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post #1 of 27
1/31/08 at 11:53pm
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Have I said how much I LOVE this book?

http://www.wisefoodways.com/moons/ Sign up for the newsletter while you're there!
post #2 of 27
2/1/08 at 12:33am
I just finished it and LOVED it. At the risk of sounding corny , it fed my mind and my soul. I just felt GOOD everytime I picked it up and read. I especially loved the focus on eating seasonally and the chapter on Blood Moon (meat).
post #3 of 27
2/1/08 at 2:07am
I had the pleasure of attending one of Jessica Prentice's monthly community dinners in December...out of control delicious!!!! If you're ever in Berkeley on a Saturday night close to a full moon, check it out.
post #4 of 27
2/1/08 at 2:28am
I love the book and think it is beautiful in terms of design and layout.
post #5 of 27
2/1/08 at 4:53am
the book looked amazing....still have to muster the moola to buy it!
DH was sold on the yarrow ale recipe, while ds and I loved the bee pollen smoothie.....

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post #6 of 27
2/1/08 at 10:28am
Love, love, love this book! Last year I re-read each Moon as it was appropriate, to get in the swing of the season. It's like a Bible for me (I'm sort of non-religious pagan, if that makes any sense whatsoever)... food... moon stuff... history... all tangled together. Beautiful.
post #7 of 27
2/1/08 at 11:08am
Yes, it's one of my favorite books too. I think I got it the week it was released.... Hmm, it may be time to reread it.
I could relate to it SOOO much as a woman of nearly the same age/eras, moving past the low fat 90's, etc.

I used to get her moon newsletters back before the book was released. I wanted to go to a feast so badly but DD was so little and then we moved away... sigh. Her website is how I found most of my good sources for NT/seasonal foods in the Bay Area about 3-4 years ago.

-Kelly
post #8 of 27
2/1/08 at 3:49pm
Me too! Its on my list of favorites! Great book! Im fortunate to live close to her feasts, although I have not yet made it to one. I am hoping to do so in the near future!

-Bobbi
post #9 of 27
2/1/08 at 6:58pm
I just finished reading this book last week and I LOVED IT! I had borrowed it from the library, but I think I'm going to order a copy for myself.
Yes, the chapter on Blood Moon really spoke to me (really helping me get over the 'guilt' of eating flesh foods again)
post #10 of 27
2/1/08 at 8:33pm
I loved that book too! Just finished it and was so disappointed there weren't more moons/months to the year

I also appreciated the chapter on the Blood Moon as a former veg. Great book!
post #11 of 27
2/2/08 at 12:27am
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Originally Posted by attached2mason View Post
I just finished it and LOVED it. At the risk of sounding corny , it fed my mind and my soul. I just felt GOOD everytime I picked it up and read. I especially loved the focus on eating seasonally and the chapter on Blood Moon (meat).
I was going to say something along the lines of, "reading this book makes me feel like I do when I'm standing in a hot shower after working out in the garden on a cold spring morning" or "reading this book makes me feel like I do when I sit in front of the fire place curled up with a cuppa hot tea, a thick blanket & some rice pudding." In other words, it feeds my soul too.

I love the comparison to the bible - that's how I feel! I'm not religious either, probably leaning more towards paganism than anything else & this book just speaks to me. I'll be rereading it over & over again.
post #12 of 27
2/2/08 at 3:22am
This book (recommended I *think* by Gale Force) helped me transition from vegetarianism. It's gorgeous and I love it. I read it moon by moon the first year. It is such a lovely blend of nourishment for the body and soul. It really helped me establish a new relationship with food. It's actually a must read for anyone with allergies IMO.
post #13 of 27
2/2/08 at 2:53pm
OK. Thanks! I just went to ILL and put it on hold. :
post #14 of 27
2/3/08 at 1:26pm
i have tried a number of the recipies in this book and they have all been so delicious. love the salmon coconut sause lemongrass dish, love the coconut date energy balls, swedish meatballs,kefir, all of it. not to mention her beautiful and hopeful writing.
post #15 of 27
2/7/08 at 7:24pm
Wow, is there anyone who DOESN'T love this book?

I have an online gift certificate for books that I got for Christmas, maybe I'll pick this one up!
post #16 of 27
2/7/08 at 8:45pm
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Originally Posted by Dillpicklechip View Post
Wow, is there anyone who DOESN'T love this book?

I have an online gift certificate for books that I got for Christmas, maybe I'll pick this one up!
A vegetarian or vegan would probably not love this book.
post #17 of 27
2/7/08 at 9:14pm
Wow~ I was just telling my mom that I really wanted this book yesterday! I said that many people had recommended it on here~ Now I see this thread and I HAVE to get it!
post #18 of 27
2/7/08 at 10:03pm
I'm feeling left out so I've got to find someplace to get this book!
post #19 of 27
2/7/08 at 10:58pm
There's got to be something going on in the world. Before this thread I was telling several people they HAD to get this book! Then I see this! It's so funny how these things work.
post #20 of 27
2/7/08 at 11:38pm
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A vegetarian or vegan would probably not love this book.
I'm not so sure. Maybe they wouldn't love it, but I don't think they'd dislike it.
Everything is so respectfully written with such passion for the Earth, its animals & traditional peoples. It's really such a beautiful book.
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