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!
Also, I’m been following you on Facebook for months. This contest is great but I’m so looking forward to YOUR cookbook, Angela! Best wishes and healthy dishes (ahh, so cheesy!)!
I’m reading the bride and the begrudging! :)
I am just starting to read Become a wellness Champion by Pam Bartha. Being 29 and just diagnosed with an illness 2 weeks agon I am in need of eating my way to health.
I’m really enjoying Deborah Madison’s Vegetable Literacy right now. I’m always inspired by her in the kitchen, but she’s making me excited about my terribly overgrown garden too–so much potential!
And speaking of inspiring–I love your Pinterest boards, which I’ve been following for ages.
I can’t wait for your book to come out! I love your recipes!
I am mid-way through my degree in social work so I am currently reading ‘The Road to Social Work & Human Service Practice’ this is the prescribed text book, it is really good and I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in the field.
But I tend to have more than 1 book on the go, on my Kindle I am reading the first Game of Thrones book, I was blown away by the HBO series so I thought I would read the books, so far so good.
Also I am reading a novel ‘The Guilty One’ a story about an 11 year old boy on trial for murder, also a great (and suspenseful) read!
Best book I have read hands down though in recent times is ‘The Memory Keepers Daughter’ by Kim Edwards.
I follow you on Twitter, Pintrest, Facebook and Instagram now!
I just finished Hunting And Gathering by Anna Gavalda – I loved it. It about the intertwining lives of 4 people in Paris, France. I’m on the hunt for a next read! In term of cookbooks I am loving a vegetarian cookbook I just picked up. I also follow you on FB! xx
I’m currently reading Water for Elephants. I just started it with my book club. So far it’s pretty good!
Also I can’t wait for your cookbook! Take all the time you need.
Scott Jurek’s “Eat and Run” – great story AND great recipes!
I just ordered “persiguiendo el sol” by Juanes!
I stayed up WAAY to late last night reading “Once Upon a River”.
I’m reading Game of Thrones!
i follow you on Facebook!
Hei, I am reading the vegan cookbook “La Veganista”. The author (a butcher’s daughter) turns traditional meaty recipes into vegan ones…it contains really delicious recipes. :)
Looking forward to your cookbook! :)
I just finished reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed. It was a beautiful book about self discovery and adventure, two things which, in my experience, usually always go hand in hand.
I just finished Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. It was great!
Hi Angela,
I can’t wait for your book. It’s going to be so good! In the meantime, I’d love to get one or all of those books in your contest. I am currently reading “A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. I love all things scifi and fantasy. :)
I follow you on Facebook!
I’m reading “You In Bloom” by Megan Elizabeth :)
i’m currently re-reading great gatsby!
I’m reading The Power of Habit right now- a lot more interesting than I expected!