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 excited about this give away!!! I am currently reading Dr Barnard’s Power Foods for the Brain. Very good read!
I’m now following you on Pinterest…
I’ve been wanting the flavor bible for months! Reading The Paleo Diet now.
I am currently rereading Unlimited by Jillian Micheals. I am seeing her in May when she comes to Ottawa.
Looking forward to having my own Oh She Glows cookbook on the shelf someday!
I’m reading Salt Sugar Fat -How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss.
Congrats! I look forward to your cookbook!
I’m currently reading, Thrive by Brendan Brazier. He’s a vegan triathlete with a great sense of adventure in the kitchen. Tasty and interesting pizza recipes. Our daughter is dairy and wheat sensitive, he offers many whole grain ideas that keep us energized!
Hello!
I love your blog, thank you so much. I am a slightly obsessed vegan “foodie” and read widely about food, both how to cook it and where it comes from. I am currently planning a course for the fall on American History and Culture through the lens of food. I would love to have these cookbooks! Thanks for providing great ideas and inspiration – I’m looking forward to your cookbook!! :)
Already a loyal Facebook follower!
I’m reading several books at the moment, but one of them is Eat Smart Eat Raw by Kate Wood, which is one of my favourite Raw Food Books. I’ve prepared some of the items in it already and they are all fab.
I’m also reading A Green Guide to Natural Beauty by Karen Gilbert, with a view to make more of my own natural beauty products. Now I just need to short-list the tons of items in it that I want to make, ha.
I have recently read The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman and like in the blurb “it’s the book that changes lives” it really did, it turned my life around, it’s based on a true story and shows us the importance of living in the now- it’s BRILLIANT!
Following on Facebook!!!
I’m reading Crazy, Sexy, Diet by Kris Carr. I was thinking about getting the undiet this week. This books look great and will look into getting them. Am new to the clean eating, vegetarian, juicing lifestyle and could use all the info, recipes and help that I can get. :)
My daughter and I are just finished the book When Anju loved being an elephant. It is a story about a elephant that was sold into the circus and then a zoo before she was brought to a pasture where she could roam free with other elephants.
I just started The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky,but I have Vegan Eat World right next to me, too. I’m in a pirogi mood (which will also lead to my happiness).
oxoxo
I’m following you on Pinterest, too!
I am reading “Eat to Live” by Dr. Joel Furhman. All of these cookbooks look awesome! I am also following you on Facebook and Pinterest :)
Right now I am reading “Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health.” I’m studying and working toward a master’s degree in public health nutrition. I plan to work to make healthy food choices the easier choice!
I follow you on FB!
My current cookbook is The Happy Herbivore. It was the first one I picked up when I made the switch to plant -based. Winning this giveaway would really help me expand my recipe options!
I’m super excited for your cookbook! I’ve started following you and a couple other vegetarian, vegan & organic recipe developers and it’s facilitated some awesome lifestyle changes for me :) Delicious fruits & veggies are everywhere in Haiti.
As for my reading, I’m enjoying Stephen King’s 11/22/63 and The Idiot’s Guide to Raw Food Detox at the moment. Have a great day!!
After writing my undergraduate thesis I really needed to get away from heavy reading so I’ve been rereading the Harry Potter series! A welcome break from the seriousness of my school reading and my vegan reading, which can be quite upsetting to read at times (which is why it’s so important).