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The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook: Entertaining for Absolutely Every Occasion
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I have read this one cover to cover four times now and plan on doing the same thing again tonight. I'm overwhelmed by all the wonderful looking recipes that I want to make. The book is a huge and it's beautiful. I see myself using this one over and over again.
The book is over 400 pages and split into sections per specific holidays. So for example, in the Valentines Day section, you can have apps, soups, mains, and desserts all in this section. It's quite unique as most cookbooks break down sections per apps, soups, mains, etc. There are a lot of holidays covered and I think some of the food in one specific holiday can work for other holidays. So it's all very mix-and-match. The recipes do not use any crazy, hard to find, or processed ingredients. If anything, refined coconut oil is used, which is much healthier and eco/animal friendly.
I have already made a number of the recipes in the book. Some of the recipes were already posted on the author's web site some time ago and are now included in the book. Though it's only a few. I also have made a few recipes in the book that are new to me. Naturally I gravitated to the desserts and have loved each one. Some recipes are very easy and some require a bit more time.
Rating is a 4.5 as I do have a few nitpicks on the book. One, it's a massive book with a hard cover. When cooking from it, I can't keep it open. I have a cookbook cover/stands that it just snaps it open and closes the book as the book is so huge. I had to keep opening the book over and over again while using it and already I got it messy. Next, not every recipe has a foodporn photo. The photos in the book are gorgeous but I would like one for every recipe. I understand that can be expensive and the book is already big enough, but that little feature really puts a book over the top for me.
I'm a huge Isa fan and have every one of her books. I use them all frequently. At this point, I'm still torn if this is my favorite or Isa Does It is tops. It's a close call for me. But I see myself using this one quite often, and even when it's not a holiday. A great book for new vegans learning to cook, or those just wanting to spiff up a holiday table.
The book is over 400 pages and split into sections per specific holidays. So for example, in the Valentines Day section, you can have apps, soups, mains, and desserts all in this section. It's quite unique as most cookbooks break down sections per apps, soups, mains, etc. There are a lot of holidays covered and I think some of the food in one specific holiday can work for other holidays. So it's all very mix-and-match. The recipes do not use any crazy, hard to find, or processed ingredients. If anything, refined coconut oil is used, which is much healthier and eco/animal friendly.
I have already made a number of the recipes in the book. Some of the recipes were already posted on the author's web site some time ago and are now included in the book. Though it's only a few. I also have made a few recipes in the book that are new to me. Naturally I gravitated to the desserts and have loved each one. Some recipes are very easy and some require a bit more time.
Rating is a 4.5 as I do have a few nitpicks on the book. One, it's a massive book with a hard cover. When cooking from it, I can't keep it open. I have a cookbook cover/stands that it just snaps it open and closes the book as the book is so huge. I had to keep opening the book over and over again while using it and already I got it messy. Next, not every recipe has a foodporn photo. The photos in the book are gorgeous but I would like one for every recipe. I understand that can be expensive and the book is already big enough, but that little feature really puts a book over the top for me.
I'm a huge Isa fan and have every one of her books. I use them all frequently. At this point, I'm still torn if this is my favorite or Isa Does It is tops. It's a close call for me. But I see myself using this one quite often, and even when it's not a holiday. A great book for new vegans learning to cook, or those just wanting to spiff up a holiday table.
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Great PorshaJo! Safe to say that you'll be using this for the upcoming holidays? :)
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Ron wrote: "Great PorshaJo! Safe to say that you'll be using this for the upcoming holidays? :)"Thanks Ron! Ha, yup, I have a few things lined up for the upcoming holiday and already have a few for Christmas planned. Naturally, quite a few of them are desserts. :-)
PorshaJo wrote: "Ron wrote: "Great PorshaJo! Safe to say that you'll be using this for the upcoming holidays? :)"Thanks Ron! Ha, yup, I have a few things lined up for the upcoming holiday and already have a few f..."
Yummy!
Sounds good! I wish I could cook! I will just come to your house. lol
Melissa ♥ Dog Lover ♥ wrote: "Sounds good! I wish I could cook! I will just come to your house. lol"Ha! Works for me Melissa! Hope you like desserts. :-)
Nice review, PorshaJo.Although not converted myself, I've yet to meet a vegan that I didn't like (perhaps I've been fortunate).
The ethos graces the personality.
Maureen wrote: "Great review PorshaJo, sounds yummy!"Thanks Maureen!
Kevin wrote: "Nice review, PorshaJo.Although not converted myself, I've yet to meet a vegan that I didn't like (perhaps I've been fortunate).
The ethos graces the personality."
Ha! Thanks Kevin! My husband is not converted, though he gladly eats anything I make. Though, it could be that he can't cook. :-)
Sounds good...PorshaJo :) Great review!
Deanna wrote: "Sounds good...PorshaJo :) Great review!"Thanks Deanna!
Sounds marvelous! We are definitely moving to more vegetarian eating. I doubt I'd ever be able to give up cheese, so vegan is out for me. After reading an article on how the 47 million turkeys are raised I've decided next Thanksgiving we will just appreciate natures bounty in veggies and grains. I may need that book sooner than I think!
Renata wrote: "Sounds marvelous! We are definitely moving to more vegetarian eating. I doubt I'd ever be able to give up cheese, so vegan is out for me. After reading an article on how the 47 million turkeys are ..."Good for you Renata! It can be quite eye opening and heartbreaking to learn about animal farming practices. Cheese was the hardest thing for me to give up. But after awhile, I did not miss it. But I was vegetarian for over 20 years before vegan. This book is great for putting some fancy veg meals on the table. And there are so many other wonderful veggie books out there these days to help those that are just trying to transition.
Thanks Stephanie! I hope you like it. There are so many great looking recipes and they can be made for any holiday. Plus a number are already on the authors website so you can 'test out' a few first.
Your review just made me move this book from "wishlist" to the basket on BookDepository, early birthday present from me to me :D
Anula wrote: "Your review just made me move this book from "wishlist" to the basket on BookDepository, early birthday present from me to me :D"Awesome! I hope you love it. I'm a big fan of all of Isa's books and cook from them mainly at home. What a great birthday present too - happy birthday!
Jennifer wrote: "Thanks for posting the wonderful review and bumping this book up in the line so I could see it and then add it to my wish list! Phew... 😁 Hubby and I have both been vegetarians for several years, s..."Thanks Jennifer! Oh I hope you love it! I was vegetarian for a long time and found Isa's books and really changed the way we eat. Hubby is still a meat eater but he prefers veg meals. This is a great cookbook but also check out Isa Does It, I prefer that one. Really, any of her cookbooks are great.
