A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
Three lucky green LA girl readers will win a copy each of The Conscious Cook, a new, eco-conscious vegan cookbook by chef Tal Ronnen.
Tal, perhaps best known as the chef behind Oprah Winfrey’s 21-day vegan cleanse, isn’t about sacrificing taste for eco-concerns. The 4-color book, The Conscious Cook, features 75 original recipes promises “Delicious Meatless Recipes that will Change the Way you Eat.”
Judging from The Conscious Cook‘s sample recipe for gardein “chicken” scaloppini — which calls for not just single-serving packs of precooked udon noodles but also faux processed soy “chicken breasts — I’m guessing locavores, anti-plastic activists, and foodie purists may not find favor with every recipe in this book. But other recipes, like Old Bay Tofu Cakes with Pan-Roasted Summer Vegetables and Cream of Asparagus Soup sound pretty delicious and less pre-packaged.
The Conscious Cook will be released Oct. 6. Comment by Tuesday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Wednesday (more info on freebies here). US addresses only.
Cool! I love cooking – never really tried to be “conscious” about anything except the budget…this would be cool!
Comment by Taylor — October 2, 2009 @ 9:21 am
Can’t wait to have this cookbook!
Comment by Christy — October 2, 2009 @ 9:23 am
Could use a cleanse…. :)
Comment by Brad Hole — October 2, 2009 @ 9:27 am
Looks intriguing. A different approach from Moosewood, it seems.
Comment by christina — October 2, 2009 @ 9:43 am
I’ll enter this one too – I always enjoy cooking more when it’s chilly outside.
Comment by Kim Woodbridge — October 2, 2009 @ 10:04 am
Sign me up!
Comment by Melissa M — October 2, 2009 @ 10:21 am
Thank you green LA girl. I’m looking forward to the release of this book and further awareness raised for more compassionate eating.
Comment by Monica — October 2, 2009 @ 10:53 am
Would LOVE to win this book, sounds very interesting!
Comment by Mae — October 2, 2009 @ 11:05 am
I have been wanting a vegan cookbook for a long time, without having to buy one (they’re pretty pricey). I’m working on convincing my wife of the virtues (and tastiness) of vegetarianism.
Comment by Andre — October 2, 2009 @ 11:18 am
Love the giveaway! I’m experimenting more with cooking and my family is going more vegetarian. This would definitely help me come up with better meatless meals :-)
Comment by Sylvia — October 2, 2009 @ 12:12 pm
I’m a social carnivore who is constantly trying to convince my meat-loving partner the merits of such a lifestyle. He gets the eco-conscious part, the animal rights part, all but the taste part, and I guess I’m guilty for not doing a better job of that…but this would help me!
Comment by Katrina — October 2, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
This would be a great cookbook. i would love to have it!
Comment by Dana D — October 2, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
wow! looks like a great giveaway! throw my name in the hat! thannks!!
Comment by christina — October 2, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
i got a tummy ache from eating some old soy chorizo stuff today : (
Comment by melvin — October 2, 2009 @ 8:35 pm
These are some great give aways. I guess it compliments this great site.
Comment by Jeffry S. P. — October 2, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
I would love to win this book. I am always looking for additional ways to “green” my kitchen.
Comment by Jennifer Flood — October 3, 2009 @ 5:47 am
This cookbook is right up my alley!
Comment by Melissa — October 3, 2009 @ 9:47 am
I never heard about Oprah’s 21-day vegan cleanse. Seems ironic, seeing as she also gave out free KFC to everyone in the nation and finally found a way to break the chicken giant.
Comment by Melonie — October 3, 2009 @ 11:33 am
I collect cookbooks and this would be a great addition. Count me in please.
Comment by Trudy — October 3, 2009 @ 11:57 am
Sounds great! Sign me up!
Comment by Kim — October 4, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
nomnomnom. i normally avoid vegan cookbooks, having had just meh experiences with them in the past, but i’m ready to try try again!
Comment by melyssa — October 5, 2009 @ 2:19 pm
Yummy! Sign me up. Gives me an excuse to get back in the kitchen and try some new stuff.
Comment by Kai — October 5, 2009 @ 4:57 pm
Yum! Sign me up!
Comment by Jordan — October 5, 2009 @ 11:55 pm
Hi! I have been a vegetarian for as long as I can remember. My husband and our two sons are very difficult to cook for, since they are not vegetarians. This cookbook may help them give in just a little.
Thanks, Cindi
Comment by Cindi — October 6, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
The winners are Taylor, christina, and Monica!
Comment by Siel — October 12, 2009 @ 8:50 pm