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 just finished Eli the Good which is our countys, Wilkes Reads book this year. It’s actually a YA book but was very enjoyable. I am also reading Carla Hall’s Cooking with Love Cookbook and Bobby Deen’s Not your Mama’s Meals.
I just followed you on Twitter! :)
I am constantly reading the book “Year-round Vegetable Gardener” by Niki Jabbour, a fantastic book written by a passionate gardener from Nova Scotia. For the first time I have kale plants that over-wintered and that has inspired me to grow more vegetables all year-round….actually not that difficult! I am almost-there with my full vegetarian transition and would absolutely benefit from the beautiful books in your giveaway. I wish you well with getting YOUR book to print; enjoy the journey my dear!
Hi! I’m reading “Farmacology: What Innovative Farming Can Teach Us About Health and Healing” by Daphne Miller, MD. It’s a great book talking about how sustainable practices from the farm can be translated both literally and figuratively to medicine and human health. The last book I read is called, “Pandora’s Lunchbox” by Melanie Warner, investigative reporter. This one talks about the what goes into processed foods found in the middle isles of our grocery stores (ugh), and what it means to be a flavor chemist. Great reads, both of them!
Superfood Kitchen by Julie Morris. I’ve never felt better in my life since I started eating these recipes and giving up foods that don’t serve me.
I already like you on FB! :)
I am currently reading Mad Cowboy.
I’m reading “Como Agua Para Chocolate” and “Like Water for Chocolate.” I’m trying to improve my Spanish reading skills, so I’m reading one chapter in Spanish and then reading it in English to see how much I understood the first time through. Each chapter of the book is based around a traditional Mexican recipe. The ingredients are listed at the beginning of the chapter and the method of preparation is mixed in with the the story.
It has been a long time since I had a new cookbook to inspire me and I’m interested in all three of these!
I’m re-reading one of my favorites…The Great Gatsby!
Ha! I’m reading 3 things right now… Strong Women Stay Young (I need to tone up!), Total Money Makeover, and Clean Eating magazine. I really should learn how to focus on one thing at a time, huh? :)
I’m reading Gwyneth Paltrow’s new book, “it’s All Good” and it is just fantastic! Her recipes are delicious! She also shares great tips on eating allergen free which I definitely appreciate.
Reading The Stop right now, not a cookbook but an excellent read about the power of food and communities. Excited to read your cookbook in the future!
I follow you on Facebook, too!
I’m reading Raw Addiction by Katrina Ellis. It’s full of amazing recipes that are easy to make and delicious. The bonus is the book itself looks good enough to eat!
I’m enjoying reading the Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook it’s packed with whole foods recipes. I’m anxious to see yours as well :)
P.S. I also follow you on FB and Twitter :)
Right now I’m reading Cleopatra, since I’m a history buff. :) It’s really good! Before that I finished reading Gone Girl, which I read in about 2 days flat.
Also, I follow you on Instagram :o)
Just liked you on Facebook!
I follow you on twitter.