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 am reading My So Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife by Sara Horn.
I will probably just buy these books anyway! I’m sure that anything you recommend will be well worth the money spent :)
But if you get to my comment, I’ve been reading and loving:
The Truth About Beauty by Kat James
Beauty by Nature by Brigitte Mars (I love her and Rainbeau’s stuff)
and for fun (like twinkies for your brain)
the Divergent series
I follow you on Facebook
Besides reading lots of textbooks I’ve just finished reading ‘Evidence not seen’ and using my favorite Thermomix cookbook (favorite because I can use my thermomix)!:)
And I am now following you on Instagram…love all your beautiful photos!
im reading: a textbook. not very fun, but necessary. just finished reading city of ember with my grade 5 class, and it was a great story!
I just finished reading “The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making” by Catherynne Valente. It’s shelved in the juvenile department of my library, but is not at all childish. Very beautiful and original scenery and characters as well as some dark moments. September, a strong, resourceful little girl is the main character. Watch out Alice!
i follow you on facebook and pinterest!!
I recently read The Diaper Free Baby. :)
Just finished reading The Silver Lining’s Playbook and one of the many McDougall M.D. cookbooks. I recommend both.
I am reading “The Dirty Life: a Memoir of Farming, Food, and Love”. It’s about a husband and wife and a farm, with a plan to feed 100 people all year round just from their farm alone.
Just finished reading The Eat Clean Diet by Tosca Reno. Now I am putting it into practice. I have cleaned up my diet and I am avoiding processed. I have to say my workouts are easier to get through. I seem to have more stamina. It is also a great reference book.
I’m currently reading a book on Spanish Syntax, studying for final exams.
I’m reading book 3 part 1 of Game of Thrones. I like the series but at time find myself getting bored. It’s taking a while to finish and I look forward to reading other stuff.
I can’t wait for your cookbook! I love that you are in Canada to so that your food cravings adjust with the weather. It helps when you are craving just what I am! (I’m in Winnipeg). I’ve been rereading Living Raw Food by Sarma Melngailis. Its finally starting to warm up here and I can’t wait to add more raw foods back into my diet.
I hadn’t been on your pinterest board before. I’m now following you!
I have just finished, last night, Dr Barnards book Power Foods for the Brain. I’m still absorbing loads of information on healthful foods, and so looking forward to your book when it comes out. Use lots of your recipes now in fact. Would love to add these 3 books to start a collection.
I follow you on twitter.
I follow you on Facebook, Pinterest, twitter, and Instagram :)
I’ve been reading “Once A Month Cooking”. I’ve made 2 of the 2 week plans, but have doubled them for my large family. It’s a lot of work, but so worth it!
I follow you on pinterest. I have made your veggie burvers twice and your carrot cookies once. I love your website.