The Blue Heron Ranch Cookbook

(excerpt from back cover)
Many people dream of living a life that’s off the
beaten path. The Natali family was able to make
this a magical reality. In The Blue Heron Ranch
Cookbook, Nadia Natali combines healthy,
simple-to-prepare recipes with colorful vignettes
describing her family’s experience living in the
wilds of California’s Los Padres National Forest.

Nestled ten miles north of Ojai,
Blue Heron Ranch has evolved to include a
modest Zen retreat center, which provides the
setting for many of the flavorful meals presented
in the book. Each section begins with a vivid
account of the family’s experiences living close
to the land, followed by a grouping of original
recipes arranged by food category. Whimsical,
full-color illustrations developed by Natali’s
daughter Marica highlight the book’s
126 distinctive recipes.

Written with warmth and sincerity, this unique
cookbook will satisfy those who want to
experience the simple pleasure of creating
delicious, wholesome meals.