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!
I also follow you via Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Thank you for all you do.
Awesome contest! I followed you Twitter and Pinterest, and I’ve been a fan on Facebook for awhile now :-)
I have been reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility. A must for every woman!!
I’m reading Audre Lorde’s Sister Outsider about her experience in Academia as a black lesbian.
And now I’m following you on Twitter! (atinylab)
Just finished reading “On the Road”, which was a break from “Afterward, You’re a Genius”
And I follow you on Facebook.
You rock!
I am reading The Happiness Project. I follow you on Facebook and love your blog and all of your delicious recipes.
I’ve been a vegetarian most of my life but became a vegan when my blood pressure went up. Brought it right back down within 2 weeks of watching “Forks Over Knives” and becoming a vegan. I have a couple Vegan cookbooks but would love these. Thank you! Patty
I am in the middle of a bunch of books, but one great one is Every Body Matters :).
I’m reading let them eat vegan from the library but id love to own it! It had so many great tips!
My goal this year is to read through the Bible and I am pleased that I am ahead of schedule. I am presently reading 2 Samuel. I was very surprised what it has to say about being Vegan.
I’m reading The One World Schoolhouse by Salman Khan! Fingers crossed!
I just followed you on Instagram!
Im currently reading china study. A stuning book that may change my life!
I’m reading a book of Borges ‘non-fiction’ pieces, which are mostly constructed of fiction while trying your recipe for basil strawberry lemon dressing, and fixing your tomato coconut soup recipe that I’ve been making since I found it here 8 months ago or more. Thanks for all the healthy goodness!
I recently did a cooking/book study with a group of friends. We read Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition by Christine D. Pohl. It really changed how I think about hosting people in my home. It also changed my perspective on being a guest, meeting strangers, and helping people in need. The first few chapters are history-heavy and a little textbooky, but there is a lot of substance to the book. :0)
Joy
I just finished reading the Lost Wife.
I am currently reading ‘Eat yourself beatiful, healthy and happy’, written by Dutch author Amber Albarda. This English title is a literal translation of the original Dutch title, as the book hasn’t been translated in English (yet).
I am already following you on Facebook, so there goes my second entry. :(
Reading:
Appetite for Reduction
& a Keith Haring’s Biography
Hope to win, fingers crossed
I am currently reading “Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart” by Mark Epstein. It’s my second time reading it and I highly recommend it! Thanks for the giveaway and all your great recipes!