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 have recently finished “The Kind Diet” by Alicia Silverstone. I learned a lot from her book and now I have it on my counter for quick reference to some delicious recipes!
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There are so many books out there! I’m trying to read one every few weeks. I heard about ‘It’s All Good’ after finishing ‘Eat to Live’ and am loving it. But, with that said, I think as healthy and Vegan as I am trying to eat, I still haven’t mastered the ‘Spice’ side of cooking. Which are best to use with what, etc… Here’ to learning in 2013! :)
My favorite cookbook right now is Vegan Eats World by Terry Hope Romero, so good! If you’re looking for a great novel, The Way the Crow Flies, or Fall on your Knees (both by Ann-Marie MacDonald) are incredible.
I read Eat to Live and it changed my life. I started eating a plant based diet because of it. We have 7 month old triplets and an 11 yo, so we wanted to live a long, healthy life for them!
I am just starting “The Host”, by Stephanie Meyer. I decided to read it now that the movie has come out…I usually would rather read the book before seeing the movie.
I’m following you on Pinterest and facebook
Currently reading “Skinny Bitch” by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin which was passed forward by a friend of mine and when I’m finished I’m suppose to pass forward to someone as well.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Right now I’m reading Jamie’s Food Revolution.
I’m currently reading a fiction book called The Someday List by Stacy Hawkins Adams, and the cookbook Vegan on the Cheap by Robin Robertson.
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I enjoied reading Yes Chef, a memoir by Marcus Samuelsson.
Hooray I am so excited for your cookbook! Don’t give up, the hard work will pay off. :)
I’m reading Ellen’s book, it’s very cute and cheery :)
I am reading Call The Midwife! by Jennifer Worth. Her memoirs are a very popular BBC series
http://www.amazon.com/Call-Midwife-Memoir-Birth-Times/dp/0143123254/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366731293&sr=8-2&keywords=call+the+midwife
I am reading through the Bible, I read Psalms and Proverbs every day so that I can read through Proverbs 12 times in a year and then I can read through Psalms about 3 times a year. It is the best book in the world to read…
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I just finished “Escape from Camp 14” which was horrifying and very saddening to read, but I’m still really glad I read it. I can’t wait to see your cookbook in my local bookstore!
I just read the Engine 2 diet & started my way to bring totally vegan!
I’ve just picked up a biography of Alice Waters that I can’t wait to get started on!
Love your blog and right now reading Quinoa Revolution – excellent book for ways to use the super grain! This is my entry into the 3 cookbooks giveaway! Waiting for your cookbook to come out!! Thanks so much!