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 am reading a lee child book, gone tomorrow!
I left a comment on Pinterest
The Untethered Soul! HIGHLY recommended to reconnect and re-energize :)
I’m re-reading Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure
I’m brand new to the vegan lifestyle and am devouring everything I can get my hands on! Reading Eat to Live now, and I can’t wait to add more. Your blog has helped me so much, I can’t wait to get your cookbook!
I would love to be entered again, just started following on Pinterest and Instagram.
I recently read the Lord of the Flies. I had never read it, and it was on the 100 classic must read before you die list. Kind of creepy!
I just finished reading a book called A Chance to Die by Elisabeth Elliot. It’s about the life and legacy of Amy Carmichael, the missionary who rescued hurting children in India for fifty-three years of her life and became their adopted mother, whom the children affectionately knew as “Amma”. It’s a pretty powerful, although heavy at times, book to which I would highly recommend.
I’m reading “Child of Mine” by Ellyn Satter – I have a 7 month old daughter and we just started solid foods. This book is helping us approach it in a very non-stressed sort of way.
Can’t wait to buy your cookbook! So exciting! I just purchased the Undiet after your review ;)
I am fascinated by Paleo baking and have been reading ‘Paleo Comfort Food’ and ‘Paleo Indulgences’. I am also trying to sprout some grains (I know, I know, that is a little opposite right?!) so I am reading a ‘Sprouted Grains’ cookbook!
I already follow you everywhere, that sounds creepy! I meant on the mentioned social media sites!! Haha
I’m reading Mama Pea’s More Peas Thank You and loving it!
I am reading “Stocking Up: The Third Edition of America’s Classic Preserving Guide” by Carol Hupping. Its great!
My favorite book is I Was Amelia Earnhart by Jane Mendelshon. & recently I’ve been reading Ina Garten’s Foolproof cookbook :)
Sadly I haven’t read a book in almost a year :( But hopefully I will be able to this summer once the craziness of school and finals calms down!
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I’m currently reading “Bringing Home the Dharma”. It’s a fantastic book about how to bring mindfulness and meditation into our everyday lives. HIGHLY recommend it :) Love your blog btw, Anglea!!! Made two recipes this week alone!
Currently reading “Why Calories Count” by Marion Nestle. I love her!
Follow you on FB & Insta :)