Tassajara, the California spa/retreat center, has long been renowned for its gourmet vegetarian cuisine. In this comprehensive book, one of Tassajara’s most well-known and beloved cooks, Edward Espe Brown, presents hundreds...
From appetizers to cakes and desserts, these recipes combine the freshest ingredientswhole grain flour, olive oil, lemons, yogurt and cheese, wild herbs, among othersin ways that will tantalize the palates of both vegetarians and lovers of traditional Greek food. To complement the 200...
When people ask Tanya Petrovna, "Are you a strict vegetarian?" she replies, "No, I'm a fun vegetarian!" As head chef of the popular Native Foods chain of restaurants in Southern California, Tanya treats her customers to a vegan cuisine that is so tasty, satisfying, and hearty...
As you ponder the subtle glories of the way of tea, you can now sip an exquisite brew created in honor of and named for the author of The Book of Tea by the experts at San Francisco's legendary Samovar Tea Lounge. Okakura Ryokucha is a delightful mix of green Japanese matcha powder,...
Visually appealing, flavorful, and nutritious sushi has long been one of the most popular foods of Japan and is now a favorite of epicures around the world. Here, the ingredients and utensils for making sushi are introduced and the principles of sushi-making explained through thirty-six recipes...
The Tassajara Bread Book has been a favorite among renowned chefs and novice bakers alike for more than thirty years. With complete instructions on making yeasted breads and full of recipes for breads, pastries, muffins, and desserts, Edward Brown offers a unique view on making bread with...
In a friendly and informal style, Ed Brown presents the recipes that have made the kitchen at the Tassajara Zen Center famous for more than thirty years. "Ordinary food for ordinary people" is the way Brown once described his approach, but there's nothing ordinary about these culinary...
The Complete Tassajara Cookbook Gourmet vegetarian recipes and techniques from the renowned Zen retreat, where good food is a way of life. Ed Brown provides gems of wisdom along with...
Here is a superb collection of recipes from across the Indian subcontinent. Each step in preparing Indian food is explained, in a simple manner that will produce delicious results. Recipes from many regions of India are presented. The author also provides a brief history of Indian culture, which...