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Foreword Over the many years I have known Leigh, I have always been impressed by her energy and skill in promoting veganism, especially by appealing so well to our taste buds. We first met when I attended an eight-week vegan cooking course that she taught with great gusto. I also remember, when we were co-judges for a vegan dessert competition, how seriously she took the job of selecting the winner, when all I wanted to do was gorge myself on all the sweetness! And I have eaten many times at vegan cafés she has managed. So I am very pleased that she has written a brand new vegan cookbook, Veganissimo!.

My vegan journey has always revolved around a desire to help animals, people, and the planet as well as a more personal concern about my health. I share with Leigh an eagerness for encouraging others to make more compassionate choices in their lives. But being vegan is not just about “saving the world.” As Veganissimo! reveals, it can also be a thrilling exploration of exotic cuisines and amazing ingredients.

Far from the stodgy, hard-to-find, black-and-white vegan cookbooks of just a few years ago, Veganissimo! takes vegan cooking to an exciting new level. It fills the need for a book that not only enhances one’s joy in being vegan by showing you how to prepare mouthwatering vegan food, but also helps you maintain a healthier diet. In addition, one of the best ways to help animals is to encourage others to go vegan, and this book will certainly provide you with some tempting ideas. By serving up these great vegan dishes to your family and friends, you will surprise them with just how delicious and diverse vegan cuisine can be—and they may consider exploring veganism further! greg McFarlane CEO, Vegan Australia www.veganaustralia.org.au