Pure Vegan

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Who says that all vegan food is for health nuts? Certainly not Joseph Shuldiner, a graphic designer with a love of delicious plant-based foods and author of a new cookbook, "Pure Vegan." As the inside cover declares, “this is vegan like you've never seen it before.” There are no politics to be found here, no ethics; this cookbook doesn't even follow the standard layout of recipes organized by category. Instead of entrees or desserts, recipes are sorted by time of day, and even that is not hard and fast. Shuldiner includes all kinds of cookery here, from main courses to salads to snacks to drinks; who wouldn't love a vegan cocktail? Morning dishes include French Toast with Cardamom Pear Compote and Savory Breakfast Tarts. In the afternoon, you might feast on Roasted Pepper Involtini or Pistachio Olive Oil Cake. Evening fare might be Celery Root and Fennel Chowder or Poblano Chiles Rellenos. If it's late at night, or very late at night, you might indulge in Chocolate-Tahinki Timbales with a Lavender-Tangerine Martini, or a Charoset Tart with a Shiso Leaf Martini. These recipes are not for the faint of heart, and they're certainly not for the home cook on a budget. But with such delicious sounding recipes and enticingly beautiful photos, there's surely something in "Pure Vegan" to tempt everyone! Originally published for San Francisco/Sacramento Book Reviews.