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 Pandora’s Lunchbox, which is making me very paranoid about everything I eat.
Just completed the Beauty Detox Foods by Kimberly Snyder. Was looking for some other good vegan books. Can’t wait for yours to come out.
Woo hoo!! I can’t wait to see this book girl! I’m loving the Smitten Kitchen cookbook right now, veganizing them has been a welcome challenge : )
I am currently reading “Main Street Vegan” and I LOVE it! It has really nummy recipes in it too. I think everyone who is vegan or anyone even thinking about becoming vegan should read it. It’s awesome!
For something light and frivolous, after spending time immersed in Undiet, I am reading “Buzz Off” by Hanna Reed. It is one of those quick little murder mystery novels, that a girl could finish in a weekend without really trying too hard.
As usual I’m reading a couple of books at the time. Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May and The Gentle Art of Newborn Family Care by Salle Webber.
Good luck with your book, I’m sure it will be gorgeous!!
The last book I read was Life of Pi, which i really enjoyed but have yet to see the movie.
& I just started Three Cups of Tea.
following on pinterest :)
I’m reading Thrive by Brendan Brazier.
Oh! Thank you thank you thank you! Finally a giveaway that includes people from outside the US :) that is awesome! wow how great would it be to win something hehehe currently I am reading the book called Feeding your vegan infant with confident by the Vegan Society. Luuuv your recipes :)
I follow you on pinterest and facebook!
I am reading “You Can Buy Happiness (and its Cheap)” by Tammy Strobel. It is a book on simplifying your life. Very excited for your new cookbook. Love reading cookbooks too. I don’t own any of the above books so would love to be the winner!! Always looking for plant strong recipes to add to my diet. 14 months vegan/plantbased and lovin it!!
I just finished reading the Housemaid’s Daughter. A pretty good read. I have been wanting all three of these books, so I hope I have a chance!
Currently reading Ben Elton’s “High Society”, which is a novel about drug legalisation in the UK. It’s brilliant! His novels are swell.
Would love to win these so I can support my new exercise regime with a load of new healthy recipes.
I just finished reading a Catherine the Great biography and it was tremendously interesting. Thank you so for everything that you do. I just started working toward a plant-based diet about a month ago and a friend shared your website with me. I love that you put some things up that are quick and easy to make and some things that are seasonal. I am happy, excited, and motivated for the first time in my life to cook, something I always wanted to do, but could never quite do since I was conflicted about what I was eating. Thank you so much for your part in my kitchen!
I’m loving The Undiet and also love Crazy, Sexy stuff by Kris Carr! And mostly I love OSG!!
I follow you on Instagram and Pinterest!
This giveaway sounds awesome! I am currently reading ‘From So Simple A Beginning; The Four Great Books of Charles Darwin’… hopefully I will be reading your cookbook soon!!
I follow you on Facebook and pinterest.
The Sufi Guide to Life. I read it every time I am in need of some guidance. It sits on my bedside table. It is battered, worn and the cover is hanging loose, but inside the wisdom is as good as new.