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’m reading Dr. Phil’s new book, “Life Code.” I don’t have any of those books, but would love to add them to my collection.
I just got the Flavor Bible from the library at your recommendation and am loving it! I’m also reading NutureShock (not into parenting books but this one is great for giving you a little insight into what kids are thinking).
Followed you on FB
I find myself going through Nigella Express over and over again because I love the way Nigella writes! And the Mrs. Pollifax series is addictive.
Also, I liked you on fb :)
I’m in the middle of Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In. I’m really enjoying it!
And am following you on FB and instagram
I am reading Zoobiquity by Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, MD and Kathyrn Bowers
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
I’m actually reading the Veganomicon for the first time! I finally convinced my library to purchase it, and now I’ve decided I need my own copy.
One of my absolutely favorite books is The Help. I know, it is not a cookbook, but the book is pretty amazing and it really makes you rethink a lot of things. Definitely worth reading! When it comes to cookbooks I am really into books about raw food at the moment (:
Also, I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest. :)
I’ve been reading Michael Smith’s “The Best of Chef at Home”. The things that that man can do with salad dressing are amazing! Plus, he’s a fellow Canadian, and it is nice to see the regional East Coast style at work!
I’m so excited for this contest!
I’m currently reading The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy which is unusual for me as I normally avoid science fiction. I do enjoy comedy though, so once I got the plot I really started to enjoy it. Recently, I finished The Omnivore’s Dilemma. The last section was a little slow for me but overall the book was very moving.
I already have cookbooks from Dreena and Isa so I’d be super excited to win their books!
I’d suggest Wildflower Hill, Tell the Wolves I’m Home, or Daring Greatly. All different types of books but great too.
Good luck with the editing!
I just finished reading “The Night Circus,” and am currently reading Kris Carr’s “Crazy Sexy Diet.” I love it!
I already followed you on Pinterest and Facebook so I hope this second entry counts!
I follow you on Facebook too. Thanks!
Can’t wait for your cookbook! I’m reading Mary Pipher’s Another Country (non-fiction book about caring for our aging elders) and MFK Fisher’s Serve It Forth.
I’m reading Nourishing Meals right now, not vegan, but a good stepping stone to becoming one! Hopefully when I win those books I can make a better transition!
I’m currently studying for my medicine boards so all my reading is in textbook form! The last fun book I read was the Hunger Games series