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 follow you on Twitter (@caitlingeeaitch) and FB (Caitlin Geeaitch). You’re amazing!
Also liked on Facebook! Thanks!
I’m reading Natural Running. Love it!
Thanks for the giveaway, Angela! I do happen to have all three of these books and am thrilled with your generous Amazon gift card offer. I’m currently reading a magnificent book called The Five Wishes by Gay Hendricks. It’s non-fiction and asks the question if you were on your deathbed, what would be the five things you’d wished you’d done/accomplished/had in your life. Then, turn those wishes into goals so that they are achievable within your lifespan and don’t end up being deathbed wishes after all.
I started following you on Instagram!
Currently re-reading In Defense of Food!!! I love it, one of my faves.
Right now I am reading East of Eden, and am utterly in love with its beautiful prose.
As for cooking inspiration I am reading Luke Nguyen Songs of Sapa, Vietnamese food at its best!
My cousin gave me “The complete guide to vegan food substitutions” and it’s great!
I just purchased vegan cupcakes take over de world, but haven’t received it yet!
“Essentials Of Human Anatomy & Physiology” – I have just started studying for an Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine as a mature aged student (46 in July) – its never too late to learn something new :-)
I would love these books, I am desperate for some new inspiration. I am reading Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Wall, she also wrote Glass Castle, one of my favorite books ever , crazy memoir stories.
Also, I follow you on Pinterest and Facebook :)
Hi Angela, I’m reading Meghan Telpner’s “Undiet, Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health”. It is really interesting. I love healthy lifestyle/cookbooks :)
I’m currently reading Water for Elephants! :)
I followed you on Pinterest!
i would love to win this…
congrats on your book…i love all your recipes…I wish u open a restaurant or bakery in my town so that i could enjoy all your yummy recipes as is :-)))…..i drool over your blog pics all the time..he he…..
It wasn’t that long ago that I got most of my recipes from cookbooks! These days I get recipes online from blogs (mostly yours) and websites. I love that I can search so easily for recipes now but I do miss the tangible experience of flipping through a cookbook.
Just started following you on Instagram!!! I’m @kjchamb2
I hope I win these awesome awesome cookbooks!!! Thanks Angela :)
I am following you by Facebook
I am reading Un mundo para Julius from Brice Echenique
I read Three Day Road recently by Joseph Boyden. Very moving novel about Aboriginals in WWI – and Canadian too! Definitely one of my fav books.
I read your blog the most for my recipes, but am also reading How To Cook Everything Vegetarian, The Kind Diet, and Vegan Cooking for Carnivores (helpful for having friends over that aren’t veg!)
I’m reading Eat Raw, Eat Well – 400 Raw, Vegan, & GF Recipes by Douglas McNish. What a great cookbook.
If I win, please don’t give me Veganomican. I already have it and love it. Thanks!!!