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If I had to cook every meal--for the rest of my life--using
only this book, I would be happy as a clam. Or rather, ecstatic
as an eggplant, as Ms. Madison prefers dishes of vegetarian
nature. And that's just the thing. Not only is this a veritable
tome for the green-loving culinary fiend, recipes can easily
be adapted to suit the tastes of those craving a slab of red
meat every now and then.
Organized into categories--grains, fruits, nuts, etc.--this
is the kind of book that will inspire you to cook on even
the most dreary of days. You'll find sidebars aplenty on how
to mix and match her ingredients to what's available at your
favorite grocer. And best of all, Ms. Madison (as I prefer
to call this culinary queen) is a huge promoter of farmer's
markets around the country. And quite frankly, if you prefer
soggy veggies and stale potatoes to the delicacies available
directly from those who toil with the soil-then this amazing
source is not for you.
Oh, and then there's the price. Yes, it does really cost
$40 in most stores, but I can guarantee that you will ADORE
every recipe in this bible. How could you not? She makes Spanish
omelets the right way and knows how to cook Jerusalem artichokes.
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