
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’m reading The Lost Wife.
I love Isa Chandra Moskowitz, her cupcakes work every time. I also own her Appetite for Reduction. Can’t wait for your cookbook, I love your recipes!!
I just finished Life of Pi. Whew! I loved it and hated it. The end threw me for a loop and made my mind go over and over the story trying to figure it all out and make peace with it! Next, I’m beginning Bless Me, Ultima. I live in Albuquerque, NM and have met Rudolfo Anaya at a local park but had never read any of his books. I thought it was about time!
I am reading “The Body Fat Solution” by Tom Venuto right now and I love it. Such great philosophy behind eating, losing weight, and getting lean. BTW, so excited for YOUR cookbook to come out at some point!!!
I just finished reading The Great Gatsby. My 18 y/o wanted us to read it together so that we could talk about the book later.
Right now at this point in time, I am planning my wedding and reading has taken a back seat. I am cooking for for my fiance and myself so these cookbooks would be greatly appreciated.
I am reading Betty Goes Vegan cookbook. Pretty interesting and easy recipes. I can’t wait until your cookbook comes out!! Thanks for your inspirations!!
I followed you on Pinterest!
Honestly, I am only reading online cooking blogs and news sources right now. I love your blog, and I love what it has done for our health. I really struggled with finding vegan recipes that were *balanced* and tasted good enough that my husband actually said, ‘I like this better than a hamburger.’
I would love a vegan cookbook, I would use it often, and proudly. I follow you on Facebook!
I already follow you on Facebook and Twitter!
Would LOVE to win and also love u! I’ve learned so much from you! Thank u! Not currently reading anything :( need some books for sure!!
Also, I’m a follower of you on facebook.
I also follow you on facebook and instagram:)
I’m reading DH Lawrence’s Women in Love at the moment (I know it’s a classic but I’m struggling with it and not sure I’m liking it much.)
As far as cooking books that I always need to have close at hand, my 3 Nigella Lawson books (Express, Kitchen and Nigellissima) are the ones I can’t do without :)
I also just followed your pinterest site. :)
I just followed you on Pinterest too!
I’m currently in the midst of finals so the only books I’m reading are law books!
I’m re-reading the Artemis Fowl series, an Irish series about a criminal genius teenage boy. It’s primarily aimed at 12 boys and it was my second favourite series when I was about 10. I’ve been in a really bad mood lately as my depression has worsened and I can’t seem to focus on books so I’m breaking out all my childhood favourites to get myself focused.
I just finished reading Prevent and reverse heart disease by Dr.Caldwell Esselstyn . I am taking the vegan pledge May 1st. My birthday is Apr 27- would be great to win one of the books !!! Thanks for all the inspiration !
Can’t wait for your cookbook! I’m so interested in getting my hands on the Flavor Bible, too. Currently, I’m about to start reading “On Writing Well.” Thanks!