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!








Proof of Heaven. Beautifully written by a neurosurgeon about his near death experience.
“The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollen….gives insight into where our food comes from and how to have healthier choices. A great read!
I’ve been reading Forks Over Knives and realizing that I already eat a very similar diet, and also the Angry Trout Cookbook from an amazing restaurant in Grand Marais, MN. Yum!
I just finished reading Wild – I thought it was a good book!
Happy World Book Night! I have two books on the go – I am reading The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared for fun, whilst also enjoying Lee Holmes Supercharged Foods book for foodie inspiration. I recently read and loved Eat, Pray, Love after reading about it on your blog!
I’m currently reading “Super Immunity” by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, and “The Biology of Belief”. I highly recommend both books :D
I’m currently reading In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan.
I am reading Eat and Run right now. It’s great, highly recommend it. Love you blog, by the way!
I am reading Carry On, Warrior. By Glennon Doyle Melton.
I’m reading a danish book called “Slip slikket” or “Let the sugar go”. It’s about getting rid of sugar-addiction, about what conventional candy consist of and some healthy recipes on “clean” snacks and desserts.
I need these books in my life! I’ve been stalking them on amazon for weeks but havent been able to order them just quite yet. I am currently reading Vegan With a Vengance. I am newly vegan ( just celebrated my month anniversary) and these books would be an awesome treat!
My go-to vegan cook books are Thrive diet by Brendan Brazier and The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronen.
I just finished Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink, which was GREAT and extremely informative. Lots of info on why we eat, how much, when… all that good stuff. Currently reading Mad Cowboy by Howard Lyman, lots of powerful information about the American cattle/beef/dairy industry.
I am already following you on facebook.
I follow you on Pinterest and Facebook!
And I just followed you on Pinterest!
I am reading and have been reading for a while “From Science to God” by Peter Russell. It is a go-to for spiritual guidance and wisdom beyond anything I have ever read. My boyfriend suggested it to me and I love reading over it again and again… so much wisdom to learn! <3 Thanks so much for the Giveaway! You are awesome! :)
I recently read ‘Born Round’ by Frank Bruni, the former New York Times food critic, and it was fantastic!
Just finished reading The Great Gatsby. Can’t wait for the movie to come out in May with Leonardo DiCaprio! Also reading The China Study. Very interesting book! Just confirms that switching to a plant-based diet was one of the best decisions I ever made. :)
Oh yes, and I follow you on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and most recently, Pinterest. Cheers!