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 currently reading Julie and Julia. Not very vegan-friendly, but still extremely inspiring – makes me want to get into the kitchen and tackle every recipe I can get my hands on!
Hi! I recently read “Stuffed and Starved,” which is all about the international food trade, the different organizations and their effect on individuals lives; highly recommended. A bit dense but worth it. For a quicker read, check out “The Namesake,” beautifully written about the impact of a name on a child of Indian immigrants. I read the whole thing in one day, could not put it down!
Following you on instagram!
I’m currently reading Lisa Gardner’s “love you more” – I am listening to it in my car and it is so good I yell in the car! So suspenseful haha.
While I am a student currently reading mostly school-related research articles and textbooks, I did recently read Mornings in Jenin, which is an excellent novel about a family torn over the Israel/Palestine conflict.
I have been flipping through my collection of Donna Hay lately.. She has the most beautiful food and photography!
My daughter recently became a vegan and has encouraged me to make some dietary changes, so I talked to my chiropractor who recommended “Wheat Belly” and “Paleo Diet”, so I’m busy reading!
im reading a vegan cookbook the starch solution
Currently reading The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner and just finished The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh and looking forward to so many others.
I just read a Year in Provence becuase I love love love reading about food adventures and vacations and I am looking forward to taking one when I get out of here (Afghanistan) this Christmas!!!
I am currently reading Anna Karenina by Tolstoy! Amazing book :)
Followed you on Pinterest! Couldn’t find you on twitter, oddly. Blame my phone!
I don’t have time to read much – but did read cooking light magazine if that counts during ballet practice! Thanks for the giveaway
Hello gorgeous Ange,
Cookbooks, I think i’ve got a fetish for them. I’m currently reading ‘The Guilt Free Gourmet
, which has delicious recipes that are all wheat, dairy and sugar free. It’s a pretty awesome book, and every recipe I’ve made out of it so far has been a winner.
Thank you for the opportunity to win the great cookbooks you mentioned above.
Love xx
I have also followed you on Pinterest! :)
I am studying for the CPA exam right now so my study materials are about all I can find to read. I do fit in food blogs and cookbooks here and there to keep my sanity. Nothing keeps my sanity like a little baking in the kitchen. I can’t wait to be done with the test so I can devote even more time to cooking.
I’m following on Facebook :)
I picked up a couple of vegan cookies from the library :) The first one is called Extra Vegan Za : original recipes from Phoenix organic Farm ( which I think I may purchase because I like the recipes so much) and the second is Color Me Vegan by Colleen Patrick – Goudreau which has vegan recipes organized by Color.They are both good ! I would love to win any your giveaway books! By the way, I’m going to try making your chai endurance crackers today and some homemade hummus for guests tonight!
Can’t wait for your cookbook! One of my favorite books is the china study.
read Main St Vegan.. and LOVED it. so much great information. Has made it much easier to present info to people and to help educate and motivate them.