Book Review: Just Cool It!
Karen Climate change is a hot topic and whether you believe in it or not, knowing something about both sides of the debate is an important way to intelligent, knowledgeable voting…
Book Review: The Complete Vegan Cookbook
From the National Gourmet Center comes this compendium of basic techniques of plant based eating and recipes that reflect the philosophy of the Institute that the food we eat effects…
Book Review: A Seed is the Start
Melissa Stewart’s book A Seed is the Start treats young readers to a botanical lesson about fruits and seeds. Her refreshing approach focuses on the different ways a seed can…
Book Review: Vegetable Literacy
Rarely does a cookbook combine botanical and culinary information with recipes but Deborah Madison’s book, Vegetable Literacy, does it in spades. Drawing on her long experience as a gardener and…
Book Review: Being the Challenge
Many people are concerned about global warming but how many people actually have changed their lives to improve the situation? Author Peter Kalmus, an atmospheric scientist from Columbia University, is…
Book Review: Bong Appetit
Cooking with weed has come a long way from the brownies that that Mary Jane Rathbun created for AIDS patients in San Francisco in the 80s and 90s. Today, serious…
Book Review: Seeds Move
Robin Pace, illustrator and author, introduces young readers to the topic of seed dissemination in her book, Seeds Move. Written for children 3-8 years old, the book uses vivid illustrations,…
Book Review: The Cannabis Encyclopedia
The Cannabis Encyclopedia by Jorge Cervantes (aka George Van Patten) is an exhaustive treatment of marijuana culture and uses. Cervantes is known for his expertise in growing marijuana and his…
Book Review: The 22 Day Revolution Cookbook
This cookbook by Marco Borges is a follow up to his book on a plant-based diet that he believes will lead to a healthier lifestyle, weight loss, and/or reduced risk…
Book Review: Backyard Foraging
Many of the plants growing in your neighborhood and own yard can provide you with a tasty feast if you know how to recognize them. Ellen Zachos’ book, Backyard Foraging,…