Inspired by the beauty of Mother Nature's harvest, these gluten-free, vegan recipes make food preparation a tasty and joyful adventure. From various cultures and traditions, each recipe accompanied by full-color photographs is intended to divinely nourish you and those with whom you share your meals. The authors promote the use of organic, from farm-to-the table ingredients and encourage you to do the same. When we are respectful of our bodies and appreciative of Mother Earth, the personal benefits are endless. The loving preparation of inspired dishes and eating consciously makes every meal an occasion for divine nourishment. With thoughtful recipes accompanied by stunning photographs, Divine Nourishment inspires creativity around vegan cooking and sustainable food. The authors, Alberto and Carol, learned through playful experimentation and encourage you to do the same. Their hope is that this recipe book serves to bring you success, not only in your kitchen and at your table, but to all areas of your life. Above all, they want you to have fun while preparing and enjoying these mouth-watering delights.
"This book is filled with inspired and creative recipes. I am blessed to have tested many recipes during homemade meals at the authors' dining table and at festivities in my own home over the years. This book is a must have!"
-Margaret Ann Lembo - author of Chakra Awakening
"Alberto's recipes are like heaven to me, a prayer, a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing them."
-Dr. Barbara Lunde - Minister, Center for Spiritual Living Boca Raton, Florida
"As a nutrition M.D., I talk about the importance of food as medicine daily. Eating a naturally colorful, plant focused diet is essential. This book allows you not only to eat for optimal health, but also to enjoy your food through the delicious recipes, which also feeds the soul!"
-Melina B. Jampolis M.D. - Physician Nutritionist Specialist, CNN Diet & Fitness Expert
About the Author: Alberto Valdes and Carol Jaffe are passionate about healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Alberto is a talented chef with more than thirty-five years of experience in vegan, Ayurvedic, raw foods, and macrobiotic cuisine. Carol is an artist with many passions. Alberto and Carol may be from different cultures-Colombian and North American-but they are more alike than different. Each is an artist in his or her own right. Alberto creates beautiful artwork through the meals he creates, and Carol captures his stunning creations in high-quality photography. So it is with great enthusiasm that they have come together to share with the world their combined talents in Divine Nourishment. Alberto and Carol believe that a healthy lifestyle includes proper nutrition, rest, exercise, meditation, fun, family ties, friends, and community. They enjoy dancing, listening to music, playing musical instruments, singing, writing poetry, and appreciating and spending time in nature. Most of all they enjoy laughing and sharing meals with family and friends.
