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!
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Oh, I follow you on Facebook – that’s how I learned about this contest. ;)
And, I already follow you on Pinterest and Facebook :) I would follow you on the other two, but Pinterest and FB are really all I can handle!
i recently read the cookbook pure vegan and loved it! so much inspiration and beautiful photos.
Ahhh this is exciting! I can’t wait for your cookbook! I just finished reading “Minimalism” the other day. I’m also reading House of Leaves. Newest cookbook is Plenty!! :-D yeah books!! I’ve always wanted Veganomicon. It’s been sitting in my shopping cart on Amazon forever!
This is such an awesome giveaway!
I’m currently trying to coax myself into reading Moby-Dick. I’ve been trying to read it *forever* (great literature, etc etc).
In actuality I’ve been spending more time reading Tal Ronnen’s The Conscious Cook. I really like it so far (although I haven’t gotten up the courage to make any of his recipes yet!) but he uses palm oil, which I personally consider not to be vegan because although it’s not animal-derived itself, palm harvesting directly contributes to animal suffering/death.
I’m currently reading “After Dark” by Haruki Murakami. It’s good so far, and an easy read. Every summer I make sure to line up some books to get through! It’s the best time to spend the day outside flipping through some pages.
I am currently reading “Above All Things” a story about George Mallory climbing Everest in 1924 for his third time and the pain endured by his wife left at home.
As far as cookbooks. I have recently read Wheat Belly and since given up wheat, have easily dropped ten pounds and feel amazing! I’m also working on eating way less meat and sourcing it ethically and locally when I do.
Also, I follow your website religiously!!
Thank you so much Angela, you are amazing :)
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I am following you on all social media sites!
I’m reading Gone Bamboo by Anthony Bourdain right now. It’s definitely interesting! I would love to have these cookbooks – you can neeeever have too many cookbooks!!
I would LOVE to win these! The Flavor Bible has been on my need-to-buy list for a long time, and I’m always looking for ways to incorporate more meatless meals into my family’s diet. I have a 9-month-old so I haven’t had time to read in a WHILE, but the last book I finished was The Girl Who Played With Fire but Steig Larsson (sp?), which is not usually my genre of choice, but it was amazing :)
I’m currently reading Meghan Telpner’s UnDiet and loving it!!
I’m so busy with school I’ve just been reading my textbooks lately, but come summer I’m looking into diving into some Michael Pollan books!
I’m looking forward to your book!
Currently I’m reading “Seriously … I’m Kidding” by Ellen. Its a very easy, light read.
I am reading Reshaping it All by Candance Cameron Bure. I would love to have these cookbooks. My family, including my husband now, have gotten on the right path to a healthy lifestyle change.
I am reading Rich Food, Poor Food- a great roadmap into the disgusting, unhealthy, and often illegal additives to our food.