Victoria Moran

This is a charming, colorful cookbook and beginner's guide to becoming a vegan.

The book begins with twenty-five pages of myth-dispelling and encouragement. Recipes are suitable for any skill level, and there is a convenient 'one pot cooking' section. There are also guidelines for easier travelling, and tips on sustainable vegan clothes selection and care, and information on cosmetics testing and ingredients. Also, there is a chapter on entertaining and introducing friends to vegan cuisine, complete with recipes that would appeal to omnivores.

Due to the playful font of recipe titles, pink 'coaching corner' advice, and tips sprinkled frequently throughout, this seems to be aimed at the newly vegan teen. The recipes are on-trend, and they optimize flavour, which is great when people are trying vegan food for the first time.

I especially liked that the sweet section was titled 'Chocolate and other pleasures,' and the very complicated recipe for vegan 'buttah.' Cute!

This would be a great gift for any young person looking to try a vegan lifestyle. The extensive bibliography and resource list is valuable for those who wish to explore further after reading this book. Loved it!

*eARC Netgalley*… (altro)