Forty years ago Lesley Downer walked the same legendary road as 17th-century poet Basho, picking up recipes from the country villages and Buddhist monasteries where she stayed, and formulating an approach to life and food that marries harmony and economy with ancient traditions.
Zen Vegan contains an array of healthy and wholesome recipes that typify the Japanese philosophy of wasting less, respecting the earth and being mindful in both our cooking and eating. It features more than 60 recipes inspired by this ethos, which incorporate the mix of Asian influences in Lesley's own life. The result is a stunning range of delicious vegan recipes that is both interesting and accessible to a Western audience
