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!
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:) !!! I have read the beauty detox solution by kimberly sender. I saw her on ricky lake. Its all about plant base super foods and I am always into that stuff. I would love to win as I am also entirely gluten free.
I already follow you on FB :)
I just started Fever Tree… Picked it up on a whim in the airport, I hope it’s good!
I have most recently read Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. As for non-food related books I’ve been reading the Book Thief.
Hope to be reading the Flavor Bible soon! Thanks for this opportunity.
I follow you on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest already. (I just love you & your site!)
I haven’t read any of these cookbooks, but I would love to do so! Two of my favorite vegan cookbooks are “Short-Cut Vegan” by Lorna Sass and “Appetite for Reduction” by Isa Moskowitz. I look forward to yours, too!
I am currently reading through Happy Herbivore abroad. I am very much looking forward to your cookbook as well. Good luck with the editing process.
right now I’m rereading a book about a Swedish serial killer who shot people with dark skin/hair in the 90’s… wow, that sounds morbid, but it’s really interesting as it brings up a lot of questions such as racism and society’s views on immigration. of course, that’s hardly a recommendation, as I’m guessing you’re not secretly Swedish, but I really like it.
Just finished reading A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey. As for cookbooks, was just gifted Veganomicon and am pouring through it. Congrats on the cookbook.
Also read Gone Girl and couldn’t put it down either.
Dear Angela,
I’ve just finished Crazy Sexy Diet and loved it! Kris Carr is such an inspiration and so funny- I’ve been juicing for the last 3 weeks every morning and boy I can’t imagine ever not doing it, it makes me feel so good, nourished and refreshed. I loooove cookbooks so I hope I win :-)
Hanne
I’m currently reading/re-reading Hansons Marathon Method. Can’t wait to see your final product.
I’m now following you on Pinterest, as well.
Oh, hmmm. Just finished the fifth book of fire and ice. Love it! Though it is like a soap opera where sometimes you only care about certain storylines!
I’m re-re-reading the Dharma Bums, because there can never be too much adventure in one’s life.
I already like you on Facebook and am adding you to my Instagram as I write!
I already follow you on fb!
Followed you on Facebook and Pinterest.
I’m very late amongst my friends, but I’m finally reading A Song of Ice and Fire despite knowing the plot of the first 2 books from watching the shows. Still really enjoying it though!
I’m currently reading Happy Herbivore Abroad and Everyday Happy Herbivore, both by Lindsay S. Nixon. Love your site!