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 recently read “The End of Food” by Thomas Pawlick. Such an amazing read and expanded my knowledge of our food system/agribusiness beyond what I already knew. I highly, highly recommend it. :) And I’d love to win those cookbooks!!!
I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest already too! :)
I am reading several books, currently I am rereading Main Street Vegan by Victoria Moran. I am excited for my next book to actually come out, My Beef With Meat , and to read that!
I follow you on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook too.
I just ordered online the “Let Them Eat Vegan!” after reading your reviews. I don’t have lots of time to read anymore, but cookbooks are an exception.
Wow!! I’m so excited for you.. what a HUGE accomplishment. Finally all your hard work is paying off! As for me, I’m currently reading a few books right now. Mostly all spiritual-based books on becoming a better person and truly finding your inner-you. I’m in the process of embracing who I really am haha! :) Good luck to everyone.. Cheers.
I already follow you on Instagram! :)
I am reading The Second Chance Cafe and it is pretty good so far. I am only reading chapter 10 but I have a feeling the book is going to have a turn in it soon!
I am an avid reader but have had the hardest time finding good stuff to read lately! I did just finish the insurgent/divergent series and LOVED them. I enjoy reading cooking/foodie blogs and Oh She Glows is truly one of my favorites. I have made many of your recipes and have never been disappointed. Thanks for posting such yumminess!
I am currently reading the final version of my PhD thesis (about schizophrenia and episodic memory), which will be submitted in 3 hours from now! Yeah! After that I can finally start reading more exciting books and practicals. Something more related to intensive gardening to get the most out of my garden.
I follow you on FB as well :)
I started reading Sweet Poison: Why Sugar Makes Us Fat a while ago. I really need to get back to reading it again, but I’m having a hard time getting past the scientific stuff! I’ve also been trying to keep up on my pile of magazines: VegNews, Self, etc.
I can’t wait until your cookbook comes out! I tend to get stuck in a rut of making the same thing all the time so your blog is my go-to place for new recipes :)
I also follow you on Facebook! :)
I have been going through Kris Carr’s new cookbook, Crazy Sexy Kitchen. The recipes tend to have A LOT of ingredients and some are a little more advanced, but overall the book has some great recipe ideas. My favorites are the black bean & sweet potato burgers, bean chili, and various smoothie recipes as well. Super yum! :)
I’m excited for your cookbook – I love your recipes!! I’ve been reading Superfoods by David Wolfe since I’m trying to get in more raw foods :) for fun reads I love the R.A. Salvatore Legend of Drizzt series (I’m about 16 books into the 24 total), they are a great escape from reality!
Superfoods by David Wolfe is unbelievably useful and informative. I also have been loving The Meatfree Mondays cookbook. The three you are giving away look great! Thanks for such great posts and recipes.
I’m currently reading Nate Silver’s “The Signal and The Noise: Why Most Predictions Fail but Some Don’t” (I think that’s the full title) and I just bought a new veg cookbook from Weight Watchers, Veg Power! :)
I’m reading Wheat Belly right now. It’s crazy how the quality of wheat in the US food supply has diminished to a point where it’s linked with so much dis-ease.
Thank goodness for people like you educating us on healthy eating habits!
I am readin the first of the trilogy – “Fall of Giants” – amazing read & love looking at all types of cookbooks & by the time I am done, no time to cook:)
This is great! Thanks for contest! Right now I’m in the middle of book 4 of Game of Thrones. It’s such a great series and he rights so well at some points I’ve even wanted to throw the book out the window!
….and on Pinterest!
Kind of a stalker!!! Lol