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 (very very slowly) reading Moby Dick.
That’s fantastic, way to go! I can’t wait to read your cookbook. Right now I am reading the fifth book in the Game of Thrones. I have been reading this series for about seven months now and I am ready to move on! They are each so long, but I keep coming back for more torture :)
I also follow you on facebook!
I’m also following on facebook and twitter!
I am a gluten and dairy-free coach so I am always reading something. I am currently reading Wheat Belly. It is a technical book about wheat and the effects on the body.
I recently read Healthier Without Wheat. This books also goes into some depth about the origins of wheat and also covers how to approach transitioning to a gluten free life.
I recently bought Plate to Pixel and have been reading that in addition to more traditional books. I already own both Veganomicon and LTEV, they were the first two cookbooks I bought after going vegan. I’d highly recommend both of them.
This is a great giveaway Angela. Good luck with your cookbook editing phase, I can’t wait until your cookbook is available. It will be my 3rd vegan cookbook ;-)
I am reading a manuel about essential oils.
I would love these cookbooks! I am currently reading “80/10/10” by Dr Douglas N Graham. It’s great, and I love raw food, but I find it hard to be 100% raw 100% of the time and still enjoy cooking and eating cooked food. Have a day made of awesome! LOVE your blog/recipes!!
I follow you on Facebook!
I love your blog! Butternut squash Mac n Cheese!? Yum!
I am reading Eat to Live. I love Dr. Fuhrman’s argument for the vegan diet for weight loss and overall health. Though his version is rather extreme (cuts healthy oils, suggests not too many nuts, no bread, etc.) I think he gives great goals to strive for. I’m also not crazy about his recipes, so I look to sites like yours to help prepare healthy and delicious vegan meals.
PS~I think I follow you everywhere, he he.
I’m from Germany and enjoy cooking with a book named “La Veganista”. A German and vegan woman wrote down her favorite recipes, especially traditional German dishes. I tried some out and the results were amazing!
Btw, I already own the Veganomicon. But I would love to get the other books.
Holy heck! You have 822 comments already!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are one popular woman! Anyhow, I am so excited for your cookbook to come out. :) I cannot wait! But, in the meantime, having these awesome cookbooks would be great. What am I reading right now? Jo Frost’s (aka Supernanny) book, “Confident Toddler Care”
http://www.amazon.com/Jo-Frosts-Confident-Toddler-Care/dp/1409113345/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366733491&sr=8-1&keywords=jo+frost+confident+toddler+care
With a soon to be 1-year-old, I need all the help I can get with handling a strong personality, and saying ‘no,’ yet allowing her the freedom to learn about this awesome world she is becoming more and more aware of. :)
Right now, I’m reading Appetite for Reduction! I check out cookbooks all the time from the library, but don’t actually own any. How exciting!
I just recently got Clean Food for the first time. I’m loving it!
I started collecting cookbooks at a very young age. However, a house destroyed most of them, so I am starting my collection over. The book I am reading right now is the Bible! No greater book on earth!!
i am currently reading HHA by lindsay nixon. would love to win this giveaway to help me on my journey
I am reading Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming one of the World’s Fittest Men and Discovering Myself by Rich Roll. He discusses how he changed his life and his vegan diet. Great read so far! Powerful example that change can happen at any stage of life.
I’m reading The Gift by Hannah Pilnick. As for cookbooks, I just got babycakes, gluten free, vegan by Erin McKenna. I follow you on fb and Pintrest!
I’m reading Martha Stuart’s new vegetarian cookbook, Meatless!