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!
Good morning!
Right now I’m reading this issue of Mother Earth News, to get more tips on container vegetable gardening. :)
oh, and I like your facebook page!
I am reading The Red Tent right now…..sooooo good!
Love your site following you get an email everyday. Love to have your new cookbook. Reading Maeve Binchy Love her story telling. Good luck with your new cookbook
I just finished a wonderful book called “Still Alice” about a Harvard professor who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease (fiction).
Also, I already follow you on facebook! Love love love your recipes :)
Sonya
I love reading cookbooks! I just finished Wild by Cheryl Strayed last night- really enjoyed it!
I am sooo excited about this contest! I don’t have any of these books, so PLEASE consider me!!! Thank you soooo much!!!
Good luck on your cookbook! I’m currently reading a book about neuroplasticity called “The Brain That Changes Itself.” It’s phenomenal!
Right now I’m reading an amazing novel called THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED, it’s by Jonas Jonasson, a brilliant read all about how it’s never really too late to start over! I think you’d love it. Good luck with the final countdown to your most anticipated book that we are all so excited to read, can’t wait.
I have followed you on facebook!
And I also already follow you on social media :)
I am reading Frankenstein and Macbeth. :)
I also just finished Clockwork Princess… twice hehe (Cassandra Clare is AWESOME!!!)
Such good books!
It would be sooo awesome to win these books! They look amazing, and yummy!
Thanks for hosting the giveaway :)
And congrats on your cookbook!
-Grace :)
While I should spend all of my time studying for final exams, I find I can’t put down Eat, Pray, Love. by Elizabeth Gilbert. Such a beautiful account of different cultures, good food, and the joie de vivre!
I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest.
Right now I’m reading a French book, Le Parfum of Patrick Süskind and lately, I’ve read L’âme est éternelle. Very, very interesting. I also bought Vegan Eats World from one of the coauthor of Veganomicon. Can’t wait to start trying recipes.
Thanks for the giveaway :)
I already have veganomicon, which is, as you say, a superb book. It was a present from my son’s girlfriend, who sent me a link to your website when I told her I was going vegan! I’m so glad she did – I turn to “Oh She Glows” for ideas and recipes almost every day!
On the fiction front, my last read was “A Dog’s Purpose”, by W. Bruce Cameron, a present from my youngest son, which made me cry with sadness and delight all over the place, but left me with a really warm glow at the end :) I’d recommend it to anyone, but particularly dog lovers.
I am reading “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto” by Michael Pollan
I am excited for your cookbook! I absolutely love your website/blog. I love all the wonderful photos & fun stories you share. And of course, the recipes! You are so inspiring. I hope I win!
Best Wishes to you & your family. – Michelle.
Lately, I have been catching up on all my unread posts in my blog reader! I find it so refreshing to see the number of unread posts going down AND learning so much at the same time. At the end of an afternoon of blog reading, I feel ready to tackle the world (and make many a meal!). As for books, my sister just offered me her copy of The Help, which I’ve been meaning to read for ages!
Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams. I have to read the Hitchhiker’s series once a year!