 Cover of first trade edition (1977), after the initial 1974 self-published edition issued byMoosewood Restaurant in Ithaca, New York. | |
| Author | Mollie Katzen |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Vegetarian cooking |
| Genre | Cookbook |
| Publisher | Ten Speed Press |
Publication date | 1977 (2ed 1992, 2ed revised 2000) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 227 |
| ISBN | 0-913668-69-9 (1ed, hardcover), 1580081304 (2ed rev. softcover) |
| OCLC | 3689930 |
| 641.5/636 19 | |
| LC Class | TX837 .K2593 1977 |
| Followed by | The Enchanted Broccoli Forest |
The Moosewood Cookbook (1977) is avegetarian cookbook byMollie Katzen that was published byTen Speed Press.It is a revised version of a 1974 self-published cookbook by members of theMoosewood Restaurant inIthaca,New York.
In 1974, members of theoriginal Moosewood Restaurant staff self- published a spiral bound paper-covered vegetarian cookbook (79 pages), with "The Moosewood Cookbook Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant in the Dewitt Mall, Ithaca, New York, Copyright 1974 Moosewood," on the title page.[1] Page three contains a list of its creators: "Design, Editing, Hand-writing, Pen-and-ink illustrationsMollie Katzen Feedback digestion,Critical Analysis, Introduction & History Nancy McCauley Cover Drawing Judith M. Barringer Onion Photogram Kathy Morris Frontispiece: charcoal drawing Meredith (Mimi) Barchat Photographs Phyllis Boudreau Photographic Montage Phyllis Boudreau Susan B. Lent."[2] In addition, thePostward on page 79 states: "Because we have only presented our original recipes in this book, you may not have found a recipe for something you ate at Moosewoodand liked. For this reason, and because we want to share our sources of inspiration with you, it is our pleasure to acknowledge our favorite cookbooks."[2] This statement is followed by a list of cookbooks that includes:Diet for a Small Planet,Great Meatless Meals,Recipes for a Small Planet,The Yogi Cookbook (Yogi Vithaldas and Susan Roberts),Ten Talents,The Vegetarian Epicure,Sunset Mexican Cookbook, andThe Joy of Cooking.[2]
In 1977,Ten Speed Press inCalifornia published a revised version of the 1974 self-published original, with "The Moosewood Cookbook Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant Ithaca, New York Compiled, Edited, Illustrated and Hand-Lettered by Mollie Katzen" on the title page.[3] Page five lists additional contributors: "Frontispiece: Charcoal Drawing by Meridith Barchat Photographs by J.M. Barringer Cover Design by Meridith Barchat and Mollie Katzen."[3] This page also contains a list of 37 names (including Katzen) introduced as: "The Moosewood People who have created the Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca, New York from which this book has sprung."[3]
TheMoosewood Cookbook became a highly influential vegetarian cookbook,[4] with four editions (1977, 1992, 2000, 2014).[5]
In 2018,New York Magazine named it to their list of best vegan and vegetarian cookbooks, saying "no chef cooking vegetables can afford not to read (it)."[6]
In 2007, it won theCookbook Hall of Fame,James Beard Foundation Awards.[7]
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