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!
I am reading Gaia Girls Enter the Earth. Just started it with my five year old daughter this morning.
I am reading The baby whisper. I have a 3 month old so ‘fun’ reading doesn’t happen a lot right now.
I also follow you on Pinterest and Facebook and am spreading the word to like minded friends and family about your awesome recipes!
I follow you on FB.
I just finished reading the entire Sword of Truth book series by Terry Goodkind over the last six months. It was amazing, some of my favourites by far! I normally jump from book to book – but I’ve actually taken a break for a bit because the books were so intense that I barely kept up with the rest of my life!
And now I like you on FB, too!!
I’m reading a nonfiction book for class: The Sun Kings by Stuart Clark and I have The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas burning a hole in my backpack for when I’m done. :)
I am currently reading The Plan. Juicing, Bikram Yoga and going vegan has changed my life, body & spirit! I am trying to uncover foods that are causing health issues within my family & am absolutely amazed! I love your site & have made so many delicious items!
I follow you on twitter.
I’m a pinterest follower
I loved Cheryl Strayed book “Wild”…it was so inspiring in so many ways! I highly recommend it. Thank you for your lovely website…it too is inspiring.
Jessica
Hello! All three of these books look wonderful! And I am sure your book will be good too! I have tried some of your recipes and love them. I am reading The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. It is very inspiring with great to improve the way you think about things and can build confidence! I usually always have several books going at once (I can’t help it!) and am also starting the book Wheat Belly by William Davis to learn more about eliminating gluten from my diet.
Not to be a kiss-ass, but what I am currently regularly reading on the food side is you blog a few times a week and http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com. I am really amazed by the design of both pages and the presentation of food. I am/was a big fan of Pierre Herme desserts, but since trying out vegan dieting I am finding raw desserts absolutely fabulous. Next thing I plan on trying out is this: http://fragrantvanillacake.blogspot.de/2012/08/little-raw-matcha-ginger-lemon-cakes.html.
As for the books I would recommend reading Andre Compte Sponvilles A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues or A Short Treatise on the Great Virtues. Gets you thinking :)
I am reading Raw Food, A Complete Guide for Every Meal of the Day, by Erica Palmcrantz and Irmela Lilja. It has some amazing recipes and easy to follow.
I just read “Wild” — it was much more moving and emotional than I had expected!
Ooh! So exciting about your cookbook! I can’t wait to see it. These all look great! I need to check them out even if I don’t win.
I just finished a very busy season of work with no time to read. I’m a little intimidated but I think I’m going to start the unabridged version of Les Miserables now that I have a little free time!
And I’m also following you on facebook!
I’m reading “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” right now. Recently read and enjoyed “Equal Temperament and How it Ruined Harmony.” (probably for music nerds only)
I just finished reading Chrissie Wellington’s book A Life Without Limits. So inspiring!!
It will so helpful to me of I become the winnet
Trying new recipes all the time
Thank