Delicious, and brimming with nutrients and the building blocks of proteins, mushrooms are a “meaty” addition to healthful cooking. A Cook’s Book of Mushrooms
by Jack Czarnecki. The master mushroom chef of our time has written a culinary masterpiece. Delectable recipes and photos of shiitake, cepes, portobello, straw, chanterelle, enoki, and morel dishes. A great gift. 208 pp. hardcover
Taming the Wild Mushroom
by Arleen and Alan Bessette. Most excellent, with stunning, detailed color photos. 113 pp.
The Portobello Cookbook
Chef Jack Czarnecki cooks as he sings praises for portobello. Color woodcut illustrations. 88 pp., hardcover.
The Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook: Recipes for Changing Times
by Albert K Bates. Who knew petrocollapse could be so tasty? A hopeful and humorous look at the next 30 years to the world beyond petroleum, by a pioneer futurist and ecovillage innovator. 237 pp.
The Shiitake Way
by Jennifer Snyder. Wonderful gourmet recipes, with tips on buying and storing shiitake. Dr. Andrew Weil explains shiitake’s anti-cholesterol and immune-enhancing properties. A great gift! 112 pp.
The Tempeh Cookbook
by Dorothy R. Bates. Over 100 recipes of this delicious staple of Indonesian cuisine, from Breakfast Sausage and Hero Sandwiches to Mock Mincemeat Pie. Full instructions for making tempeh at home (we sell starter kits too!). 96 pp, illustrated.
The Totally Mushroom Cookbook
by Helena Siegel and Karen Gillingham. A little mushroom-shaped book with excellent recipes. 95 pp.