The author, her husband, and housemates lived in a commune (a four-story brownstone in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn).

A fascinating culinary odyssey through the kitchens of America's flourishing country communes, here is an original and vastly entertaining cookbook-plus-"an organic cookbook with lapses''that combines more than 150 superb and distinctly different recipes with a wealth of communal lore encompassing cameo sketches of hip cooks from Vermont to California and informal, informative raps on everything from growing and preserving your own vegetables to hosting a communal feast.Gathered from forty-three communes in twelve states and Canada and exotically named for their exu­berant young inventors or the spirit in which they were created (Total Loss Spinach Blintzes, T.A.'s Potato Vol­cano, Omelet Outrageous), the recipes range from vari­ations on familiar American staples like pizza and cheeseburgers and traditional ethnic concoctions to wholly unique creations that reflect the astonishing va­riety of tastes and dietary theories that Lucy Horton discovered on her year-long quest through the often primitive but always prodigiously productive kitchens of country communes.She discovered, too, that group cooking (not group sex) is the central fact and preoccupation of communal life. A vital and formative part of Consciousness III is Food Consciousness, and it is from the awakening pa­lates and enthusiastic experiments with organic foods -wholesome natural grains, a cornucopia of lovingly tended fruits and vegetables, exotic herbs and aromatic spices-of young people cooking on wood-burning stoves that Lucy has gleaned a treasury of recipes as innovative as they are delicious.Note: This is a 2019 reprint of the original 1972 edition with an updated Afterword by both the author and illustrator.

Introducing a new voice in vegetarian cooking. Packed with 1,000 recipes that are seductive, sexy, and utterly delicious, Passionate Vegetarian covers all the bases of meatless cooking, from east (Stir Fry of Asparagus with Black Bean-Ginger Sauce), west (Talk of the Town Barbecued Tofu), from the Mediterranean (Swiss Chard with Raisins, Onions & Olives) to the American South (Black-Eyed Pea Ragovt). You'll find lush lasagnas; plump pierogies; bountiful burgers, beans, and breads; pleasing pasta and pies. You'll spoon up soups and stews, and delight in desserts from simple to swoonworthy. Written by longtime vegetarian Crescent Dragonwagon, author of Dairy Hollow House Soup & Bread Cookbook, Passionate Vegetarian employs innovative methods (try "Ri-sort-ofs," in which risotto technique is used to create splendid, richly flavored grain dishes built around not just rice but also barley, buckwheat, spelt, and even toasted oats with an array of seasonings) and introduces lesser-known ingredients (get to know and love not just tofu and tempeh but a whole new generation of soyfoods, as well as "Quick Fixes" like instant bean flakes). Opinionated, passionate, and deeply personal, Ms. Dragonwagon's tantalizing headnotes will have readers rushing to the kitchen to start cooking. (Can her over-the-top Garlic Spaghetti really be that good? It is.) Whether you're a committed vegetarian, a dedicated vegan (most recipes offer low-fat and vegan options), or a food-loving omnivore in search of something new and wonderful, this is not just vegetarian cooking--but cooking, period--at its most creative, inspiring, and exuberant.

Gathers recipes for soups that feature chicken, fish, vegetables, and fruits, and includes suggestions for breads, muffins, and salads

Togethercelebrates the power of cooking to connect us to one another.In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, a group of local women gathered together to cook fresh food for their families and neighbours.Over the chatter and aromas of the kitchen they discovered the power of cooking and eating together to create connections, restore hope and normality, and provide a sense of home. This was the start of the Hubb Community Kitchen.Togetheris a storybook of this West London community, showcasing over 50 delicious recipes from the women of the Hubb Community Kitchen and including a foreword by HRH The Duchess of Sussex.The women invite you to make their favourite simple dishes - many handed down over generations - from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Eastern Mediterranean for you and your loved ones.Every dish tells a story of history, culture and family, and each has been developed to use few ingredients and easy methods so that anyone can cook these personal recipes.Togetherfeatures mouthwatering recipes including Green Chilli and Avocado Dip, Coconut Chicken Curry, Aubergine Masala, Persian Chicken with Barberry Rice, Caramelised Plum Upside-Down Cake, Spiced Mint Tea and lots more.This stunning charity cookbook is a homage to life, friendship and togetherness.

Written with a sure and gentle touch, this is a moving exploration of the inevitability of death, and of the possibilities of growth and happiness for those who survive the death of a loved one.

A Town and Country magazine design pick, a monograph of the work of a California lifestyle and interior design firm, from the company’s founders. Commune was established in Los Angeles in 2004 by four like-minded souls—Roman Alonso, Steven Johanknecht, Pamela Shamshiri, and Ramin Shamshiri—with a common mission: to enhance life through design and to blur the lines between disciplines, eras, and styles. California is for those who refuse to conform and who live for freedom of expression, indoor/outdoor living, and that golden sunshine glinting off the waves of the Pacific. Commune perfectly captures this spirit and embodies a new California style that freely mixes old and new in its layered, highly personal interiors that embrace color, pattern, and texture. This book is the first monograph of Commune’s work, featuring its designs for private residences, hotels, commercial spaces, and restaurants, as well as the works they specially commission from virtually everyone in the artisan craftsman movement in California today. “Heavyweight Champs—Our picks from this year’s tempting crop of design books. Commune highlights work by the Los Angeles design group, known for its bohemian-chic approach to houses, hotels (such as LA’s Ace), and home products.” ―Town & Country Magazine

A mother tells her daughter of the love and tenderness that surrounded her conception and birth.