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!
Howdy! I recently read Debt Free-U by Zac Bissonnette and Weird: Because Normal isn’t Working by Craig Groeschel. Loved them both.
I love reading recipe blogs, but it would be great to have some all-vegan cookbooks to add to my mix!
I also follow you on Facebook and Instagram!
Just finished reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and plan on reading her other books because I like her writing style. Would love to win the cookbooks because I am no longer eating meat and need some new recipes!
I actually just finished reading Veganomican. Love it!
I just finished “Shadows of the Workhouse” by Jennifer Worth. She is the writer of “Call the Midwife” and since I love that show (and book) I decided to read this one. If you ever want to feel grateful for how easy we have it, read this book!
And Angela, I’ve never left a comment but I have to tell you that I love your blog and I have directed many, many of my friends to it! I’ve been a vegetarian for 23 years now and I just love all of these wonderful new recipes!
I just liked you on Facebook! :)
Hi Angela!
I’m using Eva’s Earthly and Divine cookbook right now. It’s great!
Mandy
I’m reading the book Armor Bearer with my husband – it’s incredible!!
I’m not currently reading anything but loved “The China Study” so I can’t wait to get a copy of “Whole Rethinking the Science of Nutrition” byT. Colin Campbell. I can’t wait to get a copy of your cookbook! I use your recipes all the time. Barley Risotto and Chia Jam are two of my favorites!
Following you on Facebook too!
And yes, I follow you on Facebook!
I’m currently reading It’s All Good by Gwyneth Paltrow
I’m following you on Twitter & Facebook! xxoo!
I am enjoying reading, “Viva Vegan” by Terry Hope Romero right now. I find that being vegan is so much easier and much more fun if I incorporate international cuisine, so her latin take on Vegan is wonderful. I also saw on Amazon a Vegan take on American soul food which I am so excited to look at, and of course there’s always Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s books as well. So many books to buy and read, so little time!
I’m reading The Food Revolution by John Robbins. He is the son of the man who created Baskin Robbins. It’s an amazing book about how being vegan can help save animals and the planet. A great read!
I’m reading “Heaven on Earth” by Chris Siedman and Joshua Graves. It’s a book full of hope!
Oh my! This post makes me wonder how I’ve been vegan for a year and have yet to own a vegan cookbook. I’m moving into my first apartment next month though and need cookbooks for my future dinner parties. I’m assuming people don’t want to be served Tofurkey pizza or gardein chicken fingers!
Anyway, I’m reading The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. If you love finance, then this is the book to read!
Wow! All books I’ve looked through many times, wishing I owned! I just finished “Defending Jacob”.
I am currently reading “Spontaneous Happiness” by Dr. Andrew Weil and I’m really enjoying it! These cookbooks are all currently on my Amazon wishlist (I’m seriously swooning over The Flavor Bible!) and would look great next to my other vegan favs (Quick Fix Vegan & Eat Vegan on $4 a Day). Looking forward to adding your book to my collection!