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’m finally getting around to reading Chloe Coscarelli’s newest cookbook and today a friend suggested that I read Yoga and Vegetarianism: The Diet of Enlightenment so I’ll be picking that one up soon. He said it’s what led him to veganism and I’m always interested in the journey people take to get there. I can’t tell you how excited I am that your cookbook is coming out! I share your website with everyone I know!
Pick me! Pick me! Love your blog and recipes. Can’t wait for your book to come out. I’m currently reading Daphne Oz’s new book, “Relish” as well as tons of urban gardening books.
I already follow you on Pinterest and Facebook! Love me some “Oh She Glows”!
Oh, If I will I’ll take it as a sign to go to train as a Raw Vegan Chef at Living Light in Fort Bragg. The Flavour Bible is required reading. Currently reading David Wolfe’s “Eating for Beauty”
I’m currently reading Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. I picked it up after I heard her TED talk on vulnerability. So far I’m loving it.
I am currently reading Crazy Sexy Kitchen by Kris Carr. She is fabulous. I highly recommend her books to everyone. I have also read her Crazy Sexy Diet book which explains all her reasons for going vegan and is done well- interestingly!
I’m finally getting around to 1Q84 now, and it is so weird, but so good.
I also follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest!
I am reading my most recipe Bon Appetit and “How to Cook Everything Vegetarian” by Mark Bittman that I got for my birthday!
I love love this giveaway! All books I’ve been wanting, but purchasing all new cookbooks since going vegan about 6 months ago is taking a hit on my wallet..
I did just find Crazy Sexy Diet though by Kris Carr and am enjoying the pictures and stories that go along with it. I can’t wait for yours to come out! It was through making your recipes (easy, delicious, and the desserts are always crowd pleasers!) I decided to go vegan full time. :)
I am reading Life of Pi! Great read, but I think I like the movie better.
I discovered the book Undiet by Meghan Telpner from your blog and am now almost finished with it! I knew it was worth reading after googling her name and finding an abundance of great recipes! The second book I’m currently reading is “The Dirty Life, a Memoir of Farming, Food, and Love”. A true and very inspirational story!
I’m now following you on Instagram and Facebook :)
I have been following you for the past year and have enjoyed learning, testing and eating with your recipes, thank you. I have just finished a wonderful thought provoking book, “When Women Were Birds”, by Terry Tempest. I discovered it at the right time in my life, it illuminates and celebrates the reader, a must for every woman!
I’m reading Sister by Rosamund Lupton – really great! I’m always in search of interesting vegan recipes – I tend to always make the same things and I’m in a rut. Winning this contest would be most welcome!!!
Just finished reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and really enjoyed it. As for cookbooks, I recently picked up a copy of Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites and have been LOVING it!!
Can’t wait for your cookbook to come out!
I am reading around the world in 80 days by Michael Palin- making me re-appreciate the world we live in and how glad I am that I am trying to become a better vegan.
I have a stack from the library I’m browsing through as I start my veggie garden beds, such as: A Food Lover”s Garden, Backyard Harvest, Herbs, as well as Clean Food, Wild About Greens, and excited that I just got Vegetable Literacy. Looking for a can’t put down Fiction book right now!
I’m reading Quiet by Susan Cain. Cain speaks to all us introverts who may need a little validation and maybe even a scosche of affirmation… Check out her Ted Talk. It’s terrific!
Also, already follow you in twitter and facebook. :)
I am following you on facebook.