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 currently reading through The Sprouted Kitchen – A Tastier Take on Whole Foods by Sara Forte. It is a beautiful book with amazingly delicious whole-food recipes!
following you on facebook and pintrest!
What am I reading? Being a fifth grade teacher, I’m reading Little Men. The classics are not shared much any more with children which is such a shame because they are loving this one!
Hi Angela!! I am SO excited for your cookbook to come out!!! I actually don’t own any of these cookbooks and I would love to! I’ve only taken out Veganomicon from the library but I absolutely love it.
I recently read The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter- And How to Make the Most of Them Now. I’ve been struggling with figuring out my twenty something years and this book was a huge help and inspiration to me. I highly recommend that anyone in there twenties read it.
Oh also I followed you on Pinterest (:
Currently reading Dollars and Sex: How Economics Influences Sex & Love.
Quite funny ;)
I also “Like” you on Facebook!
I’m reading Jane Austin’s Emma! A classic that I’ve never got around to reading before but I’m really enjoying it.
I’ve also been reading my way through Happy Herbivore Abroad cookbook- which is great because there are also some travel stories! My 2 favorite things :-)
I am currently reading Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. Wonderful book!
I also follow you on Facebook!
SO exciting. Can’t wait for your cookbook. I have actually been reading a vegan baking book, trying to experiment more with it.
I follow on twitter
and follow on instragram
I’m obsessed with reading (and looking through photos and making recipes from) the Bouchon Bakery cookbook! :)
I’m currently reading “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” It is really good, I don’t want it to come to an end! Congrats on the book progress!
Following you on Twitter and Facebook!
I’m reading Crazy Sexy Diet right now and learning a ton!
AHHH congratulations!! I’m currently juggling One Hundred Years of Solitude and The Sun Also Rises, both are lovely!
I am reading “Same Kind of Different as me”, it is an incredible book about two men from completly different parts of life and how they both teach eachother and enrich eachother lives. It is so good, I can’t wait to read it when I get home from work. When I am not reading this book… it is vegan/vegetarian cook books. I can’t wait for yours.
I have on my reading list the Happy Herbivore. I just started transitioning eating Vegan and love it!
I have had Let Them Eat Vegan! on my wish list for a while now. But I’m currently about to start Gone Girl, as I’ve had it recommended by many friends.