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 would love to win one of these cookbooks- especially The Flavor Bible. I just finished reading The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer. The author masterfully tackles 4 decades of historical content in NYC as she follows a group of artsy kids who meet at a summer camp as they grow up. I thought the characterization was really well done- though they were flawed, and often unlikable, Wolitzer’s characters are utterly real.
Just bought the Happy Herbivore and am enjoying it!
I just finished reading Ellen Degeneres’ “Seriously…I’m Kidding”. I normally read on the bus while I’m on my way to and from work and this was the first book that has ever made me laugh out loud in public! It was a great light read to start each day off!
I am reading “Salt Sugar fat” by Michael Moss. Great book and a real eye opener about the food industry.
I just finished reading Sparkly Green Earrings and am now reading a Goodwill find (Jackie, Ethel and Joan). :)
I follow on Facebook, Pinterest (ChubbyVegMama) and Twitter (PaintedMoonkin)
I’m currently reading the first few chapters of my ServeSafe textbook to get ready to start culinary school next week! I just picked up my life in California to move to Boulder, CO to follow my dreams. I couldn’t bring many books, and I would love to learn more about vegan/vegetarian cooking from the cookbooks in this giveaway.. Thanks for the beautiful site, I love your creative ideas!
Vegan Sandwiches Save The Day is one of my most recent cookbook purchases. I love sandwiches and there’s so many fun, flavour packed ideas in this book.
Congrats on your progress! So exciting. :)
Right now, I’m reading Safe Haven; Nicholas Sparks is one of my fav authors so his books are always a safe buy. I’m a sucker for sweet love stories. I can’t wait to watch the movie afterwards. <3
I just finished Sharp Objects by Gillan Flynn, and it was just as messed up as Gone Girl. I’m looking forward to reading Dark Places by her next. Her books grab your attention and don’t let go, and at the end you’re left thinking “What is wrong with these characters?”
Oh my gosh I want these cookbooks soooo very bad! I am now reading and loving recipes in
Vegan with a vengeance. Thanks for all your posts.
I recently read “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. Amazing story. Haven’t picked up a new book yet, but am looking for suggestions. I follow you on Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram!
I also follow you on Facebook and Pinterest :)
I’m reading many books at the same time but one that can be interesting for the readers of this blog is the Italian version of Health Power. Health by Choice Not Chance by Hans Diehl and Luciana Baroni.
I follow you on social media as well :-)
I’ve just ordered two books that look amazing – The Green Kitchen (from Green Kitchen Stories), and Roman Krznaric’s How to Find Fulfilling Work. They both promise to be excellent. My interest is really piqued by The Flavor Bible – I’ve heard a few people recommend it now!
right now, i’m on book 5 of the Outlander series. an interesting, albeit long, read!
I’m reading Sticky Fingers’ Sweets: 100 Super-Secret Vegan Recipes by Doron Petersan. I got it for my birthday (since all my friends know I love collecting vegan/vegetarian cookbooks) and I have to say it has been great so far! I’ve baked 3 things from it so far and they were all simple but delicious! Can’t wait to try it out some more.
and I am following you on Twitter (Gold427) and Pinterest. Thanks!
I love reading through cookbooks. One recent purchase is Indian Slow Cooker. I made both curried spinach and dal for the first time and even my husband, the fussy eater, thought they were good.