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!








Currently reading books on marriage therapy and family therapy for school. As soon as the semester is over I plan to read beach fiction and devour cookbooks like novels to give my brain a rest. I don’t have any of the titles in the giveaway but gave the Flavor Bible as a Christmas gift. I would love to have copies of those :)
I just received the new UNDIET by Meghan Telpnar. It is inspiring to learn the changes she made to her diet and surroundings to help her feel better. I love all food and trying vegan recipes has inspired me. Be healthy!!!
I’m behind in almost all my reading. I have “read” cookbooks lately – currently smitten with smitten kitchen. Looking forward to yours.
I already follow you on Instagram!
I’m reading Nicholas Kristof’s Half the Sky, about improving the status of women, particularly in the non-Western world. Not exactly light reading, but so important!
A book I read recently and LOVED was the final instalment in the Fallen series written by Lauren Kate. Its called Rapture. Its a book about angels and its just such a thrilling, dark and beautiful story.
I follow you on facebook.
I’m reading Its Complicated, (But It Doesn’t Have To Be) by Paul Carrick Brunson and I’m listening to the audiobook The Secret POWER! Change your thoughts, change your life ;)
I follow you on FB and IG… Love Love Love your recipes!
I’ve seen those cookbooks at the bookstore and always wanted to get them.
I’m currently reading The Cider House Rules by John Irving. And as for cookbooks, I’m reading Eat to Live and Super Immunity. Book excellent books.
I look forward to reading yours!
You want my current fave cookbook or any book I’m reading? With a just-turned five-year-old in the house I am devouring education and home schooling books. The one that has given me the most food for thought is A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching A Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-First Century by Oliver DeMille. Makes me wish I had a TJ education, frankly!
Learned about you last night after following a pin. Your recipes look yummy and not too complicated. Just signed up to follow your pins. Thank you!
Hi There!
Love your blog! Looking forward to buying your book :)
Have not read many interesting cookbooks lately however I find anything by Jody Picoult to be quite good!
Cheers!
Amy
Shoot! Just realized I’m a few days late for the contest! Oh well congrats to the winner :)
I am reading Everything’s Perfect When You’re A Liar by Kelly Oxford and it has me laughing out loud like a crazy person while I read it at the gym! But I’ve been wanting to buy these cookbooks!
I’m reading (and going to attempt cooking from) Artisan Vegan Cheese by Miyoko Schinner.
Your recipes are GREAT! I look forward to your new cookbooks!
The China Study by T. Colin Campbell – a great read on why plant based foods are so vital to all of us.
the social animal david brooks!
I followed all! Love your recipes!
Yeah! I’m excited to get your book when it comes out. I’m reading, “The Paris Wife”. A couple chapters in, and I’m hooked!