Amy B. (pureprarieleague) reviewed Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook on + 78 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
When we discovered our son had allergies to milk and eggs I thought well that is in EVERYTHING.
Then I remembered my lessons from Nutrition, Vegans do not eat said animal bi products, and we were off and running. I hit the library and the books would offer truly wise advice, "omit egg and milk." Really??? I could have sold that silly book.
Veganomicon is the answer to our issues, it has real recipes that account for the subtraction of these ingredients. We have been so happy with the results, he is growing healthy and strong by substituting high quality ingredients for his allergens.
If you want to grab just one cookbook, this is the one.
Then I remembered my lessons from Nutrition, Vegans do not eat said animal bi products, and we were off and running. I hit the library and the books would offer truly wise advice, "omit egg and milk." Really??? I could have sold that silly book.
Veganomicon is the answer to our issues, it has real recipes that account for the subtraction of these ingredients. We have been so happy with the results, he is growing healthy and strong by substituting high quality ingredients for his allergens.
If you want to grab just one cookbook, this is the one.
Helpful Score: 1
This is good food, independent of being vegan. Much can be made out of items I have in my (well-stocked) pantry, much is fast enough to make when I get home late from work, and all of it is good for me! I should probably work my way through from beginning to end and make my doctor happy that I'm being kind to my cholesterol level. Too bad there's nothing vegan about eating the local cheese from the Farmer's Market (but that's not the authors' fault ...)
Helpful Score: 1
Becoming a vegan was my New Year's Resolution. This book is the definitive guide. I'm really impressed with the breadth and depth of these recipes. I've dabbled in cooking before, but I have a new understanding of using spices and herbs to give meals a more savory and satisfying kick. Who needs meat? I haven't even missed my cheese yet! Also, vegan baking is crazy good. I'm making the Eggplant Potato Moussaka with Pine Nut Cream tonight!
There are a lot of recipes, to be sure, but what I remember most about them is that for every recipe, I'd have to go out and buy two or three things specially. Things that I wouldn't ever use again in my day to day. Their idea of "well-stocked" sounds more like "aristocratic grandeur" to me.
And then, on the subject of nutrition - I can no longer endorse any cookbook that advocates the eating of processed foods, such as tofu, tempeh etc, ESPECIALLY as someone's source of protein. I'm sorry, but that is just not healthy, period. If you want to be VEGAN, this is the book for you. If you want to be HEALTHY, I'd recommend other books like The Art of Simple Food, and Nourishing Traditions.
And then, on the subject of nutrition - I can no longer endorse any cookbook that advocates the eating of processed foods, such as tofu, tempeh etc, ESPECIALLY as someone's source of protein. I'm sorry, but that is just not healthy, period. If you want to be VEGAN, this is the book for you. If you want to be HEALTHY, I'd recommend other books like The Art of Simple Food, and Nourishing Traditions.
