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!








2nd entry – I follow you in twitter :)
I recently read Born to Run and loved it!
I’m following you on Pinterest now! I love your fashion pics :)
Aaand totally following you on Pinterest now as well :)
I read cookbooks and cooking blogs constantly! I wish I could say that there was an awesome novel in my life right now, but no, its all about cooking. I’ve been enjoying Cafe Gratitude’s cookbook recently. I went to their Vegan/Raw restaurant in Los Angeles last month and flipped out over their creativity. They name their menu items things like, “I Am Fulfilled,” “I Am Peaceful,” and “I Am Compassionate.”
Hello, Angela! Currently, I’m indulging on a classic– “The Great Gatsby”– what with the new movie coming out and so on. Very excited to see how the film compares. Also, since we’re all foodies, I can’t help but imagine and salivate over what possible delicacies would be served at a Gatsby party.
Following you on instagram now :)
I am (re)reading the Bible…not exactly a “new” book, but a great read just the same! ;) I just read Genesis again, and I love that it appears that the Garden of Eden was vegetarian! The animals were for co-existing with on God’s glorious earth, not for eating by the humans. Wishing you joy & blessings from California.
Hi, I am new to the vegan community so these cookbooks would be very helpful to me! I am currently reading Secrets of the Red Lantern, a vietnamese cookbook. My husband is vietnamese and that country’s cuisine is easily adaptable to vegan and vegetarian cooking. EXCEPT they use fish sauce for nearly everything. I haven’t found a good substitute that please him yet. For me, lemon juice works ok. I am still working on that dilemma. I am also (finally) reading Confederacy of Dunces.
Oh wow, what an amazing giveaway! I only own one cookbook right now. I just read Rob Lowe’s autobiography Stories I Only Tell My Friends and loved it for the humor (not over the top) and the insight into the acting world.
I just finished reading Canning and Preserving with Ashley English! I’m just starting to make my own jams and pickles.
I am currently reading the Great Gatsby!
and i just followed you on pinterest!
I’m reading Contagious. It’s a book about why things go viral and how word of mouth spreads
I’m reading Powdered Peril and I just finished A nation worth ranting about by Rick Mercer
I also follow you on Pinterest
Not reading too much these days…to busy helping hubbie with his business.
Im actually reading a canning book right now. :) getting ready for the summer!
Hey Angela!
Right now I’m not reading much – but the last cookbook I read that I really enjoyed is “Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World”.. the cupcakes are SO AMAZING! Highly recommended!
Following you on instagram now! :)