Books with author Lisa J J Mitchell

Sacred & Delicious is an award-winning vegetarian cookbook, a primer on Ayurveda (India’s ancient wellness system), and a gorgeous food memoir that celebrates the healing power of food. Author Lisa Mitchell writes inspiring and clear prose about the power of the Ayurvedic system to sustain good health and reverse chronic health problems, recounting her own recovery. The book includes 108 recipes and more than 60 full-page color photos. Most of the dishes include vegan options, and all but two are gluten-free. Only ten of the recipes reflect traditional Indian cooking. The rest demonstrate how to apply the balancing principles of Ayurveda and the creative (yet subtle) use of spices to modern Western cuisines that many Westerners prefer. Mitchell shares the Vedic perspective on why food is sacred and how cooks can bring a sacred intention to their kitchen labors to approach food preparation as spiritual practice. Traditional blessings for food from various cultures are sprinkled throughout the book. In April 2019, Sacred & Delicious won silver medals in two prestigious book industry awards competitions: the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards (in the Body, Mind, Spirit category) and the Nautilus Awards (in the Food, Cooking, and Healthy Eating category). It also won the cookbook category in the Body, Mind, Spirit Book Awards and is a finalist in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (to be announced in June).

The tragedy that hit Australia in 2019/2020 bush fires has done immense damage to wildlife and the environment. It is estimated that over a billion animals has been killed in the bush fires. This story is inspired by that tragedy. Meet the Koala and Kangaroo families as they try to survive the events that unfold around them. 100% of all profits from this book will go to Port Stephens Koalas in Australia.

Ali McMillian almost drowned. It wasn’t a run-of-the-mill accident either; a large horse jumped out of the lake and dragged her under. If it hadn’t been for Leigh Hart, it might have succeeded. She was content to chalk the incident up to a delusion, except creatures are stalking her from the shadows. Someone wants her dead, but why?Thrust into a magical world, Ali learns mythology is more than old tales. A dangerous enemy has resurfaced, and she is a target.

Ali McMillian almost drowned. It wasn’t a run-of-the-mill accident either; a large horse jumped out of the lake and dragged her under. If it hadn’t been for Leigh Hart, it might have succeeded. She was content to chalk the incident up to a delusion, except creatures are stalking her from the shadows. Someone wants her dead, but why?Thrust into a magical world, Ali learns mythology is more than old tales. A dangerous enemy has resurfaced, and she is a target.

Patrick loves pickles, especially for breakfast. Pickle pancakes, pickle waffles, pickles and oatmeal—as far as Patrick's concerned, pickles should be part of every meal, every day. When Patrick announces he's making breakfast for the family, his brother panics. He's sure Patrick's going to make everyone eat pickles for breakfast, and at first that's Patrick's plan—an enormous breakfast feast with pickles on every plate! But if Patrick serves everyone pickles, no one's going to enjoy breakfast—not even Patrick, who'll see all his hard work go to waste. Patrick knows what it's like to have different eating habits. Will he realize this means his family does too? Pickles for Breakfast is a fun story with a moving message, brightly illustrated and sure to appeal to children ages four to seven.