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 also follow you on facebook and will enter there as well.
Peace, Love & Juice!
I just read Gone Girl for book club! It was awesome, I basically read it in 2 sittings and I don’t do that….Thanks for doign a giveaway!
I am currently reading “11/22/63” by Stephen King (my book at night) and “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes (the one I have in my purse)! :)
I follow you on Instagram and FB. thanks!
I recently picked up The Sexual Politics of Meat. I remember reading this in college and being transformed. Am excited to re-read it all these years later :)
I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest!
I already follow you on Facebook! :)
I’m reading Gone Girl! Highly recommended!
I’m reading Eat to Live……..great book!!
I’m currently reading the Paris Wife, which is just okay. I think I’d just rather be reading cookbooks though, my newest being The Bouchon Bakery Cookbook. Such a beautiful book and the entire bread section is amazing.
I can’t wait for your cookbook to come out! Good luck with the rest of the process.
I just read Crazy Sexy Diet (which I really enjoyed) and am now reading The Science of Yoga which is very enlightening
I also follow you on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
I’ve recently finished reading Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl” which was the most brilliant roller coaster of a book ever. I hardly got anything else in my life done until I finished it!
Brilliant blog by the way – it’s great to turn to when I need some fresh inspiration in the kitchen! xxx
Now I follow you on Instagram!!! :)
I’m re-reading Engine 2 Diet by Rip Esselstyn and The China Study by T. Colin Campbell. I needed to go back to basics to stay on track. It is easy to get lazy and compromise. New cookbooks help with that, too!!! :)
I’m reading The Power of Habit. Very interesting. I’m also reading Vegan Eats World. Going to try the millet mango salad tonight.
Im reading Lost! Soo goood :)
I’ve been reading “superfoods”… just trying to get into healthy cooking. I really don’t have any other books :( Super sad face
I’m reading Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain!
I’m currently reading “Yolele! Recipes From the Heart of Senegal” as well as a book on the Peace Corps. I’m moving to Cameroon in West Africa for the Peace Corps in September and I know that I won’t have access to internet (and therefore, recipes) as I do now, so I’m so hoping to add to my cookbook collection!