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 finished reading the book, “Light Between Oceans” which was an interesting book about morals, fate and right vs wrong. It was one that I wanted to read the end of the book just to find out what the characters decided to do.
Instead of reading a cookbook right now, I am trying to reorganize my recipes…. so I am working on going through a big binder of (internet) recipes I haven’t made yet… but one of my favorites (a keeper) is the Stuffed Shells from your website! My husband always forgets he is eating tofu! And it works great as a freezer meal.
I am reading I Quit Sugar by Sarah Wilson, and am feeling better and better with each healthy choice I make!
I’ve just started Divergent…really liking it so far. It’s an easy, indulgent type of read.
I’m currently just finished reading “The Book of Kale” loved all the recipes as I have just started eating vegan! Love your facebook page! Thanks for all the tips!
I follow you on twitter (runningwindycty)!
I can’t wait for your cookbook to come out! Good luck, and happy cooking!
I just read a fiction book called “Come Thou Tortise” it was incredible. I laughed and cried, very heartwarming. And it’s set in Canada!
Also – I follow you on everything :)
Can’t wait for your cookbook!!
I just finished reading ‘Lean In’. I suggested to my book club, as I wanted to see what all of the criticism was about. I actually recommend it, and most women in our club liked it and learned from it (it is not a perfect book, but what is). Now I am reading ‘hungry city: how food shapes our lives’. Congrats on the book progress. Please pick me! :)
I am currently reading a book called The Thirteen Petalled Rose: A Discourse On The Essence Of Jewish Existence And Belief [Adin Steinsaltz]. I am also reading a political thriller called Child 44 [Tom Rob Smith].
Very curious for more vegan cookbooks!
The last book I used was Ecofabulous from the Dutch Lisette Kreischer.
Maybe it’s an idea to translate and bring it out in the rest of the world. There are so many nice recepies, I’d really like to try yours!
I’d love to enter this contest! I got Veganomicon as a Christmas gift last year, and I’ve been cooking from it like crazy ever since. I’d love to have more vegan cookbooks!
I just started reading The Death of Bees by Lisa O’Donnell. It’s pretty intense already!
I’m also listening to the audiobook of Captain’s Fury by Jim Butcher. (Hey, sometimes you just need a little brain candy.) :)
I can’t wait until your cookbook comes out – I am so buying it!
I also already follow you on Facebook.
I am reading Gwyneth Paltrow’s newest cookbook “It’s All Good” and it features many vegan recipes, or recipes that can easily be “vegan-ized.”
I’m reading The Vegan Table – By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. So good!
I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest!
The current cookbook I’m reading is Gorilla Food by Aaron Ash. I’m always looking for ways to perk up my menu and keep it interesting. Thanks so much for your giveaway! Your story is a real inspiration to me.
I really enjoy your blog. My sister recommended this to me quite a long time ago and I have made some of the recipes. Not bad for someone who hates to cook. That is why I am anxious to try new cookbooks.
Right now I am reading a lot of books in French: trying to upgrade my language skills.
Congrats on your hardwork
I follow you on FB, Instagram, and Pinterest :)
I am desperatly waiting for my german ebook version of “The lotus and the artichoke” via kickstarter. Though I’m not reading yet, the blog and facebook entries sound very promising.
I unfortunately haven’t been reading any new cookbooks as of late. I am actually on the lookout for some great new cookbooks. These would be GREAT!!!