CAFE MAX & ROSIE'S—Vegetarian Cooking with Health and Spirit - Review

Vegetarian Journal, Sept, 2001 by Meri Robie

CAFE MAX & ROSIE'S

By Max & Rosie Beeby

Your nephew just announced to you that he's decided to go vegan. Or your daughter decided that she wants to start a macrobiotic diet. Or your favorite uncle is complaining that since his last heart attack, his new vegetarian diet is bland, boring, and no fun at all. What a terrific opportunity to present the perfect gift to these neophyte veggies! This sumptuously illustrated book is a great introduction to vegetarian cooking, complete with "The World's Best Vegetarian Sandwiches" section and a group of vegetable juice recipes. Though Rosie admits that she does use feta cheese, the book is mostly vegan. It includes a host of recipes that are standard vegan fare: loaves, pastas, stir-fries, soups, and salads. They are very flavorful, but not exciting enough for the seasoned cook (or the cook who uses a lot of seasoning!). But fear not--it does contain some fresh ideas for those who are looking for a gourmet flair.

Cafe Max & Rosie's--Vegetarian Cooking with Health and Spirit (ISBN 1-58008-237-8) is published by Ten Speed Press. The book is 178 pages and retails for $19.95. You can find this book in your local or online bookstore.