Not so long ago, within the memory of many of our parents and grandparents, most fruits and vegetables on North American tables came from our own g...
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Feb 20, 2011
SaraQT
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This is one of our top go-to cookbooks. I found it at the Ten Thousand Villages in Champaign and picked it up because of the focus on eating seasonally. The recipes are divided by season, with a handy list of that season's foods at the beginning of each section. The layout of the recipes is very nice -- the ingredients are in bold, in order of what gets used first, and the relevant instructions come immediately after them. There are plenty of recipes for both vegetarians and meat-eaters.
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Dec 03, 2009
Victoria
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I LOVE this cookbook-- it is great for anyone who is interested in environmental stewardship, intentionally living apart from corporate farming's lies about food and health, and wants to learn to eat seasonally! It has a section in the beginning that "profiles" different fruits/vegetables w/ info about what season they grow in North America, how to select, store/handle, and prepare them. The recipes are divided into four chapters: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and All Seasons. Eac
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Aug 22, 2010
Heidi
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The Mennonites have been hawking this book for years and I always passed it by, thinking it was some crunchy-granola-type cookbook, using only things like lentils and spelt. Totally prejudiced of me, I know. Then I saw it referenced in something else so I checked it out from the library. What to do with the zillions of tomatoes exploding in our garden? Tons of seasonal recipes in here! Each season contains loads of recipes using the produce ripest at that point, and everything is healthy an
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Dec 04, 2011
viola
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First off, I can only speak for the vegetarian friendly recipes (which maybe is part of the problem? But veggies should be delicious too)
This is a wonderful concept and presentation and I have tried very hard to really enjoy it, but the taste falls flat nearly every time. Even recipes with a decent amount of spice and flavor never seem to quite hit the spot. I find myself not entirely disappointed, but almost never revisit recipes either. I firmly reject the idea that simple=bland. More...
This is a wonderful concept and presentation and I have tried very hard to really enjoy it, but the taste falls flat nearly every time. Even recipes with a decent amount of spice and flavor never seem to quite hit the spot. I find myself not entirely disappointed, but almost never revisit recipes either. I firmly reject the idea that simple=bland. More...
Dec 22, 2007
Dana
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As the title implies, this cookbook is really all about eating what's in season in your region. It's broken down into 5 main section: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. and All Seasons and highlights which fruits/vegetables in the recipes are in season. I especially like that most of the recipes only have a few ingredients (on average 5-10) and are simple to make. Despite the minimal use of herbs and spices, the dishes are surprising super flavorful.
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Jul 06, 2009
Mick
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Friends gave us this cookbook as a wedding present, and we've used it a lot already.
The recipes are organized by season, and come with many possible variations. The most useful part of the book, I've found, is the food appendix in the beginning which lists tons of vegetables with their photos, and contains information on storage, preparation, and when to buy it (and how to select the freshest one). Such a fantastic cookbook, which I will recommend to my friends and family.
The recipes are organized by season, and come with many possible variations. The most useful part of the book, I've found, is the food appendix in the beginning which lists tons of vegetables with their photos, and contains information on storage, preparation, and when to buy it (and how to select the freshest one). Such a fantastic cookbook, which I will recommend to my friends and family.
Sep 29, 2009
Amy
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My favorite go-to cookbook any time of year. Great for eating locally all year long. Can't wait to try out the new recipes in the expanded edition (released in Sept. 09).
Also, if you haven't seen Simply in Season Children's Cookbook, check it out right away. The design is stunning and all kids would love it.
Also, if you haven't seen Simply in Season Children's Cookbook, check it out right away. The design is stunning and all kids would love it.
Oct 02, 2009
Gwen
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My all time favorite cook book. Read Animal Vegetable Miracle and then put all of your new found zeal for all things organic and local by buying this cook book. WONDERFUL!! Potato Kale soup, BBQ salmon, and a recipe for stuffing that I make each Thanksgiving.
Nov 01, 2011
Hannah
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The best of the mennonite cookbooks for a vegetable farmer. I love the arrangement by seasons, as well as the vegetable list on the side that makes dishes with your inspirational vegetable easy to find. Good bread recipes as well.
Feb 15, 2009
Little-g
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I've been wanting one of the three Mennonite cookbooks for years. They're tough to find. I was able to find this one around the same time I started gardening, so it seemed a good idea to read. What I like about it is it comes from a foundational place I find so important -- that we can live simply; eat, cook simply. And that doing so in season is in harmony with our lives here on the planet. What is unfortunate about the book is that a number of the recipes just aren't delicious. They are f
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Apr 30, 2009
Carrie
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This is a must have cookbook if you are a member of a CSA, buy produce from the farmers market, or have your own garden. Every recipe I have tried has been delicious.
Jun 07, 2008
graham
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This, my other cookbook, is totally different than COOKING by James Peterson. It's small, sturdy and just yearns to get veggie guts all over it. It's also seasonal; it's divided by season and then by the available ingredients in that season. As I try to contemplate my impact on the earth, being able to choose (as often as I can) produce that is naturally available makes me feel better about how I'm eating.
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Jul 29, 2011
Linda
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This cookbook emphasizes the use of healthy ingredients and the philosophy of sustainable agricultural practices. The recipes are simply fantastic.
Mar 15, 2009
Megan
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This is a wonderful complation of siple recipes for local produce. I love the idea of staying close to the earth.
Sep 10, 2010
Beth
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I own this cookbook. Even though some recipes seem weird.. there are some incredible and very easy recipes in here.
Jan 14, 2010
Miker
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Melissa, I love this cookbook. Not only do I love the recipes, I also love the prayers and other commentary.
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Jan 30, 2012
Rachel
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Wonderful book about informed eating with a Christian influence. I love what I've read so far and I can't wait to try the winter recipes and the "Invitations to Action."
Mar 15, 2011
Valeria
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This is my principal cookbook. The recipes are easy to follow and inexpensive.
Sep 21, 2010
Alison
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one of the best new cookbooks I've used, I love the Italian Parmesan Bread.
Mar 10, 2009
I am loving this Cook book! It is commissioned by the Mennonite Central Committee: People. who believe in living off the natural gifts from the Earth.
May 25, 2010
Shirley
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Wonderful book. I will be using this one often. My sincere thanks to book swap.
Mar 16, 2011
Candace
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Great cookbook! I enjoy the recipes as well as the proverbs, thought-provoking commentary and prayers sprinkled throughout.
May 21, 2008
Kerrin
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Fantastic cookbook with lots of delicious recipes, arranged by season. When we joined a CSA, I wasn't sure what to do with some of the vegetables we received in our share. This cookbook provided me with a bunch of tasty recipes to use for things like kale that I had never cooked with before. Some of my cookbooks sit on the shelf & rarely get used. This one is at the top of the pile and I continue to find new recipes in it that I like.
Jul 31, 2011
Missy
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We received this as a wedding gift and I love it. It is divided based on the growing seasons and also the kinds of meals one enjoys eating during the seasons (cool salads in summer, heavy soups in winter, etc.) I like to take it out before I hit the farmers market. It would be a great gift for a gardener.
I have found that many of the recipes can be adapted for our goal diet or that they inspire me to improvise.
I have found that many of the recipes can be adapted for our goal diet or that they inspire me to improvise.
Aug 05, 2009
Suska
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okay, so i know this is a cook book. however, it is the best damn cook book you will ever read or use. it is incredible. everything is melt-in-your-mouth good and ever so easy to prepare. the mennonites have really rocked it out this time. there is even a recipe for winter squash bread pudding. i'm not kidding. buy it. now.
May 01, 2008
Chrissie
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I use this cookbook all the time. Some of my favorites are "Super Stuffed Tortillas", the overnight pancakes, "Stoplight Salad," and "Strawberry Bread." It's a great book to turn to when I have a certain vegetable and I don't know what to do with it. The index in the back is categorized by the names of the vegetables.
