Vera Richter's Raw Food Recipe Book, first published as Mrs. Richter's Cook-Less Book, is the trailblazing book from Vera Richter, who, with husband John Richter, in 1917 opened the Eutropheon restaurant in Los Angeles - the nation's only restaurant to operate without stoves or ovens Strictly vegetarian ("vegan" in today's terminology), the Richters offered a wide array of simply prepared, healthful and delicious fruit and vegetable salads, drinks, and desserts. Over 150 of their easy-to-make recipes are included in the Recipe Book.