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 just finished reading Prevent and Reverse Heard Disease by Caldwell Esselystyn which provides compelling health reasons to consume a vegan diet.
I recently finished Vegan: The New Ethics of Eating. Very powerful book.
I just finished reading “The Kind Diet” by Alicia Silverstone. Great book and some terrific vegan recipes. It would be great to have other cookbooks to reference. I am a newbie vegan and am trying to convert my family to this wonderful new lifestyle. The greater the recipe choice, the more likely I am going to succeed.
Thanks Kindly,
Rebecca
Reading the Beauty Detox Solution by Kimberly Snyder.
I am looking forward to your book!
I just read Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh (Zappos). A quick, easy, and uplifting read.
And now I’m into the latest Ice and Fire by George RR Martin.
And I am looking for a good read on vegan lifestyle, but content with your blog for now :) thank you for getting me excited about food again!!!
I also follow you on Pinterest, Facebook, and twitter!!
Reading? No time for reading with two little boys … but there is a lot of vegan cooking going on around here! I just read your banana protein bar recipe – does that count?!
I’ve finished reading A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. It’s the 14th and last in the series. It was awesome yet sad that this was coming to an end. I really have enjoyed reading this series and recommend it to everyone.
I’m currently reading Kim Barnouin’s ‘Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook’ and am finding it to be a great introductory read for newbie vegans. Not only are the recipes varied and easy to follow, but her sections on sustainability and the benefits of eating organically provide great context, highlighting the many benefits of a plant based diet.
I just finished reading Summer by Edith Wharton. I recently became vegan, so I would love to build a collection of cookbooks!
I’m currently reading The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich. It’s hard to put down!
I am currently in the process of becoming a (vegan) marriage and family therapist. I am currently reading Trust Based Interventions for Children with Special Socio-emotional Needs. This intervention is really great in that it addresses the synergy between nutrition and children’s behavior.
I follow you on Pinterest.
Since the posting of the top Vegan Women’s Top 2013 Vegan Food Guide I’ve started reading a couple new blogs…Post Punk Kitchen, The Rawsome Vegan Life, and a few more from the lists. Each one providing new inspiration.
I am currently reading nothing! I am a teacher, though, and can’t wait for summer vacation to start so I can get into my summer reading!!!
I follow you on Facebook.
I follow you on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook too!
I can’t wait to read your cookbook! That’s very exciting! I am reading Kris Carrs book ‘Crazy Sexy Detox’. I love it already!
Laughing all through” More Peas, Please”–a veggie cookbook, “The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook” (yummm), and “The Truth about Luck: What I Learned on my Road Trip with Grandma” by Iain Reid. I have all Deanna’s books but would love to own “The Flavour Bible”.
Hello and thanks for the very generous offer and chance to win three amazing cookbooks! I just finished Barbara Kingsolver’s *Animal, Vegetable, Miracle* and really loved it. Great information and I loved thinking about how I can and should grow as much of my own food as possible. Thanks for all of your inspiration and I can’t wait to see your new cookbook!
I’m graduating from university in three weeks so I’m reading a lot of journal/research articles. The best book I ever read was Endurance by Alfred Lansing- could not put it down!