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’m currently reading The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and thoroughly enjoying it. I usually read Canadian authors – some of my favourite books from the past few years have been: Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden, A Cold Night for Alligators by Nick Crowe, and The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt. I highly recommend all of them.
I am reading Sacred Influence… how to influence your husband. It has some interesting concepts from a Christian man’s point of view.
I’m reading The Organic Food Shopper’s Guide right now and love it. Going organic is a big life change, but it seems like it will be worth, just like becoming vegan!
Looking forward to your reading your cookbook! For now, I am reading “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg and “Love Walked in” by Marisa de los Santos – both are great!
Also, I just started following you on Facebook! :)
And I just started following you on Pinterest… likely will not be good for my productivity!!
Recently I read 19 Minutes by Jodi Picoult, such a great story! I live your blog and thanks for the giveaway!
I can’t wait for your cookbook! I’ve been reading my way through How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman along with Super Natural Everyday by Heidi Swanson. When my brain isn’t focused on food, I’m been reading Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Keep at the cookbook! The hard work will pay off :) I’m reading “The Casual Vacancy” by J.K. Rowling.
I follow you on Facebook :)
I also followed you on Instagram and Twitter!!
I’m re-reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman at the moment. It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read, period! I’m also enjoying Happy Herbivore Abroad, the newest addition to my cookbook addiction, I mean, collection.
I’m a Facebook & Pinterest follower.
Thanks for a wonderful cookbook giveaway!
Following you on Pinterest too!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway;-) I’m currently reading the book Nourishing Traditions of Baby and Child Care by Sally Fallon since I’m pregnant and want to learn as much as I can about nutrition in pregnancy.
I also follow you on facebook.
I finished reading the Best American Noir of the Century. Loved it and great to put down and come back to for those like me who tend to read several books at once. I’m reading Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, Best American Mystery Stories of 2012, and 500 days.
i can’t wait for your cookbook to come out!
right now i’m reading the fox and the hound (the original book, it is was more bloody than the disney version!) and i’ve been flipping through Vegan Lunchbook Around the World. I’m trying to spice up my lunch packing routine.
I’m reading Alicia Silverstone’s cookbook. I love it! The way she arranges the foods is a very informative touch!
I’m reading Home Grown Whole Grains – Grow, harvest and cook your own grains. I am a huge gardener and am always looking for new plants to sustain my vegetarian lifestyle. Last year I grew amaranth and quinoa and it was wonderful to harvest my own grains! I looooove cookbooks, I hope I win this trio!