I never thought I’d say this, but I’m in the final days of finishing my cookbook manuscript and handing it in to my editor. After 15 months of testing recipes, writing, and shooting photography, I finally feel like things are coming together. Very, very slowly, mind you. I’ve shot about 50 recipe photographs so far, but that means I still have at least 50 recipes to remake and photograph. gulp, gulp, gulp. I’ve heard the editing process is pretty brutal, so I’m just taking it one day at a time and not looking too far ahead. The journey of getting my recipes to a place where I’m happy (and all my recipe testers) has taken much longer than I anticipated, but I didn’t want to rush the process. Quality over quantity, I say. If this is the only cookbook I ever write, I want it to be something I’m proud of. And seriously, it might be the only cookbook I ever write!
Anyway, I just wanted to pop in and say hello! I might not be able to post as much as I’d like to over the next couple weeks, but just know that I’m thinking of you always and looking forward to sharing some recipe inspiration as soon as I can. Right now, every creative cell in my body seems to be on hiatus, but it will recharge soon enough. Isn’t that what red wine is for??
Now for the giveaway fun! In my mind, there’s nothing better than curling up with a good cookbook and feeling more inspired with each turning page. Today’s giveaway highlights a couple awesome vegan cookbooks that I have in my collection as well as my favourite recipe creation tool that I reviewed recently – The Flavor Bible! I’m giving away all the books below to one lucky winner. If you happen to already own one or some of these cookbooks, I’ll be happy to send you an Amazon gift card instead. You decide. The books will be shipped new directly from Amazon.
In this giveaway:
Let Them Eat Vegan by Dreena Burton
Let Them Eat Vegan! is packed with 200 plant-powered recipes for the entire family. Dreena offers notes on how to modify her recipes for those with allergies or common substitution questions. Natural vegan ingredients are abundant in her recipes, many of which I already have in my own pantry. See my full review here.
Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero
Veganomicon is truly a work of art. With over 250 recipes for any occasion, this is a cookbook I turn to often. Whether you’re in the mood for something quick and easy or something fancy and elaborate, this book will have it. There are also handy user-friendly guides for soy-free, gluten-free, low-fat, and quick and easy recipes.
The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg
The Flavor Bible, described as “the essential guide to culinary creativity”, profiles ingredients and the corresponding herbs, spices, seasonings, etc. that pair well with each of these ingredients. As someone who has grown to love recipe creation, this book is a resource tool that I turn to when I’m looking for a nudge in the right direction. When I have an ingredient in mind that I’d like to cook with, I often look to this book for suggestions of other “compatible” ingredients that I can include in the dish. For my full review, see here.
To enter: Leave a comment below and tell me what you are reading right now or maybe tell me about a book you’ve read recently that you enjoyed. If you’d like a second entry you can follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest and leave a second comment letting me know you did so. This contest is open to anyone, anywhere and the winner will be chosen at random on Sat April 27th . Good luck!!
Please note: The links in this post are Amazon Affiliate links – if you click on the link and purchase something I will receive a small percentage from Amazon which helps support costs involved for this blog. Thanks in advance!
Re-reading The Time Traveler’s Wife right now- it’s been one of my favorites for over five years. :) My favorite cookbook that I turn to often is Appetite for Reduction, also by Isa Chandra Moscowitz, mainly because I love the low fat sauce recipes that I can pour over everything. :)
hello! i’m reading Coraline by Neil Gaiman – technically a children’s book, and i love it. I’m a vegan, but sadly enough i’ve never read any of those 3 books you mentioned, largely because i live in Costa Rica and they’re hard to come by here.
O !!! my son got me the Veganomicon cook book for my Birthday last July ,so that I would have a place to start with my new way of eating ,and wow what a change I have made in my life since . My bad cholesterol has come down and my good one has doubled , my blood pressure is so much better and just over all improvement . Thank you for giving me a place to start with these very easy to make and wonderful tasting recipes . I would love love love to win these books so I can have moor to chose from as I continue to get healthy . And even tho I have one of the three ,that is ok ! because it would give me the chance to help someone else get started with one of your books. thank you for all of your hard work to help others .
I followed you on Pinterest!
I’m currently reading Shade of Hope. It’s about battling food addiction.
ANNNND I am following you on Pinterest and Instagram, you already had my Facebook and Twitter love! xo
Just finished “What More Could You Ask For?” by Mike Greenberg. Three stories of 3 women who are brought together because of one extraordinary event in their lives. It’s tender, and wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity to win the Trio!!
Can’t wait for your cookbook! I recently finished reading “Einstein Never Used Flash Cards”, a book about play and why children should play more and memorize less – an interesting read! Thank you for the opportunity to win these great looking books!
I also follow you on Facebook and Pinterest. Best of luck with the editing process Angela.
Follow you on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest…everywhere!
Currently reading:
The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future by Chris Guillebeau
:)
Hi there! I’m currently reading (and cooking) my way through Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s Appetite for Reduction. I bought the book years ago when I was still in my search for healthy eating. It sat on the bookshelf as I was drudging through trials of the 17-day diet, Paleo, Pescetarianism, etc etc etc, until I started the vegan transition with Isa as my guide last year. Love it and live it – never going back.
I just followed you on pinterest ! :) (lkellarparsons)
I am reading The Voices In My Head by Emma Forrest.
Really interesting book about depression and finding your way through it to a productive life.
Not trying to suck up, but I really do enjoy your website and have made many a recipe from it and always happy with the results.
Good luck with your cookbook.
I look forward to seeing it in the stores.
I am reading The Art Of Eating by MFK Fischer
I just finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, it was quite the sweeping saga. I’m getting ready to start on Super Immunity, Dr. Fuhrman’s latest book. I happen to have all 3 of these books on my to read list, thank you for the giveaway. :)
With finals fast approaching, the only thing I’m reading right now is textbooks. Come summer however, I’m excited to sink my teeth into Gone Girl!
I like you on facebook
I’m currently reading The Little Sister by Raymond Chandler, I love crime noir books . I read all of Dashiel Hammetts books (of The Maltese Falcon fame) now I’m working my way through all of Chandlers books. But I would love a cook book to at some variety to my reading!
Even though it is not plant based, I am reading Trim Healthy Mama. Our household is Vegan, and I like reading all types of healthy eating manuals, because sometimes they can cross over into the plant based lifestyle.
I am currently reading Nava Atlas’s cookbook, “Wild About Greens.” Love your website! :)