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’m reading The Secret. It’s a lot to take in, so it’s going very slow. No cook books at the moment.
I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest.
These would be great to help me spice up my usual veggies and rice routine! I’m currently reading the memoir Lying and and looking forward to much more reading now that my grad school semester is over!
I’m reading ‘Gone Girl’ that I started on vacation last week…need to find out what happens! I’m also listening to “Six Years”–which is also excellent, however, I need to be careful while driving!
I’m also following you on FB ;)
Greetings from Minnesota! Wonderful giveaway. I do hope I am the lucky winner :)
I am enjoying Three Season Diet by John Douillard. It is an Ayurvedic approach to eating. It has a ton of great information about using food as medicine. Highly recommended.
But my favorite non-food book is Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel.
Thanks!!
I’m reading Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed.
Recently read Eat & Run by Scott Jurek and then got to meet him!
I’m reading A Feast For Crows right now – and anyone who isn’t reading these amazing books just needs to get on it!
I am already a Facebook and Instagram follower :)
I’ve been reading Zero History by William Gibson.
awesome!! i’ve been using the Sprouted Kitchen a whole lot lately — love it!
I also followed you on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram (lilisayshi), and Twitter (littleandfierce)!
i am reading the outlander series – currently on book 2.
Would love to win these cookbooks!
I am currently reading a book called “Gone to Croatan” that is a collection of stories regarding alternative histories in the U.S. I haven’t gotten too far, what with classes and such, but it’s been enjoyable thus far.
Also, I am now following you on Pinterest and Facebook
I just read the cookbook Forks over Knives. I have on order Finding Ultra by Rich Roll.
Reading The Branch and the Scaffold by Loren Estleman. A ‘wild west’ tale based on true events.
I am reading Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I have been meaning to read this for a few years now but now that there is a film on the horizon, I want to read the book before seeing this movie (yes, I’m one of those people).
I’m reading so many books right now, which is always my problem. I’m reading a book called 7, by Jen Hatmaker (a re-read actually), and a huge compilation of readings/articles in a book from a class i’m taking called Perspectives. EXCELLENT! i love your blog, i make your recipes primarily throughout the week, w/ an occasional salad or sandwich mixed in, but mostly all your recipes! and i love your photography! good luck on the cookbook!!!!!
Right now I’m reading the novel Shantaram. You might like it!