White Dog Cafe Cookbook: Multicultural Recipes and Tales of Adventure from Philadelphia's Revolutionary Restaurant

by Judy Wicks, Kevin Von Klause, Elizabeth Fitzgerald

The White Dog Cafe has earned interational acclaim for its exceptional food, innovative menus, and commitment to community involvement and social responsibility. Now, in their first cookbook, Proprietor Judy Wicks and Chef Kevin von Klause share 250 kitchen-tested recipes for their internationally inspired American cuisine, along with tales of adventure from more than 15 years of implementing the White Dog's philosophy of 'eating well while doing good.'
They accomplish this by using the freshest produce available, buying it from local farmers, sponsoring and interacting with sister restaurants around the world and at home, and opening up their restaurant as a forum for lectures and debates on social issues from public education and environmental protection to bioethics and international peace.p>Illustrated with Judy Wicks' delightful line drawings and evocative black-and-white photographs of the restaurant's canine-inspired decor, the "White Dog Cafe Cookbook" is an entertaining read and an important culinary reference sure to inspire any cook -- in the kitchen or in the community.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food

336 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 1998

Reviews

[John Millard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned how to cook from Kevin, James, Ann Marie, Roland and many others. Working here was a whirlwind adventure of stamina, grit and determination. I worked from 1986 (having come to Philadelphia in September of 1985) to 1988. I left with my girlfriend and returned with my wife and son to work 2 more years from 1990 to 1992. I worked a total of 14 more years turning out food in all manner of eateries. I never found a better chef than Kevin or a better pastry chef than James. I enjoyed reading about Judy’s adventure and all the behind the scenes activism which I was not always privy to at the time. The restaurant has changed hands. People have grown and moved on. These recipes however are sure to please. Get in there and play around in your kitchen. Cook with joy and excitement for the bold adventure ahead 😏. Ce la vie.

[Evin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having first gotten to know The White Dog Cafe in my frequent meals there during college, I was delighted (understatement) to find that the restaurant had its own cookbook. The book, which is a solid thickness with plenty of recipe options, is one of my very favorites. There are items that are more complicated and others that are perfect for a backyard BBQ. Variety being key and inside bits of information adding to the richness of this book. For instance, in a recipe calling for fresh artichokes, the page would give you a little information on cleaning fresh artichokes. The kind of background many cooks need and most cookbooks neglect to offer. I would give this cookbook a five-star rating, but I am allergic to about 25% of its recipes so I can't say how great those are. Those I've tried, however, are yummy (never any leftovers) and popular with kids and adults alike.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

You might not expect to see a cookbook listed in Good Reads, but this one, aside from having great recipes, tells the story about an extraordinary and widely acclaimed restaurant in Philadeplia - an inspiring establishment committed to community involvement and social responsibility.

[Laura Ann Masura · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great cookbook from a very important person - Judy Wicks. Google her and go see her speak if she ever comes to your town.

[Crissie · Rating 4 out of 5]

finally made a recipe out of this cookbook (a going-away/leave-taking gift from Philadelphia): Dense Chocolate Torte - so so so amazing and so so so good!

[Elena]

Flossie's picture is on p. 221!