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 reading a sci-fi book called The Best of All Possible Worlds.
I’ve been reading “The Improvisational Chef” by Sally Schneider for a bit now. It’s a great read for anyone who wants to be adventurous and experiment with food, spices and herbs. I never thought about adding cinnamon and orange juice to sauteed onions, garlic and spinach. There’s several recipes but it’s a great “food for thought” read! (Yes, that was a pun…) :)
This sounds like a good tip. Looking it up on Amazon now!
Believe it or not, I’ve actually been reading a lot of cookbooks lately! I just went vegan about two months ago and I’m having a hard time finding recipes to cook on a budget.
i’ve just finished reading Beyond the Sling by fellow vegan, Mayim Bialik. it’s her guide to natural, attachment parenting and it was wonderful!
I follow you on Twitter!
follow on fb!
I just purchased More Peas, Thank You from Amazon. After downloading the E-Book from the Library, I enjoyed it so much I decided I had to buy it. Every single recipe in there is one I want to make. But I’ve been eyeing Veganomicon for a while now.
I like you on Facebook. :)
I am reading “French Kids Eat Everything,” and it is so insightful as I am beginning the exploration of food with my 8 month old!
Not sure if these were all supposed to be separate comments or not…but I also follow you on Pinterest.
I am now following you on Twitter!
I’m reading The Happiness Project right now and I love it! I can’t wait to set up a book club and try it myself :)
sending you lots of good vibes as you round this last stretch on your own cookbook – i have no doubt it will be amazing! i also follow you on facebook & twitter {@cupcakesandkale}.
Oh and I follow you on pinterest!
This has nothing to do with cooking or vegan foods, but I’ve been loving the Game of Thrones series lately. I re-read them all in time for the latest book release, and now I canNOT wait for Mr. Martin to finish up the next installment. :)
I do a lot of walking, and listening to books has been a new fun thing I’ve been doing lately. It really take my crazy busy mind off things. Now I’m listening to Elin Hilderbrand “Love Season”
Keep up the hard work, take your time. It will be so worth it in the end!
I am reading Wheat Belly Cookbook and Away From Her by Alice Munro
I am reading The Power of Habit. Great book detailing why we do things the way we do them and how habit comes into play.
I’m using “Quick Fix Vegan” and your blog as my staple vegan recipes right now!
Just reread Annie Dillard’s, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek for the first time in years.