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Fortunately for the readers, most books that are confident enough to use the word "bible" as a descriptor in their titles actually seem to qualify as must-haves for anyone interested in the subject. The Organic Cook's Bible is no exception to this rule. The book covers just about everything you could ever want to know about organic, seasonal eating and cooking.

The most important things that it covers - in addition to offering up tasty recipes, of course - is advice on why to opt for organic foods, how to select ingredients and how to figure out what to do with them. This last point is particularly useful when dealing with less common fruits and vegetables that you might be more likely to encounter when leaving the nearly seasonless mega-mart for a more season-oriented shop. And despite the artichoke on the cover that seems to promise delicious vegetable dishes (which it does deliver), there are chapters devoted to grains, meat, dairy, eggs and even kitchen staples, such as coffee and flour.

But despite the fact that organics are such a hot topic, Cox writes his book like someone who is passionate and well-informed on his topic, not like a fanatic. This makes the book a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the organic movement, even if they don't intend to commit to it just yet.

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While I still believe that the 13-pound gummy bear is the true definition of gluttony, Flickr user Wiedmaier has depicted all seven deadly sins in that most noble medium of gummy. Titled "The Seven Gummie Sins," the series features seven photos of bears acting out, well, you get the idea. As you might have guessed, the one pictured here is envy. Who knew those little bears could be so emotive? If you get a chance, check out the rest of Wiedmaier's library, as there's some great food photography as well.

[Via Elliot Back]