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!








Right now I’m wrapping up CrazySexyDiet. I loved this book and how Kris Karr explains nutrition. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting a fun read!!
I have a few books on the go – “Conscious Eating” by Gabriel Cousens which is AMAZING and “Beauty Detox Foods” from Kimberly Snyder. I’m currently in school at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and working towards by degree in Holistic Nutrition and also reading a lovely book on human anatomy! Lol
I’m feeling lucky…..:) Thanks for the post, books look great! I can’t wait to be entered in the contest!
I’m reading Claire Shaeffer’s Fabric Sewing Guide (academic read), HP Lovecraft’s The Call Of Cthulhu, and Daniel Pennac’s Monsieur Mallaussène.
No cooking book, unfortunately, I just completed reading the last one.
I’m currently reading The Food Revolution by John Robbins. It’s been an eye opening experience and has definitely strengthen my belief in the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. As I am just about a month into my new found veganism, I’ve found your blog to be a fabulous resource! Thank you for all you do and congratulations on your cookbook. I’m sure the all the hard work you are putting in now with payoff tenfold.
Entry 2 – I follow you on Instagram!
I’ve been reading The Bible and really loving it! Besides that, it’s parenting books and cookbooks!
I am reading Aunt Dimity and the Lost Prince – the most recent in the Aunt Dimity series of cozy mysteries.
I am currently reading Stop Fighting Cancer and Start Treating the Cause by Dr. Kevin Connors. Would love to win this 3 pack!
The book I am reading now is “The Decision” by Penny Vincenzi and so far it is really entertaining. The next cook book I want to read is Kitchen Diarys 2 by nigel slater.
Cheers
I follow you on Facebook
I follow you on Pinterest and all the other sites too! :)
I’m reading Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. It’s one of the most interesting books I’ve read in a long time!
I am also following you on twitter and Facebook
I just read The Green Smoothie Miracle by Erica Palmcrantz Aziz. She profiles some interesting people and has great smoothie and soup recipes. The whole tone of the book is really sweet, too :)
I follow all your social media accounts. Love!
I just finished reading Eat to Live for the 2nd time. It was the book that actually challenged me to become vegan. I had struggled with food and after a lot of prayer and just asking God for answers and rescue, He led me to read this book. I became vegan in 2011 and I love it. God has been so faithful.
I am currently reading The Power of Less by Leo Babauta. It is a great book for goal setting and simplicity — I also love his blog zenhabits.net.
A Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever…a slow book, but good points to think about.
I also follow you on facebook!! :-)