La Dolce Vegan!: Vegan Livin' Made Easy
by Sarah Kramer
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Book Reviews of La Dolce Vegan!: Vegan Livin' Made Easy
Book Review: Why is everyone complaining!?
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought it was a bit interesting that the majority of the recipes were from people other then the author but my main reason for purchasing the book was for the recipes. I don't care who came up with the recipe, if it's good it's good.
I've tried about 15 of the recipes thus far and I must say I haven't been disappointed yet. The DIY section was interesting and gave me ideas to work off of for myself.
I myself have only been vegan for a little less than a year and I'm still a "newbie". I still need to find my niche with cooking and this book is really helping me out. It's nice to have recipes that were created by a variety of people b/c we all have different tastes.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
Book Review: Better Books Out There
Summary: 1 Stars
I used to own all of Sarah Kramer's books, but have given them away. They came highly recommended, but I found them to be too simple, and almost insulting. I mean, does a person really need a burrito recipe, or a fruit smoothie recipe?
Plus, many of these recipes were contributed by fans, and since I got iffy results from them (and have friends who got the same iffy results), it makes me wonder if they were even kitchen tested before being considered for the book.
Unrelated to the recipes----I would have preferred if investments had been made in a few really nice, color photographs of the FINISHED DISHES, rather than multiple, black & white photos of the author. Is it a cookbook, or a personal photo album?
Book Review: OK
Summary: 3 Stars
I was pretty disappointed with the book when I first bought it. Most of the recipes are so simple that I don't really even need to read the method. Over time it has grown on me. When I'm feeling extra lazy or broke, it comes in handy. All of the ingredients are cheap and easy to find, which is a plus when you live in the south. The Sloppy Jane recipe is fantastic, my carnivorous husband asks for it regularly. The beans in the Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burrito are some of the best I've had. Overall, it's just ok. If you're looking for a great vegan cookbook, go with the Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook instead.Book Review: Dissapointed!
Summary: 2 Stars
It kills me to say this but its true, I did find it dissapointing. I loved the previous two books (the first one particuarly) but this one has so many pics that make me cringe and a lot of the recipes are almost identical to ones in previous books. Also there seems to be lots of versions of different things so you might have 3 potato salads recipes for example. I've tried a few recipes from this and they have been lacking on the taste side. Also its true too many are from other people.
Go out and buy how it all vegan instead (if you don't have it already).
Edited to add: not as bad I thought i've since tried the borscht and the lentil and quinoa stew and they both rock.
Book Review: Inspirational!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you weren't thinking about becoming a vegan before reading this cookbook then you will after! Yes, I said "reading" this cookbook. This is not just a cookbook that you will look up a recipe and put down (though you will do that from time to time) it is more like an inspirational book that you bring to bed with you or on the plane or curl up under a blanket by the fire with.
I cannot think of another text that has inspired me as much! Though there are minor mistakes - aren't we all a little fallible at times? That is the point - make mistakes, learn from them, and move on. Sarah is an inspiration for her small carbon footprint and huge compassion - Thank you!