Plum Village Cookbook

Enjoy seasonal, locally grown, organic, and delicious meals with the monks and nuns of the internationally renowned mindfulness practice center Plum Village in France With more than 108 recipes, The Plum Village Cookbook gives aspiring mindful chefs all they need to recreate the mouthwatering, nourishing dishes from the famed French retreat center founded by Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. From wholesome breakfasts to main meals featuring the fresh vegetables grown on Plum Village's regenerative Happy Farms, the recipes in the book are easy to prepare and perfect for busy people wishing to slow down and savor their food mindfully. Reflecting the rich cultural and culinary diversity of this international tradition, the collection spans favorites of vegan Vietnamese temple cooking and wholefood traditions from France and other countries in Europe and Asia. Together with the recipes selected by the nuns and monks of Plum Village, the book offers practices for mindful cooking, eating, and even washing the dishes to bring peace, calm, and joy to your everyday table.