The Rodale Whole Foods Cookbook: With More Than 1,000 Recipes for Choosing, Cooking, & Preserving Natural Ingredients

This book arrived in excellent condition. It is a really nice, large, hardcover book that contains lots of good information about healthy foods in addition to being packed full of recipes for just about everything under the sun (kind of similar to my old, vintage copy of "Joy of Cooking" - only with healthy, whole foods in mind, not so traditional, and it does not include things like squirrel or frogs... though it does have a recipe for "Nasturtium Salad" for anyone who loves gardening...).I just received my copy today, so I haven't had a chance to try any recipes, but many of them look good and I am really looking forward to it.The book has some full colour page illustrations, but not many for its size (most of the recipes do not have photos) - that is not an issue for me.This is just what I have been searching for, and I am glad to have it for my library!

I've been looking for a replacement for the book that was a requirement while attendingCulinary. Although still seeking, this book is a solid performer at a amazing price !

Libro bellissimo anche se in inglese. Lo aspettavo tradotto ma visto che i tempi potrebbero essere troppo lunghi l'ho comprato e basta. Le ricette sono come piacciono a me e coprono davvero tutto, avrei preferito più foto ma certo sarebbe diventato enorme. Lo consiglio vivamente.

I first checked this book our from our public library and there were SO many healthy recipes that I wanted to try that I decided to buy the book. I purchased a USED copy of this book because it is a much more environmentally friendly option than buying a new book. One thing that I love about this book is that the beginning pages contain useful and interesting information about the different categories of food--fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds, etc. I don't purchase many cookbooks, but I had to have this one!

After reading Michael Pollan I decided to try and turn away from processed foods and this book has come to my rescue. I cannot say enough good about this book! I have tried dozens of recipes and have yet to be really disappointed (although I now know yogurt-based soups aren't my thing). I would especially recommend the Moroccan Lamb Stew and the New Mexican Green Chili, which are my two favorite recipes.There are literally hundreds of recipes from well known staples like apple pies and pork chops to more exciting elaborate international dishes. None of them seem to require any sort of special cooking skills beyond the basics. I truly belief anyone could pick up this book and use it.Furthermore, beyond the tasty recipes this book is an invaluable source of information: what foods are in season when, how to make you're own cheese, how to can foods, how to clean a fish-- it's a veritable treasure trove of all kind of kitchen knowledge, which is fascinating reading even if you don't ever plan on using in it. The introductory material also includes a run down of the types of equipment you'll need, the pros and cons of various choices (e.g. cast iron skillets over telfon), what types of fats and oils work best where, the legal definitions of various label terms (whole wheat, organic) etc.This cookbook is not a preachy tome about lifestyle choices with tasteless recipes. Even if you're not into making that kind of lifestyle switch, you will find tons of tasty healthful choices. This book has practically become my Bible, a Joy of Cooking for my generation.As my own personally testimony, having switched from a diet of mixed whole foods and processed foods (and more diet soda than one person should ever drink) to a nearly exclusive whole foods diet, I feel great. I have more energy and feel more alive and present in my own life. I would definitely recommend it.