This book caught my eye when I was at the library and walking past the "New Books" shelf they have right by the checkout area. I grabbed it thinking "Oh, it will be nice to look at but that's probably it." Boy, was I surprised. What I found was not only a beautiful cookbook (nice pictures!) but great content as well. Hemmingway speaks to those readers who want to start cooking more simply and without preservatives or processed foods AND seasonally but don't know where to begin. What results is a collection of delicious recipes that are actually easy to prepare too and family friendly.
The first section explains different types of ingredient substitutes, most of which can be found in your local health food store (such as Whole Foods or GNC) or the healthy food section of your grocery store. Ingredients like Whey Protein Isolate (a great protein booster) and xylosweet--a natural, non sugar sweetener that can be used just like sugar in recipes.
Each subsequent chapter is broken down by season and offers recipes based on the produce that is available during that season. The first page of the chapter is a list of the produce that is normally available during that season. Then recipes like Ricotta "No Bread" Bread Pudding with Blueberries in spring, Farmer's Market Heirloom Gazpacho in summer, Pumpkin Walnut Balls in fall or Turkey Burgers with Cranberry Sauce in winter.
Sprinkled throughout are smaller chapters that offer suggestions for cooking "greener" that not only benefit the environment but also your body! What I found especially helpful is the suggestions for making all-natural substitutes in your baking and cooking that still let you enjoy the foods you love.
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