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!
Really enjoy your blog! I’m reading Joyce Meyer’s Eight ways to keep the Devil Under Your Feet.
I’m a recent (5 weeks) vegan and am learning each day. Would love the cookbooks to help me continue!
Good luck finishing your book! Can’t wait to see it!
I’m reading through some blogs starting me off on my vegetarian journey. Would love to have some cookbooks!!
I love all these books! I’ve just gotten them from the library though, I don’t own any of them. I’m currently reading The Walking Dead comics. They’re not as good as the tv show though!
Congrats!!
Right now I’m reading Born to Run and loving it.
Hi,
Thank you for the update on your cookbook!
Right now I’m reading Get It Ripe: A Vegan Guide to Local and Sustainable Eating No Matter Where You Live, by Jae Steele. Great recipies. I love keeping up with your blog and also enjoy http://www.maplespice.com/
Cathy
Congrats Angela! Love you blog…am sure will love your book too!
I am reading “UnDiet” by Megan Telpner! It is a great book about natural eating and living!
Ohhhh, I’m anxiously awaiting your cookbook!
I’m reading the Undiet by Meghan Telpner.
I just finished book #3 of Richard Paul Evans Walk series. Waiting for the final 4th (ho hum!) As for cookbooks, The Big Vegan by Robin Asbell is pretty wore out here. :)
The book that moved me to go full blown vegan was The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone. As I read, I could hear her voice in my head. It was like talking to a good friend. That was two years ago. I’m getting ready to read it again. I know she’ll be just as encouraging to me as she was then. Last month my husband went vegan and he’s loving it. I’ll be sharing Alicia’s encouraging words with him. Angela, your recipes have made all the difference in getting my husband to come over to the light. He has loved every single dish. I’d like to thank Eric too for helping you to understand the manly tastebuds. I can’t wait for your cookbook. I do LOVE to hold a book in my hands.
I am currently reading “how to make sewing patterns”. Renovating our house while we live in it keeps me away from my kitchen…
I also follow you on pinterest.
Congratulations on your book. I’m sure it will be a hit!
My fav books I’m reading right now are ‘Sun Stand Still’ by Steven Furtick and ‘The Kind Life’ by Alicia Silverstone ! I would really live to win these books!!! I have two little ones and my time is limited to make vegan meals! I need good ideas!
I’m currently reading Sister by Rosamund Lipton. I’ve been on a reading frenzy lately borrowing most of my e-books from the library. I’ll have to check out the other comments & see what others are reading!
I’m reading Defending Jacob right now – just started it, but already intrigued! Cookbook-wise, I’m loving Vegan Brunch, as well as The Joy of Vegan Baking. Great giveaway, btw!
Last book read was Year of Wonder by Geraldine Brooks. It was ok; really love Geraldine Brooks’ People of the Book.
I am reading Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear. It is fascinating especially reading it as being a teacher and coach myself.
I have been reading my vegetarian times magazines that accumulated these past months due to my busy schedule at the Nutrition classes, and I am also reading Mama Pea’s (from peasandthankyou) new cookbook.
I just love reading cookbooks and food magazines, it is my favorite thing to do when I want to sit on the couch and relax – usually I have the foodtv/cooking channel on too! haha!
Awesome giveaway!
Ana
Hi! I am currently reading “Thrive” by Brendan Brazier. It’s helping me learn to fuel my body for some races this summer! Love your blog and learn so much from it! Thanks for the contest!
I’m reading a book about the infamous Five Points neighborhood in New York City. I am now even more grateful for wage laws, sanitation, and modern medicine than I was before.
Forgot to mention that I collect vegan cookbooks!