My very first vegan cookbook was The New Farm Cookbook put out by the Book Publishing Company. Now my copy is tattered and splattered and has lost it's cover, but is still loved. Yesterday, Jim suggested that I get a new copy when I place an order with the Book Publishing Company and I whined (sort of whined, I'm not much of a whiner) a sentimental "NO" and may have even stomped my foot a little. I'm not usually one to turn down new books, but this is different. I know, his point is well taken: my old copy should be framed. But that's just not what books are for...they're for enjoying...poring over pages (no matter how dog-eared) while you imagine the recipes, that sweet anticipation before you actually step foot into the kitchen.

If you didn't guess where this is leading, Dear Reader, let me tell you. Another new book has come into my hands. It's Lick It!, published my the Book Publishing Company.




Well, I confess, the anticipation didn't last long with this book. I flipped through it quickly and started grabbing ingredients. I knew I had what I needed for the Pomegranate Strawberry Sorbet. Almost. I subbed blueberries for strawberries, but that's close enough. Better maybe because I could enjoy it within minutes without an emergency trip to the grocery store. It's sensational tasting, clean and fresh, with just the right amount of sweetness.

This recipe is just scratching the surface. The book is crammed full of creative and delicious sounding frozen treats of all kinds. Sorbets, sherbet, yogurts and of course, ice creams, that you can enjoy straight from the spoon or in a more 'finished' dessert, like sundaes, pies, cakes, or even drumstick cones! The recipes use easy to find, accessible ingredients and are mostly sweetened with natural sweeteners, a big plus! They even have some low fat treats, so nobody has to go without. And slushies, shakes, sauces, pies....you name it.

The wonderful people at the Book Publishing Company must have somehow sensed my attachment to their awesome books. They are so generous that they sent me a copy of Lick It! to share with one of you! Just leave a comment on this post, telling me one of your favorite flavors or anything at all about ice cream, and you'll be entered in the drawing. Please include your email address if it isn't available through your profile. Or be sure to check back. Which brings me to...

Anna, are you out there? If I don't hear from you soon, I'll have to choose another winner. I'd really like to send that PETA book to you!

Summer just got a whole lot cooler, thanks to this vegan ice cream book! Whoever the lucky winner might be, rest assured I'm taking really good care of this book for you until I get my own copy. Really good care!

Good Luck!