Mark Bittman never tackles a subject without being thorough. We thought a previous title of his, "How to Cook Everything," pretty much covered everything, but Mark has created yet another encyclopedic book covering, as promised, just about everything vegetarian in its 996 pages. While the hefty book may be initially intimidating, inside the subject matter is easily digestible and presented accessibly. Mr. Bittman takes an apolitical approach to the topic of vegetarianism, but exudes an energy around the vast possibilities available in a vegetarian or flexitarian kitchen. The cookbook begins with an enabling introduction for approaching vegetarian cooking, then delves right into Salads, Soups, Eggs, Dairy and Cheese, followed by Produce, Pasta, Grains, and Legumes. He finishes with chapters on Breads of all kind, Sauces and Condiments, and wraps up with Desserts. True to "Bittman-style," each chapter begins with an informative context packed with technique and basics that the recipes build upon. Generous sidebars of information offer hints for variations, illustrated techniques, or tips for achieving success. The book is an endless resource of information suitable for any vegetarian or flexitarian!