false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179846815m/962768.jpg 962768 3 It is no surprise that <i>Tomato Blessings and Radish Teachings</i> offers a transcendental experience; the author is a Zen monk. He also ranks just behind culinary luminaries Alice Waters of Chez Panisse restaurant in California, and Deborah Madison, an expert on natural ingredients. Brown's 125 vegetarian recipes range from an elementally simple sauté of apple slices plumped in butter, cinnamon and sugar, to the exciting combination of Chili Crepes with Goat Cheese Filling Served over Garlicky Black Beans. Garbanzo Bean Stew with Spinach and Saffron, and a lasagne made with cabbage leaves and potatoes simmered gently with lots of garlic, red wine, and a dash of cream are other ways Brown shares his refreshing creativity, which is always tempered by his innate sense of what works.<p> Direct but playful, Brown devotes half of <i>Tomato Blessing and Radish Teachings</i> to stories about his spiritual path, which led him through the kitchens of the Tassajara and San Francisco Zen Centers. Most of his learning centered around working with food. So do these stories, intended to help the reader move towards inner peace and contentment. "Playing with Fire," for instance, is a fable about starting a fire with wet wood. It is a comment on how life proceeds at the pace it requires, which then ties into thoughts about grilling! Recipes for Grilled Eggplant Salad and the exquisite revelation of Grilled Figs accompany this wisdom. As Brown says, you can read this book for its stories, just for its recipes, or for both. You will be amply rewarded whichever path you take. <i>--Dana Jacobi</i> 1769921 14 4 1997 Tomato Blessings and Radish Teachings total:21|5:10|4:6|3:4|2:1| 21 88 35 7 5 0 false false Sat May 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun May 17 04:48:33 -0700 2009 Sun May 17 05:04:10 -0700 2009
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