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 instagram, and on pinterest.
I’m currently reading “Eat and Run” by Scott Jurek. I am loving the story of his conversion to veganism and how it has enhanced his running career. It gives me a comeback for all those who think I’m crazy to run on my meatless diet. He’s crazier than I am!
I’m reading Shakespeare’s “Troilus & Cressida.” It’s fabulous. I also recently finished “The Odyssey” and “the Iliad.” I highly recommend classics for smashing through those creative blocks & giving you an entirely renewed zest for life! They are so elegant, so perfect, and such a treat to read out loud to my plants. ;)
I follow you on Facebook. I don’t have accounts on any of the other sites, which is pathetic because even my mom is on pinterest :).
I’m reading a book called Divided We Fail by Sarah Garland. It’s about desegregation in the United States. I’d love to read a new cookbook, though!
I’m reading Six Years by Harlen Coben and an Institute for Integrative Nutrition book. And I love your recipes!
I’m reading the Engine 2 Diet book. Vegan, whole food, plant-based diet by the son of Dr. Esselstyn from Forks Over Knives. That was a documentary that changed everything for me!
Following you on pinterest!
I’m reading Husband-Coached Childbirth by Dr. Bradley (The Bradley Method), My Pregnancy Journal, and many other things about pregnancy and childbirth!
The last book I read was Historia de una escalera, written by Antonio Buero Vallejo. It was a very good book, but it was very sad to read!
Moosewood Cooks at Home…would love new vegan cookbook!!!
I also share your warm-fuzzy of curling up with a great cookbook (or a wonderful vegan food blog) and feeling inspired to create something beautiful and nourishing. My husband and I are recently enjoying Crazy Sexy Kitchen by Kris Carr. However, my all time favorite cozy-time cookbook is Julie Morris’s Superfood Kitchen.
I am reading a book about marketing called ‘Contagious’. It is all about the principals of successful marketing, which is pertinent to me since I am in that career field. I am really enjoying it!
I am reading ‘Call of the White’. It’s the true story of eight women who journey to the South Pole. Loving this book.
I follow you on Facebook as well
I’m reading Eating for Beauty (David Wolfe). I’m up to the part where he pays homage to hemp seeds, and it is absolutely fascinating. I had an appointment scheduled to speak to a nutritionist, but this book is thorough and informative, I may just cancel.
I just started reading the Silver Linings Playbook and so far loving it. I still haven’t seen the movie… I knew I wanted to read the book so I committed to holding off on seeing it till AFTER reading!
Great giveaway, fingers crossed! Also, congrats on the cookbook, I’m sure it will be amazing!!
Rachel Naomi Remen’s Kitchen Table Wisdom is an awesome read!
PS I also follow you on fb, twitter AND pinterest :)
I have a new baby so I read a lot of blogs and parenting books. :) Hopefully regular reading will return soon!