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!








Count me in – your blog has been such a blessing as I’ve recovered from breast cancer! Good luck making it through the end of writing your book!
Amy
i am reading Sophie’s choice 7 the millionaire mind. Both extraordinary and I couldn’t have found them at a better time. I’m loving my spring reads!!!!!!!
I just got my copy of Everyday Happy Herbivore, and am reading Let Them Eat Vegan from the library. I’d love a copy! I already follow you on FB and Pinterest.
Congrats!!!! It’s my dream to write a book, and I know how much work goes into one. I’m reading “tales of a nomad” about a woman who after 24 years of marriage discovers herself, and spends the rest of her life traveling the world. It’s inspiring, and makes me want to go places!!
I have been enjoying Sarah’s Sprouted Kitchen cookbook immensely!
Hi! I already follow on Twitter. Good luck with the editing process!
Wow! What a great collection! I just finished reading Brain on Fire which was absolutely fabulous!
Currently reading “Rules of Civility,” quite entertaining!
I’m re-reading Dr. McDougall’s “The Starch Solution”! All best wishes with your book!
Currently I am using the Engine 2 cookbook and I love it!
I also follow you on both facebook and twitter!
Veganomicon is one of my favorite cookbooks although I’ve barely made a dent in the recipes! The other two cookbooks sound amazing too! I’m currently reading Cat Stories (a collection of short stories about felines) and The Song of the Dodo (about island biogeography and the origin and extinction of species). I love to read so I always have a book with me wherever I go.
whee… i love giveaways. pick me pick me!
I’m currently poring over my psychology textbooks, my favorite one being Social Psychology!! I’ve got lots of studying to get done before my finals in a few weeks!!
I’m just reading the usual blogs
I’m currently reading, “Wheat Belly” by William Davis, MD. I have been gluten free for 8 months now. I’m very excited to try your Banana Bread Protein Bar recipe!
I am always rotating between reading books. Right now I am reading a book called “Living with Guns” which is about finding a balance between the demands of Conservatives and Liberals with regards to the Gun Policies in the US. I am also always reading e-magazines: People, Real Simple, and Vegetarian Times. And I just finished an awesome book called “Wild.” As for cookbooks I live with “Happy Herbivore” right there in the kitchen and got “Crazy, Sexy, Kitchen” for Cmas too. But oh how I would love to add to my collection!! I Have had my eye on these books for some time! Thank you!!! I literally cannot wait for your cookbook to come out!
I am currently enjoying “Frida’s Fiestas” and have “Organic & Wholefoods” waiting in the wings :)
I follow you on Pinterest and Facebook!
I’m reading Latehomecomer right now, which is a Hmong family memoir. I’m reading it for a class I am taking, and I am really enjoying it!