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 two books right now: Happy Herbivore Abroad by Lindsay Shay Nixon (lots of yummy recipes!) and Finding Ultra by Rich Roll (just started).
Congratulations! I can’t imagine the amount of work that goes into such a task!
I’m reading the third book in The Hunger Games series with my 5th grade boy, reading a ton on GMOs for my Language and Communication presentation (got to choose my own topic) and for pleasure I am reading From Frazzled to Focused The Ultimate Guide for Moms Who Want to Reclaim Their Time, Their Sanity and Their Lives by Rivka Caroline.
Food and Healing by Annemarie Colbin as part of my studies to be a Holistic Nutritionist. Tons of great information!
These cookbooks look great!
Right now I’m studying for final exams so I’m reading a genetics textbook! But I’m looking forward to reading Game of Thrones in the summer :)
I’m currently reading “Being Peace” by Thich Nhat Hanh, “The Soul of Wellness” by Rajiv Parti, MD, and “Thirst” which is a book of poems by Mary Oliver. I’m a multi-book reader…ha.
As for cookbooks, I have them and pick one up to read when I’m in a cooking/baking mood.
I’m glad to see the review on “The Flavor Bible.” It’s been on my radar for some time, but I wasn’t sure if it was something I could use.
As some others have said, I already have you friended or followed on the other social media outlets.
I’m already following your pinterest and twitter, but I just noticed you have an instagram account too, fun fun! Thanks for sharing :)
I already follow you on Facebook…it’s how I learned of this amazing giveaway! Thanks!
i’m reading the second sex by simone de beauvoir. i love your blog :]
Sadly, I’m not reading anything right now as medical school takes up all of my time! I did read Reading Lolita in Tehran over winter break! I would love to win these cookbooks so I can have something to read with my wine on Friday nights ;)
I am reading Spirit Junkie and loving it!
I’m following you on facebook, pinterest and twitter!!
I am reading Firefly Lane and love it :)
I Love Vegan Cookbooks! The most recent one I read was Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker by Robin Robertson. I use my crock pot for beans and soup but she has so many other ideas for my slow cooker-like dessert!
Can’t wait to buy yours!
I’m moving between Yottam Ottolenghi’s ‘Jerusalem’ and Simon Hopkinson’s ‘The Vegetarian Option’ at the moment (though Ann Patchett’s State of Wonder may have snuck in to distract me from the kitchen at times). Both have been well thumbed in the past but I’m preparing to cook for 40 over the May bank holiday for my mother’s birthday – from meat heads to coeliacs to vegans. Being Irish, there will be at least eight types of potatoes on the menu, but that’s as far as I’ve gotten so far!
Good luck with the book, I look forward to benefiting from your hard work.
My current read in the cookbook category is Forks Over Knives the Cookbook. As someone who is transitioning to a plant based diet, it’s been a lifesaver and shown me so many yummy vegan recipes that my whole family enjoys.
I am reading, “Having a Mary Spirit” right now. I am also reading “Detectives in Togas” aloud to my children. :)
I would love to win the trio of books!!
I am currently reading the McDougall Plan and I am very interested in using cooking to improve my overall health. This website has been inspirational and I have also started my own blog! ( now i just need to invest in a good camera)…
I am reading Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts. For cookbooks the Gluten Free Vegan by Susan O’brien!
Reading the new rules of marathon and half marathon nutrition! Love reading cookbooks!
I just got Superfood Kitchen by Julie Morries and I LOVE it! It is so creative and simple. The recipes are also great without some of the hard-to-find ingredients, which I love, because it makes the book much more approachable.
Also, congratulations! I am so excited for you. I’m a HUGE fan and I’ve been following you for quite some time. Thanks for the giveaway, I love how you work with your fans!
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