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!








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I just finished reading “The Wisdom of Whores- Bureaucrats, Brothels, and The Business of AIDS- amazing book by Elizabeth Pisani.” If you want to understand her humor or for others that might not want to read the whole book, check her out on TED Talk.
Currently reading “Communion: The Female Search for Love” by bell hooks. It’s great! Your recipes are fantastic! Thanks for all you do!
At the moment I’m reading Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. It is sooo super interesting but really makes you not trust the government or big companies. =/
These all look great. I’m reading a book about the Nicaraguan civil war right now, so I could definitely use something lighter!
As a student I (unfortunately) have only time to read books for my studies at the moment. But a book I’d like to re-read a second time is Kris Carr’s “Crazy Sexy Diet” that I enjoyed a lot.
I’m reading Yummy Mummy and Its All Good-both quite good!
I can’t wait until your book comes out for sale! I love visiting your blog for fun food ideas and tips! As a student, I don’t have a lot of time for reading, but when I do find time, I am currently reading “les miserables”. Nothing like a cookbook at all :) but would love some new veggie books since the house I am living in next year consists of 4 vegans! We’re going to need some help as college students!!
I’m reading The Looneyspoons Cookbook right now and it’s extremely inspiring and packed with fun bits of knowledge and tips.
One of my favorite books is “Powerfoods” by whole living. It has great nutritional information about a range of fruits, veggies, and grains and recipes to go with them. I’m a new vegetarian and heading towards a vegan life. I love living a healthy life, and has helped me loose over 40 pounds.
“Forks over Knives” is what I’m reading. I’m a neophyte to the vegan lifestyle but I’m not turning back!
Question: what is a good response to “how do you get your protein?… Lol
food for the gods by rynn berry
i love the hunzakut breakfast
I’m reading Undiet right now because I loved when you talked about it on your website! I love the whole book too!
i am at the end of cloud atlas, which is amazing. sometime though i read cookbooks for fun.
Would love one of these!! I am so excited for your cookbook! You are such an inspiration and I think it’s wonderful that you are putting your heart and soul into this cookbook. Thank you!
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