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 1000 vegan recipes, love eating clean with hubby and children, also the juicing book, amazing recipes for juicing!! I love your recipes!! Also following on FB
I’m currently reading Annabel. A Canadian prize winner! I’d love to win these cookbooks :)
I’m reading Think and Grow Thin. It’s okay. More of a motivational book, which has helped. But I preferred Eat to Live, which I just finished.
Well, I just finished reading “The 24 Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell” since I am in a family nurse practitioner program, I chose to read this for my “book report”. It had to be on leadership. Had some good points though ! I am excited to read “My beef with meat” that will be coming out soon. Stay Plant Strong !
i’m currently reading “Sprit Junkie” by Gabrielle Berstein.
I follow you on Facebook!
Right now I have just finished reading Wild: From Lost to Found on The Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. Hands down the best book I have read yet in my 21 years of existence, I recommend it to anyone and everyone! ^_^
I just finished crazy, sexy, diet && I love the healthy food advice. I loved Kris Carr’s inspiring story :)
How exciting! Right now I have Appetite for Reduction on my lap and I’m reading the recipe for Moroccan Chickpeas and Zucchini. I’d love to win the trio of cookbooks you’re giving away. Good luck finishing your book :-)
I’m reading through the Horatio Hornblower series right now – it’s a bunch of sailing adventure type books, and my dad’s favorite book series. He bought them for me this past Christmas.
it’s not food related, but I’m reading “This Little Piggy Went To The Liquor Store” by A.K. Turner. Pretty hilarious insight into raising a family.
Let the Great World Spin, by Colum McCann
I’m getting ready to start reading Forks over Knives and learning more about this vegan journey I’m embarking on :)
I just started reading The Orphan Master’s Son, which recently won a Pulitzer for fiction. I haven’t had time to get too far into it, but it’s definitely a compelling story!
I already follow you on all social media!
I follow you on Facebook.
I’m reading “Plant Based Power Diet” by Leslie Beck at the moment… Trying to make sure I am eating all the right foods in order to stay healthy in my new-ish (4 months so far) vegan lifestyle!
I also already follow you on Facebook and Twitter!
I’m reading A Farewell to Arms by Hemingway because I’ve spent the past couple of weekends in Italy. It was the perfect travel companion during the queues, the time on airplanes and trains, on the beach at the Borromean Islands (super appropriately,) and over prosecco, pizzas and gelatos in the sun :)
I have been reading many of the books from the I Am activity. I love reading books that help me to grow spiritually. I read a lot of raw cookbooks and Indian. I enjoy reading a good vegetarian cookbook that is user friendly and tasty.
Thank you for this fun chance to win what looks like 3 really great books.
Have a good day.
Nancy
what a great giveaway! I have been wanting to read the Flavor Bible but unable to find it at my library! I am currently reading the Handmaiden’s Tale by Margaret Atwood as well as Ashley English’s Canning & Preserving as I really want to learn to put up awesome veg and jams for all year enjoyment!