| Unlike most cookbooks this one was not written by a cook so much as a greengrocer and his self-proclaimed scribe. Pete Luckett owner of Eastern Canada s famous Pete s Frootique and Kathleen Robinson have collaborated to bring you their in-depth knowledge of all things fruity and veggie. Not only will you learn how to choose ripen and store these gifts of the earth you ll learn how to cook them both the prosaic and the exotic. Even "dull" vegetables suddenly become excitingtake for example Nutty Parsnip Fritters or Cucumber Chips. You ll never look at a Brussel sprout the same way or pass by the Jicama because you haven t the faintest idea of how to use it. By Kathleen Robinson Over 200 recipes Humorous anecdotes comments and history Informational sections on selecting storing cooking and ripening fruits and vegetables No photos Nutritional analysis for each recipe 206 Pages paperback 8 1/2" x 11" |