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 re reading the China Study. I didn’t know one book could so change my life
I just finished Tuesdays with Morrie. Not a new book, and I’ve read it before, but it gets me every time!
101 Classic Cookbooks 501 Classic Recipes. More a fascinating read than a cookbook.
I am following you on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram :)
Congratulations, Angela:) Can’t wait for the book to come out!
Just started to follow your pinterest board. I just love vegan boards
I also follow you on pinterest
I’m currently reading The Good Food Revolution by Will Allen and it is such an awesome book! I’m planning on going to one of Growing Power’s workshops this summer to learn more about local, sustainable food systems, since I’m interning for a non-profit this summer who does that!
Already liked Oh She Glows on Facebook :)
Currently reading Beauty Detox Recipes but I have The Paris Wife on my night table waiting to be started :) congratulations Angela on being so close to finishing your book! Very exciting!
I’m reading “the go giver” and it’s wonderful! “How to win friends and influence people” is great too! Congrats on the book!!! Xoxo
I just downloaded Water for Elephants on my ipad, but haven’t started it yet!
Hei, i am just planning on starting this evening More Peas Thank You. :)
I am reading Kafka On The Shore by Haruki Murakami.
And I am already following and liking you on FB.
It would love to have one of your recommended cookbooks over here in Germany, since I feel that the american ones are very rich, innovative and refreshing!
Awesome giveaway! Right now I am reading “She’s Come Undone” by Wally Lamb. It is the fantastic story of a woman named Dolores Price who had a horrifically difficult childhood and falls prey to an eating disorder (overeating/binge-eating) in young adulthood. It is the story of her finding herself. It is fantastic and well-written, though very intense and serious in content. I would definitely recommend it!
I’ve been reading the Blendtec recipe book
I recently finished In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin by Erik Larson. It’s a great non-fiction book about the American ambassador to Germany in 1933. Unlike some non-fiction, it’s very well written and is one of those books you just can’t put down! My mom is a history teacher and gave me a great love for reading :)
Can’t wait for your cookbook to be ready! Good luck!
I am currently reading Paul Auster : Timbuktu and Blink by Malcolm Gladwell.
Karen Goodwin Delaney likes you on Facebook
Right now I’m reading World War Z which that is not related to food at all. It is a collection of stories depicting the zombie war and its really good. If you are a Walking Dead fan you will enjoy it.
I’m also reading a book on Herbal Medicine that is really interesting.