Thrift store find. ?áThe edition I read, ISBN 9781570625800, says 35 new recipes." ?áThe foreward by Alice Waters is less than a p. long (not enough for even her most devoted fans to read the book, I think). ?á

The recipes generally have a nice little intro. about how they were developed, or what time of year they're served, or which kinds of eaters like them. ?áThere are also free verse spiritual poems, line drawings, and a few B&W photos.

The Zen spiritual aspect would be quite nice for readers so inclined, and is not distracting for me, an atheist. ?áTassajara, I have found, is a Japanese Zen monastery that hosts retreats in the mountains east of Big Sur.

The recipes are vegetarian - some are even Vegan. ?áThey are generally quite healthful, though some are a little heavy on the butter. ?áMost use ingredients that are widely available and not expensive. ?áThey are mostly quite easy to make. ?áSubstitutions and variations are mentioned - flexibility & adaptability are important, I think, to the people who live & work at Tassajara.?á

I found 6 recipes and ideas I want to try:

Gingerbread Pancakes
Kale and White Bean Soup
Carrot Ginger salad with Golden Raisins and Sour Cream
Fabulous Black-Eyed Peas
Baked Tomatoes with Herbs
Glazed Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies (I'll skip the glaze.)

Ok, yes, I've seen other recipes for all of these - but the versions here seem especially well-suited to an ordinary home cook like me.

I highly recommend this book to all who are looking for a simple, not trendy, way to eat healthfully & joyfully. ?á
I would be delighted to ship my copy (trade pb in almost new condition) free to any US member.

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