The Vegan Soulfood Guide to the Galaxy Paperback – February 24, 2010

I bought this book months ago and somehow, it just ended up lost on the book shelf until recently. What really grabbed my attention was the info on the DVD. Now admittedly, the intro she gave was kind of forced but to my surprise, there was really great and valuable information on the DVD and in the book. The recipes were easy to follow, the info was spot on and it was wonderful.Reading through the book Afya has LOADS of information on Vegan-ism ranging from how to grocery shop to what foods are great for protein sources. This book is definitely a great buy for beginners. I had always had bad experiences eating tofu and other substitutions but following the advice in the book and DVD and allowing the tofu to marinate, you really get flavors. I tried the scrambled tofu first and allowed it to marinate overnight and I must say, she's on to something! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to get into Vegan-ism or just looking to add more plant-based foods into their diet. A good chunk of this book is dedicated to information and there is only a handful of recipes so be aware of that, but overall, this is a great read.

I think this book is a great starter for those who want to go vegan, or otherwise have more vegan foods in their lives. I’m able to incorporate a lot of these recipes into my non vegan meals as well. This has helped very skeptical meat eaters be a little more open to the thought of at least having a few meatless days. 😏 Give this book a try.

I would love to see more information on dining out and the photo illustrations be along side of the recipes.

I love the book it explains the why's and how's to become Vegan. It really motivates you to eat healthy. I'm keep it in the kitchen with me. Now I know what to eat and cook for myself.

This book has made the transition to vegetarian diet a breeze. There is a lot of vital information about how to get essential nutrients in a vegan diet-- and how a vegan diet can benefit your health. and there is a wealth of easy, delicious recipies to try. Before this book, I had no idea what to do with tofu, and now it's a food staple for me. I love the DVD she provided with the book "Pimp My Tofu". (What in the world was the wearing though?!? LoL). Anyhow, this book stays in my kitchen, and I often take it grocery shopping with me. It has some great menu plans too, if you need help getting started with creating a well-balanced vegan diet.

I have read many vegan cookbooks and this is by far one of the best. Easy to read and understand, great recipes that are not at all complicated to make- you can start cooking as soon as you get the book. Plus it has lots of other info on being vegan that other cookbooks lack, all in one guide that is just the perfect size. Excellent buy!

I'm so happy I purchased this book! It's an easy read and the recipes aren't complicated.

This book is such a valuable guide to vegetarian possibilities. I have been pescatarian (plant based diet and sometimes milk products or fish) for almost 6 years and I had been getting bored and feeling limited in cooking my own meals. The recipes, ideas and information in this book totally OPENED my door to other amazing creative solutions to my food boredom. I have cooked a recipe out of this book or used some bit of info everyday since I got it two weeks ago. It gives foundational information that inspires confidence to be brave and try new combinations and recipe creations. I forsee a totally vegan soul food holiday meal in my future!