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 all of my textbooks for class and miss reading cookbooks instead.
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I’m reading “Magical Journey: An Apprenticeship in Contentment” by Katrina Kenison. So far, so good!
I follow you on pinterest, instagram, and facebook.
I have been reading “Skinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook” and have found some great vegan recipes. I gave my daughter-in-law the “Veganomicon” cookbook for Christmas and she loves it! The recipe for the chickpea cutlets is wonderful!!
I follow you on fb too!
I’ve just finished Melanie Joy’s Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs And Wear Cows. Our household is making the transition to a vegan lifestyle. I’m exploring vegan baking and learning about nutrition and cooking without animal products.
Thanks for your blog, it’s one of our favorites!
The flavor bible has been on my wish list for years! I just finished reading “the taste of tomorrow” a really great read about the future of food
The cookbook I’ve been enjoying most lately is “Wild About Greens,” which I’ve already renewed three times from the library!
Right now I’m reading “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.” It’s fascinating, sad, and disgusting all at the same time!
followed you on Facebook!
In a shameful confession, all that graces my bookshelves are cookbooks. So, an oldie but goodie I have been perusing is La Dolce Vegan by the incomparable Sarah Kramer. Her first 3 cookbooks were MY first 3 (veggie) cookbook purchases, and I am STILL finding amazing creations in them I’ve never made before. EVERY. Single. Recipe. Of hers is fabulous.
Just got finished looking through a cookbook my friend let me borrow, Cookin’ Crunk: Eating Vegan in the Dirty South by Bianca Phillips. The stuffed pepper recipe is pretty darn good!
I am reading 2 books right now. The first is 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and the 2nd is the 4th book in the Outlander Series, The Drums of Autumn.
I’m reading Siddhartha. I wish everyone would. And I can typically be found reading the Bible.
Currently re-reading Husband Coached Childbirth as we prepare for the arrival of baby number three. Your recipes have really been golden and have helped me keep my protein levels up throughout my pregnancy! Thanks and I would love to have one of these books to add to my collection of vegan meals.
I’m currently re-reading Harry Potter Pt6 and leafing through Vegan Cooking for Carnivores- the pictures are amazing!
I just picked up a copy of More Peas, Thank You and am loving it!
I’m currently reading “Meals that Heal Inflammation” – lots of good nutritional information combined with recipes. I’ve just finished reading Sir Ken Robinson’s The Element – which I always read when I need grounding!
I already follow you and facebook & pinterest and Oh She Glows is one of me go-to sites for recipes! Huge fan and can’t wait for your new book!