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!
Yay!!! I adore everything on this website and can’t wait until your cookbook comes out! It’s going to be the first thing on my birthday/Christmas list (whichever comes first ha!). I just got done re-reading Teewinot by Jack Turner, a lovely book about my favorite national parks, the Grand Tetons. Great read and it always makes me want to get back out west. Thanks for being awesome!
Also, I follow you on Facebook. :)
I follow you on facebook!
I am currently reading:
The Ultimate Food Allergy Cookbook and Survival Guide: How to Cook With Ease for A Food Allergy Diet and Recover Good Health [Book]
I have a 2 year old who is sensitive/allergic to SO many different kinds of foods. This book has helped oh so much!
Love your blog, I also follow you on facebook. :)
Hi, This is a wonderful giveaway! I love reading and I do need some vegan cookbooks :)
I am currently reading The China Study and it’s VERY interesting and full of really good facts!
Amber
Angela, I am currently reading and finishing five books. The name of the books are: Big Book of Christian Apologetics, The Question Christian Hope No one will Ask (with Answers), The Sacrament of Evangelism, Shepherding God’s Flock: A Handbook on Pastoral ministry, Counseling & Leadership. Although, I am not reading these books for fun. I have gained great insight for practical application. I am a student at a local seminary in my city preparing to effectively serve the global community. Thanks for asking!
Currently I’m reading ‘Honolulu’, an amazing book about the history of Hawaii during the war. There are many Korean and Hawaiian recipes talked about throughout the story, some I wouldn’t mind trying. I definitely recommend it!!!
Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. Great insight into the food industry.
All of the books I’ve been reading recently deal with my schooling! I’m looking forward to summer break when I can read for fun! :-)
I’m unfortunately reading my textbooks right now because finals are next week :( But I am definitely looking forward to finishing The China Study and Thrive (by Brendan Brazier) after school gets out and would love some other plant-powered cookbooks to add to my list!
I am currently reading Stones from the River, love it so far!
I am currently reading The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom for a relaxing read and for cook books I am working my way through forks over knives! I have recently gone vegan (new years resolution) and your website and recipes help me so much! I would love to learn more from those three books!
I’m reading the Steve Jobs biography right now!
Thanks for this fun giveaway! I just finished Catching Fire, and just started baking my way through my newest cookbook, Chloe’s Vegan Desserts.
I am reading ‘America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money’ :)
I am currently reading The Sacred Kitchen. It is amazing!! I would LOVE to win these books as I am just beginning my vegan journey. Knowledge is power!
I am currently reading the hunger games series. So good! I have really enjoyed them so far – really keep you on your toes! I’d love to get one of your books as I am an aspiring cook and newlywed, wanting to make delicious and healthy food for my husband and new family.
I’m also now following you on Pinterest. Thanks for all the inspirational Pins!
The Unhealthy Truth. Really has opened my eyes to things I had already realized were problems but reading the statistics has made me want to do more about it. The book and the research I have done seen I started reading this is really troublesome..It is more like we are all science experiments that we have yet to fully see the outcome. We are starting to get a glimpse has to how bad so many foods are on our body, but only time will tell. I have adopted a more plant-based diet for my whole family with limited exposure to processed foods.
It’s really a great book.