The Earthbound Cook: 250 Recipes for Delicious Food and a Healthy Planet

A cookbook with a conscience, from an author who knows the world of responsible eating as well as anyone. Is cage-free the same as free-range? Is grass-fed worth the price? What’s better: farmed salmon or wild? Organic salad that’s been shipped across the country, or local salad grown with pesticides? To nuke leftovers in the microwave or crank up the oven? Myra Goodman—co-owner of Earthbound Farm, the country’s largest producer of organic produce and other products, inspiration behind t

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Linda Ford

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WOW! What a labor of love!, August 5, 2010

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Linda Ford –

This review is from: The Earthbound Cook: 250 Recipes for Delicious Food and a Healthy Planet (Paperback)

Wow. I am so impressed with Earthbound Farm’s new cookbook. I have been reading it since 6:00 a.m. this morning. Not only is it a great cookbook, but I really enjoy the explanations/definitions of what is farmed seafood, what is organic vs. natural meat, tips about recycling and it seems like every other page has a “living green” section. As a consumer, I have been really confused about what these various things mean. Now, I have an better understanding.

The recipes range from Myra Goodman’s Mother Edith’s Stuffed Cabbage recipe to Vietnamese Shrimp and Bok Choy Curry. Myra also gives a very good explanation of Southeast Asian cooking and various types of green and red curry recipes. There is also a vegetarian section with unique and easy to make side dishes and entrees.

Again, this is such a good cookbook. She even has an entire section on how to cut herbs and what kind of knives are most effective.

I really look forward to reading again tomorrow morning as I drink my 6:00 a.m. coffee. Earthbound Cook is not just a cookbook, it’s an educational tool that can teach me how to make better choices as a consumer and a person who feels responsibility to the earth.

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Ninchka’s Mom

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

This is my new favorite cookbook!!, October 13, 2010

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Ninchka’s Mom –

This review is from: The Earthbound Cook: 250 Recipes for Delicious Food and a Healthy Planet (Paperback)

OK, I love cookbooks and have shelves in my home filled with them. So it is no small thing for me to say that The Earthbound Cook is probably my favorite. Ever. The recipes in this book are absolutely wonderful. I was surprised to find so many dishes that appeal to me in one book: almost all of them!

There are plenty of meat dishes, along with tasty vegetable based recipes (check out the interesting salads and dressing). There are clever uses of whole grains, delicious breakfasts, breads, desserts and drinks. Every recipe I’ve tried is wholesome yet full of flavor.

Along the side of many of the pages there are green tips and information about how what we eat effects the environment. There are also many helpful kitchen tips. In the section “Pantry Basics” we can learn about “cleaning green,” “freezing fresh produce” (who knew?) and how to live more ecologically minded. I did not feel knocked over the head with “go green or else.” Interesting information was presented here in a friendly, useful, unobtrusive way. I have even learned some surprising things (microwave ovens can an times be an “eco hero”?!).

Most importantly, the food is fantastic. In my house, many of the recipes are instant classics. Here are some of my favorites:
I am addicted to the Yam and Winter Squash Casserole (p.233- which I also like eating cold as leftovers); Buffalo Shepherd’s Pie (p.87-really, give it a try!); the Stuffed Cabbage (p.81–I actually like the brown rice and ground turkey version/option even better than the beef, although it needs to cook for a little longer. FYI this recipe gives you so many stuffed cabbages you can throw a big dinner party or freeze some for another time).

The Oatmeal, Carrot and Apple Breakfast Squares (p.392) have changed our lives. They are so good and full of nutrition they are a perfect breakfast, especially with my daughter before school when time is of the essence. When she first tried one she thought she was eating a dessert, she said “It tastes like cake.” And they are nutrient dense made with vegetables, fruit, flax seeds and other healthy ingredients!

I can’t speak highly enough about The Earthbound Cook!

I will be giving this book out for birthday and holiday presents.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

Everyone loves this book for a reason!, September 6, 2010

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Amy Cohen “Amy Cohen” –

This review is from: The Earthbound Cook: 250 Recipes for Delicious Food and a Healthy Planet (Paperback)

Everyone I know loves this book. First off, the recipes are absolutely incredible. You feel like you’re at your own farm to table restaurant (which is my dream as I live in a big urban city). They’re the kind of dishes you crave for days afterward and have to make again as soon as possible. My sister and I found ourselves making things and calling each other saying “You have to make the salad with the strawberries! And you’ve never tasted halibut like this! They’re beyond delicious.”
But there’s so much more to this book you won’t find anyplace else: The field guide to salad greens (brilliant idea), the guide to making eco friendly meat choices. Lots of great photos and easy to follow.
You also feel like you’re a guest at Myra Goodman’s house (again my dream).
The absolute most perfect holiday gift for anyone who loves food, loves to cook, or is learning to cook.

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