[Review] Vibrant Food

Vibrant Food

The vivid colors of fresh produce inspire this artistic collection of whole foods recipes from the creator of the acclaimed blogThe Year in Food.

Kimberly Hasselbrink, photographer and creator of the acclaimed blogThe Year in Food, invites you to look at ingredients differently and let their colors inspire you: the shocking fluorescent pink of a chard stem, the deep reds and purples of baby kale leaves, the bright shades of green that emerge in the spring, and even the calm yellows and whites of so many winter vegetables. Thinking about produce in terms of color can reinvigorate your relationship with food, and in this collection of recipes, Hasselbrink employs aesthetics, flavor, and texture to build gorgeous yet unfussy dishes for every season. 

Recipes take you on a journey through spring’s Pasta with Nettle Pesto and Blistered Snap Peas, summer’s Berry–Coconut Milk Ice Pops, fall’s Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Figs, and winter’s Sparkling Pomegranate Punch. Featuring photo pairings that celebrate not only the finished dishes but also the striking ingredients that create them—plus a photograph of each and every recipe—this book reveals an artistic picture of whole foods eating.

review

I consider myself a foodie. Coming from different culture, I have been always interested in different ingredients and the better use of fresh vegetables and fruits. The only problem was that I could never create a dish that looked vibrant. That's why I picked up this book. It's not all about your regular salads and it makes you try out new things. 

Some of the ingredients might be considered as exotic but I think it allows people to try out new dishes. It also helps that it's easy to read the instructions. I love how light the whole book was and definitely have tons of recipes marked to try out! 

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