Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"Fresh Food Nation" is at the intersection of a big need and a big trend. The need is for recipes, techniques, and inspiration for fresh produce, especially vegetables. The trend is the growing desire to eat local and connect with the source of our food--not just because locally grown food is fresher and tastier, but because it offers emotional, environmental, and food safety benefits.

CSAs (community-supported agriculture organizations)are the latest wave in the rising tide of eating local. Having a share in a CSA is a more intimate and committed way of cooking with super-fresh fruits, vegetables, and even dairy products, poultry, meat, and bread. Regardless of whether you are a CSA member, frequent your local farmer's market, or buy produce at the market, Fresh Food Nation offers simple, delicious, intriguing recipes for seasonal, fresh produce.

"Fresh Food Nation" at its heart is a great basic vegetable and fruit recipe book, but it is wrapped in a very timely and relevant concept--eating with the bounty of the season, family farming, coming together to distribute food to the community--making it, in essence, the new "community" cookbook.

'Each recipe is quick and easy to prepare using simple and inexpensive ingredients. By following the serving suggestions you will be able to offer your baby nutritious balanced meals. Even if you have never cooked before, the clear instructions will guide you to success. "First Foods Fast" by Lara Boyd proves that weaning your baby on home-cooking is a viable alternative for even the busiest of parents' - Judy More BSc. Dip. Nut. & Diet. SRD, Chair - Paediatric Group of the British Dietetic Association.

This early work is a fascinating read for kosher cooks, containing two thousand recipes that conform to Jewish dietary laws followed by a menue section, with menus for balanced every day and company meals, Passover menus, and suggestions for party menus. Contents Include: Rules for Kashering; Handy Hints; Appetizers and Canapes; Sandwiches; Soups; Garnishes and Dumplings for Soup; Fish; Sauces for Fish and Vegetables; Sauces for Meat; Frying; Entrees; Meats; Poultry; Stuffing for Meat and Poultry; Vegetables; Salads; Noodles and Macaroni; Cereals; Eggs; Cheese; Bread; Pancakes, Fritters and Waffles; Coffee Cakes; Cakes; Cake Frostings and Fillings; Tortes; Cookies; Pies and Pastry; Old-Fashioned Puddings; Desserts; Ice Box Cakes; Steamed Puddings; Vegetable Gelatine Puddings; Frozen Desserts; Pudding Sauces; Candies; Beverages; Canned Fruits; Canned Vegetables; Jellies, Jams and Preserves; Brandied Fruits; Pickles and Relishes; Passover Dishes; Passover Menus; and Menus. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.