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!
cue the mass amount of commenting again… haha.
I am currently ENJOYING “My Foot is Too Big for the Glass Slipper” By Gabrielle Reece.
I am currently reading The Beauty Detox Solution by Kimberly Snyder, previously read Forks over Knives which was extremely interesting and recommended by a very good friend of mine.
I’d love to win these books! I’m currently reading “Dark Places” by Gillian Flynn – so good!
Cool giveaway! I’m reading (and loving) a short story collection called Errantry, by Elizabeth Hand.
I have wanted a copy of the flavor bible since you first reviewed it!
I am currently reading Shadow of the Hegemon (a spin off of the more popular Ender’s Game!)
I’m following you on Instagram :) (samialyssa31)
I’m reading Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese – I highly recommend it!
Lately I’ve been browsing The Smart Growth Model which talks about implementing urban planning techniques to increase efficiency of living cities and towns
I follow you on Pinterest!
Sami Snyder <3
I just finished reading “Run” by Ann Patchett on Sunday, i’d love for these cookbooks to be the next thing I read !!
I’d love to dive into a great mystery thriller once spring fully arrives here in the prairies. In the meantime, I’m currently reading YogaFit manuals & books and have Wheat Belly ready to go. Love your recipes & inspiration! Thanks!!!
I’m following you on Facebook;)
I just finished reading The Alchemist, it’s such a nice book. I am eagerly awaiting your cookbook, I can’t wait for it to be published!
Currently reading Blackberry Winter….great so far!
I really enjoyed “Before I go to Sleep” by SJ Watson. A definite page-turner!
This might sound ‘weird’ but I am reading the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin! YES for pleasure – he was such an interesting and fascinating man! :D
Hey Angela! This is my first comment but that doesn’t mean I don’t check in with your blog regularly. I thoroughly enjoy reading every post. The oat and almond milk posts were two of my favorites, but I certainly could not pick one. While I am not vegan, I often eat like one and follow The Beauty Detox Solution by Kimberly Snyder. Currently, I am reading her second book The Beauty Detox Foods. I highly recommend them to you if you aren’t familiar. She is very helpful! Thank you for this opportunity!
So, this is my second entry letting you know that I already follow you on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Have a great day! :)
Dirt Candy, both the book and the restaurant, are AWESOME! My husband and I geeked out in February and went there for dinner and brought the book to get it signed. So good!
I’m reading In a Blink of the Eye right now. It is about a man with an incredibly high IQ who ends up seeing the future and is helping a princess from Saudi Arabia escape from an arranged marriage. It is very action packed and fast moving, never borring, right from page 1. By the way I love your blog. You have such incredible ideas. Can’t wait to see you cookbook!