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 Zookeeper’s Wife- an inspiring and true WWII story of a couple in Poland!
I am following you on facebook, that’s how I heard about this great giveaway!
I’m reading The China Study right now – a great scientific look at healthy eating!
I just finished reading Margaret Atwood’s “Penelopiad,” and then got the see the play with my bookclub! It was an awesome combo. Just wanted to say, I also love flipping through new cookbooks, I get so excited :)
My last reads were Eat and Run, and Wild. Really looking forward to your cookbook, all the best in the months to come!
I am currently reading and loving every word of Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Diet! Thanks for all the wonderful recipes posted on your blog, they are so inspiring. I made the Blissful Buckwheat Granola Clusters on the weekend, so delicious…another batch is in order!
Thanks again :)
I just started reading Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris…if you want a good laugh, you’ve gotta check it out!
Hi. Right now I am reading several vegan cookbooks, including raw vegan books, in order to expand my recipe selection and incorporate more raw greens! thanks for you amazing blog and recipes!!!
I’m reading “On Food And Cooking,” by Harold McGee while trying to figure the perfect recipe for vegan Sunwarrior pancakes!
I’m currently reading UnDiet. I saw your post about it and bought it. I thought it was pretty great.
I’m currently reading a book for my Biology class called Survival of the Sickest by Dr. Sharon Moalem, and it’s actually really interesting! In this book Dr. Moalem discusses how many of today’s common diseases (diabetes for example) actually helped our ancestors survive. He also talks about different scientific problems today that can help us all live longer & healthier lives. [if only he discussed all of the health benefits of being vegan :) ] A really cool book none the less!
oh && i follow you on twitter and pinterest!! :)
I just got Mama Pea’s new cookbook and am in love with it!
Congratulations on making it so far with your cookbook! I can’t wait to read it!! The cookbook I’m reading right now is “Meatless”, from the kitchens of Martha Stewart. I would love to win these cookbooks, as I’ve been considering moving to a vegan diet for quite some time.
Right now I’m reading What’s Wrong with Fat? by Abigail C. Saguy. It’s about examining our ideas about fat and overweight. It points out our prejudice against fat people. It’s quite good. And relieving to hearing someone defend overweight people.
Following you on FB of course :)
The only books I’ve been reading lately are textbooks and cookbooks. I got Chloe’s Kitchen for Christmas and have been enjoying that. I have been eyeing those books for the longest time, so I’d love to win them! I’m looking forward to your book too! I know it’s going to be awesome.
Congratulations on making it so far with your cookbook! I can’t wait to read it!! I am following you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. :) I would love to win these cookbooks, as I’ve been considering moving to a vegan diet for quite some time.
And following you on Pinterest and Facebook :-)
Cookbooks are among my favourite to read too. I just picked up Vegan Secret Supper by Merida Anderson. Amazing elegant recipes that make me want to throw a vegan dinner party! Looking forward to your book too!!
I am currently reading crazy sexy diet, and loving it.