The Art of Tofu by Akasha Richmond Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Art of Tofu
Book Review: Reader-friendly, entertaining w/delicious ecclectic recipes.
Summary: 4 Stars
I never knew tofu could be so exciting and delicious. Akasha's comments after each recipe make this cookbook very personal and real. I have tried 6 or 7 of her recipes and every one turned out great...a far cry from many previous tofu recipes which tasted so blah and "diet-food like." I also enjoyed the various tips on how to use tofu instead of... A great little book to keep handy.Book Review: Richmond's Baking Blend Recipe Alone is Worth the Price.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a cookbook collector, and a long-time natural foods consumer. I spent several years in the natural foods industry and have seen a growing trend towards prepared foods that really aren't particularly healthy; therefore I prefer to cook most of my meals from scratch. I have tried for years to find tricks in creating healthier but great tasting baked desserts, with less than successful results. Akasha Richmond's baking blend replaces those hard to replace ingredients such as eggs and oils, and still gives you wonderful results. Her Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake is INCREDIBLE in one simple word. I was in disbelief when I tasted this moistly rich and fluffy vegan treat, and promptly made another to try out on my co-workers with more mainstream tastebuds. When THEY were also in disbelief, I knew I had found one of those lifelong favorite recipes. How wonderful that it's got such healthy ingredients also! This base recipe has inspired much experimentation in my kitchen, which is one of my signs of a top-notch cookbook. Most (maybe all?) recipes are 100% VEGAN also. Her vegan version of another Italian favorite of mine, Spinach Gnocci (spinach dumplings) is also deliciously clever and the After Akasha version is stunningly healthy compared to the classic with eggs and ricotta cheese. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is watching their health, wanting to add more soy products to their diets, and anyone interested in vegetarianism and experimenting with veganism. Vegans, REJOICE!Book Review: Should be renamed "The Art of Mori-Nu Tofu"
Summary: 3 Stars
The recipes are good, but it is so annoying to see the words "Mori Nu" in bold on every page. As a matter of fact, Mori Nu tofu is one of the worst brands of tofu out there. Was this book written by them? If so, very misleading bias endorsement. Buy the book, but stay clear of Mori Nu.Book Review: Simple and Great Tasting
Summary: 5 Stars
The recipes in this book are easy and delicious. The tofu satay w/ peanut sauce was easy to make and was a good complement to cous-cous. The extra sauce was used over some pasta to make noodle w/ peanut sauce. The tofu swiss steak would make anyone want to forget about meat. Other tried and true main course recipes were the Louisiana Tofu Cakes and the Southern Tofu Fricassee. For lunch, the eggless egg salad was a perfect replacement for egg salad.
The desserts in this book have become a mainstay and replacement for store bought treats. The Tofu House Chocolate Chip cookies are great. Sunday breakfast has been host to the Orange Blueberry Coffee cake, Banana Chocolate Chip Cake, and the Pineapple upside-Down Cake. My personal favorite has been the Florida Key Lime Pie.
The desserts have received great reviews while the other dishes have been just tested by me and my girlfriend. Usually, we end up eating all of the main course before we have a chance to share it with others.
Book Review: Sure the food is tasty, but ...
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this book as a gift for someone else, and was very disappointed in the content and quality of the book once it arrived. The book appears to advertise using one particular kind of tofu, which may or may not be widely available. I was uncomfortable giving it to someone who may not be able to buy that brand in their local store. The perils of online shopping, I guess.
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