Cooking & Food

The Clean Food organic series has great articles on sustainable food production, environment issues, shopping directories, recipes, slow food, fair trade, and lots more. Pick up back issues for $3 off!

Alice Sherwood's son was diagnosed with severe allergies to nuts and eggs when he was two years old. Frustrated with the usual bland allergy-friendly recipes, Alice created delicious dairy, egg, nut and gluten free recipes. This hardcover book contains 100 recipes for everything from bread to sponge cake and ice cream. There's also tips on ingredient substitution, reading food labels, and helping your child avoid allergens at school. All recipes have been approved by the Royal Children's Hospital.

Over 100 recipes by fair trade supporters, using fair trade ingredients. Produced by the Fair Trade Federation in the UK, these recipes are the winners of a nationwide competition judged by a panel including Sophie Grigson. Recipes include Cuban Orange Chicken, and Caribbean Green Banana Curry. Easy lunches, delicious dinner party recipes, and indulgent desserts. 224 pages, hardback.

By Bill Statham. This paperback fourth edition is perfectly sized to keep in your handbag as a handy reference while shopping. Over 400 entries covers additives and ingredients in foods, cosmetics, and personal care products.

Quick, healthy, natural food for babies and children from the founder of the Organix children's food company in England. Introduce your baby to a lifetime of healthy eating habits with tasty recipes that cover the full range of tastes and textures. 144 pages, hardback.