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 reading the Milf Diet – hate the name, like the book, and also a biography on Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Yay vegan cookbooks! I recently read “The Fault in Their Stars” and really enjoyed it!
Also, I follow you on twitter, facebook, and instagram!
How fortuitous! I just recently went vegetarian about 3 weeks ago and have been reading quite a bit along those lines to educate myself and eventually go vegan. :)
I just finished reading “The Kind Life” by Alicia Silverstone. I just started reading “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism” by Melanie Joy. So far it’s extremely interesting although one gets some very strange looks in waiting rooms. (I’m likely also going to start in on a guilty pleasure of mine and read “Inferno” by Sherrilyn Kenyon soon as it’s taunting me from my “to read” pile.)
I just finished The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. I love a good “messed-up family” story so I enjoyed it.
I have been vegetarian for years but this month have started eating vegan. I read the Happy Herbivore for vegan inspiration. As a vegetarian, you can’t go wrong with any of the Moosewood cookbooks. Currently reading “Devil All The Time” by Donald Ray Pollock. If you enjoy Cormac McCarthy, try it out!
I am reading The Omnivoures Dilemma and loving it! I would love these cookbooks :)
I received The Vegan Planet cookbook for Hanukah last year and have been loving exploring new recipes with it!
I’m following you on twitter!
Hi, congratulations on your book! I’m really looking forward to being able to see it for myself :)
I’m currently reading The Cook’s Book of Ingredients – a HUGE book full of every natural food you could ever imagine. I love reading it word for word, as if I expect to remember every smidgeon of information! Not gonna happen but a girl can dream can’t she?
I have been reading the Hobbit for the last three months. I have 40 pages to go and decided to give up already!
I just finished The Happiness Project and the author – Gretchen Rubin – is actually vegan! I would recommend it for anyone interested in becoming more mindful of their everyday actions and maintaining lifelong personal resolutions. Thanks for sharing these cookbook recommendations!
I love reading the Janet Evanovich series: Stephanie Plum. Such funny books and an easy read, great for relaxing. I am also reading Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. Not very far into it yet, but have heard good things.
I recently read “The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions,” which is great! And I just started “Chefs Can Save the World,” and while the author is not vegan, I’m confident I’ll find some good take-aways. Your blog rocks and I’m looking forward to YOUR cookbook!
I also follow on facebook and instagram!
also, I follow you on Facebook!
Following on pinterest and instagram!
Yay cookbooks!!
Oh oops, I’m reading a book about North Korean refugees.
I am currently reading Super Immunity by Joel Fuhrman…hope I win this awesome giveaway!
Followed on pinterest (meghanroseo)!