Fruit and Vegetable Books

I recently purchased the "Art of the Bonsai Potato" kit for my husband who enjoys a good laugh now and then, and he loved it. I read the book as well, and we have both began our own "Zen cultivation" operation in an unused cupboard in our kitchen. They're fun, quirky, and great for kids, too. Young and old will appreciate the quick-witted tongue-and-cheek writing in the book included in the kit, and the Bonsai Potatoes are fun and easy to grow and "maintain" with the handy-dandy clippers and tweezers included! This kit makes a superb little gifts or stocking-stuffers at Christmas (or big-money dreidel ante at Chanukah!). Also, in doing a little more research on "Potato Bonsai," I discovered even more information on this new artform on the internet! This kit is very cool, and I would recommend it to anyone with a sense of humor and an open mind!

Christian Gaudreault and Star Spilos, owners Vancouver's award-winning Tomato Fresh Food Cafe, present As Fresh As It Gets: Everyday Recipes from the Tomato Fresh Food Cafe, a cookbook emphasizing recipes that can easily be made with ingredients available anywhere. From Heirloom Tomato Salad to Rigatoni with Chorizo, Brussel Sprouts with Chili Orange Maple Butter, Chocolate Mint & Pistachio Pesto, and much more, these delicious recipes balance succulent natural flavor and healthful living. Tomatoes are prominently featured of course, but As Fresh As It Gets is far from a mono-food themed cookbook; the available courses to delight the palate are sure to please homestyle chefs of all backgrounds, palates, and experience levels. Highly recommended.

Well written and easy to understand. Very informative and thorough.Their knowledge will save you a lot of trial and error.

While there are several areas where I disagree with his preferences for California and Florida fruits, the book is a cornucopia of information. A real eye opener with comprehensive nutrition information. This is a must have for anyone who wants to actually understand the ins and outs of fruits and veggies.

Very good interesting childrens books. I had the whole set, but think my daughter took them and sold them. I'd like a new set of these books PLEASE HELP

Gardeners having troubles tracking down that elusive variety will welcome the latest edition of The Plant Locator Western Region: an excellent reference. Jennifer Trehane's Blueberries, Cranberries And Other Vacciniums packs in technical growing advice about growing these varieties and more. The entire Vaccinium genus holds more than 400 species worldwide: her guide covers resources and details for ornamentals as well as fruits.

I borrowed this book and enjoyed it so much I have to buy it for myself! The Cherry Amaretto Preserves caught my eye first. Then I spotted the Honeyed Lemon Poppy Seed Jelly. The chapter on making your own beauty products includes some wonderful herbal shampoos and easy hand creams and lip balm! Other than stocking up on essential oils, these are made from ingredients you'll have around the house. And they use modern methods for old fashioned results. Delightful!

Button and Tiny is a very good book. Button and Tiny are mushrooms. They find something while working on their garden. Spud,someone else from the Munch Bunch pulls it out, but he takes it away from Button and Tiny. Later,while running away from Button and Tiny,he trips over Proffesor Peabody's feet,who gives the mushrooms back their thing,and finds another thing in their garden that is connected to the first one.

Love the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletins. These are great because they are inexpensive and they offer basic useable information that most people can use. Which is more than I can say for some of the more expensive books I have bought. This Bulletin shows how you can either build under home or separate cold storage cellars for year round food storage. As well as using in ground units made from garbage cans with lids to old wooden barrels laid on their sides. As well as Pits and trenches which we have actually used for storing root crops. They also have a section beginning on page 20 where they list alot of vegetables and the best storage method. Beginning on page 26 they list the storage life expectancies of various vegetables. They also wisely caution to NOT store canned goods in cold storage areas.

This book, illustrated by Marilena Pistoia, is an invaluable addition to the library of botanical artists or lovers of botanical art. There are 110 paintings depicting 400 plants, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices...all beautifully painted and reproduced. Some of the fruits are so realistic they almost make your mouth water.

The composition and combinations of the fruits and vegetables used in the individual paintings is very imaginative and complimentary in shape, form and colors.

I bought it for the illustrations but the text is very interesting and informative as well, often giving little know facts about the edible plants in our world. It is not a science book...the entertaining text is the perfect compliment to the beauty of the highly accurate and colorful representations of the paintings.