The Plum Village Cookbook search, and a good month for food events

Our circle is still growing --- Nat Harvyk is adding Puerto Rico to our map! I wasn't sure what to call PR as it is neither a country nor a state. Officially it's the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and an "unincorporated U.S. territory". It's also a beautiful island. Welcome, Nat! Susan Rose is also joining us but I don't yet know where she is. Welcome, Susan! Brooks Koenig is joining us here in Portland. He is involved in Linda's nutritarian group and came to our Summer Potluck last August. Glad to have you with us, Brooks!

Here is the last of the recipes from that summer potluck ---- Susan's flavorful Garlic-Herb Aioli:
Garlic-Herb Aioli

Last time I told you of Marion's wish to find an authentic Plum Village cookbook and three of you jumped right on it. Laura in California sent good news:
Hi Friends,
There is a Plum Village Cook book and also a Deer Park Monastery cookbook for sale at the Deer Park Bookstore in Escondido, CA. If you wanted to buy the Deer Park cookbook, they are $10 each and the proceeds go to supporting the new Nunnery for Sisters at Deer Park. I don’t know their policy on mail order. You can contact [email protected] for more information.
Bowing, Laura

Susan here in Portland ended up finding another title:
Eve, This one is not called the Plum Village Cookbook, but it’s what comes up when I put that title in the search bar. .. http://www.parallax.org/how-to-eat-2/

I am glad to be reminded of "How to Eat" --- I have a copy of this small book of food-related meditations. I've been meaning to share them with you and will try to do that soon.

Christel in Germany found an interview with Thich Nhat Hanh that tells what meals are like at Plum Village. It doesn't include recipes but does give a basic template for a Plum Village meal:
http://www.oprah.com/spirit/A-Conversation-with-Thich-Nhat-Hanh-About-Savor

Thanks Laura, Susan and Christel for helping out!

Portland people, now is the time to register for the NWVEG Compassionate Thanksgiving potluck coming up on Sunday, Nov. 22. I'll be there ----it's always fun and it always sells out so don't wait:
http://nwveg.org/thanksgiving

While you are at the NWVEG website you might like to look at the Veg Fest page, too. Veg Fest is happening Nov. 14 and 15--- I'll be there too--- taking in lots of interesting speakers, demonstrations and exhibits:
http://nwveg.org/vegfest

Meanwhile, our own Mindful Cooking potluck is coming up this Saturday, Nov. 7, 6PM --- email me for details if you would like to join us!

I'm looking forward to another evening of good food and conversation, and a batch of new recipes for our collection!

Happy cooking,
Eve