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’m reading Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity by Andrew Solomon. It’s for a local bookclub and it’s changing my life!
Reading the Science of Good Cooking!
I am also following you through social media! :)
I follow you on Facebook and just did Instagram
The whole reason I got into being a plant-based vegan was reading the Engine 2 cookbook, approximately a year ago. It has changed my life!
Currently reading “The Happiness Project,” but would love to read those cookbooks too!
As ALWAYS, want to start out by saying I love you Angela, and you’re an incredibly powerful influence in my life (and many others!).
Right now I’m reading the Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman, author of Good Omens, American Heroes, Coraline, and Stardust. His books are fascinating fairy-type tales set in the modern world (mostly) with a great juxtaposition between the real and the imaginary. Great night time and TTC reading.
Can’t wait to get my hands on your cookbook the minute its ready.
Currently, Into the Wild. Watched the movies a number of years ago, although I meant to read the book first, and loved it. This is the first time that I really love the book as well. Usually I find the movie ruins the book, in this case they are like two separate stories. The book goes into more detail and it’s not all about Alex Supertramp, it’s about others who have done the same or similar and how it affected the people that encountered them. Such a good read so far!
What an amazing giveaway thanks again and can’t wait to see your book come out!!!!!
Reading Form for runners. It has a lot of really interesting information about becoming a more balanced runner.
Just finished reading “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan. It was such an amazing book that covers many different topics. Michael Pollan starts the book by writing about his family sitting at the McDonald’s drive thru. Throughout the book he goes into detail about conventional big industry farming methods, big industry organic farming methods, small family farm polyface methods and then he delves into hunting and gathering. Michael Pollan touches on the impacts on the environment that each farming method produces, which is neat. He ends the book with a meal that came almost solely from his hunting and gathering (with the help of knowledgeable colleagues), surrounded by those who were able to open his eyes to different ways of life. Joel Salatin’s polyface farm is beyond inspiring and idyllic. It shows that animals do not have to live they way they are on conventional farms. There is actually a family farm just north of Toronto that is modeled after the Salatin’s farm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLa3yZOA2Aw&feature=player_embedded
Since reading the Omnivore’s Dilemma my partner and I have cut our animal product consumption down to almost nil. We feel great and don’t have that looming guilt hanging over our heads (and weighing down our wallets). You website has really helped me (since I do 99% of the cooking) to find tasty food that keeps us satisfied. :) I too am looking forward to your book. Thank you for your work in creating this site. :)
ALSO…. I ‘liked’ your facebook page a while back. :) Cheers!
I am a nutrition junkie and middle school health teacher currently reading gather. I love to eat healthy and inspire my family and students to do so as well.
I am reading the power of now! I started cooking vegan about 1 year ago when my baby boy was diagnosed with sever food allergies ( literally allergic to everything). I have followed your blog and come to rely on it for inspiration for my own recipes.I CAN’T WAIT to get your cookbook!!!
I’m reading a lot of textbooks for class!!! Can’t wait for summer and leisure reading.
Superfoods for Dummies
I have just started cleaner Eating About 3 Months ago… I feel great!
I Cannot say I have ever Read a cookbook, but these look great and inspiring!
I am currently reading The Four Agreements Of Love.
Take Care. Thanks for This Opportunity!
I can’t wait to read your cookbook! I am currently reading Undiet by Meghan Telpner and loving it. The last great book I read was The Storyteller (fiction) by Jodi Picoult. Thank you for the giveaway! I follow you on fb, twitter and Pinterest.
I’m reading Runner’s World Big Book of Marathon and Half Marathon Training!
I read Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer not too long ago, which influenced me to cut back on meat and eventually become fully vegetarian. I’m interested in eating mostly vegan, and am currently testing out recipes from Meatless, The Vegetarian Bible, and 125 Best Vegan Recipes!
I am so excited about your cookbook I may just cry!!! Hang in their kitty with the editing!!!
I’m reading Let’s Pretend It Never Happened by Jenny Lawson. It is the funniest book I have ever read thus far, and has me laughing loudly, so I no longer read it on the bus.
Don’t read it in public. Have a great day!! :)
I just found your website and so enjoy it. I have no vegan cookbooks and would love to have one