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 also follow you on Twitter and Facebook. Great…now I feel like a stalker… :)
I’m reading a book to review which will be out next month called Foodist. An approach that encourages eating REAL food to sustain weightloss and achieve overall health. Anything that encourages me to LOVE food is a win for me ;) I’ve been eyeballing that Flavor Bible ever since you first recommended it, would love to finally check it out!!
I’ve been reading Spilling the Beans and trying lots of new grains+bean combos.
I’d love to have some Vegan cookbooks to add to my collection. I’m currently in the process of creating a Cookbook Nook in my house to accommodate my hours spent curled up looking at cookbooks.
Right now (besides fifty shades of grey) Im reading a book called “rediscovering the greatest human strength WILLPOWER” by Baumeister and Tierney. I’ve struggled with food/eating my whole life so finding your blog has been an inspiration to keep being/eating for health. This book has been great so far in helping to make sense of willpower and or the lack of it especially when it comes to food! Highly recommend it. Thanks for sharing your blog your story and your recipes, writing a cookbook is on my bucket list & I can’t wait to see yours!
Thanks,
Steph
Right now I am reading “Forks Over Knives”,
Along with taking vegetarian cooking lessons.
It’s been a wonderful introduction to a plant based diet.
Hi there I am re-reading ‘The Green Smoothies Diet’ I have learned so so much :)
Just finished Tiny Beautiful Things. Now on to Round House.
Im reading Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke- getting ready for an early August birth! It seems to have helped ease my mind about childbirth but I won’t know for sure until August!
Also, I already follow you on Facebook! :)
and I already follow you ♥
I’m reading Emperor of all evils. Eating my way to a healthier body after reading The China Study (need some cook books!) and this current books explains the history of cancer. I’m off to enter in on Facebook! :) good luck everyone!
I love your blog — it’s one of my favorite vegan resources for healthy recipes and lifestyle changes I’ve incorporated into my life.
(food related) I am currently working my way through “Crazy Sexy Kitchen” by Chris Karr.
(non-food related) I’m reading Game of Thrones series by George R. R. Martin — on the last written book (5 of planned 6), and am hooked!
I also follow you on Facebook
PS – I already follow you on Pinterest.
I love your blog! I just finished reading Johnathan Safran Foer’s book Eating Animals, an important polemic about ethics and meat eating.
I also either already was following you on or am now following you on twitter, instagram, pinterest and Facebook. :)
Yay! I am reading Bright from the Start by Jill Stamm. It is on baby’s brain development and has some fantastic advice for parents on facilitating healthy development, as well as bonding and communicating with your little ones. I am really enjoying it and as a first time parent it is giving me a lot more confidence. If you have or work with children, you should check it out!
Right now I am reading my educational psychology book, but I would love to read something that isn’t for class :) the last cookbook I have read was the happy herbivore…. I would love to read yours as well as these three recommended reads!
My last book was Unbroken — true story, about World War II and one man’s journey. It’s intense, and is a testament to our resilience. Highly recommend!
I am reading Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet. It is a great book about the building of a cathedral in the middle ages. It is a long book but I am enjoying it thoroughly.
I really enjoy your recipes. I use them often and I am always telling people about about them.