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 got Artisan Vegan Cheese and it’s one of the first cookbooks that i just sat down and read – I started making rejuvelac and I can’t wait to start making cheese!
I just started reading The Beauty Detox Solution : )
How terrible is it that I can’t remember the name of the book I’m reading?! Carry the One? Something like that. :)
I follow you on FB and Twitter.
Right now I’m reading “The Beet Queen” by Louise Erdrich.
Hello,
I’m also reading Crazy Sexy Diet again, because during the last weeks I got off the vegan course a little and I want to go back! I really like this book because it is so nicely illustrated.
And I’m really looking forward to your cookbook!
Greetings from Germany :)
Lisa
And I follow you on pinterest!
I’m reading Food Enzymes: The Missing Link to Radiant Health by Santillo, H. With your recipes, and my new cookbooks (yes!!!) plus the good stuff I’m learning, i expect to be radiantly healthy very soon!
I’m reading tons of books about being pregnant. What to Expect When Expecting, The Happiest Baby on the Block, and my fav so far, the Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy.
Congrats on the book can’t wait to have the chance to read.
xoxo
Sarah
I am reading “Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” a haunting true story set in Mumbai.
I follow you on facebook and now twitter!
Reading (or actually listening to whilst working) Terry Pratchet’s Going Postal. It’s charming, funny, thought provoking– highly recommended. Talented narrator, too.
Looking forward to your cookbook– hang in there.
Ultra Marathon Man :)
The last book I read was “Look at More” by Andy Stefanovich. It was a great read on inspiring creativity!
Followed on all the appropriate platforms, too! Have a great weekend!
I am reading ‘Half of Man is Woman’ by Zhang Xianliang, very interesting read about working in the labour camps in China.
Hey! I’m reading/cooking from “fresh from the Vegan Slowcooker”. Its great for busy days and every recipe is full of flavour!
I just recently read Veganomicon. I had borrowed it from the library so I was not able to test many recipes. Therefore, I would love to have my own copy.
Some great vegan cookbooks would definitely be a step up from my current reading material, Diaper-Free before 3.
A coworker gave me a copy of China Study Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health. I am headed for a plane trip and going to try and do some reading.
Love, Love, Love you blog. Thanks so much!
Jan