This new encyclopedic cooking reference gives readers up-to-the-minute information on nutrition and exciting, delicious, healthful recipes. With special advice

Farmer's markets, groceries, and natural foods stores today offer a wealth of wholesome ingredients that even a decade ago were considered unfamiliar and exotic

Details both traditional and modern methods for naturally preserving vegetables, fruits, dairy products, meats, nuts, seeds, and grains at home.

Maria Rodale was raised on real food. She doesn’t think of eating homemade, from-scratch meals as part of a trend or movement; it has always been her life. Ra