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 just finished reading a cookbook by Colette Martin-“Learning to Bake Allergen-Free: A Crash Course for Busy Parents on Baking without Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Soy or Nuts.” Being allergic to gluten, milk, and eggs it was really helpful to see the science behind when to use certain substitutions. And the recipes are delicious and easy!
In terms of cookbooks, I received Clean Food by Terry Walters for Christmas and it is still the one that I look at and use most often. Otherwise, I’m reading a wonderful book about writing called Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott. I actually feel a little guilty because it seems that I’ve been reading it more for pleasure than actually taking the time to take note of the wonderful advice!
Congrats on being almost finished your cookbook! I look so forward to reading it.
I already follow you on Facebook and Pinterest!
I am reading Guardian of the Horizon.
I’ve been trying to finish The Winner Stands Alone by Paulo Coelho. I say “try” because of 2 little darlings that suck any evening reading energy out of me.
Best wishes on the final days of your book! What a feeling of accomplishment that must be.
I started following you on instagram!
The cookbook I am into currently is “Horizons New Vegan Cuisine”.
I am so excited for your cookbook. I love your blog. Your photography is beautiful.
Headed out to the grocery store now, I made a list of ingredients I need for 2 of your best of 2012 recipes. Yay!
I am reading Are You There Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea.
I love that book!!
Currently reading the Farseer Trilogy and it’s awesome. If you’re a fantasy nerd like me, I highly recommend it. Also, I’m just dying for that Flavor Bible. I’d get lost in that book for a month.
I really would like to start reading some wonderful Vegan cookbooks! Thanks for the recommendations, would be wonderful if I won them :-) Recently, I have started into the William Sonoma “Cooking from the Farmers Market” that my in-laws got me for my birthday. Can’t wait for your cookbook to come out!
Just started “how to be a woman” by Caitlin Moran. Supposed to be epically funny!
Congrats on getting closer to the end of the cookbook process . . . one day it will all be a memory! Would love to add the above three cookbooks as well as yours to my collection :)
PS – I already follow you on several of the mentioned sites – I hope that counts as an entry!
I’m currently reading Nietzsche’s “Beyond Good and Evil” as well as Daphne Scholinski’s memoir “The Last Time I Wore A Dress”. Hoping to get my hands on Michael Pollan’s “Cooked” soon!
Your blog is a constant source of comfort for me. Really looking forward to your cookbook!
I’m reading Vegan For Life right now!
I’m reading Stress Management By Greenburg right now, for my health class BUT, I just recently decided to eliminate dairy from my diet and figured i’d just go vegan while i’m at it! Veganomicon was highly recommended to me by a friend but since I’m in school and have to spend my money on other books at the moment, this would be a mega awesome prize to win!
Peace,
J9
Hello! As a student of naturopathic medicine, I’ve been following your blog and checking out tons of recipe books recently– right now I’m into Nourishing Meals (Healthy GF Meals for the Whole Family) by Alissa Sergersten and Tom Malterre. I think you would like it!
Right now I’m currently reading Certain Girls by Jennifer Weiner and Intuitive Eating
I recently re-read the Thrive Diet, and I also borrowed Let them eat vegan from my library and decided to add it to my “to purchase” list!
Hi, I just read twIo different books that are usually way off my radar. They are Touching the Clouds by Bonnie Leon and Stuck in the Middle by Virginia Smith. These are totally recreational books. I am at, 61 years of age. a student at heart in every sense of the word.. I enjoyed these very much and it was a good departure from my usual educational reading. The books you are offering look very interesting. I would be delighted to be considered to receive them. I am a blogger myself who has been silent since Novermber and looking forward to writing again. Thanks so much. I enjoy your blog. Jan