Customer Reviews:
Not Great but Passable Pictures.......2007-02-11
While it was fun to look at all the pictures of the sixties and how people dressed and all the bands that became 60's icons the pictures themselves were not great. I think if it was anyone other than Linda McCartney there would not have been a book. As an amateur photographer myself I just don't see what is so great. Personally after reading the book about her and seeing the video Wingspan I had admiration for a woman who truly "did not" want to be in her husbands band, but stepped up because it was important to her husband. Ditto being a really good mom. That she was...her children have grown up to be productive members of society, they truly contribute. Not only are they busy living their lives,they are truly "nice people". That was no accident, she did a great job. You never hear any scandal about them. Linda kept their private life just that...private. You have to admire her for that. But, that said I really don't think she was this "Great Photographer". She was alright, but she had access because these musicians were really just starting out when she photographed them. She had that access not because of Paul. When she first started taking these pictures she was not "Paul's girlfriend". Even after she became his girlfriend and then his wife, she did not use that to get others pictures, although she probably could have.Mediocre really is how I would describe her photography.
Portrait of Musicians.......2006-02-10
The first thing to know about this book is that it is NOT a portrait of an era--its events, personalities, style--but solely of musicians. The photos are in black-and-white and color, of individual performers and groups. Some of the subjects will be well known to the reader/viewer; others will be obscure.
The photography is very good, as one would expect from a book of this type. There is text accompanying each of the photos or group of photos, some of it poignant and all related to the musicians in question.
A Must-Have.......2005-10-19
She photographed Rock and Roll history as it unfolded, and she hardly knew it. Although surrounded by rock royalty, there is nothing presumptous about Linda or her photographs. I, like many young women at the time, was not immediatley enamored of her, because she stole my(our) boyfriend; but I have come to respect her in so many ways, and this book is more proof of what the world's most elegible bachelor found in her. What a unique person she was and how she is missed for all of her contributions.
Linda McCartney lives on!.......2005-09-20
I have been wanting this book for so long so I was so happy to find it used on Amazon. The photos are awesome and Lindas' comments on the people and the time it was taken are more than I expected. She was an awesome photographer and I'll bet a wonderful person to actually know.
Well Done!!.......2005-03-22
What a unique and delightful compilation Linda has put together in this book. It has a very "homey" feel, very comfortable and relaxed. Linda definitely had a feel for the right moment to snap the picture - these are as natural as anyone could hope for. What a kick to see so many of these people when they were so young and still often unknown. The family photos are gorgeous and a rare treat. Linda's chatty tone with the text makes it seem as personal and ordinary as sitting down in the kitchen together with a cuppa tea.
Book Description
Now in paperback, Linda McCartneys World of Vegetarian Cooking presents international menus that follow in the healthful and delicious tradition of the bestseller Lindas Kitchen. Linda McCartneys World of Vegetarian Cooking uncovers the pleasure of eating fresh vegetables and other meat-free foods beautifully cooked and imaginatively prepared with the herbs and spices of countries around the world. From Green Jade Soup from China to Asparagus and Herb Risotto from Provence, the 260 recipes include distinctive ingredients from Europe, Mexico, Asia, India, and North America. Each recipe is personalized by Lindas comments and accompanied by wonderful photos. This is a cookbook that will provide incredible variety for the vegetarian cook as well as refreshing new options for anyone who wants a healthy and tasty meal. Linda McCartney on Tour, the hardcover version of Linda McCartneys World of Vegetarian Cooking, was a nominee for the 1999 Jacobs Creek World Food Media Award in the category for the best hardcover recipe book. Linda McCartney was famously committed to vegetarianism, a cause that her family continues to support publicly.
Customer Reviews:
Delicious!.......2005-03-08
My mom gave me this book for Christmas and I have to say that it is wonderful! The recipes are perfect and need no alterations! This hardbound book is also a very beautiful, with lovely photos and easy to follow recipes. It would make a great gift.
An Essential and Fun Tool for Vegetarians.......2004-03-31
When I decided to branch out from Betty Crocker and more basic cookbooks, Linda McCartney's WORLD OF VEGETARIAN COOKING was the first cookbook I bought. I honestly feel that it has heightened my appreciation for food and my disdain for vegetarian cookbooks that lack in imagination. Simply put, American cooking leaves little room for those who can't or won't eat beef, pork, poultry, and even seafood; therefore, American vegetarian cookbooks tend to offer the same fritattas, quiches, and portabellos. Linda McCartney, during her travels around the world with Wings, put together a fantastic collection of what the world can offer vegetarians. So throw out the bland books, veggies, and get excited.
Recipes to try first: One-Pot Mushroom Risotto, Milanese Risotto, Fontina and Tomato Pie (I made this in bulk for a big party once and never got to eat any of it, it was gone so fast, but I hear it was scrumptious), Coconut Rice Pudding (another party favorite), Sweet and Sour Tofu, Pasta Genovese (the main dish for my very first dinner party), Rhubarb Fool, Avocado Hummus (possibly the best taste I have ever come across), Honey Pudding, and Vegetable Kichdi.
This book is fantastic for: Entertaining, cooks ready to move out of the Beginner category, cooking for one or two people, special or every day dinners.
This book's weak spots are: Desserts - the Mississippi Mud Pie and the Lemon Sponge Cake did not turn out well. For the cake, I traced it back to omissions and errors within the recipe itself. Also, the desserts are a little less creative than the rest of the book.
This book's suprisingly useful spots are: Sauces and Sundries. I cannot emphasize enough - the Avocado Hummus is amazing.
I have given this book to so many grateful vegetarians, that "Leave it to Linda" has become our motto.
Unique Recipes for the Time Challenged.......2001-05-16
When Linda McCartney's newest cookbook, World of Vegetarian Cooking, arrived in the mail at my house, I opened the package and took a deep breath. I have bookshelves lined with many really great vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, all with beautiful photos to go along with the recipes, and wonderful ideas for meal planning. But these cookbooks get taken off of the shelf only when it is time to dust, for two main reasons. The first is that most of the recipes have ingredients that I have either never heard of or I can't find in my local grocery store or even health food market. The second reason is that many of the recipes take a long time to prepare. I always think, while perusing these cookbooks in the bookstore, that I will just make the time somehow so that my family will enjoy these vegetarian delicacies. It never happens. As a busy mom, there are times in my day when I have to pause and think, "Have I eaten today?" I need quick recipes with readily available ingredients. Linda McCartney's book is chock full of both. The introduction presents vegetarianism in a way I had never considered before. Linda writes that it is anticipated that at the present rate, if people continue to convert from meat-eaters to vegetarians, by 2050 we will all be vegetarians. Also a lifetime of vegetarian eating, which I hope my son will have, results in saving 760 chickens, 5 cows, 20 pigs, 29 sheep, 46 turkeys, 7 rabbits, and over half a ton of fish. The cookbook has a whole section on nutrition, food groups, and topics such as the vegetarian pantry and alternatives to dairy products. Each recipe comes with a preparation time, so I can plan ahead and decide if I have the amount of time to make a particular entree. There is also a section of the book entitled, "Quick and Easy Meals," which is, of course, the part of the cookbook that I turned to right away! The photos of these recipes looked just as pleasing as the ones in the other sections of the book, but the preparation times for these meals were more reasonable, given my time constraints. Each recipe throughout the book also indicates which country it came from and some even have notes from Linda telling the circumstances around which she first tried the recipe. Sometimes her daughters introduced her to them, other times she ate them at friend's homes. The book ends with menu planners for such celebrations as children's parties, Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving, as well as a midsummer eve's picnic. My family is particularly fond of the festive loaf that is a sort of vegetarian meat loaf made out of veggie burgers. I have served it to non-vegetarians who liked it so much that they requested the recipe! My husband and son prefer the loaf cold and eat it for leftovers in a sandwich. The baked portobello mushrooms were a great main course served with a side of rice and steamed veggies. I love portobellos but cook them the same way every time. The recipe in Linda McCartney's cookbook was quite different from the way I typically make them; the flavors were unique. Linda also has lots of great creative salad dishes that go beyond the mixed green or mesclun type. My family likes her warm zucchini salad, which is simple to make. I nearly always have the ingredients for this dish in my house. Great finger food recipes for kids include crispy vegetable won tons, oven fries, and unique ideas for homemade pizza. There is a dessert section in the cookbook as well. Linda McCartney has left behind quite a legacy. Making her favorite foods made me feel like I was being invited into an intimate part of her life, enjoying meals that she once shared with family and friends. Linda has left all of us with a wonderful opportunity to enjoy vegetarian food from around the world. She does it in a way that requires limited effort and time. Although she is gone, her music, her animal activism, and her way of living remain with us in different forms even today. Through her recipes, the work she did in promoting the merits of a vegetarian diet continue to inspire even those of us who feel at times challenged in a culinary sense! -Reviewed by Carol Laliberte
Book Description
Linda McCartneys photographs of quiet moments reveal her innate sense of composition. These images, such as Through a Glass Teapot, add to McCartneys inspirational legacy. The expert way the lens catches a cactus flower or a view of hills transports us into moments of utter serenity and makes apparent the mastery of her technique, which she cultivated by years of work. A wide variety of processes, from photogravure still lifes to Polaroid transfers, showcases McCartneys love of experimentation. Her photographs evoke a sense of a world wide open, as the collection is aptly titled. Her artistic expertise and ability to capture a sense of freedom make these photographs endlessly enchanting and fascinating. Linda McCartney took photographs for more than thirty years. Her work has been exhibited at the ICP, New York; the Royal Photographic Society, Bath; The U.K.s National Museum of Photography, Film Television, Bradford, England; and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Previous books of her works and photographs include Linda McCartneys Sixties and Roadworks. Additionally, she is the author of Linda on Tour: Over 200 Meat-Free Dishes from Around the World. Her photography could be disarmingly earthy Her eye was definitely precise. New York Times
Customer Reviews:
Breathtaking.......2000-08-28
I found this book an inspiration. Not surprising since I have always been inspired by Linda's pictures, but I now have a collection of moving moments that she has caught on film. As an amateur photographer I am now inspired to experiment with the medium. I now keep my camera handy where ever I am.
Intense beauty in fleeting moments.......2000-04-10
She was, indeed, one of the best photographers of her generation. There is a terrific sense of reverence for the natural world in these photos, in which she demonstrates that nature provides the most satisfying, serene, and dramatic of images, if you look for them. And you need not travel to the Grand Canyon or the redwood forests to see them--looking out your back door, out the plane window, in your garden, across the beach, or through the glass teapot on your table, may yield views as delicate and mysterious as the old masters. Of her photographs of people, John Lennon said "She has an eye for an eye." Of her photos of nature, we can say that she had an eye for the most intense beauty in the most fleeting of moments.
I was very disappointed--.......1999-08-08
First I thought it should be called Wide Range because of all Linda's varied interests but as I looked through it, which took all of l0 minutes to review, I was very disappointed in it. The pictures were too simple and looked like a child's first attempt at photography. I am a staunch Linda McCartney fan of her photography and share in her many interests, but felt let down by this book of simplicity.
Wide Open is a treasure!.......1999-03-18
Just received my copy of "Wide Open" today. Linda McCartney was a wonderful photographer and should be remembered as such. "Wide Open" is a keepsake that I will pass down to my children. The photographs seem to show a calm serenity and you are left wanting more.
Customer Reviews:
Review by a "meat-eater".......2007-05-23
The dishes are well-explained and easy to follow. While we are not vegetarians, we do like to occasionally eat vegetable-only dinners as a change-of-pace. The recipes we have tried have been delicious.
I heartily, no pun intended, recommend this for anyone who enjoys an interesting, and probably different, taste offering to one's palate.
Bon appetite.
The transaction was a beeze as well.
My current Bible.......2007-02-25
I lost my first cookbook and intro to vegetarian cooking by Linda in a divorce. It took some time to replace. I absolutely love her receipes. Thanks to Linda McCartney (may she rest in peace)and her cookbook, it was an easy transition into the vegetarian eating style.
Better Than Her Photography Books.......2007-02-14
I like a lot of these recipes.Some of them were a little complicated, not complicated, but not quick easy recipes, but they were fun. I think Linda was really a great Mom and wife and she truly loved to cook for her family.
Linda Mccartney's Home Cooking.......2004-06-16
I have been an ethical vegetarian for fifteen years. My all time favorite vegetarian cookbook is Linda Mccartney's Home Cooking. Her wonderful recipes are enticing to the most hardened meat eater. I would recommend it to vegetarians and omnivores alike.
Wonderful recipes!.......2003-08-10
This book was given to me as a gift and I'm indebted to the purchaser. The recipes are obviously made with love and are easy to follow. The Lentil Soup is to die for! I've made it for work several times and everyone loves it. That alone makes the book worthwhile.
Amazon.com
Contains over 200 delicious and inspiring new recipes and offers a blueprint for a vegetarian way of life. This book is also perfect for the thousands of people who are simply cutting down on meat for health reasons. The recipes have evolved from the kind of good food Linda cooks for her family and friends. They are simple to prepare and wonderful to eat. The dishes are healthy too--nutritionally well-balanced and low in saturated fats.
Customer Reviews:
Wholesome simple recipes for anyone.......2007-07-25
I am not vegetarian, but I do eat relatively little meat compared to many people, and it was with this in mind that I bought this book (plus as a long term fan I knew of Linda's dedication to vegitarianism).
I was not disappointed. The recipes are delightful, and many (especially the lentil soup) absolutely superb.
I have to admit that I have found some of the recipes that use meat substitutes a little daunting, as I think well, if you want to think it's meat, eat meat, but I have found that with small modification these recipes can be used with lentils or other legumes, and have turned out, in my experience anyway, just as delicious.
What is interesting about Linda's cooking is that she obviously puts a great deal of thought into how the food looks, tastes and can be used as a centrepiece for entertaining, or just a simple family meal. The photos are wonderful, and unlike many cook books the finished products do indeed match the image!
It is all round a lovely cook-book, a great addition to any cookery library, and really quite "user friendly". Even your most ardent carnivorous friends will appreicate something from here!
This book is great!.......2007-06-10
I haven't written any reviews on this site. But when I bought two items, I thought that I should start. One was on Linda's CD and the other was on this book. This book is great. I am a vegetarian by nature. I was never a meat lover except for fish, cheese, and eggs. This book provides a lot of recipes on every day foods that are as good as they are clever. I have enjoyed this book and I haven't even had it a week, yet. It's chocked full of colorful pictures and scrumptious recipes. I loved it from beginning to end. I haven't made all the recipes I wanted to, yet, but I'm working on it. I have a feeling this book will be a staple in my cooking library.
Good foundation for beginner vegetarian.......2007-04-02
I own many vegetarian cookbooks and this is the one I cannot do without! I would have never been able to become a vegetarian if it had not been for the recipes in this book. It had plenty of variety to keep me from getting "bored" when I was making the transition from becoming a meat-eater to vegetarian. The recipes are easy to follow and every one I have tried has turned out perfectly. I have owned this cookbook for over 10 years and the pages are dog-eared and spattered with food (proof that this is a much-used and much-loved cookbook!)
Great recipes.......2005-08-04
Excellent recipes, all of her cookbooks are great. Often it's just a meat substitution from a standard recipe (like shepherd's pie), but the meals are great and you don't even think about meat (or lack thereof). Everything is very clearly and concisely written, and most meals don't take very long to make. The longest ones have a lot of oven time, so you don't actually have to be doing something for so long.
easy veg.......2005-07-13
I really enjoy using Linda's kitchen cookbook. I find the recipes are clear and simple. I also found the intro extremely helpful. This is definitly one of my favorites.
Customer Reviews:
Absolutely the best Linda photography book.......2004-03-06
There are currently a total of five books that compile the photographs of Linda McCartney. This is head and shoulders above the other books. It includes her *best* photos and the most interesting ones. This book omits any landscape photos or pictures of inanimate objects. Sorry, when you've been married to Paul McCartney and hung out with the Beatles for 15 months, photos of a pencil eraser shouldn't be cluttering up the precious space.
Linda was a truly talented artist with the camera. The way she lit her subjects and captured them candidly is really intriguing. I love her photos because I love Paul and the Beatles, and I suspect most people will buy the book because of that. But there are also some outstanding shots of Jagger, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison and some other 60's icons. Highly recommended.
a time to remember.......2000-11-11
what a woman! some unforgettable photos in here. my favorites are of grace slick, brian jones, and jackson brown.
Amazon.com
Linda McCartney, wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, was a passionate vegetarian. Shortly before she died, she left a legacy with this beautiful book of 200 meat-free recipes from all over the world. Linda McCartney on Tour is illustrated with stunning photographs guaranteed to start you salivating--the tastes, colors, and textures leap off the page. You can almost taste the Crispy Vegetable Wontons (China), Asparagus Crepes (France), Minted Pea and Spinach Soup (U.K.), Vegetable Kichdi (India), Warm Chocolate Souffle with Bittersweet Sauce (France), and Fragrant Coconut Rice (Thailand). If you like pizza, choose from recipes of the U.K., U.S., Thailand, or Greece, or invent your own pizza with a page of creative topping selections. Although many of the dishes sound esoteric, the ingredients won't send you searching in ethnic stores--you can find most in your supermarket, though you will need to frequent a natural-foods market for a few, such as organic eggs and vegetarian sausages. The recipes have no nutritional information, unfortunately--you know you're getting plenty of vitamins and fiber, but you don't know fat content. Whether you're a confirmed vegetarian looking for new recipes or you just want to improve your health by eating meat-free a few times a week, this book will entice you. --Joan Price
Customer Reviews:
Wide range of cultures, so-so ingredients.......2004-12-03
Overall, this is a great starter book for someone being introduced to vegetarianism, since many of the dishes are just vegetarian versions of wellknown meaty dishes. However, Ms. McCartney relies a little too heavily on meat substitutes in her recipes. For example, she uses vegetarian sausages and vegetarian ground "meat" in many of the recipes. I would recommend finding a book that relies on the wonderful flavors of fresh vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and grains, rather than on a fake processed product.
She is still the best.......2004-03-29
This is the best cook book for vegetarians! I cooked everything in it and I love it! We miss you Linda!
Excellent tasty and unique veggie cuisine.......2002-11-16
I received this book as a gift and after looking through it, I was excited to try the recipes. There is a great selection of different recipes from all around the world. What makes this book special is that the recipes include the traditional Italian and Chinese cuisine, but Linda goes beyond the traditional to include Indian, African and Thai cuisines. I truly enjoy the hot and sour soup, for example. The photographs are brilliant in color and are vivid enough to make your stomach growl by just looking at them. Linda uses olive oil generously. Although there is not a nutritional analysis, it is easy to adapt the recipes to a healthy diet, which I do with great success. I truly enjoy this book.
Excellent cookbook to own!.......2000-07-02
I am a vegan, and finding anything delicious that doesn't include some form of tofu is sometimes hard. This cookbook includes many ethnic, vegan recipes and photos to go with them. Instructions are easy, even my 9-year-old daughter helps with the preparation. We made the Chinese aromatic vegetable stir-fry last night, and it was marvelous. Even my mom, who is not veggie, thought it looked and smelled delicious. The world has lost a wonderful talent in Linda.
Excellent Multi-Ethnic Cookbook - Absolutely Fabulous!.......1999-04-15
Yet another truly excellent cooking tome from an inspiring woman, Linda McCartney shows once again how easy it is to prepare easy and delicious meals with a flair. This book is a must have for those who like to sample cuisines from other cultures, and you absolutely don't miss the meat in these dishes. From the stunning photography to the mouth-watering menu ideas that make party planning a snap, there is something for every taste. I have had rave reviews over every recipe I prepared from this and her other cook books. We have lost a true treasure in Linda McCartney.
Average customer rating:
- For Paul McCartney fans only....
- Fabulous, as usual
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For Paul McCartney fans only...........1999-09-18
The book is full of pictures you and I would throw away...constructions sites,alleys,reflections in windows.If you're looking for Lindas pastoral scenes,this book is not it. It's full of city scenes,showing dirty streets,homeless etc. If you're looking for Paul or family photos,they aren't in here either. Linda has based on photographic career on 2 things:the family and nature and this book has neither.I wouldn't recommend on a photographic level. Only Beatle freaks will enjoy it,just to say they own a copy of it. My copy holds my table straight.
Fabulous, as usual.......1998-08-07
Linda McCartney, once again, picks us up and drops us right on the scene of her photographs. She never fails to surprise with her keen eye and amazing talent. A delight!
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- Excellent book on Linda's photos
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Excellent book on Linda's photos.......2004-03-06
There are currently a total of five books that compile the photographs of Linda McCartney. This is head and shoulders above the other books. It includes her *best* photos and the most interesting ones. This book omits any landscape photos or pictures of inanimate objects. Sorry, when you've been married to Paul McCartney and hung out with the Beatles for 15 months, photos of a pencil eraser shouldn't be cluttering up the precious space.
Linda was a truly talented artist with the camera. The way she lit her subjects and captured them candidly is really intriguing. I love her photos because I love Paul and the Beatles, and I suspect most people will buy the book because of that. But there are also some outstanding shots of Jagger, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison and some other 60's icons. Highly recommended.
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