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’m new to the plant based lifestyle, so I’ve been reading Michael Pollan to learn more about the process of how our food is made.
I’ve just started reading Divine Warrior Training by Thomas Capshew.
I’m reading The First Year: IBS because I just recently found out that I have Irritable Bowl Syndrome. I’m also reading Emma by Jane Austen.
I’m currently working on UnDiet thanks to your publicity a few weeks ago and trying to ween my coffee habit… :0) I also picked up an excellent cookbook called “Superfood Kitchen” by Julie Morris and am plowing through a fascinating book on strokes, brain function, tapping into the “nirvana” found through the right brain, and living a balanced life (through cognitive balance) called “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte Taylor. They’re all wonderful reads!
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I’m actually not reading anything at the moment (too busy!), but I really want to read The Happiness Project! I’ve heard great things about it!
I am reading the Omnivore’s Dilemma right now. Very thought-provoking and eye-opening.
I also follow you on Pinterest! :D
I just read The Hobbit, and I am looking forward to The Lord Of The Rings series. I am in the middle of the Harry Potter series too!
I follow you on both Facebook and Pinterest!
I follow you on twitter (I’m @ashley_ete)!!
I’ve been reading “Bring Up the Bodies.” I do love a good book about the Tudors. Though the last food-related book I read was probably Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma.
I just started reading “On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen.” It’s excellent! Harold McGee gives the scientific and cultural background of almost any food you can imagine.
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I want to read your books!! :D. First time on your site. I have a 8yr old son that will not eat meat!! So I’ve decided to embrace this and find other ways to include protein in his diet. I came across your Green Machine drink and was so excited to see healthy options for my son. I know this is to long but I so look forward to reading your books. ~
Love your blog! I’m reading Food as Medicine by Dharma Singh Khalsa. Would love to win those cookbooks!
Following you on pinterest now!
Yiepee can’t wait for your book! I recently read Brendan Brazier’s Thrive, and it is awesome! :)
Loved Gone Girl and Sharp Objects…now onto Dark Places. Guess I just love the dark and twisty!