The Juicing Bible

By Pat Crocker and Susan Eagles (Robert Rose)

Our glass has been full of juicing books before and we've sipped appreciatively. But The Juicing Bible is like that extra apple, carrot or sprig of parsley that really makes the whole thing come together. The 300-page paperback lives up to its all-inclusive title by covering juicers, methods, an encyclopedic guide to herbs, fruits and vegetables describing what some practitioners believe those ingredients can do for you, and even a guide to the authors' recommendations for certain health ailments. For the common cold, for instance, they recommend specific recipes that include hot herbs like cayenne and ginger to promote body heat and discourage the virus. Even those who don't believe the contents of their juice cup could ever ward off as much as a sneeze probably won't turn their noses up at the scores of delicious drinks like Before Dinner Mint (a tasty mix of kiwi, apple and peppermint leaves), Hot Spiced Pear Nectar (including half a New Mexican chile, maple syrup and allspice berries), Lavender Fennel Frappé (featuring vanilla and honey) and Liquid Salsa (tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro and lime). Some recipes use just a blender and do not necessitate a juicer.

RECIPE: BEFORE DINNER MINT and LIQUID SALSA

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