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!








Love your site, pictures, food! I’m reading Cloud Atlas; late to that party but I’m enjoying it :)
I’m reading Seth Speaks and would love to be reading these books too! I need help so I’m sure they would be treasured resources. Thanks!
A book I refer to a lot is Raw Food by Ani Phyo.
Currently reading book 2 in the Partials series :)
I follow on Facebook and Pinterest :)
I am currently reading “The World Peace Diet” by Will Tuttle a must read for any Vegan!
I’m reading The Trial by Franz Kafka! I was inspired to pick it up after spending a week in Prague.
Oh, and I follow you on FB & Twitter
“Chloe’s Kitchen” by Chloe Coscarelli. I can’t wait for you book.
I just finished The Happiness Project. Great read with lots of practical tips to make your life happier!
I’m reading Divergent by Veronica Roth. If you liked Hunger Games, then you will like this.
I just finished Bringing up Bebe. Even though I don’t have kids and have no plans to, it was a very interested read comparing American and Parisian ways of raising kids.
Horse Boy was amazing. Also loved The Glass Castle.
My second entry! I follow you on Facebook! Love YOU! and am very grateful for you!
Now following you on Pinterest!
Was already following you on twitter, and facebook, but now on pinterest too. Would love to win the cookbooks! Keep up the great work!
Amanda
I am reading three different books at the moment…I always have to have a few on the go!
I am rereading, “The Fast Diet” by Dr Michael Mosley & Mimi Spencer. I recently started intermittent fasting, but instead of eating whatever I want on my ‘feed’ days I try to stay as healthy as possible…so these cookbooks would be great inspiration.
I am also reading Book Thirteen of Robert Jordan’s ‘Wheel of Time’ series and I downloaded “Gone Girl” from Amazon last night and started reading it…great to hear other people loved it!
I am reading a great book called The Heavy. It is about a mother trying to help her daughter lose weight the healthy way without impacting her self-esteem and body image negatively. As a dietetics intern, this book has been very helpful to me by providing insight into issues that many parents and children in the U.S. are facing.
I love to read your emails and blogs.. everything is so yummy. But I never know what books to buy for home! I read river cottage veg every day and its great :)
Also I follow you on facebook and cant wait for your book :)