Abra Berens is the cofounder of Bare Knuckle Farms in Northport, MI and the chef-in-residence at Glanor Farms. After working at the famed Zingerman's deli, Abra trained under Darina Allen at the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland to hone her cooking craft and learn about sustainable foodways. Since leaving Ballymaloe, Abra has found herself working and learning under a slew of notable chefs, including Sky Gyngell, Roger Bowser, Sandra Holl, and, most notably, Paul Virant of Vie Restaurant in Western Springs, Illinois. She was the executive chef at Local Foods Chicago.
"Comprehensive vegetable cookbook that combines 100 recipes with
advice on what to look for in the market, how to store vegetables,
and how to make them exciting when cooking." -- The Bookseller
"Vegetables do not need to be boring and can make delicious nibbles
when dining outside. You will learn simple new cooking methods such
as how to caramelise, with dishes including asparagus, courgette,
cabbage and cucumber." -- The Sun
"Give vegetables equal billing on the dinner plate with inspiring
recipes showcasing their flavours and textures" -- Homes &
Gardens
"Things in my kitchen have changed since "Ruffage" arrived. This
organized, easygoing guide to 29 vegetables offers a few cooking
methods for each one, supplemented by several variations." -- The
New York Times
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"With a personal tone and a practical approach, the book contains
100+ recipes for everything from beets to turnips, sunchokes, peas
and beyond [...] it's a cookbook that's pragmatic and approachable,
but the dishes themselves are at times decadent and always
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