Bonus Book Review - Eat Vegan on $4 a Day by Ellen Jaffe Jones

A plant-based diet isn't just beneficial for health; it can also be friendly to your wallet. In a time when many are seeking ways to trim expenses, "Vegan on $4 a Day" offers a blueprint for readers to bypass pricey processed foods and savor the rich flavors of simple, high-quality ingredients. Ellen Jaffe Jones, the author, brings together her passion, financial acumen, journalistic skills, and culinary expertise to create a practical manual for an economically sustainable dietary lifestyle. Through thorough exploration of supermarket and big-box store offerings, Jones calculates the precise cost of maintaining a nutritious and delicious diet. Readers will discover techniques for adapting beloved recipes, leveraging beans and grains in cooking, and maximizing savings through bulk purchases. The book features nearly 100 budget-friendly, nutritious recipes and a week's worth of menu plans demonstrating how to achieve the $4-a-day target by combining these recipes creatively.