"Makini Howell has been passionate about creating a chic dining experience that appeals to vegans, foodies, and omnivores alike since her days of living in New York City working as a men's denim designer. In 2005 she moved back home to Seattle with the goals of redirecting her family's restaurant business and creating a new perception of veganism. Makini is focused on using organic and non-GMO seasonal produce and herbs from family-owned farms in combinations that are both comforting and unexpected. As an entrepreneur she has developed a sustainable business model using what the earth provides to supply wholesome, nourishing food."
"We so appreciate the wonderfully creative recipes in this very
beautiful cookbook! The importance of delicious vegan food helps
pave the way for those who desire to make the transition from the
standard animal-based diet."
—Joaquin Phoenix, Academy Award-nominated actor and activist;
Summer Phoenix; Rain Phoenix; and
Liberty Phoenix
"Makini Howell’s cookbook will prove to anyone just how delicious
vegan cuisine can be. Her food is flavorful, fresh, and
mouthwatering. A must-have for anyone who loves to eat. This is a
cookbook I will buying for my friends and family."
—Kim Barnouin, co-author of the New York Times Best Seller, Skinny
Bitch
"The food at Plum Bistro is comfort food, fresh food, tasty and
innovative food: a testament to the talented and driven owner and
head chef, Makini Howell. It’s one of my favorite vegan
restaurants in the world."
—India.Arie, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter
"What Makini does at Plum and as a personal chef is creative,
innovative, and satisfying. . . . Instead of seeing ‘vegan’ as a
restriction, she has her own style. I never feel like I am missing
anything."
—Common, Grammy Award-winning actor, author, artist, and
activist
"I dare you to open this cookbook from Seattle's Plum Bistro to any
page and not think the recipe you find there is
completely irresistible. Tiramisu pancakes? Check.
Cauliflower bisque with fresh fennel? Yes, please. Black plum and
ginger sorbet? Oh, you know it. Chef Makini Howell's recipes are
vibrant, wholesome, and absolutely popping with all the
fresh flavors of the season. ...Oh, and did I mention they're all
vegan?"
—The Kitchn
"From Seattle food icon Makini Howell comes this much-anticipated
cookbook, a luscious volume of recipes from the author’s
family-owned restaurant, Plum Bistro. Howell’s cooking is all
about simple, fresh, and local, and this photo-filled
book...showcases such delights as Pesto Plum Pizza, Barbecue
Oyster-Mushroom Sliders, and Fresh Blueberry Shortcake. Let the
mouthwatering commence."
—VegNews
"You don't have to be a vegan to love these healthy creations from
the famous Plum Bistro."
—Examiner.com
"This colorful vegan cookbook from Seattle-based Plum Bistro
captures the spirit and passion of chef, owner, and life-long vegan
Makini Hawell with her recipes for vegan spins on pantry
essentials, breakfast favorites, small plates, mains utilizing
tofu, tempeh, and seitan, and desserts. Many of the recipes are
also gluten-free and soy-free, but the book's luscious photos are
sure to whet anyone's appetite, dietary restrictions or
no."
—Portland Monthly
"The vegan chef makes it look easy, with chapters on replacements
for conventional staples (egg foam, anyone?), a helpful dissection
of meat substitutes, and even a few mostly raw dishes for those in
transition. Highlights: tostadas with spicy strawberry avocado
relish, and balsamic tofu with white bean sauce and agave pumpkins.
Most recipes are soy and/or gluten free and definitely aren’t all
broccoli and turnips; expect recipes for sinful—yet morally
sound—treats like tiramisu pancakes and tempeh vermouth."
—Seattle Metropolitan
"These recipes are for dishes full of flavour, texture and colour.
Oh, and they’re vegan."
—The Montreal Gazette
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