"Recipes so good, you may want to eat this book!"- Woody Harrelson
“I love this book! Now we know that raw foods are able to take complete idiots and turn them into total geniuses! Great recipes! Wow!” — David Wolfe, author of The Sunfood Diet Success System and Eating for Beauty.
“I’ve seen a lot of raw foods books over the years, but none has left me so impressed.” — Erik Marcus, Vegan.com
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For some incredible images of our home here on Kauai, please visit HERE
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Vegan World Fusion Cuisine unites all people by honoring the wisdom, beauty, art and cuisine of the World's Cultures.
In addition to the incredible food photographs,
we are blessed to include many of Martin Gray's Sacred Site images throughout our book.
Sacred sites are the most loved and visited places on planet earth. Since prehistoric times they have exerted a mysterious attraction on billions of pilgrims from every region and religion. These holy places have the power to heal the body, enlighten the mind, and awaken the soul.
Anthropologist and renowned sacred site photographer Martin Gray spent 20 years as a wandering pilgrim to study and artistically photograph 1000 sacred sites in 80 countries.
His web site sacredsites.com
features Martin’s sacred art photographs and shows the location of sacred places and pilgrimage shrines around the world.
Mount Ararat, Turkey
Stonehenge, England
The Moai statues of Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Chile
Lake Titicaca, Bolivia
Machu Picchu, Peru
Greek orthodox monastery of Rousanou, Meteora, Greece
Busy vegans, rejoice! A fun and user-friendly guide, The 30-Minute Vegan is for people who want to cook fresh and healthy vegan cuisine, but don’t have a lot of time. With over 175 simple and delectable whole foods recipes, The 30-Minute Vegan demystifies the art of vegan food preparation for both experienced cooks and novices alike, with chapters devoted to smoothies and satiating beverages, snacks, wraps, rolls, wholesome suppers, guilt-free comfort food, and of course divine desserts.
With a foreword by renowned cookbook author, Deborah Madison, this revolutionary book contains Mark and Jennifer’s favorite recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. With at-a-glance cooking charts, delicious raw foods recipes, kid-friendly dishes, and exciting menu suggestions for every occasion, The 30-Minute Vegan is an essential everyday cookbook for vegan cooks everywhere.
RORY FREEDMAN, COAUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SKINNY BITCH
“A must-have for every kitchen, The 30 Minute Vegan is everything a cookbook should be—these recipes are fast, easy, and ridiculously good.”
ELLIE KRIEGER, AUTHOR OF 'THE FOOD YOU CRAVE" AND HOST OF FOOD NETWORK'S HEALTHY APPETITE
“This book is filled with delicious, exciting, healthful recipes that are accessible for everyone. You'll love it whether you're a vegan, or you just want to eat like one once in a while.”
JOHN ROBBINS, AUTHOR OF HEALTHY AT 100, THE FOOD REVOLUTION AND DIET FOR A NEW AMERICA
“One of the very best vegan cookbooks of all time. Fabulous recipes, healthy food, clear directions, and delicious results!”
JENNIFER McCANN, AUTHOR OF VEGAN LUNCH BOX AND VEGAN LUNCH BOX AROUND THE WORLD
“Don’t let a lack of time keep you from making a healthy choice! These quick, delicious recipes will see you through even the busiest mealtimes with good taste and style.”
MICHAEL BERNARD BECKWITH, AUTHOR OF SPIRITUAL LIBERATION: FULFILLING YOUR SOUL'S POTENTIAL
“The 30-Minute Vegan is not only a culinary delight for vegetarians and vegans, it appeals to people who relish a meal that luxuriates the palate and satisfies the spirit.”
ARTHUR H. BROWNSTEIN, M.D., M.P.H., AUTHOR OF HEALING BACK PAIN NATURALLY AND EXTRAORDINARY HEALING
“Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray have written a classic, practical guide to preparing exquisitely tasteful, healthy vegan food that is ideal for busy folks of today. Every home will be enriched by having this book in the kitchen. It is suitable for daily meals prepared for family members, as well as special holiday celebrations.”
• Gourmand Award - "Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the USA"
• Martha Stewart Omnimedia Nautilus Award – “Best Book by a Small Press”
• PETA Proggy Award – "Best New Cookbook"
• VegNews - "Cookbook of the Year"
• USA.Booknews.com – "Best Veg Cookbook"
• Nautilus Award Finalist - "Health and Healing"
• Foreword Magazine - Finalist "Best Cookbook"
• Coalition of Visionary Artists Award Finalist - "Alternative Health"
• 2007 Indie Excellence Awards - "Cookbook Finalist"
This life changing cookbook is from the Chefs of The Blossoming Lotus Restaurants - winner of 2006 'Ilima Award for "Best Kaua'i Restaurant" and named the "Best place to eat" on Kaua'i in Frommer's 2006 Hawaii Guide.
Vegan Fusion World Cuisine is available in bookstores and natural foods stores everywhere, or HERE
The book is a celebration of over 200 international gourmet vegan and live food cuisine recipes. In a simple and easy to follow format, it introduces the ingredients and techniques that allow you to awaken the creative chef within, gently guiding you towards a lighter, more healthful diet.
So much more than a cookbook, this Wisdom Work for the 21st century is designed as a manual for nonviolent living, with a comprehensive resource guide that lists over 50 groups and organizations working for peace and a sustainable future.
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A moving foreword by Dr, Jane Goodall highlights its aim to inspire peace, unity and understanding among individuals, cultures and all who care about our planet.
Featuring Anthropologist and photographer Martin Gray's breathtaking sacred site images from around the world, beautiful photographs from Tim O'Rielly , stunning food photography, as well as countless wisdom sayings, our book is sure to be a cherished keepsake and reminder of the beauty and hope that life on our planet has to offer.
We believe that a vegetarian diet is one of the keys to creating a peaceful world. By starting with ourselves, by cultivating and exemplifying the principles of wisdom and nonviolence within our own lives we can help make this dream of a better world a living reality.
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“One of the things that has strengthened my hope even in these difficult times has been the emergence, all over the world, of efforts to create a thriving, just and sustainable way of life. From every direction, carriers of Earth wisdom are appearing, showing us how to live elegant lives in harmony with our planet and its creatures. Vegan World Fusion Cuisine takes this wisdom into our kitchens, on to our dining tables, and into our bodies. Here we have beautifully presented recipes that are delicious, fun, easy to prepare and healthy. Try some and see what happens. I’ll bet your body will thank you for the rest of your life.”
- John Robbins, Author, The Food Revolution, Diet for a New America, Founder Earthsave International
Who I'd like to meet:
DR. JANE GOODALL
"There is much here that will ...help you discover the sense of well-being...that results from a vegetarian diet." - Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace-from the foreword
PIERCE BROSNAN
“I wish the Blossoming Lotus great success. They make the most wonderful of food with the greatest of heart” -
Pierce Brosnan
DEEPAK CHOPRA
"I heartily recommend Vegan Fusion World Cuisine for anyone seeking a healthier, inspired and more peaceful life." - Deepak Chopra, Author, Peace is the Way
BARON BAPTISTE
"Magnificent recipes for a life-giving, soul-centered cuisine. Read this book, but more importantly, use what's in it. Apply it!" - Baron Baptiste, Author, Journey into Power
JOHN ROBBINS
“I’ve had the pleasure of eating at many of the finest vegan and vegetarian restaurants. The Blossoming Lotus, in Kapaa, Kauai, is among my very favorites. The food is superb, the ambiance is relaxing, and the overall dining experience is marvelous.” - John Robbins, author Diet For A New America, The Food Revolution, and Healthy At 100
TONI CHILDS
"For a truly tasty experience on the beautiful island of Kauai, you must check out The Blossoming Lotus Restaurant. It is the only place to go for delicious Live Food Cuisine. Their cookbook is a beautiful representation of the cutting edge cuisine that has made the Blossoming Lotus Restaurants famous” – Toni Childs, Emmy Award- winning singer/songwriter"
PETER FALK
"The cookbook from the Blossoming Lotus is the greatest. I felt healthier just reading it. And the kava brownies were a home run with me." - Peter Falk, Emmy Award-winning actor
GRANT ALEKSANDER
"The food from Blossoming Lotus was delicious. The corn bread and Veggie Kabobs dissapeared as soon as they hit the table. Their cookbook would make a worthy addition to any kitchen's top shelf." - Grant Aleksander, Actor
DAVE SMITH
"I am so excited about the cookbook and the people at Blossoming Lotus that we met Paramount Studios. Great book and great food. As soon as I came home I put all my other cook books away." - Dave Smith, NFL Alumni, Pittsburgh Steelers
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