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 Burgess Boys” right now–almost done! I would love these books as I have a sister and soon to be brother-in-law who eat almost completely vegan and at times it can be a bit difficult to figure out what to make to eat!
I am reading Michael Pollan’s book ‘An Omnivore’s Dilemma’. It’s a seriously amazing book and has made me think about where my food comes from. It should be a mandatory school book – so many important lessons! :)
The only thing I’m reading is a book on mastering the GRE. Sigh…
Following you on Pinterest!
Looking forward to your book! I am reading a compilation of Sherlock holmes stories right now. Love a good mystery!
I haven’t had much time to read lately…but I often visit your website. I love it ! I’ve made a lot of your recipes and cannot wait to try more of them- I’ll definitely be getting your book! I’m following you on pinterest now.
I just started reading “My Berlin Kitchen” by Luisa Weiss. It’s about a woman who grew up between living in Boston and Berlin and her story of going home again and leaving her fiance and life in America behind, but always finding comfort cooking in her kitchen. I already know I’m going to love it.
Right now, I’m reading Phantastes by George Macdonald – it’s magical and so good.
These books look amazing!
I followed you on twitter (my username is @misserinmc)
I follow you on FB- Natalie S G
No time for books right now! But I would certainly make the time for a new cookbook! Thanks for the fantastic offer!
I’m reading a Jane Goodall biography because I can’t get enough of her! Can’t wait to see your completed cookbook!!!
I’m reading Memoirs of a Geisha – great book!
I am reading Eat Raw, Eat Well and The 80/10/10 diet. Trying out low fat raw vegan for a bit!
I am currently reading The Food Revolution! Loving it and I would love these cook books!! I was actually browsing through all of this past weekend at the bookstore looking for some inspiration!
The Universe versus Alex Woods…love to read.
I am new to vegan only 6 mths but would love to add to my collection of good books.
I just finished reading Bloom, by Kelle Hampton. Great book!!
I am in the process of reading a book called Woman Code by Alisa Vitti. Very interesting book about hormones and how when they are out of whack it does whacky things to your body. Very good!
I’m currently reading The Mysterious Island, and the Rebar cookbook is my go-to at the moment. They have so many fantastic recipes that are almost all vegan, and offer suggestions on how to vegify them if they aren’t already!