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 am reading Dr.Fuhrmans Eat for Health. I have been working on my cholesterol problem and find that this program works for me. I love working on my vegetarian lifestyle. I love the books that are being given away and would love to win one…….thank you
I just read The Honest Life by Jessica Alba and love, love, loved it! Thanks for the chance to win these great cookbooks! Hope you have a lovely day :)
Following on all four!! :D
I reading Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha—-for the third time!
Currently reading Wheat Belly… pretty shocking, and making me sad about giving up bagels! The Flavor Bible has been on my list for ages!
I enjoy following you on FB and twitter! :)
I also follow you on Facebook and Pinterest!
Right now I’m reading the moosewood cookbook for health and eating their yummy sesame rice. I have “Let Them Eat Vegan” thanks to your recommendation and use it often. Hoping to win one of the other two! Thanks for all the great recipes and good luck with your book!
I just finished reading The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Such an amazing book that has really helped me to analyze my habits and implement positive changes in my life. I highly recommend it. I work at an art school and one of my culinary students just showed me The Flavor Bible last week. I was instantly intrigued!
I just finished reading “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult. It was amazing…the type of book that reminds you that there is more than one side to every story. It perfectly epitomizes the love a mother has for her child, no matter what he/she does. The book reminds you that everyone is special to someone…no matter how heinous their actions.
As far as cookbooks go…I cannot get enough of The Vegan Table by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.
At the moment I am reading Crazy Sexy Kitchen by Kris Carr. Awesome book! Lot’s of information to read. I’ve had my eye on The Flavor Bible for awhile now.
Right now I’m reading “Wheat Belly” and it’s super interesting. Kind of scary, but interesting. I’m definitely thinking about making the switch to a paleo-style diet.
I’m following you on Twitter!
I’ve just finished reading Something Fresh, by P.G.Wodehouse. Real fun!
I am reading the Food Revolution, by John Robbins. CAFOs are unsettling-terrible!
Just finished World War Z, which is amazing considering I have a seven-week old and we’re in the process of selling our place!!
I was already following you on Facebook. Now I’m following you on Twitter too!
I am reading Heat right now by Bill Budford — it is very UN-vegan, but it is definitely an entertaining read following behind the scenes of Mario Batali and his culinary career.
I cannot wait for your cookbook to come out as I am KNOW that it will be absolutely beautiful and delicious!
Honestly, I don’t have a lot of time to read, but I have your blog, FatFree Vegan Kitchen, and Cook Vegetarian magazine on my iGoogle page – I read every update with relish. I saw an interview with Michael Pollan on the Colbert Report this passed week, focused on his new book “Cooked.” Might be my next read.
I just finished reading How To Be A Woman by Caitlin Moran. It is hilariously inspiring. You should give it a read!