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 just started “Paradise” by Toni Morrison last night and so far it’s the kind of book I can just fall into and forget that I’m reading.
‘Foodopoly-The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America’. by author (and Executive Director, Food & Water Watch) Wenonah Hauter, She spoke last Thursday (April 18th) at our Transition Sonoma Valley meeting, at the Sonoma Valley Grange. A complete current view on the politics and food in our country, and what it means for our future.
Hi! Just made your strawberry pancakes the other morning-amazing! I’m currently reading Vegan Pregnancy-our baby is due October 27! So excited! Love all of your post-bet of luck with your book.
I follow Oh She Glows on Facebook!
I’m currently reading Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kitchen cookbook (and have a huge pile of more from the library!) and, for some light-hearted, easy reading while on the treadmill, the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella.
I spent a week going thru the flavor bible I borrowed
From my local library. What a great resource!
I’ll be posting on your fb page too!
I’ve recently read the book “Skinny Bitch” by R. Freedman and K.Barnouin and this book totally changed my life! I’m actually reading it for a second time.
It explains why it is better to choose a vegan lifestyle and the book is really entertaining (it is a mix between humorous and motivational book).
I have a hard time to be 100% vegan, so winning a book like Veganomicon (for example) would really help me to achieve this goal ! I want to be 2000% vegan.
Thanks ! :)
I am currently really into a cookbook called Vegan Eats World. I’ve also been veganizing Rick Bayless’ Mexican Kitchen. I haven’t got very far yet but I am excited to do so. Check out my blog. I have reversed type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise. Food is my passion and health is now my mission. Love the blog. -benjamin
I actually just pre ordered the next Engine 2 Diet book, from the people over at Forks Over Knives. But I seriously can’t wait for your book Angela! I know it will be amazing! Hope you are doing well and enjoying spring :)
Hi! I would love your cookbooks :) Just finished Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr. Great read and she recommended your site so here I am!
I just finished re-reading Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food.
I’m studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam so that’s pretty much all I have time to read right now. I’d love to spice things up with some cookbooks!
I’m currently reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close…
I’m actually reading Pride and Prejudice….finally! My friend has made some great stuff out of both Let Them Eat Vegan and Veganomicon, I’m super excited about this!
I follow you on Facebook. thanks
OooOooo these cookbooks look uh-mazing! Let Them Eat Vegan looks especially good! Right now I’m reading “For the Family? How class and gender shape women’s work”. It’s a very interesting read and describes how working class and middle class women scale back and take on part-time work for different reasons, and their “choices” are shaped by the structure they are forced to operate in. I’m in grad school so I don’t exactly have a lot of time to read fiction lol.
I already follow you on most social medias, I finally followed you on Instagram:)
I am reading Dirty Wars by Jeremy Scahill. It would be awesome to add to my cookbook collection.
Just started following you on pinterest, please enter me in the give-away. Thanks!
I also follow you on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest…..I swear I’m not a stalker ;)