A bounty of delicious recipes, health information, and food choice tips from the founder of the organic farm that "is changing the way America eats" (People). Not only has Myra Goodman been growing organic food for over twenty years on Earthbound Farm (founded with her husband, Drew), she has been cooking with it, too. In Food to Live By she combines her twin food passions, serving up hundreds of recipes, ideas, shopping and cooking tips, health notes, and more. Illustrating the book are full-color photographs throughout that bring readers right into the breathtaking California sunshine. This is perfect cooking for friends and family, packed with irresistible dishes for weeknight dinners and casual entertaining, festive breakfasts and fall picnics. Recipes are all about the ingredients and their intrinsic qualities, not fancy techniques or time-consuming steps. Food to Live By also includes a wealth of information about organic farming and how to make the wisest food choices; there are full-color field guides-to gourmet greens, apples, heirloom tomatoes, winter squash-and farm fresh ingredient guides to sorrel, corn, melons, avocados, organic poultry, asparagus, artichokes, ginger, and more, featuring what to look for, plus care and handling. The book is a boon to food lovers. "I love the recipes-they are delicious. Myra's 'Four Food Choices I Live By' should become a mantra for us all." -John Ash, chef and James Beard Award-winning author of Cooking Wild "Invaluable information on the a to z's of organics." -Nina Simonds, author of Spices of Life "Packed with color photos of Earthbound Farm . . . this book teases the reader into trying easy-to-prepare, healthy recipes packed with originality." -FoodReference.com

Introductions:The Time Is Ripe for Organic! . . ixThe Carmel Valley Farm Stand and Organic Kitchen. . xixWhy We're Committed to Organic Foods and Farming .. xxiiiChapter 1: It All Began with Raspberries . . . . 3A delicious recipe tribute to the crop that got Earthbound Farm started. Begin the day with warm Raspberry Corn Muffins spread with fresh Apricot Raspberry Jam, and end it with creamy Raspberry-Lemon Crèmes Brûlées or Red Raspberry Ice Cream. What could be better?Chapter 2: Soups . . . 25Enjoy a full array of tempting, innovative soups any time of the year. Choices include Summer Harvest Soup, Sweet Corn Chowder, Golden Tomato Gazpacho, Tuscan White Bean Stew, Roasted Winter Squash Soup, Hearty Cauliflower Bisque, and Simply Chicken Soup.Chapter 3: Leafy Green Salads . . . 63There's nothing like a selection of fresh leafy greens to enhance a meal. And they shine in Spring Mâche Salad with Kohlrabi, Radishes, and Peas; Baby Greens Salad with Grilled Figs and Walnuts; Grilled Caesar Salad; Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad; Farm Stand Greek Salad, and more.Chapter 4: Meat and Poultry Main Dishes. . 111Sizzling Steak and the Goodman Family Olive Sauce, Merlot-Braised Short Ribs with Cipollini Onions, Maple- Brined Pork Chops, Lamb Curry with Saffron Couscous, Kathy's Rosemary- Roasted Chicken, and Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are just a small sampling of the surefire winners in this chapter.Chapter 5: Fish and Shellfish . . . 159Although there are no USDA standards for organic seafood, there are still plenty of reasons to enjoy the health benefits of flavorful fish dishes like Ginger Lime Salmon, Roasted Halibut in Mediterranean Green Sauce, and Seared Tuna with a Fennel-Coriander Crust. And for shellfish lovers, there's Grilled Shrimp with Tropical Salsa, a savory Monterey Cioppino, and more.Chapter 6: Pasta and Vegetarian Main Dishes. . . 183Inviting pasta dishes to add to your repertoire include Grilled Vegetable Lasagna, Ziti with Ratatouille, and Creamy Macaroni and Three Cheeses. Plus prepare a luscious ?Wild? Mushroom Ragout with Polenta, Stir-Fried Tofu with Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms, and a Fresh Tomato Pizza.Chapter 7: Side Dishes . . 221Roasted Balsamic Artichokes, Sautéed Ginger Baby Bok Choy, Summer Corn Pudding, Blue Cheese Smashed Potatoes, Garlicky String Beans, Creamed Parmesan Spinach, and Provençal Tomato, Eggplant, and Zucchini Tian? are a few of the sides that are so good, you may just want to make a meal of them.Chapter 8: Breakfast and Brunch . 277Great dishes to start the day include Earthbound Farm's Famous Maple Almond Granola, Apple Nut Pancakes, Spanish Egg ?Soufflé Cake,? a Classic Omelet, and Mama Fries. And