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!








Congrats!!! I can’t wait to pick up your cookbook.
Currently I am reading Wheat Belly and Disease Proofing Your Kids.
I’m reading The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Katz. Looking forward to making some good kraut!
I just finished a book called Firsthand by Ryan and Josh Shook. Really interesting thoughts on making a faith of your own after leaving home.
i am reading girl walks into a bar by rachel dratch. just finished tina fey’s book so it’s only a natural progression!
Right now I am reading Yoga and Vegetarianism: The Diet of Enlightenment, by Sharon Gannon. She gives a beautiful explanation of how the Yoga Sutras (ancient texts that in many ways give us the yoga of today) connect intimately with a compassionate way of living in peace with the world.
I recently finished reading Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. I was surprised by how much I actually enjoyed this book. I feel compelled to recommend it to other working mothers and professional women of all sorts.
I would love these cook books and would put them to very good use, helping em and my family along the path to Enlightenment! Namaste!
I’m ready The Great Gatsby (again!) since the movie is coming out soon. Can’t wait!
The final steps are the hardest yet most rewarding! We’re pulling for you!! All the best!
I am reading all of these comments. I am just starting out on my vegan journey and I am reading the comments and making a list of cookbooks and related books that I clearly need to read. Otherwise I am reading “Square Peg” by Todd Rose about the current state of education for kids and how we can make education fit better for all kids, not just those who fit the current model. Thanks for your blog, I love it!
I am reading Solving America’s Healthcare Crisis by Dr. Pam Popper. She was one of the contributors to the movie Forks Over Knives. She is also owner and founder of The Wellness Forum.
Im about to start reading The Gluten Free Edge- excited!!
glad to have found and “liked” you on facebook!
I’m reading Eating Animals right now. Yes, coincidentally!
I’m currently reading UnDiet after seeing it on your site, I would love to read all of these!
I’m currently reading “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan. I’ve read his newer stuff but finally getting around to one of his classics…
Also, just “Like”d you on Facebook! Thanks for the giveaway :)
I’m reading this very good book called invisible girls, it’s about sexual abuse and peoples’ stories from around the world. Very interesting and sad, but you feel immense hope after hearing how they become very open and share their stories. I’m also reading a Batman Comic called Heart of hush, hahaha; I’m enjoying it very much as well!
I just finished (tonight) reading the 3rd book in the Hunger Games Series. My niece asked me if I would read one of her books call Warrior #1 Into the Wild. So that is next. Can’t wait for your cookbook to be released.. Congrats
Reading Chloe’s Kitchen, and loving trying all the amazing recipes!
Love your blog and was so pleasantly surprised to see that you’re in Oakville – I am too :)
The last book I finished is “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp. Beautiful and breathtaking, “dare to fully live right where you are”
I follow you on facebook