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 “Real Food” by Nina Planck and “Eat for Health” by Dr. Joel Fuhrman.
Right now I’m reading books on China as I am heading there soon. But lately, I’ve been dreaming about starting a cookbook collection – I hope I can add these three to it!!
I’m reading “If I Have to Tell You One More Time” by Amy McCready. Not too far in yet, but so far a great philosophy on gentle discipline.
I follow you on Facebook.
I’m reading Juicing, Fasting, & Detoxing for Life by Cherie Calbom…really interesting!
Woo! I would love these! :) I recently read The Help and really enjoyed it. I’d like to read Gone Girl – I’m seeing a lot of people post on here that it’s awesome!
Oh these books look WONDERFUL! And kudos to you for all of your hard work. :) I’m reading a book called The Passage right now. It’s occupying so much of my time!
I am currently reading A Storm of Swords by George RR Martin. (third book in the game of thrones series). I already follow you on fb :).
I just finished reading Left Neglected by Lisa Genova. It really made me stop and think about everything in my life for which I’m grateful, and reminded me to be more in the moment and notice the small pleasures in life.
I’m a newbie to vegan so I’ve simply started with the Everything Vegan Cookbook. Would love to expand my library! !
I’ve just finished The Kind Diet which has been a real eye-opener. It made me even happier with my decision to switch to a plant based diet. Now I just need some more recipes to convince my meat loving husband to make the switch :-).
Just “liked” you on facebook!! :)
On my way to follow you on FB!
What a great collection to win!
I am currently reading Nourishing Meals by Ali Segersten and Tom Malterre. There is such a wealth of knowledge in this book, as well as delicious recipes :)
I’m reading “The Paris Wife” and “Crazy Sexy Kitchen.” I would love any of these books!
And I’m happy to be following you on Facebook – great inspiration for dinner time!
I’m reading “The End of Illness” by David B. Agus. Really interesting so far.
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I’m reading The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker, a very interesting dystopic story about what happens when the earth’s rotational spin is slowing down.
Congrats on the cook book!
I have just started reading The hitchhiker’s guide to the Galaxy… Not my typical read but I’m enjoying the crazy plot thus far. And I would LOVE a few new cookbooks to read and inspire me in the kitchen. :)
So excited for your cookbook too!!