Julia Ponsonby Knihy

A stunning collection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free recipes for committed vegetarians or people looking to expand their meat-free range. Each recipe gives family-sized quantities as well as scaled-up versions for groups as large as 50.

For a decade, Schumacher College at Dartington has fostered human connections, raised ecological awareness, and delighted taste buds. Many students and teachers have experienced the College's delicious vegetarian cuisine for the first time, often leaving with requests for recipes and suggestions for a cookbook. The culinary offerings draw from Mediterranean, Californian, Indian, and Mexican traditions, featuring beloved dishes rich in cheese and eggs, alongside enticing new vegan options utilizing pulses, tofu, and tempeh. The book addresses food production, health, and special diets, guiding readers toward a nutritious diet enriched with diverse recipes while highlighting ecological concerns surrounding food today. It presents a comprehensive array of menus, including main courses, salads, soups, desserts, breads, cakes, and biscuits, with both family-sized and community-sized quantities, making it a valuable resource for teaching centers and anyone looking to host a vegetarian feast for large gatherings. Additionally, the book commemorates the College's first ten years, featuring a documentary montage of photographs that capture the essence of this unique institution, which has become a recognized center for excellence in ecological and holistic education.

The Art of Mindful Baking explains how the act of baking provides a practical meditation that delivers a wealth of physical, mental and social benefits.

Embracing cooking as a spiritually-nourishing meditation is a deliciously simple path to reconnecting ourselves to what we eat every day—this beautifully illustrated little book reminds us how to do it. Mindful Thoughts for Cooks presents 25 thoughtful insights into the holistic health and wellbeing we can digest through the everyday process and experience of cooking. Holistic cook Julia Ponsonby shares the true value of eating homemade, real food, mixing together practical and soulful ingredients with a dash of nature’s alchemy, to present a carefully crafted dish that every discerning cook will want to taste and savor.

Mindfulness in Baking is a delightful insight into how the act of baking is a practical meditation by its very nature. An inspiring author explores what it means to use our hands, why kneading promotes wellbeing, and explores the true and enduring value of eating real food.