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 Green King” now, as well as some books from my university required reading.
My favorite vegan cookbook is The Kind Diet – I’ve just re-read it for the upteenth time. But I still love it each time I read it!
I am currently reading through my mountain of nursing textbooks. If I ever get some me time, I’d love to make my way through a big, thick, adventure filled classic of some sort.
I follow you on Facebook!
Can’t get enough of the Re-Bar cookbook – an oldie but goodie.
I got the book Animal, Vegetable, Mineral by Barbara Kingsolver for $1.99 in honor of earth day so I’ll be reading that. I absolutely love anything that she writes!
I just became you Facebook friend! :D
Currently “reading” The Flavor Bible, bought it after you mentioned it and LOVE the inspiration! I would love to send a copy to my former roommate and cooking partner-in-crime. I would also love to add Veganomicon to my collection, I’ve been “this close” to purchasing it several times :)
I finished the Millenium Trilogy a couple of months ago and loved them so much! I’m already tempted to re-read them all over again! I would love to win the Flavor Bible! I have the other two books already (and love them!) but I’ve had my eye on the FB for a while now! Seems exactly as it’s called… a bible!
I’m reading Bread & Wine by Shauna Niequist and I just recently finished The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Both excellent reads!
I just checked out veganomicon from the library and am excited to peruse it more this weekend – it looks the a new go to! I switched to a vegan diet 2 months ago b/c of some health problems and am feeling great!
I’m looking forward to reading your cookbook! Your website has been a fantastic resource as my family and I have changed our diet to whole, plant-based foods. Thank you! I’m currently reading The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone. I prefer your recipes but reading about her experience is enjoyable. I follow you on Facebook as well!
I’m reading a boring book for my thesis … It’s about work satisfaction.
I’m reading- very slowly, when I can sneak a few pages in- The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. I’m pretty sure I used to read in a month the amount of books I can manage in an entire year these days.
Hi Angela, Yes I also follow you on FB and Pinterest. My friend in vegetarian cooking turned me onto to your website. My favorite recipe is your Quinoa Berry Almond salad. I’ve made it lots of times for gatherings and everyone loves it. I am addicted to it. thanks
I am just finishing up my duties of co-trustee of my parents’ estate so I have not read anything lately. My two goals now that I will have more time are 1) eating healthier and making better food choices for my family and 2) learning how to play the piano :) I have already tried some recipes from a weight watchers cookbook and a biggest losers cookbook, but would love to learn more about vegan recipes!
I am currently reading “The Love That Dog Training Program”. I just got a new pup, a husky cross, and wanted to brush up on some training as he was from a rescue and was pulled from his mother too early leaving him with very little puppy manners.
I am currently reading a number of books. The China Study is the nutrition book at the moment and I’m reading the Dexter series for fun too. I have a few others as well that I’ve started. Maybe I have book commitment issues. Haha
Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kitchen is currently displayed on my kitchen counter! Big fan of the recipes inside!
Just finished reading Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult :)
I am currently reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. The cookbook I am currently browsing through is the Forks over Knives cookbook.