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!
Following you on instagram!! And already on fb and pinterest :)
I’m thrilled you’re putting out a cookbook! Yay for you! I’m re-reading Engine 2 Diet…so much useful information that I just can’t retain it all
I also follow you on Pinterest and Twitter :)
I’ve been following you on Pinterest and Facebook for a while but I’m now following you on Twitter too! =) Congrats on the cookbook! I can’t wait to get a copy!!
I’m reading The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson!
following you on twitter! :-)
I’m reading the Juicing Bible (well, I read it every morning!) Every day I pick a random page and make that juice. Its truly amazing the difference juicing has made in my life.
I’m also into Zeitoun by Dave Eggers which is a non fiction story about a Muslim in New Orleans that decided to stick out Hurricane Katrina – its a great read.
I’m reading ‘The Last Chinese Chef’. The most amazing book on Chinese cuisine ever. You have to read it. :)
I have been reading a book on being a parent of a highly sensitive child. It’s amazing how people who are classified as HSP’s nervous system are so different then normal people! Diet is so important, and that means avoiding foods that aren’t whole, unprocessed, and learning about how delicate our bodies really are! I also am following you on FB. I’ve been a fan for quite sometime…:) I love cooking too. Lots of spare time as a stay at home mom! Cheers xoxo
I’m loving the witty humour of Tom Robbins “Fierce Invalids home from hot climates”. Would love some new vegan cookbooks to reignite my passion for food this spring
Sounds as if you are having an exciting time!
Not much time for reading at the moment, but I am trying to catch up with the pile of books friends lent me… one page at a time.
I Love Love your Blog!!! I follow you on FB and Instagram as well. Thank You, You have inspired me to make healthier choices and my Fave smoothie recepie is ‘ Green Monster’. I’m excited and can’t wait to buy your cookbook! I’m currently reading Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly.
I follow you all the places, lol!
And now following you on Pinterest! Yay!
YAY! So exciting that your book is almost finished, can’t wait to see it! I can imagine the hard work you have put into it.
Right now I’m reading UnDiet by Meghan Telpner, such good stuff! I hope to read more this summer, I’m behind on the health/nutrition-related book reading… I need to catch up!
I already follow on twitter, facebook, and instagram. :)
I recently read “Garlic and Sapphires” by Ruth Reichl. The lengths Reichl had to go to conceal her identity as the New York Times restaurant critic, were fascinating and hilarious.
I’m reading Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. I love eating a plant-based diet and get so much inspiration from your blog!! I can’t wait ’till your book comes out!
And I just “liked” you on Facebook. Happy to be following along!
I’m reading Simplicity Parenting and Loving it !!