
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!
Oh, and I do follow you on Pinterest and Facebook!
At the moment I’m listening to the Sapphique audiobook in my car during my horrendous commute. It’s FANTASTIC! Young adult fantasy/scifi that’s actually a sequel to Incarceron, which is also fantastic. I’m picky about my audiobooks too, but these are incredibly well-read.
I am currently reading Inside the Apple: A Streetwise History of New York City by James and Michelle Nevius.
And, I just received How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman, so I’ve been going through that and transitioning the recipes I try to vegan.
LOVE your blog!
I am loving “Wild About Greens” by Nava Atlas – planning my garden planting around it!
I’m reading Kip Esselstyn, Engine 2!
I am reading Skin Tight by Carl Hiaasen. A very interesting author to say the least! :-)
…oh and I follow you on Facebook! :-)
Looking forward to when your cookbook is released!
I just finished reading The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. Great book!
I’m reading “While we were watching Downton Abbey” – I’ll pretty much buy anything that has to do with the show :)
I also recently watched Forks over Knives so I’m trying to make the transition to more vegan eating!!
Right now I’m reading “The World Without Us” by Alan Weisman, a very interesting read so far!! As for cookbooks, my recent favourite is “Vegan Unplugged.” Looking forward to yours when it releases!!!
I’m currently reading “Death of a Dowager” by Joanna Campbell Slan. It’s the second sequel she’s written to Jane Eyre, the first being “Death of a Schoolgirl”. Both are mysteries that are well written and very much in the tone of Bronte.
By the way I am following you on Facebook and Twitter! :)
I am reading gwyneth paltrows “Its all good” in amongst studying for my final exams in college, so I guess you could say I’m reading a lot of books but that is the one I am choosing to say “I’m actually reading” haa ;-) I suppose it shows where my real passion lies!Best of luck with the book, I am sure it will be amazing!xoxo
Following you on Facebook, which is how I found out about this great contest!
Excited to see your book published! I just picked up the Flavor Bible based on your recommendation from our local library. Thank you for hosting this giveaway!!
I’m actually reading a book on birthing relaxation since I’m due this week!
I follow Oh She Glows on FB
I’m reading the Happy Herbivore Abroad and Bathsheba in Jill Smith’s series of the wives of King David. I follow you on Facebook
I just got done reading “Wonderfully Well”. It is a smaller publication out of Franklin, Tennessee. In this book, they teach how to change your lifestyle to be more plant based. I have actually found it really interesting & am loving finding new ways to find healthy substitues for classic recipes.
I am reading Chole Coscarelli’s new dessert book. Actually, I’m now going over it for the third time and enjoy it thoroughly. Always looking for new vegan books and recipes. These three books would have a great new home if I were to win :)
I just bought a cookbook yesterday and I think it will soon become one of my favourites! It’s called The Secrets of Longevity Cookbook by Mr. Mao and is full of lots of recipes with a TCM influence.