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!
Thanks for this giveaway! I am currently reading some chick lit but for cookbooks I recently was reading “The Homemade Pantry”. The lentil soup in there looks yum!
I am currently reading Rocco Dispirito’s Now Eat This Italian. Not sure how many recipes I will actually try, but the photos in the book are amazing.
Completely unrelated to food, but I’m reading two things:
Finding God Through Sex by David Deida (to really connect with your partner and it’s more about spirituality than any one particular God)
and
Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely (awesome behavioral book about how irrational we are, but predictably so there are ways to combat our own irrationality if we so desire, includes author commentary on possible methods)
Ok followed you on Instagram, that was he only one I was missing
I’ve been reading Dreena Burton’s book that you are highlighting here (from the library). Looks like a good one! Hope your book comes together smoothly and stress-free (if that’s possible).
Congrats on your book! :) The book that I read recently was “In Defense of Food” by Michael Pollan — the book that changed my perspective on eating (and eating mindfully). He is a fantastic writer and really makes it easy to drop the diet mentality and just eat real food.
Thanks, as always! I LOVE reading cookbooks. The current one I’m reading is “Betty Goes Vegan.”
In terms of cookbooks, I am currently working my way through Happy Herbivore Abroad. Looking forward to your cookbook coming out soon!! :-)
Just finished reading Gone Girl. It was ok, not sure what all the hype is about. I’ve had my eye on that Flavor Bible though :) Hope you’re able to enjoy the cookbook writing process a little bit…so exciting!
I am reading the Undiet book my Meghan Telpner right now, it is awesome! I just discovered her blog as well, lots of great recipes on there!
Because of severe allergies – i’m now a full out vegan. I’m actually so excited for a whole new food adventure :) I recently picked up Vegan Junk Food and The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions – both amazing!!
I love your site and everything it has to offer… it has been a fountain of information. Thank you :)
“you can’t make me, but you might persuade me” by Cynthia Tobias – about strong willed children (though i was reading it to get perspective on myself! lol. Great, insightful book! And now, fingers crossed i have a chance to win these other amazing looking books! :) Thanks for the giveaway!
I have been reading Rhonda Byrne’s book, “The Secret”, and love all of her books. It really helps focus on the power of gratitude and the law of attraction. It has made me an overall more postive person. Thank you for such a great giveaway. I have been wanting to read all three of these!
I am currently reading The Language of God by Francis S Collins.
I already follow you on Pinterest & Facebook:) does that count? I dont’ twitter..
Hello, how wonderful to have this opportunity…:-) I have a few Vegan cookbooks that I use ( on the QT cuz my husband HAS to have meat in everything! ) the recent one
( besides all the recipes you provide! :-) is Clean Eating by Tosa Reno. I also, use the Skinny Bitch cook book.
The Girl With No Name, about a ferral child raised, between the ages of 5 and 10 years, by monkeys in the jungles of Columbia. Supposed to be a true story, but I’m feeling incredulous. Cookbooks, lets see, my latest read in that department is, Forks Over Knives cookbook (the 2nd one).
I am reading Vegan for life, the Starch Solution (John McDougall), and The China Study. All purchased on Amazon…love how easy it is to order and arrive within a few days!
My two biggest inspirations for cooking and eating healthfully while enjoying it immensely have been Tamar Adler’s An Everlasting Meal and Kim Snyder’s The Beauty Detox Solution. So I’m currently reading Kim snyder’s new book, Beauty Detox Foods. I would love to add these cookbooks to my growing vegan repertoire! Thanks for the opportunity and your continued great work! I’m really looking forward to YOUR new book!!!
I’m reading Into Africa in preparation for our upcoming move to Congo (Kinshasa). We are mentally preparing for a hugely different food landscape than our industrial Western debacle.