The Cookbook, packed with recipes and stories from the projects that the authors describe in their talk, is a comprehensive look at the common bond of nourishment and how creative individuals can stretch in unexpected directions. I've eaten in their comfortable restaurant, which is decorated in a whimsical manner with lots of dog images. Their food reflects the cultural diversity of their programs and travels while focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients.
I like to test recipes in a menu. Here's how my White Dog Cafe menu worked out: marinated goat cheese with fresh tomatoes; warm mushroom-spinach salad; chicken braised with tomatoes, black olives, and pepperoni, served over linguine; and harvest fruit crisp. Each recipe I tried was flavorful and fun to prepare. The Cookbook includes many wonderful culinary hints. This is a book with a very big heart.
