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The marriage of vegan foods and seasonal produce is a natural one: plant-based foods follow annual cycles and both are healthy and environmentally ... read full description

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Oct 11, 2011
Heather rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I own dozens of vegan cookbooks and many of them are similar. This one is actually different because the recipes are focused on using vegetables and fruits rather than grains, tofu, tempeh, etc. The recipes seem very healthy, too. We belong to a CSA and also shop at the local farmers market every week, so this book is invaluable in giving us ideas for how we can use everything we get. These recipes do not require advanced cooking skills -- they're all pretty simple. That said, more creative cook More...
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Nov 10, 2009
Ti rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The Short of It:

A wonderful collection of vegan recipes that capture the essence of the season.

The Rest of It:

Local Bounty is a tasty collection of recipes. Its main focus is using locally grown produce to produce vegan meals that are both simple and tasty. I’m not a vegan but I am considering a vegan diet as some of my recent health issues seem to respond positively to a plant-based diet. The other plus is that a vegan diet is environmentally sustainable. Buy More...
Jul 04, 2011
Lisa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is a terrific vegan cookbook with recipes that are relatively easy to make, even for those who don’t frequently cook. There is a smattering of more complex recipes included, but most are straightforward and easy to make.

These recipes are by season, and when that happens, inevitably I most prefer the autumn and then the winter dishes, over the spring and summer ones. What I like best about this book is that the recipes rely heavily on fresh vegetables and fruit. My main quibbles More...
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Jun 19, 2009
nicole rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Would have been 5 stars if there were some photos, but otherwise was exactly what I was looking for: book all about produce with all vegan seasonal recipes... tired of ingredient-heavy concoctions with too much analog meats... she has a takeout business in Seattle and runs a stand at farmers' market
Nov 26, 2011
Kathy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
O.K. It's a cook book. But it has the most simple and best seasonal, vegan recipes! The soups are especially delicious. Plus, the recipes make it easy to substitute different veggies, grains, or herbs. Love it!
Jun 17, 2010
Emily rated it: 5 of 5 stars
One of my all time favorite vegan cook books. If you are in to local/seasonal eating + vegan eating you will love this book!
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