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!








Right now, I’m reading a book with the titel ‘cats would buy mice’ (translated into english). It is about the pet food industry and says how healthy this food really is and how far from the truth the image is, the pet food industry shows us.
So excited about your new book. Good luck with the editing process. Every single recipe I have tried of your, which is many, have become instant hit with my family. Currently I have been reading The Gluten Free Vegan by Susan O’Brien and Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin.
I’m reading Relentless Pursuit Forward. A great book about running an ultramarathon!
Following on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest :)
I am currently reading ‘the Dalai Llama’s Cat’ – which is a story told fe a kitty’s perspective. Loving it!
I’m currently reading the vega bible, a cookbook bij Valerie Ferguson (dutch version).
I’ve been a vegetarian for more than 10 years now, and part time vegan for a year, and after watching Forks over knives, I am now trying to go full time! As a student (and beginning cook) I would love to check out those cookbooks to get more inspiration ! I can’t wait for your cookbook to come out, I will definitely buy it :) .
By the way, I love your blog so much !You are so inspiring ! Thank you for all the time you have been putting in this !
(I follow you on Facebook)
I have started re-reading the Chronicles of Narnia. On the second book at the moment and enjoying it thoroughly!
I’ve recently read The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing by Kenneth Cohen and it’s a wonderful, refreshing read! I believe qigong has the potential for great health benefits & stress reduction! I have taken a qigong class & am now learning Tai Chi. I really enjoy it & would recommend it to anyone! It’s very interesting, relaxing, & worth it =)
Sounds like a difficult process, but if anyone can do it, I bet it’s you :) I just finished reading Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn after reading Gone Girl and not being able to put it down. I don’t typically like the suspense/thriller genre, but her writing is excellent!
Congratulations on almost being finished!! Can’t wait to see the finished product!!
I’ve been reading and referring to is Kimberly Snyder’s new book that came out just last month – “Beauty Detox Foods” Very informative, easy to reference and lots of recipes!
I am reading The sexual politic of meat! And I follow you on facebook and twitter :)
I am writing my thesis at the moment so I am reading loads and loads of not necessarily easy papers on linguistic theory…as a break from the heavy uni stuff, I am re-reading all the Moomin books by Tove Janson, learning about herbs and spices from “The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & Flavorings” by E.L. Ortiz, and trying to keep conscious of what I eat with F. Lawrence and “Not on the Label: What Really Goes into the Food on Your Plate”. All highly recommended!
Good luck with finishing the book!
Ever since I read your review about the Flavour bible i’ve been intrigued! And you inspired me to try vegan dishes – your recipes are amazing! I just finished Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks and is currently rereading Joy luck club and Metamorphosis for my upcoming finals! (i know, how fun)
Hi Angela, I’m just devouring (figuratively) “The Kitchen Gardens of Australia” book. Hopefully (and literally,lol) inspired to create my own organic sustainable garden. Yum yum yum :)
“Japan’s Master Gardens: Lessons in Space and Environment”
Cheers!
can’t wait for your book! LOVE your blog :)
I just started following your Healthy vegan recipes on pinterest.
the book i use most of the time is Let them Eat Vegan. thai chick pea recipe… amazing!
I read whatever plant based or vegan book i can get my hands on!!
I’m currently reading Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet, and really enjoying it!
I am currently reading the China Study and a book called Becoming
Vegan. Both are really awesome resources for becoming more plant-based. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!