toad_maiden's review against another edition
3.0
There are some lovely, light recipes here, loaded with spices and fresh flavors. I find many of the recipes too reliant on animal proteins, but still very tasty-looking. However, I really disliked much of Henry's narrative voice here; I found it far too weight-centric rather than health-centric, and a little dogmatic at times.
ejdecoster's review against another edition
2.0
Not a great description, but a very ethereal cookbook with a sort of rustic twist. Not really my style, but recommended for fans of Heidi Swanson.
sarahc3319's review against another edition
5.0
This is how I wish I cooked, how I try to cook. She has so much more sophistication and knowledge-- but I'm learning! Beautiful, inspiring, highly recommended.
rmtbray's review against another edition
4.0
As always, Diana Henry doesn't disappoint. Lots of delicious recipes and given that I mostly eat the way she describes changing to in the book (mostly seasonal vegetarian, not too many carbs or sugars), pretty much all of them were right up my street. She also includes lots of ideas for healthier breakfasts and lunches, including packed ones, which is really helpful! It's not a specifically vegetarian cookbook but it would still be very useful to vegetarians or even vegans.
The only thing I wasn't too keen on was her penchant for lots of salads with fruit in - I like the mix on occasion, but I find the sweetness often too much in a savoury meal. Other than that I'd happily cook and eat pretty much anything in here!
The only thing I wasn't too keen on was her penchant for lots of salads with fruit in - I like the mix on occasion, but I find the sweetness often too much in a savoury meal. Other than that I'd happily cook and eat pretty much anything in here!
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