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 UnDiet since I read your post about it.
I actually have 3 books on the go right now. I’m also reading Blink and The Honest Life.
Funny you should mention books, I was actually rereading the Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen in anticipation of this week’s Veg Pledge for Earth Week. Lots of lovely and simple recipes!
I also follow you on Twitter (see @LorenaNR). Thanks for the contest and congrats on reaching the newest milestone on your cookbook!
I’m re-reading The Great Gatsby in preparation for the film premier!
I read Conscious Cleanse and The Science of Skinny both excellent books on improving ones health and wellness – in making better choices and not wrapped up in “fad diets” and pills. Both very easy to read, encouraging, and easy to apply to one’s life. :-)
Love your blog and love following you on Pinterest. I am currently reading as much as possible on Ireland- traveling back to our homeland this summer with our 2 year old red-headed daughter Clare.
I also follow you on Facebook, and will start on Instagram!
I’m on holidays so its trashy romance novel time…My Nerdy Valentine is the book I’m reason now. :-)
Janella’s Wholefood Kitchen – so many yummy, delicious recipes with many GF and vegan. Now that it’s winter I made a lemon lentil and spinach soup which was so so good to warm my soul!
I am reading Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Foods. I love its tone, approach to food, and laid back attitude. One of the best purchases I’ve made in years. Can’t wait to read yours when it comes out!
I am currently reading your website daily, along with my microbiology text book so that I can become an RD!
Can’t wait until your cookbook comes out!
I’m currently reading Screwtape Letters. I actually don’t own any cookbooks, I get all my recipes from bogs so hopefully these will be the first of my collection!
I am reading several books at once cos that’s my style. Can’t focus on one thing for long – the way of the Gemini! Anyway i’m reading Emotional Intelligence, the Upanishads, and the Tibetan Art of Serenity. Woo hoo bring on some calm & perspective into my life!
And I follow you on Pinterest! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Angela. I am starting to develop my own recipes after looking at so many awesome blogs. I would love to read either of those 3 books and learn from them.
I recently finished Gerry Dee’s book and it was hilarious. As a teacher, I can relate to everything he writes about. Fantastic Canadian comedian!
I just finished “wave”. A non fiction book about a woman named Sonali who lost her family in the tsunami in 2004. Very moving book and a quick read.
I follow you on Twitter!
I follow you on Pintrest (and keep your recipes bookmarked there!).
I am reading and cooking my way through Happy Herbivore Abroad, a great way to get a taste of Europe. Not many cookbooks take you with them, on their adventure.
I am reading Pride and Prejudice again, because I love it so much!