Kimberley Hasselbrink

I'm a visual learner and I must say, the colorful produce photos here are fantastic. There are tons of delicious recipes to enjoy. Overall, the cookbook is neatly organized by the seasons. I'm fascinated with food photography and how it holds my attention. This is well done. There's so many wonderful meals to choose from. I especially like The Bold Colors of Summer because I can go to my garden and bring the fresh produce in and create a snack, such as strawberries and herbs with mint, cilantro and a Serrano chile. You feel good about yourself when you know you're eating well. Having 5 grandchildren, their favorite is Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops. My hubby loves Grilled Trout with Green Tomato Relish and Salmon Banh Mi. You'll find a measurement conversion chart in the back of the book. I recommend this beautiful cookbook. I loved getting to know a little bit about the author and sampling many useful recipes.… (more)

Vibrant Food is the creation of delicious looking dishes using the colors of vegetables and foods in each season. The book uses some less that mainstream fruits and vegetables that may or may not be available in your area. The recipes are both creative and intriguing in the usage of the ingredients, some that may be considered weird.

If you are interested in using less than mainstream types of fruits and vegetables or or looking for a usage for that fig or persimmon this book would be for you. With the very creative recipes and beautiful photographs this book would be a welcome addition to your bookshelf.… (more)