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 haven’t had much time for reading, but in Barnes and Noble tonight I was looking through a great raw foods cookbook. I almost bought it, but instead I saved the money on the book and checked out some recipes on your blog! Instant Inspiration, and didn’t cost a dime.
Just started reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami. It was a retirement gift from a fellow reader and co-worker. Looking forward to bending my mind around this book. Love reading about your recipes and have tried a few. The chia bugs is a fav cus it gave me a new twist on just chia and water.
I just finished reading Son by Lois Lowry. My daughter and I have been reading the series kind of our own little mother daughter book club.
I’m currently readi g ‘I Quit Sugar’ by Sarah Wilson though I’m still contemplating whether I actually should, I can’t imagine giving up fruit!
I am now reading Michael Pollan’s new book, Cooked. Fascinating read!
I am reading Beauty Detox Foods by Kimberly Snyder as I am about to embark on a 30 day green smoothie challenge. I am a newbie to vegan cooking and inspired by your site, philosophy and story.I follow you on facebook as well! As a supporter of Canadian vegetarian cooks I am also re-creating, tasting and flipping through Fresh at home- recipe books!
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
I am not even a vegan and I love your site! You have terrific recipes and have inspired me to eat more vegetarian food.
Currenty reading The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. I have to say thatI am not even a vegan and I love your site! You have terrific recipes and have inspired me to eat more vegetarian food.
Currently re-reading THE NIGHT CIRCUS by Erin Morgenstern and absolutely loving it! Also working my way through 52 LOAVES by William Alexander.
also just followed you on Pinterest :)
I just finished Breaking Night by Liz Murray. It is a true story about her life. Such a good read!
Excited to see the new cookbook. I’m reading the new Gwyneth Paltrow cookbook, It’s All Good.
I am reading Indian Vegetarian cookery (British-1983) and Mating by Norman Rush
I’m reading 1Q85 by Haruki Murakami. I’m only about a third of the way through because it’s final exams time, but he is one of my favorite authors, so I know that I will eventually finish it!
Who won? Anyone know? I assume not me :( hehe
Two of the best books that I’ve read this year:
Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal by Conor Grennan &
Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson (true story about deep sea divers who find a u-boat off the cost of Jersey)
I am currently reading The Hobbit!
What a great giveaway! I read Gone Girl while on vacation – loved the book but hated the ending! Good luck with the rest of the cookbook – SO excited to see the finished product!
I am reading Sistah Vegan, a collection of essays from black women who are vegan. I love being able to see myself reflected in the vegan community, which is often depicted as a community of middle class white people. While it’s true a lot of people who are vegan are white, there are plenty of Black, Hispanic, Asian, etc. people who are vegan.
I haven’t read it yet, but I just picked up The Ethics of What We Eat at a book swap, and I’m looking forward to reading it!