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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My current kitchen read would is the Forks over Knives cookbook. I am a new Vegan (6 month member) and so at this point that is the ONLY vegan cook book i own. Here is the kicker… its a birthday gift for a friend and i have to give it up next week. I hope she does not notice the light wear. For pleasure, i am re-reading the Great Gatsby. I have not read it since HS and with the move coming out i want to remind myself of the original story.
And, as of 1 minute ago, I am following you on Pinterest.
I recently read Crazy Sexy Diet and often refer to Skinny Bitch to learn about ingredients etc. I would love to win a copy of one of your books! Cheers!
I’m currently reading the guide to Intuitive Eating!
Congrats on nearly completing your cookbook! Can’t wait to get my hands on it!
Right now, I’m reading The Supercharged Hormone Diet by Natasha Turner. It’s actually life-changing and I totally recommend it to anyone looking to feel better and lose weight in a natural, healthy way!
Thanks again for always posting such great recipes and content!
ps. I’m already following you on pinterest and FB :)
Right now I am reading Art of attention from Elena Brower and I love everything about that book! My last cookbook on the shelf is Raw and simple.
I’m reading the Bond – book about our connection to all manner of animals and our responsibilities in that regard. Very good book. Not to long ago I read The Lucky Ones – about the woman that started the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. Loved, loved, loved it!
Reading ” what I know now” letters to my younger self. It is a compilation of letters from various influential women to their younger selves. Awesome
Hey Angela! The book I’ve read recently, even though its pretty old, is skinny bitch! I’ve had it at my house for a while I just never got around to reading it. It’s hilarious and shows the brutal honesty of the meat and dairy industry. Its basically a guide on becoming vegan and I recommend it to anyone who is trying to make that change in their life. Another book that I want to start reading is the Kind Life, by Alicia Silverstone. I would love to win these 3 books to expand my awareness on veganism!
So exciting! I can’t wait to get my hands on your book!!
I’m currently reading ‘Eating Animals’ by Jonathan Safran Foer, after a recently-turned-veggie friend bought it for me for my birthday. I’ve been thinking a lot about what vegetarianism and being dairy-free (though I am not vegan) means to me lately, and this is helping me pose questions to myself about what I do and don’t believe, and what is and isn’t important to me. It’s a good book, very readable, though I don’t think that I am JSF’s intended audience ;-)
And I would love to win these books – I’ve been coveting the flavour bible for a couple of years now!!
I’m reading Mary Roach’s “Spook.” She is such a funny author!
I am reading engine 2 plus other books.
I am on book 4 in the Game of Thrones series. I can’t put them down!
I am also cooking my way through Great Gluten Free Vegan Eats. The enchiladas are fantastic!
Right now I’m reading Nourishing Meals: Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes for the Whole Family by Alissa Segersten and Tom Malterre. Gluten and soy free cooking is relatively new to me and it’s been a great resource. A friend recently told me about your blogs and I’m super excited to try your recies! Banana Bread Protein Bars are first up! I’m hoping to find vegan recipes my husband and son will enjoy!
I follow you on FB !
Hi!
I’m currently using Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook It’s All Good! wonderful recipes and pictures.
BTW, I love your Green monster juices and your website! I had an eating disorder too and you have been an inspiration to me on journey in recovery:)
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I already follow you on Twitter :-)
I’m following on facebook.
I’m currently reading “Slave” by John MacArthur. It’s a Christian book which I totally love!
I look forward to your book and I’ll definitely order it!
Keep up the good work! :)