Pesto de Cilantro in book.
   
   SOPA DE PALMITO
   Hearts of Palm Soup
   Unsalted butter, sliced leeks, flour, cornstarch, white pepper, canned hearts of palm, chicken broth, milk and a garnish of cayenne pepper
   
   CREMA DE COCO CON CAMERONES
   Cream of Coconut Soup with Shrimp
   Onion, garlic, chopped tomato, broth, shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, unsweetened coconut milk, cornstarch, lemon slices and cilantro leaves for garnish
   
   ENSALADA RUSA
   Russian Salad
   Red potatoes, carrots, beets, peas, onion, broth, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, whipping cream, chopped hard-cooked eggs, parsley and black olives
   
   SALADA DE CHUCHU
   Chayote Salad
   Chayotes, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, canola oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice garlic and scallions for garnish
   
   POLLO A LA MARIANA
   Mariana's Chicken
   Chicken, onion, orange juice, lemon juice, sweet paprika, garlic, nutmeg and Worcestershire sauce
   
   MATAMBRE
   Rolled Flank Steak
   Large flank steaks, red wine vinegar, canola oil, oregano, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, spinach or chard, carrot, asparagus, roasted red pepper, eggs and broth
   
   AHOGADO DE BERENJENAS
   Eggplant Layered with Tomatoes and Corn
   Eggplants, olive oil, tomato, corn kernels, milk, nutmeg, butter, Chihuahua or mozzarella cheese, whipping cream and Permesan cheese
   
   MOLO
   Mashed potatoes with Peanut Butter
   Potatoes, milk, whipping cream, mozzarella cheese, butter, scallions, cumin, milk and peanut butter. Garnish with lettuce, scallions, hard-cooked eggs, and/or parsley
   
   This cookbook doesn't strand the non-South American cook. The front of the book prepares the cook well and each chapter introduction keeps help near. It carefully includes careful descriptions of vegetables along with the very many roots/tubers, sources for hard-to-find foods, a very comprehensive Dictionary of South American ingredients, a chapter devoted to Comfort Foods and a well-planned index.
   
   You can reach Marty Martindale at: FOOD SITE OF THE DAY.



5. what a great resource for someone who loves authentic south american food! i made the ecuatorian humitas with my boyfriend-- we gobbled them up. can't wait to make more!

5 comments about Soul Food: Classic Cuisine from the Deep South.

1. One of the best and most enjoyable cookbooks I have ever purchased.
   The recipes are varied and the ones I have tried were delicious. The family stories woven throughout the book were very heartwarming. I found it very touching that the author wanted to keep her children in touch with her African American heritage, she lives or lived in England. One of the ways she choose to do this was through the bountiful tables of her family. I will enjoy making recipes from this books for years to come.



2. Am I the only one that's noticed that this book is either poorly edited or incomplete? It refers to photos on pages that don't exist (p. 170 when the book ends at p. 160-one of many), references to recipes elswhere in the book that you can't find and some downright errors in the recipes. I thought perhaps it was just my book but I checked the library copy, too. I usually check out a book from the library before I buy; I guess I should this time, too. If someone has seen a more complete copy I would love to know.



3. I was completely put off by the racist remarks at the beginning of the book. Being married to a British citizen and living in England doesn't give her carte blanche to make gross generalizations, especially when she's a guest in their country.
   
   This, coupled with the generic, haphazard feeling of the recipes makes me suspect she's just cashing in on her minor fame in England as a singer.
   
   I'll stick with the great Edna Lewis, a true culinary genious who recognized that food should used to bring people together, and who didn't indulge in making fun of other cultures.



4. I've brought many cookbooks but this is by far the best yet and my family raved about some of the dishes prepared. The book was well presevered and shipped in a timely fashion. I will pass the book thru our family because we love to cook.



5. Along with Joy of Cooking, this is only cookbook I ever use. The recipes for baked macaroni, collard greens, hoppin' john and brownies are just the best. It's written with soul and a deep love of cooking and eating. Preparing food in the tradition of those we love and remember is one of the most profound ways to keep their memory alive. Miss Ferguson knows this, and brings us right up close with her Aunt Peacie and other wonderful characters who taught her to love this food and to make it. And it's chock full of interesting information and anecdotes. How else would I have known that the term "hoppin' john" is possibly a corruption of the French "pois pigeons?"

5 comments about Finding Martha's Place: My Journey Through Sin, Salvation, and Lots of Soul Food.

1. I found Martha's story interesting, and at times very sad. Thank goodness we know right at the start that the story has a happy ending, because it starts out grimly, as Martha is receiving electroshock therapy in a psychiatric hospital, then skips back to her desperately poor childhood as one of (I lost count) a very, very large family, and her own pregnancy at age 15.
   
   She has a great heart! The prose is almost poetic at times, paragraphs of nearly a page in places, and she and her co-writer wrote in a very conversational tone, much like I'm writing here, with natural speaking pauses in sentences, but not necessarily a lot of punctuation. Natural, not forced.
   
   The recipes at the end are nice but almost an afterthought. This is not a cookbook, but an intensely personal life story of a lovely woman.



2. I know the saying goes, "Do judge a book by it's cover" but that's exactly what I did when I saw Martha's book. There was something so cheerful about the cover of this book it made me just want to pick this book up and read it. What a pleasant surprise when I discovered the book was really good! I felt like I was really hearing Martha's voice as I read and her genuineness just shines through the pages. Her life and her experiences are such a testimony to the human spirit. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Martha!



3. 'Finding Martha's Place' isn't your average autobiographical book by a restaurant owner, regional or national celebrity cook, and it's unlike anything you might expect. I just finished reading this twice in one weekend. Yes, I did say twice. Do you know how Thanksgiving dinner is so completely, absurdly delicious, and you linger at the table savoring every bite until you think you might burst, but then a handful of hours later you just have to make yourself a turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce? That's what Martha Hawkin's book is like. Written in a conversational style, by the end of the first chapter or two you'll almost feel she's sitting with a glass of sweet tea on your front porch telling you the tale of her life, taking her time and holding nothing back.
   
   The author is a devout Christian woman, her faith a huge part of who she is and of her story, yet she's careful not to sound preachy. In fact, throughout the book she writes very simply and plainly that this is her faith, her beliefs, and it may not be the reader's, but it's her story so she's telling it honestly and openly. It took many years and a lot of struggles (even a few tragedies) before the doors opened at Martha's Place; a lifelong dream that took decades to reach. Martha Hawkins is brutally honest about her mistakes, her emotions, her breakdown, and difficult decisions she made which probably raised many eyebrows at the time. It's a beautifully written book which feels as though she's taking the reader into great confidence in the retelling of her experiences. It's as though she connects with her unknown readers. In fact, on the last page, she asks the reader to pray with her, and my guess is whatever faith you might be, or even if you've never set foot in a church, you'll find yourself praying right along with her as you read those words on the page. It's follwed by a solid "Amen!" and an invitation to stop by and have a hearty, soulful meal at Martha's Place.
   
   I'd give it six stars if I could, and must add this is very giftable book.



4. You may not always agree with Ms. Hawkins' take on life, but it is one filled with hope and her story is one that is worth reading. When I began reading this book, I was taken by surprise to hear her tell the story of how it felt to be in the psych ward of a hospital. She describes it with such vivid details that you can understand how she felt and what it was like to be so depressed and beside herself. Then, she backed up and began to tell the story of her life. She has gone through so much in her life. But, even from the beginning there was a sense of hope in her story. She tells the reader early on that there were hard things in her life yet to come and I didn't want to read about them. But, I'm glad I did. We read autobiographies and nonfiction books to understand the lives of others, to have compassion for others, and to be motivated to affect the world we live in--whether simply by voting, or by loving our families and friends, or by ministering to the needs of our communities. Ms. Hawkins' book will put a smile on your face and fill you with hope that indeed this world can be a better place!



5. Finding Martha's Place completely caught me off guard in a good way. While I was expecting to read a story about a woman overcoming adversity to open a restaurant, I was surprised to find that the book was more about a woman overcoming adversity to find something more important: God's purpose for her in life. Martha Hawkins is an *amazing* woman. She's made a lot of mistakes in her life, suffered a lot of hardships, and suffered depression - and yet she overcome all these trials with spirit and determination. While most people would sit around blaming others, life, and God for the hardships in their lives, Martha simply accepts that things are the way they are, and "rolls with the punches", so to speak. This book was an inspiration to read - I would highly recommend it to anyone.
   
   An added bonus: Martha includes a few recipes at the end of the book for everyone to enjoy: I've yet to try them out for myself, but am looking forward to giving them a go one of these nights.

5 comments about The New Soul Food Cookbook for People With Diabetes.

1. This book is very helpful, because it teaches a person to cook with flavor. Most times the foods that we (diabetics) eat are so bland. This is a well written book. The exchanges are a plus.



2. I love to cook and eat. It's wonderful that I can now prepare healthy and traditional fare for my family without worry over fat and salt. Thanks ladies!



3. "Authors Gaines and Weaver show the reader how much of the hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes plaguing the African-American population can be avoided by making easy changes to traditional soul food recipes without losing too much of the flavor. The basics of healthy food preparation and menu planning are incorporated with suggestions for cooking with traditional herbs and spices, along with advice for reducing fat, calories and sodium. Portion sizes are given to aid in blood sugar control and weight loss, as well as complete nutritional information and official ADA exchanges.
   Now you can experience palate-pleasing soul food recipes such as Barbecue Pulled Pork, Hoppin' John, Hoe Cake, Soul Slaw, Collards with Smoked Turkey, Chicken and Dumplings, Key Lime Pie, Rice Pudding, Sweet Potato Pound Cake and more in The New Soul Food Cookbook." (review from the National Federation of the Blind website, Marilyn Helton reviewer)



4. I have tried several recipes from this book and was pleasantly surprised that the dishes were delicious.



5. The recipes in this book are a help to me in trying to maintain a healthier eating lifestyle even though I am not a diabetic. The tips and stories were interesting and very informative.

5 comments about Sweets: Soul Food Desserts and Memories.

1. Thanks to Patty Pinner everyone can now enjoy authentic and delicious family favorites! I have tried several of the recipes, from cakes to cookies, and my family has enjoyed them thoroughly. The strawberry cake, coconut cake, brown sugar pound cake, 7up cake, dr pepper cake and oatmeal cookies have delighted everyone at our family gatherings. I will definitely keep these recipes in our family and have enjoyed reading tales of Pinner's family. This cookbook is a feast for the eyes, the palate and the soul! Thank you Patty Pinner!!



2. I originally ordered this cookbook myself, then after seeing it, ordered nearly 10 copies as gifts for friends and colleagues here in Munich - several of them homesick Southerners. This cookbook is really a delight to read and the recipes bring back alot of memories.



3. Brought this book for a gift based on reviews and I am very happy that I did. My sister loves it.



4. I'd been making the peach cobbler recipe from this book for years without paying attention to where it came from. The recipe appeared in a magazine a few years ago and I've been making it every since. For some reason I decided to see where the original recipe came from and that brought me here to buy the book. I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised. This isn't just a cook book, but almost like part family history as well. I'm very eager to try the recipe's in the book...especially the Dr. Pepper cake (I've never heard of) and of course the sweet potato pie (I've always bought frozen and passed it off as my own). There's other recipes that I've heard of, but never knew what they were (egg pie). This book is a good addition to your library. While I haven't made all of the recipes in the book, I can attest that the peach cobbler recipe is perfect. Some recipes require you to add a little extra sugar, butter, etc. This recipe is perfect as it is. The only thing I did differently was buy refrigerated pie crust instead of making it from scratch...delicious!



5. This book is great. It reminds me of so many of the things I ate as a child in my grandmother's kitchen

5 comments about Cookin' with Coolio: 5 Star Meals at a 1 Star Price.

1. This book caught my eye as I passed by the table of various cookbooks at the local bookstore. My first thought was `cooking with Coolio' - WTH? Coolio was a lackluster rapper back in the day, what could he teach me about cooking. As I thumbed through the book, the spices used along with food combinations really captured my attention. I read the book on the drive home from out of town and my husband had a stop twice as I was laughing so hard I almost wet my pants. The terms he uses and references are over the top but funny as he!!. Actually the thought of Coolio cooking is hilarious but what I didn't know was that he has a highly rated internet cooking show...who knew?
   
   Many may find the some of the examples and wording offensive while several of the recipes wouldn't go over well for my family - crybaby chicken (too many hot peppers);drunk-ass chicken (way too much liquor) and hot fruit sandwich (fruit stacked on bread - no way)...but if you get over that the laughs alone will keep you entertained. Discover the Ghetto Gourmet, how to become a kitchen pimp, and how to make sinful steaks. You will learn how to make "pasta like a rasta", "sweet treats for that sweet a$$" and seafood in the chapter titled "it's hard out here for a shrimp". Change your measurements from - pinch to a peench; tablespoon to a dime bag; and combine to coagulate. Reading through the "ten cool-mandments" and the quotes from Jarez Sez will surely make you change the way you look at the kitchen. After trying a few recipes, the combinations were brilliant (chili mac pimpi; popcorn steak; high-flyin', stir-fryin' vegan vegetables; and Jarez make-it-rain peanut butter cookies. Rachael Ray, Martha Stewart and Bobby Flay should watch their backs cause the Ghetto Gourmet is on the attack...
   
   DELTAREVIEWER
   REVIEWING FOR REAL PAGE TURNERS



2. Well I have to say this cookbook took me a little by surprise. I received it through the Amazon Vine program and I can't say I had any real expectations. When I began to flip through it I was a little startled though amused at the some of the language and euphamisims but simultanesouly impressed by the recipes themselves.
   Mostly comfort food recipes with some more gourmet fare sprinkled throughout. The instructions are clear and concise, and the descriptions are funny and colorful. I wouldn't give this to my mother but my sister would definetly enjoy it!



3. Oh, Coolio, you took us on a Fantastic Voyage to the Gangsta's Paradise. And know you have Sumpin' New, a cook book. Yes, as the back cover says, "There's only one thing that Coolio's been doing longer than rapping: cooking." Cookin' with Coolio promises "5 star meals at a 1 star price." The cook book is really for novices that have never bought one before but what something easy that is you can get a chuckle while cooking (Coolio instruct you to do such things like "2 eggs, beaten like a red-headed stepchild" for his Kompton Fried Chicken). All you cooking needs are here including appetizers, salads, poultry, streak, (It's Hard Out Here for a) shrimp, pasta, dessert, and even meals for Vegetarians. A perfect gift for any bachelor in his twenties or thirties who thinks cooking is opening up a can of SpaghettiO's to get them to learn how to cook real meals from a blast from the past.



4. All the recipes are fairly simple once you understand the lingo i.e. "dime bag, nickle bag", etc... I think these are great for those who don't like a lot of fuss and still have something pretty good to eat. Though "Coolio" said he's only using ingredients that most people already have in their kitchen, and he gave a list of items for your "pimptry" I still had to go and buy a few extra items called for in the recipes but that was no big deal.
   
   Some of his terminology might be a little offensive to women, but he is who he is and says it the way he wants to say it. There's a ton of sexual metaphors but as long as the recipes are good I really couldn't care less and I'm a woman. I showed this book to my redneck friends and they loved it. I was surprised by that because I expected them to reject it instantly but was nicely surprised that one of them (the biggest, reddest of all rednecks) asked it he could have it. I was glad I could use the excuse that since it was a Vine item that I couldn't give it away cause I didn't want too. I like it too much.
   
   The pictures are great, Coolio is especially lovely looking and his recipes, at least the ones I've tried turned out well. Kung Fu Chicken was good, Night-Night Chicken was especially good (both from "Pimpin' the Poultry" chapter) and the fried catfish was good, however I didn't really need a recipe to fry the catfish like he tells you too. It's pretty basic stuff - just right for a guy since it's not overly-involved and he can enjoy the trash talk while he's cooking.
   
   He even has a section for vegetarians (Chapter 10) but I haven't tried any of those recipes yet but they look like they'd be good.



5. I didn't expect to really like this, but I was pleasantly surprised! Yes, the language can be a little coarse, but I expected that. What I didn't expect was to get so many yummy, easy recipes out of this. I enjoyed the informal tone of the book and it made just reading the cookbook a lot of fun. The recipes are made up of commonly found ingredients that work incredibly well together. I definitely recommend this cookbook...especially if you have a teenaged or young adult male who is interested in learning how to cook.

5 comments about Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine.

1. I purchased this book for my vegetarian daughter wnd she is very pleased with it.



2. I received my products in a timely fashion and in excellent condition...I would certainly recommend this seller to others...Thank you and may God bless and prosper you.



3. The recipes are clear and easy to follow. You can make super vegan food without spending tons of time in the kitchen and the ingredients are easy to find (even if, like me, you don't live in a big city). The writing style is engaging and the sidebar notes add to the fun. I highly recommend this book.



4. I am a Southerner and usually eat vegan at home so this cookbook has turned into one of my favorites. The collard greens are the tastiest I've ever had and can please even a picky eater of greens. The author lists his top ten favorite recipes from the book up front and those are the ones I've started with (grits with tempeh, arugala with roasted beets). They have all been wonderful and not too difficult to prepare.
   
   Another unique aspect of this cookbook is that each recipe comes with a intro, a recommended soundtrack, and sometimes a movie. (How to Eat Watermelon in Front of White People and Enjoy It is on my Netflix queue right now!) What a fun read. I purchased two more of these cookbooks for friends who are trying some vegan out at home but love their Southern favorites.



5. Bryant Terry is a social-justice pioneer who uses food as one of many tools in his activist arsenal. In addition to being a Natural Gourmet grad, he is the acclaimed co-author of Grub (with Anna Lappé), a regular columnist on [...], a community organizer (The Food and Society Policy Fellows Program; b-healthy!), and a much sought-after speaker. With this recipe, success is inevitable. Vegan Soul Food is more manifesto than recipe book. He pairs each recipe with a suggested soundtrack, "to be enjoyed while cooking and eating." Try to resist Cajun-Creole-Spiced Tempeh Pieces with Creamy Grits, matched with John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme." VSF focuses on local, sustainable, organic, real food, and Terry encourages you to be "freestyle and be creative. Explore the food, word, images, and music." With 150 recipes, this can't miss classic will have you kissing your Collard Confetti without missing a beat.