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Before embarking on any health-related regimen, beginning any exercise program, taking any herbs, drugs, supplements or other health-related items, seek the care and advice of a qualified doctor or health professional.
The content in Dr. Andrew Weil’s Garden to Table Cooking is intended to inform, not prescribe, and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice and care of a qualified health professional.
Dr. Andrew Weil, MD, is an internationally recognized leader in integrative medicine and expert in medical education, medical botany, and mind-body interactions. He earned an AB degree in biology (botany) from Harvard College and an MD from Harvard Medical School.
He is a best-selling author of books on health based in integrative medical philosophy, along with the popular Self Healing newsletter. Dr. Weil holds the Jones/Lovell Endowed Chair in Integrative Rheumatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where he is also Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health. He is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, a Center of Excellence at the University of Arizona.
Dear Reader, n these pages, you’ll discover a wealth of information about a hobby that heals and my favorite pastime: gardening. From tips for getting a new garden started in your yard to tricks I’ve learned over the years for growing specific crops, this publication will help you develop or hone your green thumb.
It will help you sharpen your chef chops, too. Not only will you read my advice and strategies for utilizing your homegrown produce in delicious dishes, but you’ll also find more than 75 seasonal recipes, my own favorites and those borrowed from my talented colleagues—perfect ways to enjoy your fresh bounty. The goal of all this information? Seeing you happy and healthy.
Although the publication is organized by the seasons, that doesn’t mean you have to wait until spring arrives to flip to page 17. Each section offers valuable content that can be used in your garden and kitchen throughout the year, so enjoy reading it all as time allows. Of course, I hope you’ll include Dr. Andrew Weil’s Garden-to-Table Cooking as a trusted resource in your home library for many years to come, reviewing its pages every quarter for seasonal reminders.
To your good health, Andrew Weil,
MD
Q&A
Exclusive interview with Dr. Andrew Weil.
Homegrown Health
Explore the many health benefits of gardening, including good exercise and access to the freshest, most nutritious foods.
The Downsides of Pesticides
Learn the latest links between pesticide use and chronic disease—motivation to garden with organic methods and natural alternatives.
Get Growing
Get my seven simple steps to gardening success so you can start planting today.
Cultivating Healthy Soil
To have a happy, healthy garden, you need happy, healthy soil. Find out how to build the best base for your plants.
Creating Compost: Garden Gold
One great way to improve soil is to use compost. Here, I walk you through starting a bin or pile.
Spring’s Healthy Harvest + Seasonal Recipes
Pick up tips for planting and harvesting fresh herbs, spinach, and radishes, then prepare your yield in these delicious springtime dishes.
Garden Siblings: Meet the Three Sisters
Discover a time-honored Native American method for growing corn, beans, and squash.
Battle Bugs, Naturally
There’s no reason to use dangerous chemicals in your garden. Get the scoop on safe and effective insect-fighting strategies.
5 Steps to Super Summer Salads
They deserve a place on your table, and I’m happy to share how I build healthy, delicious salads using my garden bounty.
Summer’s Healthy Harvest + Seasonal Recipes
Master the planting and picking of cucumbers, tomatoes, and zucchini, then cook up your crops in these classic summer recipes—with a few twists.
57 Shrimp Summer Rolls With Spearmint and Basil
59 Tomato Carpaccio
60 Stir-Fried Eggplant With Honey, Turmeric, and Soy
61 Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
62 Frittata With Leeks and Tomatoes
Miraculous Mushrooms
68 Tomato Red Pepper Salad Dressing
68 Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad
69 Sesame Salad Dressing
70 French Bean Salad With Vegetarian Caesar Dressing
72 Warm Mushroom Salad
74 Quinoa With Dates, Olives, Arugula, and Spearmint
75 Favorite Fish Tacos
76 Tofu Curry With Cauliflower, Rice Noodles, and Cashews
77 Azuki, Tempeh, and Corn Chili
78 Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
79 Grilled Figs With Vanilla-Scented
I’m an ardent mycophile and hope you’ll become one, too, after reading these pages, which are chock-full of information about growing shiitakes at home.
On My Thanksgiving Table
Find out what I’ll be serving to friends and family from my garden this holiday. I hope the dishes spark new traditions for you and yours.
Fall’s Healthy Harvest + Seasonal Recipes
It’s that time of year for Brussels sprouts, garlic, and greens, all nutritious choices to grow; here’s the how-to and plenty of recipe ideas for your fall haul.
Put ‘Em Up: Preserve Your Garden Bounty
From freezing to drying, I share ways to make your garden produce last once the growing season has passed.
Fun With Fermentation
Uncover how to make your own fermented foods, a great way to feed your microbiome and preserve your harvests.
Winter’s Healthy Harvest + Seasonal Recipes
It’s not prime gardening season, but winter still has lots to offer. Learn more about growing carrots this time of year, plus storing carrots and potatoes for the long haul. And, find plenty of recipes to warm you up during these cold days.
