Dr. Pietro Rotondi (1895?-1985), became a vegetarian in 1919 and was a practicing chiropractor and naturopath in Los Angeles until his passing. As president and founder of the Vegetarian Society of Los Angeles, he is recognized as one of the first vegetarian proponents and activists. He published one of the first vegetarian cookbooks, Vegetarian Cookery, in 1942, with a revised edition in 1948. The Dr. Pietro Rotondi Foundation presents here the full text, with over 400 recipes, of Vegetarian Cookery for your enjoyment. Bear in mind these recipes were formulated mostly before international cuisine and spices began to infiltrate the American palate and many will find them bland if prepared as written. Use your own cooking creativity to jazz them up! You will also see that exact measurements are often not specified. Good cooking was never meant to be a rocket science so use your intuition. These recipes contain no dairy and so may be considered VEGAN. Some recipes, especially the desserts, mention honey. You may substitute another sweetener of course, although texture and browning quality that honey provides may be compromised.* We suggest you go to the desired section and then use your web browser's find function to find specific recipes. Also presented here is the full text of What Shall We Eat? in which Dr. Rotondi presents his philosophy of life and reasons for choosing a vegan diet. We will occasionally update this site with other materials from Dr. Rotondi's estate as they become available. Best wishes, The Dr. Pietro Rotondi Foundation * Dr. Rotondi's philosophy is largely derived from literal reading of certain Bible passages. Besides the relevant passages in Genesis (1:29-30), honey is frequently mentioned in the Bible as a wholesome food. Vegetarian Cookery: Intro Material, Soups, Salads, Entrees, Sauces and Gravies, Breads, Desserts, Beverages What Shall We Eat? Email the Dr. Pietro Rotondi Foundation Email the webmaster