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 am so glad I have found your blog! I am transitioning from meat eater to vegan and I love reading your posts. I had no clue there were such cool vegan cookbooks!
Right now I am reading The Introvert’s Way.
I am also going to follow you on twitter and instagram.
I just finished Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy- pretty heavy book, but it has some great views on life! Currently reading A House Divided by Pearl S. Buck, this one is cool because it is a window into Chinese culture in the 1940’s. Thanks for the contest!
I’m reading How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! I just started it last night, so cannot give an opinion about it yet really…but so far I am enjoying it!
I just got a call from the library that The Flavor Bible is ready for me to pick up. I wanted to check it out before I bought it. Am looking forward to it! I am just finishing The Sun Dial by Shirley Jackson…one more of her novels to go (The Birds Nest) and I will have read everything she had written. I am looking forward to your cookbook! Can’t wait. (to be honest here)…I made my own cookbook from your recipes! Congrats to you on getting it published!
I am reading through “The Help” and wondering how they lived off so much Crisco!
“Eating Animals” by Jonathan Safran Foer. I’m a vegan for good health, not necessarily for philosophical reasons. However, the book was excellent. I recommend it if you haven’t yet read it.
I also follow you on FB, and on Pinterest too (under a different name though!!)
I am currently reading Infinite Jest. It’s a difficult read, but it’s a goal I’ve had for myself for years so I am determined to finish it!
I’m reading/cooking from Everyday Happy Herbivore by Lindsay S. Nixon. This is my first purchased book of vegan recipes. Seasoning and flavors are great.
I also just liked your page on FB!
Am reading ‘Tree of Smoke’ by Denis Johnson…a tough first 60 pages to get into, but boy once it gets going it is a wild ride…
Also just bought The Vegan Table by Patrick-Goudreau while my husband and I were at the delectable Stanford Inn in Mendocino, California. An all vegan inn on the most beautiful coastline you can imagine!
I’m currently reading Peter Reinhart’s Bread Bakers Apprentice. He’s my artisan bread hero and I love trying his recipes, although they’re pretty hard to follow. Everything he makes is amazing!
I have a zillion cookbooks, but would love to have more vegetarian ideas and something new to investigate. Love your creativity. Ann
I recently read “7” by Jen Hatmaker! Probably the most life changing book I’ve ever read!
I am reading “The Art of Hearing Heartbeats” and it’s amazing. The clarity with which you can “see” what is happening in your mind is a real tribute to this author!
I am reading Detoxinista’s Easy to Eat Well Guide currently..it’s easy to read w/ great tips! What a fabulous giveaway!
Hi, I’m reading “Super Immunity” right now and starting to eat more salads than what I’m used to. Would love to win the books!
I am currently re-reading Skinny Bitch, and Crazy Sexy Diet. My go-to old school cookbook is Lorna Sass’ Complete Vegetarian Kiitchen. I love my pressure cooker and her recipes are always delicious and very family friendly.
My current interest is Small batch baking by Debbiy Augans Naks…Since there is only 2 of us
I am reading The Food Matters cook book by Mark Bittman, lots of really yummy recipes