Christy Morgan has come up with more than just a vegan cookbook here with Blissful Bites.  In addition to over 175beautiful and delicious recipes, she has also included lists of kitchen staples (in case you are new to the kitchen) and basic tips for prepping and preparing common foods.  The recipes are true to a healthy vegan philosophy, are sorted by what’s available in season and most are gluten-free.  My personal favorite is the “Sea Vegetables” section.  I discuss with my own students how wonderfully healthy these are and, now, Christy has given them a place of honor in her book with colorful pictures and explanations of each.  If you’re like me and driven by your cravings, you’ll get the most use from the Proteins and Healthy Desserts sections.  Blissful Bites is not about just eating vegan, but reaching that place of blissful health through whole, plant-based foods  that are sure to satisfy.  With the temperatures dropping and the promise of Fall in the air, we highly recommend her No-Oil Pumpkin Bread.  You can find many of her delicious recipes on her website - www.theblissfulchef.com.