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!








Can”t wait for the cookbook! I’m currently reading the Lies of Locke Lamora, after switching from a book that was just too poorly written to tolerate. Much more pleased with this one.
I just finished reading Super Immunity by Dr Joel Fuhrman and I thought it was fabulous! The last cookbook I read was Vegan Cooking for Carnivores. It has some great sauces and spices!
Good luck with the final stages of your cook book! I can’t wait to see it! :)
I am reading “The Kitchen God’s Wife.” Don’t know why it has taken me so long to pick it up.
I just liked your facebook page too! :)
i love reading fiction. right now, i’m reading “the birth house”
I love cookbooks! It would be lovely to own one :)
i am a fan on facebook
i follow you on pinterest
I’ve recently started re-reading one of my childhood favorites ~ The Secret Garden! Anxiously awaiting your new cookbook too ~ good luck as you reach these final stages :-)
I’m currently reading Dance with Dragons from tbe Game of Thrones series, which I’m obsessed with. Thank you so much for the giveaway. I’m very excited about the flavour bible. I was actually thinking about getting it for my boyfriend for our anniversary in June.
I also follow you on Twitter, instagram and pintrest
I’m reading Sue Bryce’s pdfs on posing, lol! Not even foodie related, but with work and kids and a businesss that’s all I can squeeze in right now!
I am currently reading “L’homme de St¨Petersbourg” by Ken Follet. Not related to food, but a great suspense!!
I just finished reading Gwyneth Paltrow’s “It’s all good”. The recipes are surprisingly easy to follow and the photographs are beautiful. The cookbook isn’t completely vegetarian, but the recipes are dairy and gluten free!
I am currently reading a book on Clean Eating. My diet is way out of control and I need some help! Seems like everything that I like is bad for you….:(
I just finished Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers – such a beautiful story of love and redemption. Next is her “Mark of the Lion” series!
Hi! I’m reading a Canadian author, Marina Endicott, a book called “The LIttle Shadows”, about a destitute singing trio of sisters entertaining their way across Canada with their mother in the 30’s. Lovely descriptions of vaudeville life and theater life! Also just read Joel Furhmans new book “Eat For Life” and looked at all his recipes .
I am currently reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver
very much looking forward to the cookbook, Angela – thank you for the update, and best of luck! I’m almost finished reading Keith Richards’ auto-biography Life, which is pretty awesome – lots of crazy stories and great music history, as well as strange sort of travelogue. Very enjoyable, but next I’m looking forward to diving into my (signed!) copy of Mark Bittman’s Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating. I think he has a ton of smart and worthwhile things to say about food, and I’ve found his philosophies helpful in bridging some vegan-gap conversations…. I also continuously read most of my cookbooks for new inspiration every day!
The Humanure Handbook. Sorry….but what goes in must come out! =D