Can you believe the official arrival of spring is just a few days away?
While cold temperatures, and even snow, continues to effect many throughout the nation, others are already feeling the warmth of summer. No matter what the weather is, it’s always a great time for reading.As we enjoy another Sunday Salon, I have an interesting book – actually cookbook – to share with you. I will admit the author of this cookbook is what first drew my attention and then I became intrigued by what it offered. The cookbook is written by Mayim Bialik. You may remember her as Bloom, others will know her as Amy Farrah Fowler from The Big Bang Theory TV show. I was surprised to learn Mayim received a PhD in Neuroscience from UCLA, specializing in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome.
As you relax and enjoy another cup of your favorite beverage, I’ll share my thoughts on this cookbook.
MAYIM’S VEGAN TABLE by Mayim Bialik
If you’ve ever considered going vegan or wondered what cooking vegan would be like, check out MAYIM’S VEGAN TABLE by Mayim Bialik with Dr. Jay Gordon.This interesting cookbook includes over 100 healthy recipes that are easy to prepare. There are tips and informational tidbits woven throughout.
The cookbook begins with helpful information on what plant-based eating really is and how we can benefit from it. At the same time, the author notes that the vegan lifestyle can take some time to adjust to and that it may not be for everyone.
The contents are divided into the usual food categories: breakfast; soups, salads and sandwiches; snacks, sauces and dips; veggies and sides; entries; bread; and desserts. There is also a metric table to help with conversions.
The cookbook’s style is reminiscent of cookbooks from an earlier era when few photos were included and the emphasis was on the recipes. This style gives the cookbook the feel of something handled down from generation to generation. The few color photos includes focus on the dishes presented and give the food a very appealing look.
While there does appear to be an ingredient missing in a few of the recipes, for the most part cooks will be able to adjust the recipes without any problems. The recipes call for simple and easy techniques that result in a delicious dish that is also healthy.
I found this cookbook informative and chalked full of tasty dishes that even non-vegans can enjoy. MAYIM’S VEGAN TABLE makes a nice addition to any cookbook collection as it offers healthy and appetizing recipes.
Mayim’s Vegan Table: More Than 100 Great-Tasting and Healthy Recipes from My Family to Yours by Mayim Bialik with Dr. Jay Gordon, Da Capo Lifelong Books, @2014, ISBN: 978-0738217048, Paperback, 256 Pages
FTC Full Disclosure – I request this book and it was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
I appreciate you stopping by today. Are you or someone you know a vegan? Have you ever thought about becoming a vegan? I’m a meat-lover, but this cookbook showed me some interesting dishes to incorporate into my meal planning.
I don't eat beef.
ReplyDeleteAnd with most good vegetarian recipes (as we have favorites at our house) one can always add chicken.
Alex, we've started eating more chicken at our house. It seems the beef we get has more and more chemicals added to it.
DeleteI'm a vegan! I'm going to order that book today.
ReplyDeleteDiane, this is an interesting cookbook. Hope you enjoy it.
DeleteHi Mason - I love food, but have always craved vegetables ... I eat meat, but not that often ... and once my freezer is emptied! I'm off to eat fish mainly - but I always vary my diet and mix and match.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to adjust to vegan ... and certainly will endeavour to go much more that route during Spring and Summer ...
Cheers and Mayim has had an interesting career - the Prader-Willi syndrome was extremely interesting to come across and find out more about - all the best Hilary
Hilary, I craved vegetables too especially in the summer when the gardens come in. We need to eat more fish, it would be much better for us. Cheers to you.
DeleteI have a friend who loves this type of cookbook. She's not a vegan but prefers going as natural as possible (no chemicals, etc.) which is hard these days. She will love this.
ReplyDeleteSouthpaw, going natural is hard but so much better for us. Seems like too many things have chemicals added or used on them these days.
DeleteI do like good vegetarian meals....thanks for sharing; and thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteOf course, vegan is different in many ways, but I'm sure there will be good dishes with vegetables.
DeleteLaurel, thanks for visiting. Vegan is different and the cookbook explains how it benefits our lives.
DeleteMason - Thanks for sharing this. I'm not vegan, but I know that there are a lot of healthy options in vegan cooking. No reason you can't include a vegan recipe or two in a non-vegan diet.
ReplyDeleteMargot, adding a few vegan dishes to our meals is one way to make healthy choices without making a total change.
DeleteBecause I love animals, I've actually tried going vegetarian (never vegan), but even "complete" proteins like beans and rice left me hungry. I finally accepted I'm too un-evolved to escape the demands of the hierarchical food chain. Eating healthy is important, and I buy at the Farmers' Market rather than the grocery store (not easy this time of year) and very rarely eat beef or pork. But as "natural" free-range chickens veer dangerously close to the size of a small turkey, I'm beginning to wonder if I need to eliminate poultry from my diet as well.
ReplyDeleteVR Barkowski
VR, buying from the Farmers' Market is a great way to eat healthy. I know what you mean about the 'natural' free-range chickens.
DeleteI'm a vegetarian and the book sounds lovely! Cookbooks are my fave :)
ReplyDeleteI might go vegan in some part of my life but right now I still need yoghurt and an occasional egg or two :)
Dez, I'm with you on needing an occasional egg or two and lately I've gotten in the habit of eating yogurt.
Deletewe drink it here, since our yoghurt is liquid and I drink the probiotic ones which are good for the stomach :) You know that those villages up in the Caucasus with all people living up to 120 years live mostly on yoghurt and butter milk :)
DeleteSounds like living mostly on yoghurt and buttermilk is the way to go. I can't image living to be 120, but then my father-in-law will be 98 in June.
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