Until recently, I was not aware that my local Library will order any book, in print, that I want. They charge about 80p for this service, but it's worth it, since most raw books cost at least £20. After they buy the book, I can check it out as usual, whenever I want. I normally keep them for a month or two when they first come in and when I return them. They go right on the shelf in the health section. (a section that needs some truth) Now many more people can enjoy them, which is better than them becoming a decoration on my bookshelf.
12 Steps To Raw, By Victoria Boutenko. A wonderful book about transitioning to raw by a woman who successfully went raw with her husband and two children. Full of real life stories and wonderfully down to earth, this book was a real help to me.
Detox Your World, By Shazzie. This is a very friendly and approachable guide to transitioning to a raw food diet. She includes plans to follow, and describes her own experiences of various alternative therapies that have helped her.
Raw Eating, by A.T. Hovanessian. This is a book written in the 1960's by a man who went raw with his child, he did it completely on his own, just following his instincts because his child was ill, and he didn't know what else to do. This Iranian man died after being imprisoned after campaigning for clean drinking water in Tehran. He never put his book under copyright, he distributed it for free, at his own expense, never charging a penny. The book Nature's First Law plagiarised it heavily.
Sunfood Success Systems, By David Wolfe. An excellent book. It gives detailed instructions on how much nuts, fatty plants, green leaves and fruits you should eat to balance yourself and make going raw easy. He talks about philosophical things and touches on Spirituality. A great handbook for the new raw fooder and the raw curious.
Raw, The Uncook Book By Juliano. This raw chef to the stars, who’s a star himself!
He opened the world’s first raw restaurant in Los Angeles. He says that he makes junk food that’s good for you! His recipes are Divine.
Warning!: This book contains non-raw ingredients in many recipes. Juliano
wrote this a few years ago, he has now stopped using maple syrup, honey,
bananas, dates, carrots and other non-raw / hybridised foods. He is currently
working on a new book, and I can’t wait to read it!
Living Cuisine, the Art of Loving Food, By Renee Underkoffler. This is where my favourite recipes are. Sweet potato crisps, burgers and various cakes are normally always in my kitchen. This is like Juliano’s recipes - High end Gourmet style. Recipes with long unpronounceable names but all well worth it. People are always impressed when I whip up an Underkoffler!
Warning!: This book contains non-raw ingredients in many recipes. She also uses steaming and blanching which is not raw and totally unnecessary. I suggest you leave out these steps.
Hooked on Raw, By Rhio. There are some great staple foods
here. Like Cheddar cheeze sauce, Toona, and Celestial Pecan Pie - but use in
shell pecans and shell them yourself. Unshelled pecans are not raw. They’re
boiled to remove the shell. Believe me, this pie is worth the effort!
Vital Creations, By Chad Sarno. The best chef I have found.
This books is self published. The recipes are simple, purely raw and brilliant.
He says his mission is to “Make raw food taste cooked.” My favourites are the
Apple Cobbler, and Vegetable Fu Young. He includes charts of spices and herbs so
you can make your recipes taste like they are Greek, American, Mexican or
Indian. And there’s a chart of cooked foods and how to make them raw. Like “ Use
pine nuts for a fried taste..” Chad Sarno has been behind some of the USA’s most
successful Raw Restaurant’s menu’s. I’d say this book is definitely a must have
recipe book.
Detox Delights, By Shazzie. I fully recommend this because it’s only a fiver and it is worth at least £100,000 for her amazing pizza recipe!
Raw food, real world, By Mathew Kenney and Sarma
Melngailis. This book uses lots of non raw ingredients, by it's no problem as
there is always a raw alternative. The recipes are spectacular. They are fussy
and complex but, blimey they taste good. Samosas, tamarind curry, sour cream,
and a brilliant Mexican tortilla recipe are all in here.
Raw Food Book Reviews
