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 just started Kris Carr’s, crazy sexy diet!
I have a few old stand bys that I like to read but I just finished the semester where I read lots of textbooks so I am not reading right now :) I should head to the library and pick a book out to read for next week though. I am hoping to try lots of recipes this summer so I would love to try these ones.
I also follow you on Facebook. :)
Also, i just started following you on pinterest!
Now I am following you on pinterest and facebook! Hope to win the books!
I am reading Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem right now…best of luck with your project!
I just started reading The Lean by Kathy Freston. I have never eaten much meat but since deciding to completely cut it out and edge my way into veganism, I am pretty much devouring books and videos on the subject. I really like the way Kathy Freston encourages change in such a light, nonjudgmental way. One of the reasons I also love this site! Not to mention the fact that any recipe I have tried here, is delicious!
Hi. I’m currently reading a few books. Diet – The Primal Blueprint, Fun – James Potter and the Hall of Elders’ Crossing, Book Club – Chasing Fireflies. I love to read and my choices are all over the place. I also love eating good food and reading about food so this contest sounded awesome!
I just read Born to Run by Chris McDougall and loved it.Very inspirational!
I just followed you on Instagram!
Oh She Glows,
I just finished reading The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone-this is what first got me interested in the Vegan eating. Love your recipes, please keep blogging!!
Lanna
Currently i’ve started to read “still alice”, hoping for some down time soon to get into it!
I also liked you on FB. I do really love books. Especially books about food :)
What an awesome giveaway! Thank you for offering it! This year I’ve decided to read the Bible in a year and that takes up all my reading time. I’m loving it! :) I had my son in the Fall and before he was born I was reading parenting and natural birth books. The best one was HypnoBirthing. Along with the class I took it was very informative and helpful!
My baby has a lot of food sensitivities and is exclusively breastfed which has meant for a lot of changes to my diet.. no more eggs, beef, or dairy. I’m hoping to win your giveaway to give me more ideas of meals to make and eat! I could really use it!! Thanks again!
I am not following you on Instagram. I am @lovejoleen. Thanks!!
“Comfortably Unaware” by Dr. Richard Oppenlander — a vegan must-read!
I live by Happy Herbivore at the moment. There are so many interesting ways to still eat foods I love (i.e. “meat” loaf). My carnivorous husband even eats the things I make from here- without complaining!
Everything is perfect when you’re a liar by Kelly Oxford
Right now I am reading a stack of journal articles on the use of response cards :)
I’ve been reading a whole lot of fun girly mysteries lately. The series that that I’m loving is Abby Cooper, Private Eye.