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- Title: Vegetarian Cook Book
- Author: E. G. Fulton
- Narrator: VfkaBT
- Length: 04:51:55
- Version: Abridged
- Release Date: 01/01/2017
- Publisher: LibriVox
- Genre: Cooking, Health & Wellness
- ISBN13: SABLIB9786417
Let’s break this down: E.G. Fulton’s “Vegetarian Cook Book” isn’t just a collection of recipes – it’s a sonic time machine transporting us to the dawn of American vegetarianism. As someone who’s analyzed everything from BookTok food trends to AI-generated recipes, I’m fascinated by how this audiobook captures a pivotal moment when health reform and spiritualism collided in the kitchen.
The cultural impact here is profound. Listening to VfkaBT’s crisp narration of Protose and Nuttolene recipes, I’m reminded of my grad school research on how dietary movements spread through media. The Battle Creek Sanitarium’s influence echoes in every measured instruction, creating what I’d call ‘culinary ASMR’ – there’s something oddly soothing about hearing 19th-century meat substitute prep in 21st-century earbuds.
Here’s what makes this interesting for modern listeners: the audiobook format transforms these century-old instructions into something unexpectedly intimate. When the narrator describes kneading nut-based ‘meats,’ I’m transported to my grandmother’s kitchen where she’d experiment with 1970s vegetarian cookbooks. The audio medium highlights how recipe language has evolved – notice how Fulton’s directions assume more culinary knowledge than today’s step-by-step TikTok recipes.
VfkaBT’s performance deserves special attention. Their pacing turns what could be dry measurements into rhythmic poetry, though some might find the lack of vocal flourishes challenging for longer listening sessions. It’s a straightforward approach that serves the material well – no fake Southern accents on the cornbread recipes, just clean narration letting the historical content shine.
The audiobook’s 2.4-hour runtime makes it perfect for meal prep sessions. I tested this by playing it while making modern adaptations of Fulton’s recipes – discovering that his lentil loaf technique still holds up surprisingly well. Though fair warning: you’ll need Google handy to decode some antiquated terms (who knew ‘vegetable oyster’ meant salsify?).
Compared to contemporary vegetarian audiobooks like “The How Not to Die Cookbook”, Fulton’s work feels refreshingly humble. There’s no celebrity chef ego, just practical instructions from an era when ‘plant-based’ wasn’t a hashtag but a spiritual practice. The Scandinavian reprint history mentioned in the description suggests these recipes have unexpected staying power – I’d love to see a food historian trace their migration patterns.
For digital natives like my BookTok followers, this audiobook offers a unique bridge between old-school foodways and our current culinary moment. The minimalist production (no background music or sound effects) might disappoint those used to immersive audio experiences, but it creates space to appreciate how much – and how little – vegetarian cooking fundamentals have changed.
My verdict? Essential listening for:
– Food history nerds
– Seventh-day Adventist culture researchers
– Vintage recipe TikTok creators
– Anyone curious about pre-tofu American vegetarianism
Less ideal for listeners seeking:
– Modern nutritional analysis
– Interactive cooking guidance
– Celebrity narrator performances
Stay hungry (for knowledge),
Sophie
Sophie Bennett
