Plant-powered dietician Sharon Palmer tells the diverse story of California veganism with recipes showcasing local produce and features celebrating the legacy and future of plant-based pioneers in the state. California is where vegan culture all began, and where farm, food, and technology innovators continue breaking new ground. From Alice Waters pioneering California cuisine at Chez Panisse since 1971 to Silicon Valley startups revolutionizing the way America eats meat, the Golden State starts the veggie trends the rest of the country follows.
This cookbook stars more than 80 plant-based recipes, illustrated with original photography and featuring sidebars for cultural context to inform and welcome Californians into veganism and vegans into California.