Saturday, December 28, 2013

Review: Whole Foods Companion


This popular resource, first published in 1996, has been revised and expanded in a new edition that builds on its reputation as a definitive holistic foods reference. 


Divided into six sections -- Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Legumes, Nuts and Seeds and Oils, Herbs and Spices and Other Foods -- the book profiles hundreds of food items with background on their history, varieties, culinary uses, health benefits, and tips on buying, cooking and storing,


Both a guide for health-conscious consumers and a directory of natural foods, this book is used by chefs, shoppers and growers alike.



A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and Lovers of Natural Foods 
by Dianne Onstad 
Chelsea Green Publishing Company, 2004.

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