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!
Hi! Love your recipes. It’s made my transition to vegan a lot tastier!!
I am one year out from chemo for colon cancer. I’m reading “The Cancer Fighting Kitchen”.
Thanks for all you do.
Mary
I am reading Harry Potter…again. These are my go to books when life is a little stressful and I need to escape for a bit.
I’m playing around with vegan baking lately,so it’s “Sweet Utopia”,”Have Your Cake And Vegan Too”.Also,Fresh Restraunt’s cookbook for fun ways to use my favorite new gadget…my spiralizer! I can’t tell you how much I am loving my spiralizer!!!!!
I’m a plant-curious chap, who is on the fence about whether a plant-based diet is for me or not. I am currently reading EATING ANIMALS by Jonathan Safran Foer, and the book has me convinced I should be eating less animal products! I could use some great cookbooks (in addition to the wealth of knowledge your site provides) to help me make this lifestyle change.
Cheers!
Hi there,
Right now I am reading ‘Wheat Belly’ and I love it! I added gluten-free to my veganism in January and it has been challenging. Now that I am reading this book I am glad that gluten is not a part of my diet. :)
Oh, and of course I follow you on Facbeook!
I’m currently reading “The Year of Living Biblically” by A.J. Jacobs. Even though I don’t follow a religion, it is a fasinating and often comical look at living the literal words of the bible.
I’m currently reading (in addition to way too many textbooks) Not Wanted on The Voyage by Timothy Findley who is a fantastic Canadian author! Congrats on your upcoming book. I can’t wait to see it!
Im reading “The Everything Vegan Wedding Book” by Holly Lefevre
Because I’m getting married in fall :)
Right now I’m using Low-carb vegetarian/vegan cookbook. I enjoy looking at the great photo’s and trying all the new receipes.
Félicitations for your upcoming cookbook, i find your project very exiting! At the moment I am reading the 1972’s Natural Foods cookbook (New York Times) by Jean Hewitt. Inspired by veganism and microbiotics, it’s illuminating!
Yay! this sounds ideal, my flatmate is a vegan so i’ve been doing alot of vegan cooking. developed a bit of an addiction to vegan cooking and healthy eating :)
I recently read “we need to talk about kevin”… one of the most powerful books i’ve read in a very long time. couldn’t put it down!
I’m reading Forks over Knives right now and love it.
I already follow you on Facebook, Teitter & Pinterest. Off to find you on instagram.
I’m reading “It Starts with Food”.
Also, I follow you on all 3(facebook, Twitter and pintest)
I follow you on facebook.
I can’t wait or your cookbook to come out! I love all your recipes and the sharing of your everyday life. I can’t imagine which ones you will choose for the book. I am reading the UnDiet! I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about 5 years ago. Instead of taking meds I decided to try and manage or even heal through food. So far I am medication free. Your blog has helped me by giving me delicious and healthy recipes…otherwise I’d starve! lol
Renee
Wow so happy for you that you’re coming to the final stages! Been following your blog since 2009 during my undergrad degree and now into my MSc so I can see how much you’ve wanted this yay!
When I’m not reading textbooks or academic papers *the joy of exam period*, I’ve just finished Chicken Soup for the Soul. It’s a book of short stories that restore your faith in humanity – great for any down day!
Now I’ve started reading books from the Basics box of the “A Very Short Introduction” range. Currently on Philosophy but it’s nice to be able to read something seperate to Psychology! Can highly recommend either of those.
Already followed you on Twitter and Instagram but now Instagram :) x
I’m currently reading A Year of Biblical Womanhood, which challenges the notion that Christian women are supposed to all act a certain way. It’s incredibly liberating.