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!
Currently reading Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.. I should say its a must read for all working men and women. This book offers a lot of insight on various things.
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We already follow you on facebook and twitter! :)
Just found and followed you on Pinterest!
I don’t know if the book is supposed to be cooking related, but the book I am currently reading in “On The Road” by Jack Kerouac
Ooooh! Let Them Eat Vegan is at the top of my list–would love to win! I just bought the book “Chi Running” and I haven’t started it yet but I think it’s going to be really interesting.
Not sure if it counts- but just finished reading Little Women with my almost 4 yo. Love that story!! :)
I’m reading Modernist Cuisine at Home. Amazing w/ beautiful pictures! Can’t wait to try some of the new cooking techniques.
Although a vegetarian myself, I’ve just finished “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver. Her whole family contribute, describing aspects of their quest to live off the earth for a year by learning to do without the foods that they cannot buy locally or grow/nurture on their own land. An interesting and inspiring story!
I also have “An omnivore’s dilemma” by Michael Pollan next to my bed to start as soon as I’ve finished Time Butcher’s “Blood River” of his adventures in following the Congo River…
PS: I follow you on Pinterest and Facebook already :)
Following you on facebook too :)
Congratulations! Getting a cookbook together is very difficult, and I’m so looking forward to yours!
Right now I’m reading Z: a Zelda Fitzgerald Novel and it’s definitely a page-turner but be prepared to not particularly like (or really, really dislike) the main players. I’m also awaiting the arrival of the Siracha Lovers veggie cookbook!
im currently reading the Bhagavad Gita, with is one of the traditional cornerstone texts in Hinduism…not light reading but fascinating!
This is next on my list…so you’re enjoying it?
the China Study
looking forward to your cookbook!
I already follow you on twitter (Hiddenfruitnveg)
Browsing through some of my favorites that got me started on this journey – Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease, The Engine 2 Diet, 2 John McDougall books, etc. Would love to add these to my cookbook collection!!
I am reading “The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself”. As I leave my early-twenties, I am beginning to seek more balance. Healthier thinking, eating, and actions through general mindfulness. Of all people, my Neuroanatomy professor recommended this book (Hippy ;) ). While it’s not my usual choice of literature, it is enlightening! I adore your blog! Thank you not only for the recipes, but for the encouraging energy you bring along with them!
I also follow you on FB and Pinterest!
Hello!
I love your blog!!
I am currently re-reading “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac
I probably shouldn’t since I will pick at everything in the film but I like to re-read books before the movies come out :)
I am currently reading Engineering The Alpha, it’s a book on how to balance hormones and train to have your optimal body and be The Alpha or optimum self ♥ taking notes and everything :)