Comments about David’s book  From David’s Pure Vegetarian Kitchen:

“I recommend this book especially to anyone who is interested in healthy eating but who feels intimidated by the logistical demands of cooking with healthy whole foods. No other cookbook I have read has recipes as simple to follow as these, let alone as nutritious. And because the recipes are so simple, they are very easy to modify to suit personal tastes or experimental proclivities.” (M.T., Portland, Oregon)

“...is an amazingly accessible introduction to healthy vegan cooking. It provides a good overview of ingredients and nutritional considerations, and then it dives right into a diverse library of recipes. David's down-to-earth style takes all the anxiety out of trying a new genre of cooking. He's perfected vegan versions of many American staple foods - such as cake, gravy, burgers, and so on. These dishes taste so hearty and satisfying that you don't miss the milk, eggs, and other animal products. Even my non-vegetarian friends loved the dishes that resulted from the recipes in this book!” (S.A., Seattle, Washington)

David's Pure Vegetarian Kitchen is the best vegan cookbook ever. My mom and I have taken cooking classes with him, and his recipes are one of the major reasons that she and my stepdad became vegan. They're all really simple and incredibly healthy. (G.K., Portland, Oregon)

“. . . It’s the best practical vegetarian cookbook I’ve seen.” (R.K., Portland, Oregon)

“. . . My husband and I found this book was fun to read and use.” (N.G., Los Angeles, California)

 “. . . I think it’s a wonderful book to give to family and friends—especially to those ready for a change.” (R.V., Riverside, California)

“. . .I was so pleased to find an excellent glossary of ingredients as well as valuable nutritional information. It cleared up so many things for me.” (C.W., Santa Ana, California)

“. . . We like the simple recipes and that preparation time is minimal.” (G.R., Eugene, Oregon)

“Before reading this book I was intimidated by tofu. Not any more. I even got my husband to like tofu!” (N.S., Santa Monica, California)

“I have many, many cookbooks, but this is the one I reach for all the time! The recipes are easy to make and very tasty. For example for those of you who like rich, brown gravy, but don't want the unhealthful fat and flour, there is a recipe for Black Bean Gravy that will make you forget about "traditional" gravy! You say you don't like tofu? That's because you have never had it prepared properly, and the recipes in this book will start you on a new relationship with this healthy food. You don't have to be a solid vegetarian to use these recipes - alternate them with your regular food preferences. Who knows- you may find you prefer the fresh, clean tastes of these foods versus frequent meat consumption! I know I do! If you can take a cooking class with David Gabbe, do it. It's a life changing event for healthy eating!!!” (S.H., Mission Viejo, California)