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 the Spoon River cookbook by Brenda Langton. She’s a local chef here in Minneapolis, and has some great seasonal recipes!!
I’d love to read these! Thanks for sending them out. Best of luck on your cookbook launch.
Currently reading various “nutrition novels”-books by people like Marion Nestle, Michael Pollen, Gary Taubes, etc. As a nutrition student I like to keep up on the latest information the public is seeing. Its very interesting and entertaining to me as well!
I am currently re-reading, “The Moonlight Chronicles – A Wandering Artist’s Journal.” It’s one of my all time favourites!
I LOVE cookbooks, so naturally I’m reading a new one I picked up: Raw Energy by Stephanie L. Tourles. It’s got a lot of great nutritional information and recipes!
I also follow you on all of the above :)
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. It is life changing.
Currently, I’m reading the 2nd book in the book series that inspired the TV show Dexter. It’s called “Dearly Devoted Dexter”. Not much like the TV series after the first book, but a good extension of the character and story lines.
I just got done with “Childhood’s End” by Arthur C. Clarke. A fascinating book and a really fast read (I got done with it in a day and a half). There are also some interesting references about animal-cruelty in the book. I’d highly suggest it!
Also, I read cookbooks periodically and have lately found my nose in Vegan Eats World a lot lately.
I’m currently reading Game of Thrones, book 2. I would love to dig into these books and get cooking, thought! I’m always looking for new recipes! :)
I’m so excited for your cookbook! I read your blog religiously. Right now I am rereading An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin. He is an excellent author if you haven’t read any of his work yet!
Right now I’m reading the Forks over Knives cookbook – my husband picked it up for me. Some great recipes, but I am working on adapting some of the recipes, b/c they tend to use a lot of sugar/white flour to help the flavour if they’ve taken some kind of standard ingredient out.
I am new to this idea but love it…I am currently reading “Becoming Vegan” by Davis Melina
I have been reading the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Covey this week and I love it! I usually speed through books but I’ve been taking my time, taking notes, and really focusing on how I can reformulate my thinking process about life, business, etc! Great read and very motivating! :) I have had my eye on the Flavor Bible for a while now, so fingers crossed I win! = )
I follow you on Facebook and Twitter already :)
Anna Karenina
I recently read Born to Run. I love it, but I don’t know if you need to be obsessed with running to enjoy it. I was reading Stone Butch Blues, but it became so depressing, I had to quit. :^/
I am reading lots of blogs and trying to catch up on my magazines these days. That’s all I can do with 3 boys under 5! But I am new to your blog and absolutely love it. Just made Oil -free chocolate zucchini muffins yesterday. They are decadent.
I follow you on all social media! :)
Also, I follow on Facebook :)