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’ve been reading the china study again. Thinking about picking up something by David foster Wallace.
I’m reading Blind Descent by Nevada Barr. It’s about a park ranger who has to solve a crime in the Carlsbad Caverns.
Reading “Forks Over Knives” cookbook. Feeling inspired!!! Finally watched the documentary. Also just bought “The Beauty Detox Foods”. Thank you for the consideration!
I’m reading a Nora Roberts series right now for some serious brain drain at the end of the day! I’m already a facebook follower of yours, but I just started following you on Pinterest! Thank you!!! :)
These look great! I’m also looking forward to start reading some of the Thrive books soon!
I am currently reading an amazing book called NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children. It is fantastic! Definitely provides a refreshing, new look on how we’re raising our children.
Right now I am reading 80/10/10 and DIY homemade. I am trying to eat right and get chemicals out of my house.
I just finished the newest Oliver Sacks book (Hallucinations) and it was super fantastic. This is such a great giveaway; thank you!
I am currently reading The Thrive Diet by Brendan Brazier…lots of good info! I would love to win these books and can’t wait for your book to come out…I will definitely be buying it. :)
I also already like you on Facebook :)
I’m reading Blue Asylum and cannot put it down. It’s about a woman who is put in an asylum because she disagrees with her husband who is a plantation owner. Slaves are inhumanely treated and she plans an escape for them. This book keeps my on my toes as I’m reading it. The darkness of the civil war and how women were treated is just terrible. Makes me really appreciate all the bold woman that fought for our rights!
And follow you on Pintrest!
I am reading the Honest Life by Jessica Alba right now. I am really enjoying it, she has great suggestions for simple recipes and natural products. I would love to read this trio of Vegan books, I am currently testing the waters of vegan eating!
The cookbook I am actually reading at the moment is Forks Over Knives. Great recipes! I really enjoyed the movie as well.
I’m re-reading Gone With the Wind, it’s my favorite!
Currently, we are both reading study notes haha! :) Hooray for finals! But we both have extensive book lists set up for the summer. :)
I’m reading Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84. It looks like it’s going to be a long, fascinating ride. I haven’t acquired a new cookbook in a long time but love Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything Vegetarian (and the handy iPhone app that goes with).
My husband and I have been vegetarian for about 5 months now. I haven’t read very many vegetarian/vegan cookbooks, but so far my favorite is Vegetarian Times, Vegetarian Beginner’s Guide. It has helped introduce us to ingredients we have never cooked with before, and some that we had never heard of! We have had so much fun learning to cook and eat in a whole new way. These cookbooks look so fun!
I haven’t had time to read much but cook books lately, but happy herbivore abroad is a pretty good one. Excited for yours :)
I also follow you on Twitter and Facebook already!