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!
My roommates and I are recent fans! Always inspired to keep taking care of myself after looking at your beautiful recipes! Currently reading the patti smith memoir just kids… Also inspiring me to take better care of me ;)
I’m reading Devil in the White City. People have been telling me I have to read it ever since I moved to Chicago 5 years ago, and I’m finally doing it!
I’m currently reading Allergies: Disease in Disguise by Carolee Bateson-Koch for school (CSNN). Such an eye opening book!
I am re-reading Connectome by Sebastian Seung which looks at how our neural mapping affects our entire being. It is one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read and I’m re-reading it to see what I pick up the second time around!
Also, as a side note, my boyfriend and I are trying your Warm Spring Salad tonight and your 15-minute Creamy Avocado Pasta on Thursday; I can’t wait to taste them. Thank you for all of the delicious recipes you post :)
I recently read a great book – the Night Circus. Highly recommend it!!
Right now I’m reading the 5th book in the Game of Thrones series “A Dance with Dragons”. I could always use some new cookbooks!
I already follow you on Facebook, but I now also follow you on Pintrest and Intsagram :)
I’m finally reading Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetatable, Miracle. Love it so far!
I just finished “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will To Lead” by Sheryl Sandberg the COO of Facebook. Amazing book to be read by women and men alike. Have been trying (and loving) ohsheglows recipes for a few weeks now, and would love to win a cookbook!
I’m reading Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. It is so beautiful!
Thanks for this giveaway, I’d love to win these books! I also follow you on FB.
Oh, and congrats on getting one step closer to finishing your book…. I can’t wait to pick it up!
Reading “Salt, Sugar, Fat” and loving it!!! Congrats on almost being done!!! xo
I follow you on facebook!
Can’t wait for your book! Right now I’m reading ‘Gut and Psychology Syndrome’ by Natasha Campbell-McBride. Very enlightening.
Hello! I am eagerly awaiting your book but currently I am reading “Eating Animals.” I have contemplated many times on becoming vegan but it’s been harder than I expected. Instead of having “expectations” on myself though, I am trying to incorporate a couple of vegan dishes here and there. You’re blog has been amazing at giving me ideas on meals to make and it has also been super encouraging.
These books look great! I’m reading Plastic Free, how I kicked the Plastic habit and how you can too. It has a lot of great ideas.
I just finished reading Proof of Heaven. Interesting perspective of what goes on in the brain during a coma from a patient who is also a neurosurgeon.
So excited for your cookbook!! Good luck! You are a huge inspiration to me.
I am currently reading Anna Karenina. I was inspired after I saw a stage production of it and then saw the recently released film with Kierra Knightly!
I also follow you on Facebook :)
I visit your website regularly and can’t wait for your cookbook! I have been browsing “Superfood Kitchen” by Julie Morris. Simple recipes packed with power!
I’m reading Commited by Elizabeth Gilbert, very interesting