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 have an audiobook that I’m “reading” during my long training runs – Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter. I didn’t think anything could be as good as the last audiobook I “read” during marathon training runs, which was The Time Travelers Wife. But this one is proving to be pretty engrossing too!
I am now following you on Twitter.
Howdy-hey! Right now I’m reading three books: Everyday Happy Herbivor, The Engine 2 Diet, and The Potluck Club (a girls gotta have some good fiction too!) Looking forward to your new cookbook! :) Should I win the contest I would prefer an email at mycatshops94-at-gmail-dot-com. Thanks! :)
I follow your blog as well as your instagram and facebook! I can’t wait for your cookbook to come out!
Eat Clean Diet – Tosca Reno
it’s a good one!
Currently reading: Caucasia by Danzy Senna (fiction and not food related!) and The Vegan Girl’s Guide to Life by Melisser Elliott. As I’m expanding my vegan lifestyle, I needed some tips and stories. Found this was a good “go to” :)
Multitasking and listening to audio books while I cook..right now it’s The Path of Prosperity by James Allen
Hello! I follow you on FB.
I am reading Under the Dome, by Stephen King. With any luck, I’ll finish it before the screen adaptation comes out!
I recently read Blessed Are the Cheesemakers by Sarah-Kate Lynch. It was very lyrical and had so many wonderful messages woven in to the story!
I have the Flavor Bible and I love that book. I would welcome the opportunity to explore one of your other selections.
lori
I’m mostly reading the recipe posts on my favorite FB ‘Liked’ sites, looking up recipes on www.vegetariantimes.com and www.allrecipes.com, plus reading all sorts of books I get for my Kindle!
Right now I am on book 6 of Stephen King’ s gunslinger series….so good! But I would love to read some new cookbooks. ;)
I recently read the Hilary Mantel books, “Wolf Hall” and “Bring up the Bodies”, both about my favourite period in history. I also am in love with Philippa Gregory’s books on the Cousins War. I have been a vegetarian since 1979 and a vegan since 2000. These books would be a great addition to my collection!
I recently finished reading the new Barbara Kingsolver book, Flight Behavior, and love her so much! I have taken a hiatus from reading about food and food issues because it always gets me so worked up.
Can’t wait to see the cookbook, yours is one I will certainly be picking up!
I’m actually switching between two great reads right now. I am halfway through “Must Have Been Something I Ate” by Peggy Kotsopoulos and I just started “May Cause Miracles” by Gabrielle Bernstein. I am so excited to read Gabrielle’s book – I’ve heard so many amazing & uplifting stories from women who have read it!
Congrats! I’m excited to see your cookbook – I get so many recipes from you and all have been delicious! Just finished Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann, great story. I also just read 100 Healthiest Foods & 100 Healthiest Recipes for a paper, which gave a lot of really good information. Otherwise, I read my Vegetarian Times & Bon Appetit every month for other inspiration.
Also, I already follow you on pinterest & FB :)
I’m reading “Clockwork Angel”… leftover from vacation reading… yes its a teen novel… don’t judge :)
These books look amazing! I am currently reading Cutting for Stone – a fabulous read. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
I love your recipes! and I’m reading Crazy, Sexy Diet by Kriss Carr right now =D
I would love to win these cookbooks and can’t wait to read yours as well!
I am currently reading February, by Lisa Moore, for a book club (not a cookbook club, unfortunately). A wonderful book that everyone should read!
Love your blog! I already have Let Them Eat Vegan and Veganomicon, but would love to try The Flavor Bible. I’m currently reading the Veganomicon co-author (Terry Hope Romero)’s latest cookbook: Vegan Eats World.