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Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden, Martha Holmberg

tculp's review against another edition

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4.0

This is a fabulous book that is teaching me a lot about vegetables. And it is GORGEOUS. It will be on display for a long time.

ariel_bloomer's review against another edition

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inspiring

3.0

bplache's review against another edition

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Neat premise, to order recipes by availability through the seasons.

kjewelweed's review against another edition

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4.0

Lovely, inspiring, and not too much more complicated than my everyday cooking. Love the device of sorting the recipes by main vegetable ingredient throughout the more precise seasons.

hlh's review against another edition

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Definitely going to make the kale salad.

sarahc3319's review against another edition

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5.0

I am SO impressed! It takes something pretty extraordinary to catch my attention and catapult a cookbook to both a 5-star rating and an immediate place on my must-own list. I am picky with cookbooks; I just don't have the space to own many, so I carefully evaluate whether a new book will be consulted often and cooked from, and whether it offers something new that my other books don't provide. Only a scant handful of cookbooks jump from the "read it once" category to "I need this now!" This one does. I took so many notes. I am inspired to cook, frantic to get to a farmers' market, and just plain excited to try these recipes. The author has a daunting, impressive resume and his recipes don't disappoint. Get thee to a bookstore!

I received a review copy from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

qqjj's review

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informative

3.0

mct4444's review

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adventurous medium-paced

jenkneebee's review

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5.0

I've spent the year with this cookbook and it's become my go to. I've learned so much about veggies from Joshua and everything I make from this book is delicious. He even got me to appreciate broccoli!

debbic's review

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4.0

I discovered this book through my CSA newsletter. The recipes are straightforward and very interesting. It is the go-to book when you can not think of one more thing to do with cabbage or brussels sprouts or...With great photos and a relaxed engaging writing style, I like the book. Its an idea book for me. I probably won't be grilling any radishes in the near future and I'm not big on pickled vegetables but the food is fresh, modern and appealing.