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 just finished “Sunday at Tiffany’s” by James Patterson and highly recommend it!! I follow on fb and pinterest.
Thanks for the opportunity!!
I’ve just wrapped up my second semester in graduate school…so I haven’t had much time to read anything except academic articles. Winning your books would be a great way to transition back to normalcy! :-)
I don’t have facebook or twitter, but I follow you on pinterest!
I have to say, this is all a bit spooky. A couple days ago I began delving back into the world of vegan/raw food. I have put on weight throughout the last year, feel sluggish, my motivation and energy are lacking, etc. I want to feel the vitality of life again! I started drinking green smoothies again and already my body is thanking me. Yesterday I picked up two books from my little local library: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan and Super Natural Home by Beth Greer (and Greer actually references Pollan’s book, I thought that was funny). Yesterday being Earth Day, I thought it was uncanny that I started reading those books on that day. And now your give away! Even if I don’t win lol, I will take this as just another sign from the world that I need to advance down the path of plant-based food and holistic health. Those books look awesome and I will be sure to buy them!!
And… I just followed you on FB! Thanks for the tip – I hadn’t thought to look for Oh She Glows on FB before. :)
I am currently reading vegan cookbook for beginners. I have read so many testimonies from people saying they have better energy now that they are eating vegetarian based diets and I want to live a healthier lifestyle so I am new at this. I was excited when I found your blog a while back because it has provided me with many interesting things and I have even tried quite a few of your recipes and have enjoyed them all. Looking forward to your cookbook!
Hi Angela!
I ardently love your blog/website, and can confidently say 75% of the food I make is inspired by recipes I see here :)
I have been reading ‘Apples to Oysters- a food lovers tour of Canadian Farms’ by Margaret Webb. I have a passion for organic farm practices and although the book explores the practices of industries like fisheries that I don’t support as a vegan, it is fascinating and important (I think) to be educated about the food systems in our country and to gain an appreciation for what our land has to offer and how we can better stewards of it! It also feels like a journey to each province through the pages of the book, and I end up daydreaming the day away about restaurants in P.E.I and sunsets in New Brunswick.
I’m reading The Amber Spyglass by Phillip Pullman, well that and my anatomy textbook haha.
If you’re into fiction, I recommend The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker or The Illumination by Kevin Brockmeier – both were enjoyed by my book club!
I follow you on Facebook already :)
I just finished the FAST diet! I hope I win!! :)
You are so inspirational! Love all your recipes :) I’m currently readin wheat belly, to get a little insight on what a gluten-free lifestyle is all about.
Love your recipes! The book I read recently was about Indian food. Tried a few recipes that were Delishhh! I’m obsessed with spices so I’d love to get that flavor bible. I’m not a vegan or vegetarian myself but it’s always interested me. More for the fact of eating healthy. :)
I am reading Maeve Binchey’s new book. I need these cookbooks because I have 2 vegan daughters and am always looking for good food to serve them.
I just finished Eat Taste Heal!! Such a great informative book!
I’m reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. It’s about getting back to our roots through our food. It’s so interesting. I’m a vegan, but this book is well-written by an omni.
Hi Angela! I’m reading “Sexy Vegan Cookbook” by Brian L. Patton and re-reading Thrive by Brendan Brazier. Congrats on your cookbook! Can’t wait to add it to my collection. Cheers!
I am reading my remedies text book. Have my last final of law school next Monday.
When I first became vegan my husband bought me Veganomicon (LOVE IT!). Am currently reading multiple books and always looking for new ones ;) Plus, I can always use some new cooking inspiration. Your recipes are some of my favourite blog recipes and I am looking forward to your book – good luck through the finishing process!
I don’t have a lot of time these days to read an actual book but I love reading blogs so that my current reading. :) Thanks for all the great inspiration, I never loved cooking until I became a mom and your recipes have helped with that.