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 follow you on Facebook and Twitter
I’m reading a book I just picked up at the library: The Last Sigh, by Luis Bunuel. It’s an autobiography of this unusual and influential filmmaker and it is superb so far! Love love your blog. My mom was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, and I’ve been trying to help her alter her diet for optimum health. Your blog was the first I sent along! Thank you.
Congrats on the cookbook! I’m excited to hear more.
Right now I’m reading Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by the Blogess as well as World War Z and countless magazines sprinkled in there….
I actually just picked up Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook! It’s surprisingly good!
I’m also reading The Joy Of Cooking, I’m working on my pastry skills and it’s just amazing!
Other than cookbooks, I’m reading Batman comics!
Hello! I just finished reading Eat and Run. It’s about Scott Jurek, a world renowned ultra marathon runner who credits much of his success to his vegan diet. I loved it… very motivating and a recipe at the end of each chapter! :)
I’m reading Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss. Super interesting!
I’m finishing up my last semester of college so I haven’t had much time for fun reading. I just finished a book for my sociology seminar called Delusions of Gender. But on the side I’ve been looking through my newest cookbook, Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea. It’s a great one! And I’m seriously so looking forward to your cookbook!
Currently reading Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr – a friend told me about her life story and I had to read the book!
I am in the middle of reading 3 books: The Thank You Economy, by Gary Vaynerchuk, Thrive, by Brendan Brazier, and A Storm of Swords from A Song of Fire and Ice series (Game of Thrones.) One for business, one for health, and one for pleasure!
Following you on fbook!
This is very exciting!! After forcing myself to pick one very important New Year’s resolution this year, I went with the overly picked, “I want to get healthy.” This is a common resolution for the average American but I wanted to make it more than just eating less junk and walking a few times a week. I started out very slow and gradual. I joined a gym and focused on three days of cardio and two strength training days. To keep me motivated, I started following various health forums and really took the time to understand my own body and how our bodies work in their own ways. Through my search I started watching various documentaries such as, Veguated, Forkes Over Knives, etc. I was hooked! I have now been meat free since mid-February and starting to become successful toward my vegan journey. Currently, I am reading the Veganist by Kathy Freston and I love it. I admire her thought process for getting people to ‘lean’ into a vegan lifestyle. I do take a lot of time out of my life to study, research and learn various ways to not cutting out the things I love, but learning how to change and substitute for these things. Two words, Cashew cheese! :) Your blog has been one that I have been following for a while now and greatly appreciate your view on this lifestyle and your personal journey to it and through it. I am very excited for your upcoming cookbook! All the best! :)
I also follow you on Pinterest.
Reading Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything Vegetarian. Wonderful cookbook and resource!
I just finished reading “Overeating: Taking Control of America’s Insatiable Appetite” by John Kessler. It is an excellent scientific examination of the interaction between food and our subconscious. Very enlightening!
I also follow you on FB & Pinterest :)
I am reading (and cooking from) Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kitchen… I would love to expand my vegan cookbook collection!
Congrats on your book! Can’t wait! I’m reading the “Herb Bible” right now, love it. All three of those books look fantastic.
Right now I am obsessing over Vegan Holiday Dishes. I love how everything looks especially pretty all made up :) I cant wait for your cookbook!
Crazy sexy diet!
Reading ‘Live Raw’ by Mimi Kirk right now.
Love all your posts and recipes on Facebook :)
Thanks for all that you share <3 <3