Eaternity: More than 150 Deliciously Easy Vegan Recipes for a Long, Healthy, Satisfied, Joyful Life

While I appreciate all the passion, creativity and enthusiasm that went into Jason's recipes, the sheer number of ingredients for most of them is daunting and I love to cook! That coupled with the really unusual, hard to find, not to mention very expensive ingredients he uses made it hard for me to find anything really practical (for me) to make. I do like all the nutritional information he provides but I prefer more simplicity when it comes to recipes.

Though Jason Wrobel has been a name on the Vegan scene for quite some time, I only recently became aware of him through the publication of this book which looked right up my alley. I went ahead , made the purchase and signed up for his blog where I was immediately initiated into his style with an amazing recipe for a Miso turmeric quinoa bowl which was both simple to make and delicious. And super healthy to boot. I was hooked and could not wait for this book which did not disappoint!!His story immediately resonated with me – as he became vegan through health concerns; the death of a family member and concerns for diseases acquired though the food chain, most notably Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease; which as a Brit growing up in the UK where this disease was very present in the cattle industry; was the starting basis for my now 23 year long vegetarian lifestyle. However unlike a lot of food bloggers who are self taught and then publish books, Jason is professionally trained and has studies alongside other vegan chefs, including Matthew Kenney, many of whose books I own!This book stands apart from anything else in the class for a number of reasons. Not just a recipe book, it looks at the science behind what we eat, exploring research around vegan diets and the outcome of heath -citing numerous credible studies, not his own opinion. Then in breaking from tradition; the book does not flow in the usual manner of smoothies, breakfast, snacks, lunch etc; but looks at specific foods for specific concerns or outcomes. It is also worth noting that this book is not just a recipe / food book, but an all encompassing lifestyle and wellness guide which tips throughout on living healthier and better.The book features 14 different categories, ranging from foods for those looking to detox, feel less stress or just looking for energy; to specific concerns like better sex, and build more muscle and immunity. I love the diversity and the fact that there is something to appeal to every reader. Each category is loaded with useful and again scientific information that explores the given concern and how foods can play a role in addressing the matter. There are simple facts such as top foods that meet the concern, to specific nutrients one should be looking for. And best of all, this entire book is written in a fun, conversational manner that is down to earth, easy to understand and refrains from the often preachy tones one might find in books of this nature.Many of the recipes are simple using fresh seasonal ingredients and a minimal number of steps to assemble the dishes! Now the one caveat here is you will need a well stocked pantry of vegan staples (and note there is a good guide towards the back of the book) but even then be prepared for some shopping at specialty stores as there are some obscure ingredients that do pop up. For example, though I do have maca, boabab and nutritional yeast, I did not stock guar gum, cistanche extract powder or chaga mushroom powder in my pantry; though randomly that last one was in my Amazon wish list so I must have read something about it recently. That said, there are many, many recipes that are simple are attainable with a trip to any grocery store for example, the Black Bean Garbanzo salad is ready for my lunch tomorrow right down to the jicama chips thanks to Trader Joes and their ready to eat slices!The recipes are plenty and diverse, there are ideas for any time of the day; and everything from smoothies and snacks, to salads, main meals and desserts. I also love the fact that many of the dressings such as the cashew cream are not overly complicated or fussy to make which is the case in most other books I own!Finally I simply love the resource guide at the end, which is loaded with useful links to websites to shop for various foods and gadgets as well as further advice. It is part of a journey to wellness and leaves offering more for those who want to explore further!To date this is my absolute favorite vegan book and is so well written, you could read it cover to cover as opposed to just recipe by recipe!

I had never heard of Jason Wrobel or his YouTube show before pre-ordering this cookbook. but I'm always on the prowl for new vegan cookbooks -- and when I saw that this would include a recipe for Salted Caramel Waffles, I decided to order it for that recipe alone. I made them this morning, and, WOW! They were amazing!What is really unique about this cookbook is that's broken up by nutritional/health needs, and then it has recipes that will help you in that area of health. Each chapter also contains an essay that gives you information about nutrients that will help with that problem. Topics covered include how to eat for a better libido, for better sleep, to detox, and for more energy. I actually spent two evenings reading through this all, and learned a lot. Jason also gives information about his lifestyle and how he incorporates these foods to gain more well-being.Despite the positives about this cookbook, there are some things that kept me from giving it a full five stars.While each section includes a page that lists the recipes that will be in that section and there is an extensive index in the back, it would have been great to have had a main listing of all the recipes broken down by category (breakfast, snack, entree, drinks/smoothies, etc.) at the beginning of the book. Long-term, I know that I get frustrated with cookbooks like this that use non-traditional categories when I'm flipping through and trying to find a recipe I had previously made or seen.I also would have liked to have seen more information about some of the more speciality ingredients he uses. I keep a pretty well-stocked pantry of superfoods -- and always have things like lacuma powder, maca powder, goji berries, chia seeds, and hemp seeds on hand -- but he includes things I've never heard of, like mucuna priuiens powder, shilajit powder, tocotrenials, and fulvic acid. I know I could look these things up, but, for me, part of buying a cookbook like this is to become more educated with new ingredients and how to use them, and he doesn't provide that explanation. (I also just don't have time to Google ingredients in recipes!) Another reviewer also said you could substitute ingredients, but it's hard to know what to substitute for fulvic acid, for instance, when I have no idea what it is and have no idea what kind of flavor it adds to a recipe. It just would have been nice to have had some of these explanations and ingredient substitutions listed with each recipe. He also does give some shopping resources at the back of the book so you can locate some of these items.Despite these drawbacks, it's still an interesting book. I've bought about thirty vegan cookbooks over the last three years since moving to a vegan diet, and the recipes in this one are unique and tasty. Jason's version of "meatloaf," for example, is Teff Loaf with Cranberry-Ginger Sauce, which is an unusual pairing of ingredients. (As an aside, the index isn't as complete as you'd hope; when I tried to look up what he specifically calls his version of a "meatloaf" recipe to mention here, I couldn't find it under "meatloaf," and had to flip through the book to locate it since it's called "Teff Loaf.")Besides making the Salted Caramel Waffles, I've also made two of the smoothies, and the Coconut Cacao Cookie Dough Balls. All have been really delicious.Overall, I'd recommend this book, but just be aware that it takes you a step beyond typical superfood cookbooks. I'm not sure if I'll invest in many of the ingredients he mentions, but I think I'll still get a lot of use out of this cookbook, and am glad I added it to my cookbook library.

This is a one in a million book!!! It's written like you're in the room having a conversation with Jason. It provides beautiful photos, descriptions and us soooooo much more than a cook book. There's no ' heavy pressure/guilt trip stuff' . I'm thrilled with the help I have got from this book and great tasty recipes are truly 5* .

This is more than just another recipe book. It's also full of nutritional information covering weight loss, how to boost your energy, our immune system, superfoods etc, etc. The recipes themselves are easy to follow and include great smoothies, main meals and even how to make pistachio ice cream. Jason's enthusiasm for good vegan food shines through, making this a perfect resource for living a happy, healthy life.

I got this for someone else

Sorry but quite disappointed. I expected more exclusive content in the book but I think there's better stuff on his YouTube channel and other free platforms.

Wonderful selection of recipes and great advice on veganism and fitness!