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 currently perusing a Vegetarian Cookbook written by LInda McCartney, and during my quiet time, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom, by John O’Donohue,
I have also recently discovered the magazine Clean Eating and have been trying to ween myself off of processed foods. Although I am not a vegetarian, I am seriously looking at the benefits of giving it a try. I love any kind of fruit and vegetable, I just need to learn how to replace the protein in a healthy way.
Hi Angela, every week I am looking for your post and recipes, you are quite inspiring…
At the moment I have been reading and trying recipes from Crazy Sexy Kitchen. Also I have been reading a magazine, TIME What to eat now.
I also bought this book, gluten-free girl & the chef, I bought this book to try the gluten free pasta, I haven’t tried it yet but it does looks really good.
I am not a vegan, but since I do not eat milk product, meat and wheat. For diversity, I do enjoy vegetarian and vegan dishes. I have been enjoying and trying some of your recipes and most of them are keepers…The Creamy Avocado Pasta, the Tomato Basil Pasta, the No Bake Peppermint Patty Bars, the Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites, just to name a few.
Can’t wait for your recipe book!
I’m a little on the nerdy side. Besides the required reading for my Master’s degree, I am reading Keynes vs. Hayek: The Clash That Defined Modern Economics. I am excited for the semester to end so I can add The Heart of the Artist and be re-inspired to create.
I just finished reading Delivering Happiness written by the Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. It was very inspiring and provided great information about the importance of communication in business and in your personal life.
Hi Angela! I’m currently finishing up “UnDiet” by Meghan Telpner as per your recommendation. Very good book. She has me on the search for a local natural spring. This book makes me so thirsty! :)
This is the first time I have entered a “giveaway”!! I recently read “The Hiding Place about Corrie Ten Boon. It was a fascinating book about her life annd her sacrifices to help the Jews and anyone who needed sanctuary in occupied Holland. A mesmerizing book. At present I am reading “A Man Called Peter” . Thank you for this opportunity!
Diane Robuck
I just started reading Gone Girl. I also have a stack of cookbooks that I always browse for new recipes (including Veganomicon but I don’t have the other 2 you are giving away.)
I also follow you on Pinterest and Facebook.
I’ve recently been reading a lot of Shakespeare—it is utterly divine.
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (never read it before! and my book club picked it)
and Going Clear by Lawrence Wright
I read Megan Telpner’s Undiet as soon as you recommended it and loved it!! :)
I finally started following you on Facebook after 2 years of reading your blog :).
I’ve been reading Crop Planning for Organic Vegetable Growers. It would be great to be at the other end of the literary spectrum and cooking with what I grow! <3 Veganomicon.
good morning!
I absolutely love your site which was recommended by a colleague of mine. I was a lacto ovo vegetarian for 6 years and decided to go vegan after reading on your website and trying a few of your yummy recipes.
I am presently reading ” Conscious Eating” by Dr. Cousen….It is very interesting as it teaches us the reasons why adopting a vegan diet is not only good but necessary to obtain optimum health. I am enjoying reading his book and would love to read yours….
Thank you for sharing all of what you believe with us….:)
Currently reading Gone Girl and Smitten Kitchen’s cookbook!
Hi! Looking forward to your cookbook! I am currently reading Tina Fey’s ‘Bossypants’ … a little light reading to balance all the stuff I’m reading for my master’s. :)
Following you on instagram!
I just finished Sartre’s existentialism and human emotions (I am teaching it right now so had to have a quick refresher).
Hi Angela!!!!
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