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 a book titled Serious about love. Looking forward to your upcoming book!
I follow you on twitter!
I like and follow you on Facebook!
I’m reading any free book I can download to my kindle. I call it thinkless reading when I’m on the elipical.
I am reading “Ten Mindful Minutes” by Goldie Hawn. It is an amazing read and I recommend it to all parents to help themselves and their children live a happier more peaceful life. In fact, I recommend it to anyone :)
I follow you on FB, Twitter, and Pinterest.
I keep going back to Annabel Karmel’s First Meals, even though my little guy is getting older, it is nice inspiration for simple meals that appeal (both to the little guy and my meat and potatoes bred husband).
Relish by Daphne Oz!
I follow you on Pinterest!
I’ve followed you! :)
I’m currently making my way through The Omnivore’s Dilemma- it’s great!
The latest cookbook (baking book :) ) to read through was Baked – Explorations. What I am currently reading is a novel ‘Exit Lines’. Love your choices in this trio giveaway!!
I can’t wait for your book to be completed! Currently I am reading the China Study, it is such a great read!
I am reading Back to Basics, to help me get my new garden started, and I am reading A Clash of Kings, the second Game of Thrones book, for pleasure.
I’m currently reading Life of Pi but I’ve only just started that. I’ve just finished reading the China Study and I found it fascinating. I’ve now passed it onto my mum so she can spread the good word onto my dad who struggles with his diabetes. A really interesting read that I would recommend to anyone!
I am reading “Saving CeeCee Honeycutt” (super sweet) right now. And also a book called “Room”(distrubing).
Currently I’m reading ‘Intuitive Eating’ by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. The past year I’ve struggled with first very restrictive eating and then binge eating and purging. Since the fall I’ve been doing better with more of a meal plan, but I was still not listening to what my body really needed. The past month, while reading this book, I’ve started eating intuitively and have made great progress. This is really the best eating style around if you ask me. I now feel satisfied, in tune with my body and don’t obsess about intake/output of energy. Food is so much fun!
I recently got engaged and am trying to adapt a healthy lifestyle for myself and my fiancé, plus tryin to lose some weight before the big day! These cookbooks would definitley help me on my journey. I am currently reading ‘Eat to Live’ by Dr Fuhrman.
I also follow you on the available social media ;) x
I liked you on facebook as well