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!
And I liked your page on Facebook! Love your blog and I can’t wait for your book!
Just finished reading Ash by James Herbert. One of my all time fav authors who has sadly passed on recently. As a new convert to veganism I’m on the look out for new cookbooks and new tasty recipes.
Have been following you on Facebook for a while now. Thanks for another entry! :-)
I am reading Where We Belong by Emily Giffin. I am so looking forward to your book :)
This is an amazing giveaway! I am currently reading Home Ec 101. It’s a really cool helpful book on how to do basic tasks around the home. For someone who didn’t grow up doing a lot of that, I find it really helpful.
I am currently reading The Charge by Brendon Buchard – very great book to work on personal development. Love him! As well as Food Matters by Mark Bittman.
Can’t wait to buy YOUR cookbook! Congrats!
I also follow you on Facebook and Pinterest :)
I am currently reading Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss. Every page an eye-opener, as well as validation for my choice to eat a vegan diet!
I’m a new vegan. I would love these books. Right now I’m reading ” the bee bible” to learn how to keep bees at my home for agricultural sustainability .
I am reading “Live the Smart Way” by Kathy Smart. Just took a class of hers last night and it was great. This book is full of yummy recipes that will help a “newbie” vegetarian like me learn a wonderful new way of eating and living! I love to learn new recipes. Thank you for this awesome site!
I’m reading a very silly book called Ghost in the Blood that I downloaded on the cheap from Amazon and working my way through “Vegan Sandwiches Save the Day”. It’s full of goodness. :)
What a great giveaway–I’ve had my eye on all of those books for some time now!
I always have 3+ books going at one time–I get bored easily! Right now I’m reading a new book called “The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards” by Kristopher Jansma, which is AWESOME, “Canada” by Richard Ford, and a nonfiction book called “The Purity Myth” by Jess Valenti.
I think the only cookbook I own is one that is solely tofu recipes I picked up at a used bookstore :)
I just finished reading Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson. Had me cry-laughing the whole time!
I just finished Plain Truth by Jodi Piccult.
I follow all of your social networks.. haha :)
I am currently reading Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Furham, a wonderful book that focuses on nutrition-based treatments for obesity and chronic disease.
On my nightstand:
Betty Goes Vegan (newest cookbook)
Vegan Family Meals (because Real Food Daily rules!!)
The Biology of Belief: Unleasing The Power Of Consciousness (makes for good dreams.)
Oh, and I also follow you on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter–clearly can’t get enough Oh She Glows!
FB liked!