Robin Robertson (1) (1954–)

I haven't sampled a significant portion of the book yet but I have done a sampling of recipes. I think it is a great starting point: I have notes to modify the recipes I have tried (mostly stuff like "change ratio" and "I wonder if these too recipes would work together, because I want something in between") so I think it needs a few tweaks - that may be about personal preferences but I usually find it takes me a long time to figure out X should change, etc. I dislike cookbooks without pictures, but I am finding too many of the cookbooks are particular subjects without pictures lately; in particular, I find cookbooks appeal to niche markets tend to have less (or no pictures) and less editing. While troublesome at times (particularly when searching for what to cook next), sometimes it can be nice having nothing to compare to your version.

I feel the breakfast section could use some work: if the recipe is 2-3 hours, you cannot make it overnight for breakfast but is too late in the morning to eat.

It is worth noting that I am NOT a vegan, but I have enjoyed these recipes (in particular, squash chili).… (more)

I haven't sampled a significant portion of the book yet but I have done a sampling of recipes. I think it is a great starting point: I have notes to modify the recipes I have tried (mostly stuff like "change ratio" and "I wonder if these too recipes would work together, because I want something in between") so I think it needs a few tweaks - that may be about personal preferences but I usually find it takes me a long time to figure out X should change, etc. I dislike cookbooks without pictures, but I am finding too many of the cookbooks are particular subjects without pictures lately; in particular, I find cookbooks appeal to niche markets tend to have less (or no pictures) and less editing. While troublesome at times (particularly when searching for what to cook next), sometimes it can be nice having nothing to compare to your version.

I feel the breakfast section could use some work: if the recipe is 2-3 hours, you cannot make it overnight for breakfast but is too late in the morning to eat.

It is worth noting that I am NOT a vegan, but I have enjoyed these recipes (in particular, squash chili).… (more)

I have by no means tried out all the recipes in this book, but so far I appreciate the breadth and general simplicity of the dishes. The ones that have caught my eye don't call for fancy ingredients, making them cheaper and more accessible than the recipes I see in a lot of other vegetarian/vegan cookbooks. The index has been a great resource when I have a vegetable or other ingredient I need to use but don't know what to do with (especially good during the pandemic when I'm cooking more with what I have leftover/in the pantry instead of running out to the store for one or two things). And all of the recipes I've made so far have turned out tasty. My favorites are the desserts -- chai cookies and ginger-spice brownies in particular!… (more)