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"A definitive work from a totally reliable food writer that deserves to become a classic." The Bookseller Reviews for First-time Cook: 'Great step-by-step visual guides!a perfect entree into the world of cooking'. Independent on Sunday 'Friendly and chatty, Sophie Grigson is the cook any beginner should have by their side.' Good Food magazine

The London Paper, 5th October 2006
...sexy and unusual vegetables....recipes that span old favourites
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great Vegetable Encyclopaedia, 20 Jun 2007

By	Hiro "Tokyoite" (West Hampstead, London) - See all my reviews

Yes, as the reviewers below mention, it is true that the recipes are on the basic side. But this is a great great great book to have handy if you want to cook a wide range of vegetables + if you would like to give a try to something different. I had never cooked Yum potatoes before but was pleasantly surprised with its silky texture and nutty sweetness following her guidance.

This book explains each vegetable in details - when to buy, what to avoid, how to store and how to cook.

With this book, you can enjoy Kohlrabi (crunchy + juicy and refreshing), Edamame (beautiful little green gem) + Zucchini flowers (taste of the Italian summer) and many more.

I now enjoy going to small greengrocer's in Green Lanes near Harringay Railway station in London. Before Sophie's "Vegetables", I thought they sold wired vegetables, but I now think they sell treasures. If you live in London, visit there on weekend. My cooking is much more diverse and interesting now (at least to me), and it is nice to visit big supermarkets less.

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4.0 out of 5 stars how to become a seasonal cook, 29 Dec 2006

By	aak "siegertyp" (uk) - See all my reviews

I've recently had an epiphany, and am trying to develop from a lazy fast food re-heater to a seasonal cook. So I joined a local box scheme, which means that I now have to deal with vegetables I didn't even know existed. And here is where Sophie Grigson's book comes in handy. Whilst I don't have much opportunity to actually select the vegetables that come in the box, I now have lots of ideas on how to live off three different leafy greens for a whole week without becoming suicidal. The recipes are straight forward and down to earth, most ingredients are easy to obtain, and above all they mostly result in food that my husband and I enjoy. The language is accessible and instructions are clear. I'm pleased with this book, and I will continue to use it for the foreseeable future.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Give peas a chance, 4 Jan 2007

By	Keen Cook (Oxford) - See all my reviews

I bought this book for inspiration when I joined a vegetable box scheme and wanted new ideas. It hasn't disappointed. A wide range of vegetables are covered, with an introductory paragraph on cooking instructions as well as a specific recipe (or recipes) for each entrant. With a little imagination many of the recipes could be adapted to use different vegetables, thus providing an infinite variety of choices. It's well worth buying, with highlights so far being the Carrot Cake and Celeriac Stuffing recipes.

Just one negative ... the book contains no mushroom recipes at all - why?

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5.0 out of 5 stars How did I cope without this book?
This is my little kitchen bible and is a must for anyone who is part of a vegetable box delivery scheme or enjoys vegetables but is a bit scared of what to do with them (I used to... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Knitterbird

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
I should have listened to the advice of the 2 star review and not bought the book. I have a veg box and was hoping for some inspiration when I can't think how to use the remaining... Read more

Published 2 months ago by chocoholic

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for allotmenteers
I must admit I bought this book simply because it was on special offer, but I find myself pulling it from the shelf more and more often; it's a pleasant read and has plenty of... Read more

Published 3 months ago by chingford_girl

4.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming the fear of greens
It really is hard for me as a vegetarian, as for some reason a psychiatrist would probably love, I've carried with me a repulsion from the vegetable section of supermarkets;... Read more

Published 3 months ago by D. Linton

5.0 out of 5 stars The book for vegetables - not bland at all!
I got the book for christmas, immediately liked it and tried some recipes during the holidays. They all went down well, even with my parents who sometimes aren't the most... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Sabine Zimmermann

4.0 out of 5 stars What every organic box owner needs
I was at the point of cancelling my organic box having become stuck for ideas (you don't see a lot of kohl rabi in the works of Jamie et al) This book provides inspiration and... Read more

Published 12 months ago by mopla

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Dealing With Veg. Boxes.
What do you do with all the weird things that come in a winter veg. box? Jeruslaem Artichokes? Celeriac? Read more

Published 19 months ago by Brandon Sidney Block

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book for those trying to eat more vegetables!
I like this book, and its style. The recipes are good and work all the time. It's just a pity that there isn't more of them. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Laural

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for those who just don't know what to do with that celeriac!
I got this book for Christmas, and I love it. I'm fairly new to adventurous cooking, and this is just what I needed. Read more

Published on 4 Jan 2007 by S. Richards

2.0 out of 5 stars bland
As a keen and experienced cook I was really looking forward to this but was disappointed to find it too heavy on turgid description of how to choose and buy vegetables. Read more

Published on 14 Nov 2006 by D. Phipp-macintyre

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