pancakes, again, and an ode to sprouted kitchen09/06/12
I received my Sprouted Kitchen cookbook in the mail yesterday and promptly read it cover to cover. Simply said, it is perfection. With an emphasis on fresh, wholesome foods, Sara cooks in a way that is healthy and decadent, modest and flavorful.
Sara’s recipes are elegant and understated. She understands that dinner party guests don’t want boring hippy food, providing vegan/vegetarian/raw/gluten-free recipes that you would never know are such. She writes about her affinity for sweets, but how catering to her sweet tooth often means whipping up something like grilled peaches or goat cheese panna cotta instead of a hot fudge sundae filled with a mile-long list of unpronounceable ingredients. She’s “looking out for both of us.”
Her introductions and words throughout the book aren’t just space-fillers, they’re captivating personal stories that bring each recipe to life. Her warmth comes across easily; she feels like a friend you’d want to be around just for the company. And not to mention the gorgeous photography by her husband Hugh — it is truly magic.
Sara and Hugh’s blog has already provided a few staples around here (these pancakes on Sundays, and this soup at least twice a week) and now I want to pull a Julie & Julia and attempt every recipe in the book. But more than anything, this book provides endless inspiration beyond the recipes. Exactly how a cookbook should.
looks fab-checking out the blog now!
mmmm, I’ll have to make these pancakes soon… I’m pulling a Julie&Julia and attempting every recipe on your blog, it seems!
Thanks for the reminder! I have to check out this book…
I love sprouted kitchen! I get the best recipe and photography inspiration every time I drool over their beautiful posts. It’s good to find others with similar feelings!
You need to pull that Julie & Julia, I’d love to see it :) I love Sprouted Kitchen so much! Sprouted Kitchen and Smitten Kitchen have provided me so many perfect recipes. Yum.
Yay! it’s out already? I want to order this book and I’d love to join you on a Julie & Julia adventure :)
I’m definitely going to be purchasing that cookbook. The pancakes look beyond delicious.
Your food photography is perfect, as always! I like your dining room table. The Sprouted Kitchen is such a beautiful blog!
Those pancakes look delicious! I’ve been in need of a new cookbook, so thanks, this just might be it!
oh man.. thank you for sharing the site. might have to sign up for gym membership after all the cooking/baking! hmmm..
how delicious indeed!
this intrigued me – thanks for the review!
Guess what? i came home from France to find this cookbook waiting for me! It was a b’day pressie from a good friend, I don’t know how she knew i wanted it. those gifts are the best! p.s. Dordogne was heaven, and staying in La Maisonette was such a treat. thanks for the inspiration!
sarah wow, awesome to all of the above! how gorgeous is it there!? so glad you had a great time!