Vibrant Food

"The vivid colors of fresh produce inspire this artistic collection of whole foods recipes from the creator of the acclaimed blog The Year in Food. Photographer and food blogger Kimberley Hasselbrink looks at ingredients differently, regarding them in terms of what colors inspire her: the shocking fluorescent pink of a chard stem, the deep reds and purples of baby kale leaves, the bright shades of green that emerge in the spring, and even the calm yellows and whites of so many winter vegetables. Thinking about produce in terms of color has reinvigorated Hasselbrink's relationship with food, and in this collection of recipes, she employs color, flavor, and texture to build gorgeous yet unfussy dishes. From Curried Okra in summer to Jeweled Citrus Bars in winter to Pasta with Nettle Pesto and Blistered Snap Peas in spring, this beautiful celebration of the colors, flavors, and moods of each season create a delicious picture of healthy eating"--

Stop thinking of your own well-being as something that's beyond your control. Today's view of wellness is far too often fragmented, focusing on specific symptoms rather than the whole person. In Vibrant, Dr. Stacie Stephenson introduces readers to a new and empowering way of looking at health. A recognized leader in functional and integrative medicine, Stephenson has helped thousands by focusing not on treating disease, but on creating health-by giving individuals the knowledge, confidence, and inspiration they need to do so for themselves. By the end of this life-changing book, readers will have the tools to transform their energy, weight, fitness, and general wellness, tackling everything from enhancing sleep quality to building an iron-clad immune system. Beginning with basics such as the truth about the best diet, the critical role of exercise in vitality and longevity, and the importance of human connection, Vibrant also dives deeper to give a holistic picture of health and how to achieve it. With helpful breakdowns on supplements, detoxification, and how to think about disease, this is much more than just another wellness book. It's also packed with practical, useful features, including: • Self-assessment tools to aid you in listening to your body • A foolproof two-week meal plan • 40 delicious, healthful chef-created recipes • 30 days of baby steps to start building the habit of health With Stephenson's candid and conversational voice, Vibrant is like having a friend who also happens to be a leading health authority take you under her wing. Along with practical advice, she shares powerful insights that will change the way you think about everything from exercise to relationships, and sends readers off with an inspirational chapter on how health has a ripple effect that can change your family, your community, and help to create a more vibrant world. With a step-by-step program for making foundational lifestyle shifts, Vibrant shows you how to reclaim your health and energy, reverse aging, and glow-not just on the outside, but from deep within yourself.

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant Silicon Valley of India with "Bangalore Unveiled." This book is your passport to exploring the rich tapestry of Bangalore's history, culture, and technological prowess. Discover the regal palaces, ancient temples, and architectural wonders that whisper tales of the city's past. Immerse yourself in the bustling tech parks and innovation hubs that shape its future. Experience the diverse culinary delights, vibrant festivals, and artistic expressions that define Bangalore's cultural landscape. With vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling, "Bangalore Unveiled" unveils the essence of this dynamic city, leaving you inspired by its indomitable spirit and boundless possibilities.

Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best Innovative Book from Canada Adrian Harris and Jeremy Inglett are the irreverent and irresistible duo behind the Food Gays, a blog and brand that promotes colorfully vibrant cooking. Think of the Food Gays as today’s Ina and Jeffrey Garten—if they were young gay men! The Food Gays reflect how so many millennials want to eat and cook today—food full of global flavors, veggie rich, and most of all, uncomplicated. From appetizers to desserts (but hold those big Sunday roasts—that’s not their speed), this book comprises 90-plus recipes and a gorgeous photo for each one. Fans who love the flavors and aesthetics behind cookbooks from Donna Hay, Yotam Ottolenghi and of course, Ina Garten, will love the Food Gays—and will relate to them. Not everyone can see a pretty picture and replicate it, but Harris and Inglett threw themselves into recipe development and food photography with their blog in 2012, and their creativity and social media numbers soared. Now, with over 60,000 Instagram followers, partnerships with powerful brands like Cuisinart, Happy Planet and Urban Cultivator, as well as recipe development for publications like Martha Stewart Living and Food & Wine, and a new deal with Gusto (the TV division of Canada’s Bell Media), they support themselves solely through content creation and food photography. Notable fans of the Food Gays include Gwyneth Paltrow, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Zac Posen and Nigella Lawson! Harris and Inglett develop recipes that are joyful to behold and downright delicious. They strive for balance, so while their repertoire includes a fabulous collection of plant-forward dishes such as Roasted Five-Spice Cauliflower; Blackberry, Brie and Arugula Crostini with Honey and Lavender; and Blistered Tomato Soup, they also can’t resist comfort-food riffs like oozy Mac and Cheese Eggs Benny; tangy, Sweet and Sticky Chicken with Basil and Lime; creamy No Bake Boozy Blueberry Cheesecake; and a whole lot more.

With 75 brilliantly colorful and trendy, health-focused recipes, Adeline Waugh, creator of the viral Instagram account @vibrantandpure, proves that eating for wellness is delicious, easy, and fun. Vibrant and Pure is a 360 degree food experience for all your senses--the recipes are as nutritious and delicious as they are photogenic. From trendy pressed juices and nutrient packed smoothie bowls to delicious, filling mains like Chimichurri Baked Salmon, Creamy Coconut Bolognese, Pink Caesar Salad, and Roasted Cauliflower Tacos, these recipes encourage you to treat your body to more boosted nutrition with bright, tasty, whole food. Adeline's colorful Instagram feed is testament to the fact that "healthy" doesn't mean "boring." Once you learn how to eat holistically, you'll be able to take off the training wheels and tailor Adeline's tips and tricks to fit your lifestyle. Maybe you will create the next viral food sensation!

From the acclaimed chef and owner of Brooklyn Delhi, a debut cookbook focused on the celebrated vegetarian fare of South India. Lifelong vegetarian and chef Chitra Agrawal takes you on an epicurean journey to her mother’s hometown of Bangalore and back to Brooklyn, where she adapts her family’s South Indian recipes for home cooks. This particular style of Indian home cooking, often called the “yoga diet,” is light and fresh, yet satisfying and rich in bold and complex flavors. Grains, legumes, fresh produce, coconut, and yogurt—along with herbs, citrus, chiles, and spices—form the cornerstone of this delectable cuisine, rooted in vegetarian customs and honed over centuries for optimum taste and nutrition. From the classic savory crepe dosa, filled with lemony turmeric potatoes and cilantro coconut chutney, to new creations like coconut polenta topped with spring vegetables 'upma" and homemade yogurt, the recipes in Vibrant India are simple to prepare and a true celebration of color and flavor on a plate. Chitra weaves together the historical context behind the region’s cuisine and how she brought some of these age-old traditions to life thousands of miles away in Brooklyn during the city’s exciting food renaissance. Relying on her experience as a culinary instructor, Chitra introduces the essential Indian cooking techniques, tips, and ingredients you’ll need to prepare a full range of recipes from quick vegetable stir frys (corn, basil, and leeks flavored with butter, cumin, and black pepper), salads (citrus red cabbage and fennel slaw with black mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chile), yogurt raitas (shredded beets and coconut in yogurt), and chutneys and pickles (preserved Meyer lemon in chile brine) to hearty stews (aromatic black eyed peas, lentils, and greens), coconut curries (summer squash in an herby coconut yogurt sauce), and fragrant rice dishes (lime dill rice with pistachios). Rounding out the book is an array of addictive snacks (popcorn topped with curry leaf butter), creative desserts (banana, coconut, and cardamom ice cream), and refreshing drinks (chile watermelon juice with mint). Chitra provides numerous substitutions to accommodate produce seasonality, ingredient availability, and personal tastes. The majority of recipes are gluten-free and vegan or can be easily modified to adhere to those dietary restrictions. Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking for ways to incorporate more vegetarian recipes into your repertoire, Vibrant India is a practical guide for bringing delicious Indian home cooking to your table on a regular basis.

Shows how wholesome plant-based meals, new flavor combinations, and surprisingly simple raw-food techniques can become part of a fun family lifestyle. Walk with Anya Kassoff through farmers' markets, local food shops, and her garden, and you too will start to see fresh fruit and vegetables as the raw materials for artistic expression. Rose petal and honey sundaes, lemongrass and raspberry tiramisu with cardamom cream, amaranth pumpkin porridge: with these recipes in hand, you will never run out of ways to enjoy fresh, whole foods at home. Anya's family-focused food blog, Golubka (Russian for "dove"), has a well-earned reputation for unique recipes that please the palate and senses. Her recipes are healthy by most standards--always vegetarian, mostly vegan, gluten-free, and often raw--and every dessert can serve as an energizing breakfast. Her food is fresh, seasonal, homemade, handcrafted, and 100% delightful, almost whimsical. Over 100 recipes include lighter interpretations of familiar classics and embody a fresh, bright sensibility that will inspire you well beyond the table. Anya's kitchen is part workshop and part art classroom, so many recipes double as food projects that can be done for or with kids. The Vibrant Table is a delicious homage to lightness and elegance at home.

Francesca Bonadonna, of Plantifully Based delivers a fresh and creative approach to vegan cooking in her new book, Plantiful: Over 75 Vibrant Vegan Comfort Foods. With an emphasis on comfort, quality, and taste, she draws upon her Italian American heritage to bring familiar flavors and delectable dishes to your table. Plantiful teaches you how to easily transform plant-based foods into hearty and nourishing meals. With an array of creamy, saucy, and crispy creations, Francesca dispels any misconceptions that vegan food lacks the pleasing flavors and textures of its non-vegan counterparts. Each recipe is made from high-quality but easily accessible ingredients, with a simple format that makes cooking both easy and fun. Francesca guides you each step of the way in creating satisfying meals and snacks that are perfect for sharing. Whether you are a seasoned vegan cook or are looking to expand your repertoire of plant-based meals, she has you covered with over 75 foolproof recipes, along with kitchen tricks and tips for overcoming common challenges, allowing you to find joy and inspiration on your cooking journey! Sample recipes include: · Vegan Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Tacos · Greek Nachos · Popcorn Chick’n · Sweet Gochujang Tempeh Bao · Buffalo Chick’n Sandwiches · Vegan Mac and Cheese · Yellow Split Pea Cannellini Bean Stew · Zeppole