Alissa's new book

[Aleesha Sattva]

Oh it's even prettier than I imagined. AND guess what? It has a juicing section!!! Of course, that's where I opened the book to first thing... without even realizing it. I just opened it and VOILA... there it was... juice recipes!!!

I am loving how simply this book is laid out. It's a nice size 8"x9"... The recipes are simple to follow and really well explained!

The picture of the pizza on the back makes me look forward to breaking my fast next year!

I'll update with more info as I get more of it read!

[melly]

I just got around to ordering mine, so I won't even get it til the first week in November, but I'm super-excited!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

It's such a great book. Soooo easy to follow the recipes and they are really quite simple to make. I'm shocked. I thought they'd be super complex since they came from her restaurant but she made them so user friendly!!!

honestly... the most gorgeous raw food pics I've ever seen!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

OH MY GOSH guess what i just found...

how to make my own seasoning blends. ohhhhhhhhhhhhh i'm in love here folks!!! :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

okay... we are talking over 50 juices!!! 50 different juices!!!

pickles... do you love pickles... oh you are going to LOVE her pickle section! (i'm a huuuuug pickle lover!!!)

[DebB]

Hi Aleesha ~ Thanks so much for the review and all the great info! I'm hoping that my birthday fairy delivers this on my birthday!! I'm so looking forward to Alyssa's new book ~ ~ how exciting..

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh Deb.. I can't put this book down. I just keep finding another amazing recipe. I even found what I'll be making for myself (since I'm fasting) for Yule/Christmas this year. MUSHROOM TEA! mmmmmmm wait till you see the recipe. I was just talking with Alissa and she said it's soooooooooo good. I can't wait to try it but I'm going to wait. I'm going to save it for Yule!

:D

[Green_Woman]

I can't wait! I love pickles and juices AND pizza and listening to Alissa talk about her new book in her recent Raw Mom, Cooked Dads interview was kinda a tease!! :D

And Aleesha, I LOVE your new profile photo!

[Aleesha Sattva]

did i mention the raw cheeses?

[blizzardfrisbee]

I can't wait to get my book--Aleesha--thanks for the review!

[GoodCat]

I really...really...really... can't wait to get this book!!

And making our own seasoning blends :eek: Oh what wonderful juices lay ahead of us!!

Cathy :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

There's an indian blend that I want to make ASAP. Ohhhhh mama... I want to try this one.

I've read almost the entire book... and I'm blown away by how truly truly great it is. I'm not just saying that cause I moderate here... I'm serious. Of all the raw food books I've seen (and I've got a lot here) this is - by far - the best put together, the most beautiful and the easiest to follow (recipes)...

I love everything. From the colour of the text (they use a gorgeous orange) to the professional pics to the ease of the directions.

Great great job Alissa... great job!!!

[GoodCat]

Okay... my mouth is watering... you had me at "Alissa's new book" :p

Cathy :D

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Thanks for peeking at it really good to know let us know how awesome it is!! Alissa is awesome anyways and not afraid to let her light shine at all!! I bet Alissa is shining so bright through that book!!! :D
Two books will be coming in for me and someone close to me at the end of October!! :D

[Basenjimamma]

I just ordered one today..can't wait now after hearing those raving reviews...yeah.
Thanks Aleesha for the heads up.

[Aleesha Sattva]

None of you will be disappointed... trust me... you will be so thrilled. Even the paper it's on is lovely.

There really is something for everyone... no matter how long or short you've been raw... this book will assist you greatly. I'm salivating for the juices... AND the recipes for when I'm done fasting.

:D

[RawLibrarian]

Thanks for the great review, Aleesha!

I have a question--I don't have a dehydrator. Are there enough non-dehydrator recipes to make this book worthwhile?

Thanks again.

Betsy aka Raw Librarian

[Aleesha Sattva]

absolutely there are!!!

i am loving this book. i was reading it this morning again... and i love the way she explains what we can use in raw foods and what we shouldn't (and why). some of the items i've never used... and i plan to once my fast is over.

i know i'm raving about this book but honestly... it's the best raw food book i've ever read!!! (and i have a lot of raw food books)... easiest to understand and absorb (information wise) and really super useful info. like the spice blends for example... i love that she tells us exactly how to make the spices she uses in the book... from scratch! i love that!!! (((blissing out)))

[Moretta]

Thanks Aleesha for the wealth of information about Alissa's book. Can't wait to go and purchase a copy of it. Mine has been on order since June of this year. So off I go to place the order with amazon.

[RawHorizons]

YAY!!!! tyty for review cant wait to get it

[Mindy Sue]

I ordered mine over the summer, just waiting for it to arrive. I hope it gets here before we leave for our cabin!

[Aleesha Sattva]

I'm giddy to have you all to chat with! Can't wait for you to all get your copies!!!

[Basenjimamma]

OMG..the 28th is not coming fast enough..come on thursday..next week, come on!

[joliepolie]

mine has been on pre order for a few months now...can't wait!!!

[RawLibrarian]

Thanks, Aleesha!

I'll definitely be getting this one.

[Eva]

this is one that is worth a preorder!

looks and sounds just, FABULOUS!

[GreenT]

Mine should be coming in the middle of November. I am excited to get it, especially with such a wonderful review. Thanks :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

I'm still looooooooovin' this book. Especially with all the super yummy juice combos in it!!! I can't wait for you to all get your copies... so we can all chat about how great this one is!

[Basenjimamma]

jippea..just got word my book has shipped..will of course not be delivered until the 28th..but it is on its way...:):)

[Aleesha Sattva]

oohhhhhhhhhhhhh the excitement is growing!!!

[GoodCat]

Mine shipped today too... I should have it around Monday!!!! Ohhhhhh .....yeah.........

:D

[Aleesha Sattva]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh you are going to love it... myyyy precious! we likes it... you know we does... you will like as well!

[Shine]

Mine's scheduled to ship on Monday or Tuesday....maybe I'll get the good news early!! I am very excited - espically about the juices right now :) Thanks for starting this thread and giving us all a glimpse....my excitment is growing!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

mine is too. only one more sleep and many of you will have YOUR copy!!! then we can all share about how great this book is! :D:D:D

[joya]

Mine shipped today too!

I'd forgotten my husband had pre-ordered as a birthday present several months ago. What a lovely surprise! Can't wait! :D

[GreenT]

Mine shipped today too, its saying that its scheduled for a Saturday delivery......whooo hooo!!!

[Shine]

SHIPPED!! :D (I was wrong...estimated delivery Mon or Tues...drat living on an island) :D

[monkapotapus]

WooHoo!! Mine shipped yesterday & should be here TOMORROW!!!! :D
I'm giddy with excitement.....taps fingers.....runs to look out the window.....nope, not tomorrow yet......:rolleyes:

[Aleesha Sattva]

giggling... all this anticipation is making me giddy as well!!! *dances around the room*

[k8sl8]

GOT MY BOOK TODAY!! 9:30 am, no less. Gotta love UPS.

Format is SO much better than the other one!!!!!!!! Looks really good and already have some recipes picked out.

[Aleesha Sattva]

oooooooooh goodie... someone else loving it too!!!

don't forget everyone... post a review on amazon once you get your copy and check it out!!!

publicity is always a gooooooooooood thing!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

I just wrote a review for Amazon Canada!




Really really really excellent book!, Oct 28 2010
By Aleesha - See all my reviews
This review is from: Raw Food For Everyone (Hardcover)
I received this book in the mail and couldn't put it down. I love her other book as well "Living on Raw Live Food" but this one is even better. (Never thought that was possible!)

I am loving how simply this book is laid out. It's a nice size 8"x9"... The recipes are simple to follow and really well explained and they are really quite simple to make. A few are more time consuming (like raw cheese for example) but that's to be expected. I thought the recipes would be super complex since they came from her restaurant but Alissa made them so user friendly!!!

I've read almost the entire book... and I'm blown away by how truly truly great it is. Of all the raw food books I've seen (and I've got a lot here) this is - by far - the best put together, the most beautiful and the easiest to follow (recipes). I love everything. From the colour of the text (they use a gorgeous orange to highlight sections) - to the professional pics - to the ease of the directions.

Honestly... the most gorgeous raw food pics I've ever seen!!!

She explains how to make your own seasoning blends, has over 50 juice recipes, explains what you eat on a raw food diet and what you don't... and why!

She even has a full section dedicated to making raw pickles (and I looooove pickles!) and raw cheeses! And so much more!

If you are uncooking for yourself, your family or an event... there are recipes in this book that will not only inspire you but tantillate your tastebuds!

This is really a 'must have' for any one who is raw.


Your Tags: raw food, alissa cohen, vegan, natural foods, vegetarian, vegetables, fruit, juicing, spices

[k8sl8]

Me too... I'm #1 Book Lover:

I received the book this morning and immediately sat down to look through it. I was very happy with the format of this book as opposed to her previous one; makes it much easier to read and use!

Well organized, good index, references to recipes (used in conjunction with another recipe) are complete with page numbers!

I have a bunch of RAW food books, and this will take it's place in the top 3!

Well worth the price and is suitable for both newbie and more experienced raw fooders.

[monkapotapus]

I just got home for lunch & mine was waiting for me - Yay!!!! :D

I just did a quick look through....to the pictures of course!! lol :p

Yum....avocado skins & sliders, oh my.......looks like another winner from Alissa!!

Thank you Alissa :D

[ReneeH]

I GOT IT!!!!! I GOT IT!!!! I GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I GOT IT!!!!! I GOT IT!!!! I GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DID I MENTION.....

I GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I GOT IT!!!!! YEEE HOOOOO!!!!!


:Renee does CARTWHEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:

:Renee ****RUNS**** to HUG ALISSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:

[Mindy Sue]

Mine shipped today! WoOo HoOo! :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

renee... did you gets yours yet?

*giggling8

[Rastadawta]

Oh my gosh..i am so in love with Alissa!:). I just got the book this morning but had to wait until I got home to see it. Told my hubby don't touch..lol. The book is beautiful, pictures and recipes..which one :Dto start first. I would love to make the mushroom fettucine, or the greek pizza or.....the list goes on. I cant wait to uncook..Love it!!!

[DevotedWife]

I just received my copy. I actually had forgotten all about it until I received my shipping notice from Amazon earlier this week. This comes at a good time. I decided to do at least 10 days of The Master Cleanse. I had planned to start on this past Monday, but it turned out not to be the right time. Then I started browsing through my bookcase to work on a plan to follow indefinitely after The Master Cleanse, so this book has arrived at a good time.

I really want to try the Mediterranean-Style Pressed Lasagna, the Star Anise Papaya Steak, and the New York-Style Cheesecake just based on the pictures. They look so yummy.

[Eva]

I just received my copy. I actually had forgotten all about it until I received my shipping notice from Amazon earlier this week. This comes at a good time. I decided to do at least 10 days of The Master Cleanse. I had planned to start on this past Monday, but it turned out not to be the right time. Then I started browsing through my bookcase to work on a plan to follow indefinitely after The Master Cleanse, so this book has arrived at a good time.

I really want to try the Mediterranean-Style Pressed Lasagna, the Star Anise Papaya Steak, and the New York-Style Cheesecake just based on the pictures. They look so yummy.

You all are getting me very hungry!!

[joliepolie]

Just received my copy and it is BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't wait to get started trying the recipes.

[Sweet lips]

Mine has been here for 36 hours and I have not had time to read it, but in about an hour, I am showering, lighting a candle and crawl up in the bed with my great pillows and enjoy as I go to sleep. I am so looking forward to this evening. It is like a new lover.

[revdrcyn]

Mine arrived this afternoon!! YAY!! The pickling chapter is amazing - time to invest in some proper jars - new ways to enjoy green beans, brussels sprouts and more!

I am beyond excited - wish I could take a few days off and indulge in nothing but food preparation . . .

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Alissa!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for writing this book!!!!! :) And making it possible for others to see how easy it can be and so delicious at the same time!!!!!!! Yes, I'm so very happy to have your new book in my home to celebrate on my ongoing beautiful raw food journey!!!! This morning, I was jumping up and down literally with joy when I got a message on my answering machine saying, "Hi, this is so so calling from Barnes and Nobles to let you know that the books you have pre-order is in......." I picked it up on the way home this evening. I looked it over and it is the coolest raw food book I have on my bookshelf!! And now I can't wait to make the recipes!!!!! I know that everyone around me will be drooling over whatever I'm eating out of your book and they'll be like, "I want some too!!!!" :) And I'll be like get Alissa's book!!! :D


Thank you!!!!!! :cool:

[Stina]

So is it already in the bookstores?

[Aleesha Sattva]

yes!!! it was released on the 28th

[Stina]

yes!!! it was released on the 28th

I.... feel the mall calling........! For several years now I've told people to buy Alissa's book and just have the library do interlibrary loan for the rest of the raw books. I requested that my local library buy her book and they wouldn't because she published it herself. Actually I should challenge that again.

[Aleesha Sattva]

definitely!!!

[janicejourney]

These recipes look amazing!! I am making the wild mushroom fettucine, sweet potato grapefruit soup, and the dill-red onion crackers this weekend! SO MUCH FUN! So many new recipes to try. I don't know about going to all the trouble for the cheeses with the rejuvalac, anyone done this process and think it is worth all the time?

[Stina]

These recipes look amazing!! I am making the wild mushroom fettucine, sweet potato grapefruit soup, and the dill-red onion crackers this weekend! SO MUCH FUN! So many new recipes to try. I don't know about going to all the trouble for the cheeses with the rejuvalac, anyone done this process and think it is worth all the time?

I used to get all red in the face and giddy from rejuvelac. I'm wondering if I could use probiotic powder instead.

[GreenT]

My book came in last night and I have not been able to put it down....WOW is it good!!!

Considering that I am very new with the whole raw food life style, this is indeed what I very much needed. Not only does it have wonderful recipes that I can't wait to make but it is the raw food handbook that is like an encylopedia that explains what everything is and how to use it.

Thank you so MUCH Alissa for such a marvelous book......its OUTSTANDING!!!!!! :D

[GoodCat]

My book came today too.. I can't wait to really be able to read through it. I'm excited to learn more recipes to make for me and my family of 8 ;)

Cathy :D

[Basenjimamma]

I love mine, although I haven't had timer to uncook anything yet. It is in a lovely format and is so thick..love it.

[janicejourney]

The Mushroom Fettucine was Excellent!!! I had my doubts about all the spices, but they were wonderful. I stayed true to the recipe and I honestly wouldn't change a thing... except, I made half the saffron sauce and I still have a lot left over that I am not certain what I will use it for. Thumbs way up :)

[elian]

The book is fab. Thank you so much Alissa. I love that it has so much extra info that all the other books don't like the seasonings and pickled section. I also love that it is light weight and a more comfortable size.

Congrats on a fabulous job.

This book truly is an inspiration to get back on the raw wagon.

[Stina]

Got it , what a beautiful book. Cant wait to dig into some recipes. I've got the best of all worlds, I eat simply for the most part and do it up with some gourmet recipes when I want to.

[babeak]

I must say, with the hype I was a bit disappointed. While the photos are really nice, I was expecting so many more. I got the book anyway, but it just was not visually what I was expecting from the reviews. I love cookbooks with LOADS of pics....like every recipe, not just a select few.

[blizzardfrisbee]

I LOVE the book! It is fantastic!! Just got it today and have already been looking thru it. Gotta gotta gotta try many of the recipes!!!!

[Stella Green]

Is it most dehydrator recipes?

[Aleesha Sattva]

Stella not that I noticed... but to be honest I didn't focus a huge amount of the recipes (reading each one) since I'm fasting.

Can someone else chime in?

Babeak, if there was a pic of each recipe... she would have had to cut 1/2 the recipes out of the book. I'd rather have the recipes than pics myself. But I hear what you are saying...

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Just took a quick look and a quick estimate that I would probably say that it's about 50/50 of dehydrated and non-dehydrated recipes.
Just keep in mind that some of these recipes are from Grezzo. I've been to Grezzo once and the food is just amazing. OMG! That's part of why all the hype for me to be excited about this book!!

[joliepolie]

I too was hoping for more pics because it's always nice to visualize what you plan to make...but the book is still great with tons of info and delicious recipes!

[Aleesha Sattva]

Perhaps if we ask Renee really nice... she'll take photos of everything as she makes it. Cause we all know... she's going to work her way through this new book!!!

*Call out REEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

[okorolina40]

I am so in agreement with you Aleesha! ReneeH is my new she-RAW! I just finished reading her 30 day challenge with its many pics and I was floored! It reminded me of the Julie & Julia movie, which inspired me to pick a raw book i like and try to work thru it like the screenplay. I think this is a great book for that. I just ordered mine from Borders online, and went and picked up a copy locally while I order from Alissa's site (gotta love a discount promo!) WHile yes, there arent as many pics as the first, i love how much simpler the recipes seem while boasting some amazing ingredients and flavors! Hubby was checking out the meditteranean lasagna -- i think that will have to be a special day to make that one!!

I really like the book - hope to find a pretty book holder to lay it on while I am UNcooking! I am also going to make soon
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Braised Brussel Sprouts
Mushroom Tea or Fettucine - my 18month old usually INHALES marinated mushrooms! he just loves em!

I think I am going to try to post 30 days of raw food pics on my blog.. gotta get the hang of that photobucket..

Blessings!
Rawnaija

[babeak]

*Aleesha....yeh maybe not Every recipe, but a heck of a lot more. I love visual inspiration. I agree with you too though that it is good to have a large number of recipes.

Another thing that I did not mention that is important to me are the headings and fonts. They are very nice and classic...not all funky and hard to read. So that is definitely a plus as well.

I will have to give some recipes a whirl and perhaps post some of my own pics.

[Aleesha Sattva]

Great idea!!!

[ReneeH]

Perhaps if we ask Renee really nice... she'll take photos of everything as she makes it. Cause we all know... she's going to work her way through this new book!!!

*Call out REEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

LOLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm TOTALLY LAUGHING MY REAR OFFFFFF RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!

I'M ABOUT TO UPLOAD MY PHOTOS RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALEESHA, YOU SOOOOOO KNOW ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:p :p :p

[ReneeH]

I am so in agreement with you Aleesha! ReneeH is my new she-RAW! I just finished reading her 30 day challenge with its many pics and I was floored! It reminded me of the Julie & Julia movie, which inspired me to pick a raw book i like and try to work thru it like the screenplay. I think I am going to try to post 30 days of raw food pics on my blog.. gotta get the hang of that photobucket..

Blessings!
Rawnaija

Thanks RawNaija!!!!! I'm so glad people are still looking at that thread! It was SUCH FUN to do....and, I can't WAIT to do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yea, Photobucket is your FRIEND!!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

Thank you so much Renee. I have made your new thread - as you work through this new book - into a stickie. Everyone can find it here (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=62303).

[ReneeH]

WOW!!!!! Thank you!!!!! :). I am so honored to photograph Alissa's creations!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

And we are honoured to view them! Share in your bliss. And experience this book in a different way! Thank you for all your time and energy you gift us... *bows head in deepest respect*

[Shine]

Finally - It'ssssssss heeeeeeeerrrrrrrreeeeeeee!! :D

It IS beautiful and I am so excited to go home tonight and read the whole thing.

And even more exciting that I have visuals of some recepies already thank to the loverly Renee!! :D

It's definatly time to buy that dehydrator!!

[Moretta]

Cannot wait to receive my copy. Waiting anxiously, should be receiving it any day now.

[cbritton]

I'm a huge fan of this book!