books festival, cookeryVegetarian Kitchen tempts even the confirmed non-vegetarian into converting to vegetarianism. In this new and exciting look at vegetarian food, Gita Balsekar has carefully chosen unique preparations from around the world. Her recipes transform even the most boring and neglected vegetable into something tasty and exotic. Whether it is the plain simple pumpkin or yam, or the more popular mushroom or capsicum, the rich and varied recipes bring out the authentic flavour each. This volume offers gastronomical fare to delight any gourmet and celebrates the joy of cooking.