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!








Game of thrones.
I liked your facebook page too!
I’m currently reading The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone. A lot of great info to learn!
Oh my goodness! All these books are on my “To Buy” list!!! Right now I am reading the third book in the Game of Thrones series and just recently finished Bossy Pants by Tina Fey :)
In the midst of school craziness I don’t read much other than my Bible and journal articles but I do LOVE a good cookbook, or 3! Can’t wait to read these ones! :) I’ve had my eyes on Veganomicon for a long time now…
I’m currently making my way through Gillian Flynn’s book – right now I’m on Dark Places. They’re so dark, and I don’t even know if I like them, but I can’t seem to put them down!
I am currently reading “Meatless,” the new Martha Stewart Living cookbook, which I got from the library! While it’s not all vegan, the recipes all look really yummy and most are either vegan or easy to adapt to vegan!
I am currently reading The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning. I love your recipes!
I am following you on facebook!
I’d love to win one of these cookbooks and expand my culinary horizons! I am a great baker, but am not as comfortable cooking.
I’m currently (re)reading Shakespeare’s Hamlet for what seems like the 100th time! It’s such a timeless, amazing play.
I would love to win these. I am trying to learn how to eat heather!
I would LOVE these cookbooks! I actually just finished a book called “A Fine Balance”, which follows the lives of four people in India. From their lives in the slums to beggars on the streets, it’s a very interesting read! Now to get into something a bit more lighthearted.
Hi, I am reading You’re Already Amazing. It’s a wonderful boost for women – just reminding us that we don’t need to keep trying to be amazing – we already are…
I am currently reading The Unhealthy Truth by Robin O’Brien. My daughter is 2 and has suffered from ear infections so often that she had to get the tubes. They fell out almost immediately and the ear infections returned. Tired of antibiotics every 3 weeks I decided a diet change was needed. I have almost completely eliminated meat and dairy from our diet and she hasn’t gotten sick since. There is so much to learn and I need all the help I can get! Love the blog!
I just followed you on Facebook.
I’m currently reading Michael Pollan’s “Omnivore’s Dilemma”. Really surprising insight about the food industry in our country. It can make anyone rethink their food choices.
For an additional entry, I follow/like you on whatever else there is to follow/like you on!
Hi Angela, I have the Flavor Bible and I love it. I am currently reading my gardening magazines “Garden Making” and “Organic Gardening” as I pine away from spring here in Ontario.
I’m re-reading “The Kind Diet” by Alicia Silverstone
I’m reading Imperial Woman by Pearl S. Buck. It’s fascinating.