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Wow what a find- this is a really good lifestyle choice and although I grow my own veg - there was so much more to this fab book. I strive always not to waste food -well why would you do this - so it gets the reader thinking more about this - lots of easy recipes-I really liked this well illustrated book.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley

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I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. A fun title with some good ideas.

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Lovely recipe book, well organized and also the cover is really beautiful. I will buy for my own kitchen collection!

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I really liked the premise of this cookbook and the pictures were lovely. Very vibrant.

Some of the recipes seemed a little out of my reach, in terms of finding them in store and what I can feasible make but overall a lovely book.

Thanks for the arc.

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This book is very engaging for a cookbook, the pictures are stunning, and the tips are accessible and helpful.

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This book is not what I was expecting. Generally with this type of book, to help people eat better, more sustainability, you have a small part to guide you and then most of the book is recipes. Here, it's the opposite, or at least 50/50.

It's great to see such a comprehensive guide to help each and everyone on the road to sustainability. Between how to shop, which equipment or DIY, it's not a cookbook, it's really how to have a more sustainable kitchen, and life. You'll have everything you need to know, from A to Z.

Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book

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I actually really like the sustainable life style section better than the recipe section. The recipes are good, but wouldn't be on my to go recipe night list.

I like how they're practical in their advice and aren't an all hardcore "if you're not going to do it right, don't do it at all" type of tone some books take when it comes to sustainability.

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Disclaimer: Received this as an advance copy via Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group- White Lion (Thank you!!!)

I gave this book 3 stars because fractional stars are not an option, but if they were I'd have rated it 2.75 stars.

The book itself is aesthetically pleasing and the topic is very relevant but I found myself wondering who exactly is their target audience? Much of the advice provided, while valuable, was also akin to common sense. If this book is for less experienced cooks, great, but the recipes aren't really beginner level. And while the recipes do encourage less scraps, some of the cooking times are quite long, which seems like it's not really aligned with the overall spirit of the book.

I feel a bit grinchy not proclaiming that this book is wonderful, I did want to like this book more but it's not really a cookbook in the true sense, and it's not really a DIY book as there are only a handful of DIY projects. This book is educational in that it does provide foundational explanations for why being sustainable in the kitchen and beyond is needed, so it might be a good book for recent graduates and others who are just starting out.

I also want to point the first sentence on page 10 and ask is it missing a word, such as "should" or "would" or is the language that was used intentional? If intentional, it comes across as an odd phrasing that doesn't really work.

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Great book, taught me how to live my life, shop and eat in a much more sustainable way. Great hints and tip on how to shop and where.

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Sustainable Kitchen is not only a cookbook, but a sustainability manual for the kitchen, home, and more. To say that I learned tips, tricks, and information is an understatement and we are already low waste within our home.

The cover photography is simple and clean, which reflects the interior pages of the book well. You know what you're opened up to based on the title and the cover artwork.

The interior pages are well organized, the font is not too small or too big, and the color theming chosen is calm and neutral.

Within in the first portion of the book, you'll learn about how to create a sustainable kitchen (between the cutlery, equipment and more). Tutorials on how to make your own beeswax wraps (instead of plastic wrap coverings), ecobricks (which we haven't tried yet but are definitely going to now), and even how to sprout your own seeds.

Then, you're onto cooking with delicious recipes! With recipes like how to create your own oat milk, buckwheat waffles, and miso mushrooms, there is really a wide variety of low waste food choices.

5 Stars. Would recommend and will certainly be gifting this book to a family member once it's released and will be purchasing a copy for our own cookbook collection at home. It's a create starter book, but also even someone like myself who was been on a minimalism journey and low waste journey for a few years will learn or be reminded of new or known information.

Now, I'm off to try to make our own beeswax wraps!

Thanks to the publisher, Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, the author and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy to read and review. Review will also be posted to my blog (www.kagoodsell.com/book-reviews), GoodReads, TikTok (@unearthingeco), as well as NetGalley reviews.

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I enjoyed this book, probably more than I thought I would to be honest. It has some easy sewing projects for reducing the use of single use products that I’m definitely up for trying out.
It also gave me food for thought regarding the term sustainable and made me realise that there are more things I can do to be more sustainable than I am just now, so I will be following some of the examples in this book.
I liked the look of some of the recipes too.
Overall the book is written in a smooth, flowing writing style that I found easy to read.
My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review.

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This is a simple guide explaining a holistic view to sustaining ourselves. From making choices when buying to utilising more of each element, the book sets out to give us the information and books to achieve a more sustainable lifestyle.
A worthy addition to the bookshelf and one that I will keep dipping into.

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So grateful for the chance to preview Sustainable Kitchen at a time in my life where I am trying to make little changes myself for a more sustainable household. Filled with tips, crafts and recipes this should be a staple on everyone's shelf who want to live simply, eat sustainably and think about the planet. A lovely book.

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There are some interesting tips but overall not what I expected and the recipes didn't appeal to me. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

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A good resource for anyone looking to make some sustainability minded changes in their home. Quite a few tips for reducing waste/single use products in the home, some interesting (vegetarian) recipes, and lots of food for thought around sustainability.

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The beautiful cover drew me in but the content and information had me hooked. Sadhbh does an excellent job keeping the reader engaged while discussing and educating the reader on sustainability, shopping for sustainability, and living a minimal waste life.

I was inspired and motivated to look into my current practices and will be recommending this read to anyone else wishing to become more aware of their footprint.

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What I love most about Sustainable Kitchen is that it is not simply a cookbook, it is addresses every aspect of the kitchen. Food waste is such a meaningful component of sustainability and food but what about the crockery and textiles that you stock your kitchen with? What about how you store produce in your fridge to get the maximum output, and what you store it in? This is a holistic approach to mindfulness and sustainability that will challenge you to think more intentionally about your impact.

There are recipes though, of course. Some standouts to me include Heritage grain Gyoza with stir-fry leftovers, lentil moussaka, and fermented ketchup.

The book also features some wonderful suggestions for cleaning and waste. Pick this one up! We all have kitchens and this is an important read for us all.

Thank you to Netgalley and Quatro Publishing Group for the Arc - Sustainable Kitchen is out now!

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I’m all in when it comes to a sustainable kitchen. Loved some of the ideas in this book, mainly buying used kitchen stuff and being ecological. The book has a few recipes and scopes out a bunch of ideas about sustainability. Love the bug spray recipe and will definitely be trying it.

I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!

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This combination DIY guide and cookbook is broken into practical categories: "Sustainable Food" talks about what sustainability actually is, its impact, what's going on with the carbon and water in our food, how to shop, alternatives to shopping—I'm a forager, so I'm very happy to see that option included—and teaches us the terminology needed to navigate sustainable resources. In other words, this section gives you a crash-course in sustainability to get you up to speed. Then, it's time to dig in.

In "Creating a Sustainable Kitchen", we learn how to make the busiest room in our homes more sustainable. This includes equipment recommendations, best practices for storage containers (making your own bowl covers will leave any bread maker squealing happily), smart use of energy and water, and more. I'll be giving the garlic soap pesticide a try as bugs are a constant battle around here. This might be my favorite section, as I'm always looking for ways to make my country kitchen a smarter place to work.

The next two sections take us into preparing our food. "Cooking Foundations" teaches efficient ways to make better use of the food you have. There's a few recipes to get you started in sprouting, preserving and krauting, as well as things to do with the bits and pieces of veg that you've been throwing away. And then finally, we get to the recipes! "Cooking" is filled with simple, wholesome, appetizing recipes accompanied by fresh and clean, simplistic photography.

After we enjoy our meal, it's time to tidy up. "Clean Down" is just what you might think. You'll learn about eco-friendly cleaning products and practices, and alternative ideas for what to do with your waste.

If what you've read so far has you excited about introducing positive changes into your lifestyle, there's no need for you to feel alone in your endeavors. "Seeking a Sustainable Community" is filled with resources to help you get involved with others.

I recommend this cookbook or anyone who's looking for practical ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Home gardeners will love the recipes, kids can have fun making ecobricks, and new cooks can form healthy habits right from the start. The book's beautiful enough to make a lovely gift. Buy two so you can keep one for yourself. And now I'm off to see about making a Spring Greens and Quinoa Stew.

My thanks to authors Sadhbh Moore and Abi Aspen Glencross, Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.

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I would like to thank Netgallery and the publisher for send me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book was an interesting read. It covered topics on food choices, kitchen setup, and cleaning. It talks about being able to grow your own herbs and things, which is something I've always been interested in. It also gave a few recipes which I can't wait to try. There were a few DIYs in the book which were also a nice touch. The layout of the book was easy to follow.

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