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!
Right now I am reading the collection of Sherlock Holmes novels.
I recently started to read vegan eats world which also happens to be be the same author as veganomicon. Love the pictures in the book!
How exciting to be published. Congratulations! :)
I like Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites. I would love to own this vegan collection and I’m awaiting the release of your cookbook with great anticipation!
Just read Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, it was a good read!
Hi Angela! Just bought and read Undiet by Meghan Telpner- it is an awesome read!! Those cookbooks look amazing :). Love your blog too- cant wait for your book to come out!! Happy editing!!
I am reading “the statistical probability of Love at first sight” at the moment, I love it, its a very romantic story that pulls you in its orbit.
I’m rereading “Eat To Live” because there’s so much useful information along with good recipes. And I’m always on the hunt for good recipes to keep me inspired, just like the ones that must be in those wonderful books!
Goodness… what could be better than this… an opportunity to win great books AND gobs of referrals for other books. LOVE it! I’m currently reading: Uprising (Haddix) a fiction story based on the very non-fiction event of the fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in the early 1911, where 140+ people (mostly young women) lost their lives.
i actually have been using a Library copy of The Flavor Bible like crazy for the past month or so! i’m loving it! as for actual books… i’ve been enjoying Generous Justice by Timothy Keller.
Currently reading meat market about how animal oppression ties in with human oppression (I’ve only just started reading it but it is really very interesting). I’m trying to live as compassionate and ethical life as possible and lots of reading helps me to understand how I can do this. Love your blog, make your raw chocolate torte whenever I have friends over to stay. x
I’m reading Lord of the Flies right now… somehow I made it through high school without ever doing so!
I’m not reading anything yet because I am SO new to this! Precisely why I could use such great resouces!! :-)
I recently read a book called Fat Land that looks at obesity in America–it was really fascinating to read about all the political and social influences on American food culture over the last 60+ years!
I am currently reading Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr. I decided to go vegetarian in January but I’m now vegan and working my way to a chemical-free lifestyle by swapping out household and beauty products for more clean, eco-friendly or DIY products :) This book has been a big help and a big motivator during the transitioning!
Love, love, love your blog! Congrats on your upcoming book! You are such an inspiration to me. I’m reading a The Four Agreements by Miguel Angel Ruiz. This is a very powerful book that puts life into perspective. I highly recommend it.
Thanks for the chance to win some awesome reads!!
Hi there!
I am currently reading The Causal Vacancy by J.K. Rowling. very good read.
thanks for all the great recipes.
As a vegan Naturopathic Doctor I am always reading health and nutrition books to bring more knowledge to my patients, I just finished Power Foods for the Brain by Dr. Neal Barnard, MD and especially recommend it to anyone with a family history of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A fan of historical fiction, I am currently reading Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn, a perfect blend of history and saucy entertainment.
I am reading “Born Liars” by Ian Leslie…excellent!
I have been slowly reading a Russian thriller, it’s very slow reading.. I’m spending lots of time working and exercising, and cooking:) At least I’m not glued to the TV, somehow, I learned to stay away from it, there’s too many other interesting things to occupy my precious time with.
I love your web site, I must say that I have made more recipes from this site than from any other website, or book! When your book comes out it will be a staple in my kitchen!
Thank you and congrats!