Recipes for Life by Rhonda J. Malkmus (1998, Paperback, Spiral)

I love the explanations of how and why of author's eating plan. Numerous recipes are delightful and unexpected. Star system of ratings is very helpful. The size is easy to read but does take up a bit of counter space in smaller kitchens. Also the spiral binding is both blessing and curse for the presentation of the material. However the benefits of the book far outweigh the slight nusance. I recommend this cookbook heartily. My favorite thing about the book is the healty balance between loving God and the sound science proven by testimony.

This book contains many good recipes. It is easy to read and has alot of helpful information if you are interested in the raw food way of life. It has helped me on my way to good health and wellness. I liked how it is a ring binder makes it easier in the kitchen when I am cooking. Would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the raw food or vegan lifestyle.

OVERVIEW:
Recipes for a diet based on Genesis 1:29 - diet that consists of mostly raw fruits and vegetables. See the "Hallelujah Diet" for more information.

CONTENTS:
Part 1 - Why the Hallelujah Diet?
This section is not a recipe sction, but rather a basis for this style of eating. (page 16-136)
Part 2 - Recipes for Life
Chapters:
Fruit Salads, Vegetable Salads, Salads wit Grains, Dressings, Vegetable Juices, Fruit Juices, Raw Soups, Cooked soups and stews, Live Food Delicacies, Tempting Cooked Foods, Breads, Snacks and Sandwhiches, Condiments Sauces and Spreads, Dehydrated Foods, Special Occasion Treats, Fourteen days of menu suggestions, (page 137 - 329)

MY REVIEW:
I started eating mostly raw and juicing about 2 months ago. This was a new world to me and I found this book very helpful. Especially because at first I thought - what will I eat?? This book shows you the variety of food that you can eat. I've read other reviews that say the recipes are hard to prepare.....Well, yes and no. If you are used to opening up a box and dumping it on a pan and throwing it in the oven, and then opening a bag of frozen vegetables and dumping them in a pot of boiling water...then yes, these recipes will take A LOT longer! (that's how I used to cook some nights, so it is taking some adjusting....) But if you are used to really "cooking", then I think it will be more of a matter of retraining yourself, not longer.

It is spiral bound which is great to keep it open, but it does not stand up on my cookbook rack.

Overall, I would recommend this book. Nice variety of recipes to try.

SIDE NOTE: If you think carrot juice doesn't sound good...think again...it is yummy! My 4 year old loves it! But MAKE SURE you get some good juicing carrots! I bought some "cheaper" ones and boy were they bitter!!! I like Bunny luv and Cal-Organic.

Twelve years ago i purchased this book to get a jump-start on my health. It was referred to by an elderly couple who helped me learn how to eat well when i started to menopause and i thanked the Lord for them and this recipes for life. Presently, i have loan this book to a fellow chiropractic patient who has been on hormonal replacement for fifteen years, and is learning how to eat well from this "recipes for life" book by Malkmus. It has a lot of vital information so don't look for any fatty-calorie recipes, that's why they call it "Back to the Garden" not back to the greasy-stuff and creamy sauces.