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 am reading two books right now, Doreen Virtue 21 Days to Improve Communication with Your Angels and Denise Linn Feng Shui For the Soul.
I am relatively new to healthy eating and love the wealth of information I get from your website! I read Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Diet and have been searching for other great reads/cookbooks. These look perfect!
I’m reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Already follow on twitter, instagram, pinterest and facebook!
I also follow you on Facebook! Love your posts!
Also, I know I follow you on twitter. Pinterest too, I’m pretty sure
I am currently reading the last book in the Wheel of Time series, A Memory of Light. Like all of the book I love it. It’s just taking me forever to read it because I don’t have the time :) I have all 3 of the books you are giving away in my Amazon wishlist! They’ve been on my ‘must buy’ list for a while :)
I follow you on fb. I am reading Everything Matters, Nothing Matters by Gina Mazza Hillier.
Recently, I purchased the vegan cookbook by Roberto Martin – personal chef to Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. It’s called Cooking for Carnivores, and I think it would be most helpful for those making the transition to a plant-based diet. http://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Cooking-Carnivores-Recipes-Tasty/dp/1609412427
And I am now following you on twitter! (jwdmeow)
Congrats on working on a cookbook!
I am reading Gather it is a great book and I am trying to heal myself from longterm sickness so EVERY cookbook can help
Right now i’ve been reading “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell. Such an interesting perspective this author has on sociological changes in life. It is a great read as those cookbooks look like they are as well!
I follow you on twitter @hybridhanna
Hey Angela!
Right now, I’m reading Crazy Sexy Kitchen by Kris Carr! In the beginning she reminds us about her Crazy Sexy Diet principles, and then.. THE RECIPES!!!!!
Oh my godness!!!! IT’S simply… CRAZY! I’m sure your recipes will be similar: deliciously amazing! I love reading cookbooks, it relaxes me :) Is it the same for you?!
Oh, how I would love this collection! My daughter and I are two vegan girls, and I have excellent sharing skills… so you could benefit two households at once! I just finished the classic To Kill a Mockingbird, and I am currently enjoying the Forks over Knives cookbook that my mom got me.
Thanks!! :) Rene
I also follow you on Facebook!!
Through His Eyes. It was about weeding out the negative lies that run through our heads and only nurturing truths.
Following on Instagram and Pinterest :) :)
I am loving the Happy Herbivore right now. I have always been vegetarian but am now going mainly raw vegan with a little cooked vegan and LOVE IT!
I am a follower on twitter and pinterest