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!
right now I am finishing up The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz ah-mazing book to say the least!
Reading about square foot gardening. Also fairly new to vegan lifestyle – these books would be great tools. Thanks for the offer
Followed on twitter and tweeted the contest. Followed on Pinterest and pinned the contest there as well. Cool giveaway :-)
I’m reading Gone Girl also. I was seeking an easy read and an escape. I’m in a recipe, meal planning and diet rut these days and these books would provide a huge boost!
I am currently reading “Salt Sugar Fat” by Michael Moss.
Lovely looking cookbooks! I’m currently reading Born to Run — absolutely fascinating read about a tribe of primal runners in Mexico and interesting commentary/theory about how we have ruined our feet with modern running shoes. I’d certainly recommend it, even to people who aren’t runners! So good. Happy Tuesday =)
I just bought Vegan Eats World and in the first week I have cooked two recipes out of it. Purely outstanding. I bought this book because a friend of mine loves Veganomicon and when I went to go purchase mine, the bookstore was no longer carrying it. I am dying to get my hands on one, but I have to say, the Flavor Bible sounds like my kinda book!
Currently in the middle of “Rebel Buddha: A Guide to a Revolution of Mind” by Dzogchen Ponlop… such an incredible book of the Buddha’s teachings to help me on my spiritual journey. :)
Only a couple of weeks into my vegan journey, so the cookbooks would be a huge help! Your blog has also been a huge inspiration!
I’m reading Skinny Bitch for the 3rd time because I’ve fallen off the wagon yet again!
I am reading Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore
Follow you on Facebook as well :-)
Looking forward to your book!
I am currently reading Love Anthony by Lisa Genova and it’s one of those books I can’t put down at night…no wonder I’m so tired today haha. I also just received Clean Food by Terry Walters for my birthday this past weekend, so many mouth watering recipes await!
PS – I also follw you on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!
I’m slogging through Anna Karinina…. actually I thought I wouldn’t like it and it would bore me but I think I’m at a good age to read it, not to young, not to old.
And I follow you on facebook and twitter ;]
I am reading recipe books and blogs trying to find my way to a healthier lifestyle. I would love the set of books. thanks for your recipes, I am going to try the detox salad very soon.
I’ve been reading Forks over Knives alot lately and enjoying their healthy recipes!
Just read Karen Adler’s the Gardener and the Grill. Great ideas and beautiful pictures. These books sound great.
HI there,
First of all I hope your book editing isn’t too painful and that we can all enjoy your book soon! I am currently reading Yoga School Dropout by Lucy Edge. I am thoroughly enjoying the lightness, honesty and humour of it and will probably pass it around friends when I finish it. I have also been delving into How It All Vegan just lately to find ideas and inspiration on my journey into finding vegan foods that I will love, that my husband and daughter might even attept to eat at some point. I adopted a vegan lifestyle for a month last year and really thrived on it but sadly as a family we are just not clued up enough on tasty, varied, vegan recipes to take things further yet… So here I am, hoping for further inspiration.
Make it a great day!