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Eat Plants, B*tch

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This is such a fun vegan cookbook. I am excited to have recipes that are appealing to non-vegans/non-vegetarians as well.

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I loved reading this cookbook and seeing all the recipes. In this cookbook there are recipes and advice for following a vegan diet which is great to have for many, like myself that are new to the vegan diet. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet but they all seem great to make and I can't wait to try some!

Thank you Netgally for the advanced copy.

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I’m not a hard core vegan, but I try to eat plant based 4 times a week. Great recipes and advice from author.

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Although I've lived in Atlanta previously, it was before the launch of Slutty Vegan, author Pinky Cole's runaway successful plant based restaurant. She shares her background and delicious, well seasoned food in her book. She also uses it to elevate others which I really admire. I'm hoping that this is the first of many books by Pinky Cole.

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Thank you for allowing me to read this book. I enjoyed it very much. Even though I am not plant-based my spouse is and I enjoy the mix of stories with the recipes and advice from other vegan chefs. They're definitely some recipes in this book that I will try.

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Great food, great story - delighted to see Pinky Cole bring vegan food to new audiences and looking forward to seeing her brand expand to new locations (like maybe where I live!).

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I really enjoyed this book and the recipes were amazing! I'm so happy I had access to this advanced reader's copy. I'm proud of Pinky Cole and thankful she has shared some of her fantastic recipes with the world! This book is great if you are or aren't vegan. I love the healthier alternatives.

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While I love the idea of this book, and it definitely piques your interest, it did not hit the mark for me. Props to the author for the book and business, but the recipes/ingredients weren't for me. For some super experienced Vegans, possibly, but not for the beginners.

Still, definitely has the "pick up" factor, and the shock factor to make you want to look it over.

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The title is assertive and so are the recipes, but that's a great thing. Some readers may shy away from this cookbook because of the title, but with a little push they will see that these recipes are fantastic. I tested a few out and they were delicious and super easy to follow. AND the ingredients are accessible. Many vegan/vegetarian meals rely on items sold in specialty stores but Pinky Cole makes these meals universal.

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I wanted to try this because I’m a vegetarian trying to create more vegan meals. I found that a lot of these recipes ask that you buy substitutes however it would be nice to know how to create them yourself. There are also a few specific ingredients that are just difficult to obtain. A few recipes that just blew my mind in a bad way. I look forward to trying a couple of these recipes, though.

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Great, accessible recipes from the author as well and some phenomenal guest recipes as well. Graphics, layout, and presentation are excellent as well.

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This cookbook is fun, exciting, and full of tasty dishes! From the title to the recipes themselves this book packs a lot of creative zest into healthy and easy to create vegetarian meals. I like the way the information is laid out and the recipes are grouped for ease of use and reference.
Start your day with the fresh fig toasts and move easily into lunch with the creamy pesto mac and cheese!

The Chipotle stuffed avocado was my favorite recipe in the whole book.

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5 stars for a delicious and inclusive vegan cookbook!

This cookbook is full of mouth-watering vegan comfort foods. I love how diverse the recipes are! I loved the cover and title - I knew I had to read this one. The ingredients weren't too complex overall, and the recipes were very inclusive and interesting. You don't have to be strictly a vegan to enjoy these recipes, which is super great for those that are testing the waters or just want to eat more plants and less meat in their daily lives.

Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing a digital ARC for review!

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Eat Plants, B*tch is what was missing in my life. MS. Cole has provided us with some great recipes to help us get healthy with good, tasting food.

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A fun cookbook of delicious looking vegan comfort food and indulgent feeling recipes. It is well organized and and a must read for fans of the restaurant or omnivores who'd like to expand their repertoire with plant based food.

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This just became my new favorite vegan cookbook. All of the recipes are simple with easy-to-find ingredients. It's perfect for the people who are new to veganism and don't want an overwhelming ingredient list.

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This book is easy to follow, The pictures are beautiful. It shows how veganism can be done. I appreciated how different peoples' recipes were used & they were all credited.

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I enjoyed this snarky approach to eating more vegetables! Clear, helpful information which really did improve my ability to incorporate plants into my day. Thanks to Pinky Cole, I can create deliciously healthy vegan comfort dishes with her awesome recipes!

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Pinky Cole's vegan cookbook should be a kitchen staple. These recipes are bursting with unique flavors and the photos are absolutely mouth-watering! I have been lucky enough to try some of Ms. Cole's vegan dips and they are delicious! I also really enjoy how she included her personal experience with veganism, as well as entrepreneurial tips, information and advice from other Black vegan chefs, and even featured guest chef recipes. This is a gem of a cookbook from a gem of a person! Go out and buy your copy today!

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Catchy title! I’m glad I was finally able to read this cookbook. This comes to us from the owner/chef of The Slutty Vegan in Atlanta. I used to have a home there and I always wanted to eat at the restaurant (now multiple locations). Didn’t make it, so will be trying some of these recipes on my own.

I have made the Sesame Broccoli before I ever saw the cookbook so had to smile. It IS good and worth stir-frying up. Simple and good flavors. Same with the Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes.

There are smoothie and bowl recipes, as well as other mains and sides. A few drink recipes and some dessert recipes too.

Some of the ingredients are difficult to source, depending upon where you live. Vegan cheese and meat substitutes are not available to me where I live in the summer unless I make a 35 mile round-trip drive, and not available to me at my winter home unless I make a 17 mile round-trip drive (40 minutes). I don’t have Whole Foods delivery available at either location and I’m not even off in the hinterlands, lol. SO, that being said…I prefer recipes that rely on spices I can stockpile and vegetables.

I have never seen vegan shrimp for sale, and I grocery-shopped in the Atlanta area for 10 years. That’s definitely not available where I live now. Vegan bacon is another difficult to find item….

The Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe is similar to recipes I already make and I am certain it would be good. The Black Eyed Pea Stew and Garbanzos Guisados particularly caught my eye.

I decided to try the recipe for the Black Eyed Pea Stew. The instructions were clear and it was easy to make. When complete, it was good but it lacked any depth. I doctored it up with 4 bay leaves, as well as vegetable base and garlic base (both vegan). This, combined with a much longer cooking time, added a richness that the stew had lacked. Also, letting the Dutch Oven full of soup rest in the refrigerator a few hours helped it to blend. On serving, I added freshly ground black pepper and salt. I would make it again.

Thank you to Gallery/13A Books, author Pinky Cole, and NetGalley for providing me with a pre-publication galley of this book. I received nothing in return for my review and my opinions are my own.

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