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!








the last book I read was Cutting for Stone, a very intense and amazing story!
my husband and I just decided last week to try a no-meat diet for 8 wks to see how we do. Already almost a week down and we feel great! Found your website, and have been cooking most meals from your yummy recipes! Crossing my fingers for a winner to get some awesome cookbooks to help us along the way :)
I love your recipes and blog, and am wooing my meat-loving hubby dish by dish! My daughter and granddaughters are coming from Berkeley to stay for the summer and she LOVES to cook. We will enjoy discovering more recipes while they are here. Congrats on wrapping up your book! I am currently reading “gods in Alabama”.
Currently reading Intuitive Eating! Very enlightening book :)
ps. just followed you on Pinterest AND facebook. I’m an overachiever like that. ha!
I’m reading right now Marathon Woman the auto-biography of Kathrine Switzer the first woman to run Boston as a numbered entrant. Its absolutely fascinating. I’m not vegan but have been dabbling more with vegan/raw vegan and vegetarian recipes so these all seem AWESOME! Thanks for the contest!
Right now I am reading the Sprouted Kitchen cookbook and a Kate Atkinson book, Case Histories. Thanks for the great giveaway. I don’t have any of these cookbooks.
I’m currently reading Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living by Kimberly Rider and Thayer Allyson Gowdy. I’m also looking for vegan baby cookbooks if anyone has suggestions. Thanks!!
Hi
I recently read “Soak Your Nuts” by Karen Calabrese. This is a book about the benefits of eating a fully Raw Diet. Since reading this book I have changed my diet and am now vegetarian/fully raw. This book has inspired me and I now am very enthusiastic about learning anthing I can about this new world of Vegetarian Lifestyle. I juice everyday and drink smoothies and try to consume as much fruits and vegetables as possible. I feel great and am definitely seeing a difference in my appearance, such as glowing skin. I can’t say I have lost weight as I have always been a healthy weight. I live this new lifestyle so that I may live a long healthy life. By the way just found your website and love it. Very Inspiring. You are beautiful and much respect for following your passion.
Sincerely,
Joanne
I’m currently reading “In Defense of Food” (by Michael Pollan) and Joy the Baker cookbook!
I am currently reading, “The 5 dysfunctions of a team”. I am recently getting into the vegan world, mostly thru blogs. I would love to win this giveaway so I can be overhwhelmed with the receipt options!!!
I also follow you on Pinterest!
I’m reading “Mindful Eating” by Jan Chozen Bays because I want to appreciate my relationship with food better.
I am currently reading Dragon Lady: The Life and Legend of the Last Empress of China by Sterling Seagrave. It’s absolutely amazing how many unfounded rumors made it into the history books about Tzu Hsi. Definitely a good read.
I am reading the Wheatbelly cookbook right now …quite interesting. I would love to get your new cookbook and look forward to reading it!!!Thank you so much for your awesome blog….I love the fact that you are so real and down to earth! You rock!!!
I just picked up “Betty goes Vegan” from the library. looking forward to trying some new recipes!
I follow you on twitter and facebook!
I’m reading “The Juicing Bible” by Pat Crocker and “Crazy Sexy Diet: Eat Your Veggies, Ignite Your Spark, and Live Like You Mean It!” by Kris Carr
Good morning!
Congratulations on your cookbook progress, that is very exciting!
Being a student, I tend to spend most of my time reading class notes and journal articles. But, being recently engaged my fiancé and I decided to read the ‘5 Love Languages’. I am learning a lot, it is a great resource!
Best of luck with the editing process!
Sharaya
I am currently reading, “We Were The Mulvaneys.” It is beautifully written and hard to put down as I find most of Joyce Carol Oates works to be.
I also look forward to reading you cookbook one day.
I recently got one of Matthew Kenney’s cookbooks and I absolutely love it!