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 just started “The Children’s Blizzard.” My brother stumbled upon it as we were cleaning out my mom’s house and said it’s a must read. We’ll see.
Yay, congrats!!!! That’s so exciting! :D
I’m currently reading “Torment” by Lauren Kate. :)
I’m currently re-reading The Great Gatsby in anticipation of the new movie. Also reading Jillian Michaels Slim for Life.
Hi,
I’m reading The China Study, I’m fascinated by it and I am trying hard to transition to being vegetarian, slowly but surely. I love your site, the food, the information and ultimately would love to lead a vegan lifestyle. It takes focus but I love cooking and all the recipes are always inspirational!!
I tend to have multiple books on the go at any one given time. Just finished re-reading “Confederacy of Dunces” and am preparing to launch into the multi-volume “Wheel of Time” series. I’m also reading multiple cookbooks, as I’m teaching myself to cook. Been doing a lot from “Betty Goes Vegan” and “Babycakes”…next up is either Miyoko Schinner’s artisanal vegan cheese book or Jim Lahey’s bread book. Would love to add the trio you’re offering to my collection!
In terms of a cookbook I’m reading and using Happy Herbivore as a starting point. Along with blogs like yours and finding recipes via Pinterest.
Cookbooks are fun. Reading cookbooks is fun. Cooking from cookbooks is fun. Displaying cookbooks is fun. I need to have new cookbooks so I can keep having fun!!
i am reading eat and run by scott jurek. i eat… i run. :) it seemed like a good combination!
I agree that there’s nothing better than curling up with a good book. I’ll admit though, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve had the opportunity. Am definitely looking forward to more reading time in the near future!
I forgot to add I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest as well!
I also follow you on Facebook :)
I just read “The Gluten Free Vegan.” I like to use unprocessed foods so I very rarely use Tofu, but there is an interesting recipe called Spring Casserole that looks interesting to make!
What a fantastic giveaway – books are the bees knees :)
I’m currently reading 4-Hour Chef – it was a slow start, but I’m now finding it very useful and interesting, even though the majority of the recipes are non-vegan. Lots of great technique info for cooking and learning technique for anything at all!
I follow you on Twitter and Facebook! :0)
I´m currently reading the ultra simple diet by Dr. Mark Hyman.. planing on doing a major cleanse for de the summer!!! I´m looking forward to the trio of books!!! love your blog!!!
I also follow you on pinterest
I am reading Great Gluten Free Vegan Eats at the moment. Good stuff! I’m also reading The Light Between Oceans for a non-cookbook book. I am super excited about this giveaway! Thanks!
I read The Language of Flowers and it was really wonderful!
Just finished reading Chloe Coscarelli’s cookbook – loved it! Always excited about new cookbooks :)
Also, I follow you on all the aforementioned social media sites!