In Simple Recipes for Joy, Sharon Gannon reveals the long-kept secrets behind the cafe’s acclaimed menu and showcases her own home cooking with recipes she’s been making for family and friends for decades.

Since 1984, Jivamukti Yoga has been synonymous with a new way of living- peacefully, healthfully, and consciously. Jivamukti’s dedicated instructors and message of kindness have inspired a global revolution, and the peaceful ambiance, camaraderie, and, most of all, the delicious, hearty fare at its sister cafe, Jivamuktea, have struck a chord with patrons who are thrilled to eliminate meat and dairy from their diets without sacrificing taste.

In Simple Recipes for Joy, Sharon Gannon reveals the long-kept secrets behind the cafe’s acclaimed menu and showcases her own home cooking with recipes she’s been making for family and friends for decades. Her dishes include Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup, Rosemary Seitan, Cajun-Mexican-inspired Jambalaya, and, of course, her signature chocolate mousse. Whether you’re a strict vegan or one of the millions of vegetarians and omnivores who eat vegan part-time for its health and environmental benefits, Sharon’s accessible, delicious, and spiritually powerful recipes will bring joy to your table and tranquillity to your life.