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’ve been following you for a while on FB – I enjoy reading your posts and PIN quite a few of them so I can remember (and I’m a follower on Pinterest)! I am reading Raw Food/Real World by Sarma Melgnailis. I am beginning a new journey into the raw/vegan world and would love to be inspired by your cookbooks. :-)
I have been reading the Beauty Detox Solution which is actually what got me interested in changing my eating habits in the first place. In a round about way it led me to your blog! Love it!!
Im currently reading Under and Alone as well as a gluten free, wheat free, dairy free cookbook! Just found you on instagram!
I just finished reading Molecular Gastronomy by Herve This. As a biology student who loves to cook, it was amazing to understand all the science behind food. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys cooking!
Just starting following you on Pinterest today.
I’m also following you on Facebook! :)
Right now I am reading The Beauty Detox Solution by Kimberly Snyder- it’s a great book!
I agree about curling up to read a new cookbook, and it’s been too long. I’m currently reading solitude: seeking wisdom in extremes (man spends a year alone 100miles from anything on the remote coast of Chile)… but ooooh the Flavour Bible. I’d love that :) Looking forward to your cookbook too – good luck!
I’m currently reading “The Kind Diet” by Alicia Silverstone. It’s a very informative book with great recipes, it would be perfect for anyone interested in going vegan or who is just starting out!
I’m reading Light by Michael Grant. It is young adult fiction that I got hooked on when I borrowed the first book in the series from my son when I didn’t have anything to read. Excellent book. Great author. It centers on what happens in a town where all the adults disappear and some of the kids have powers. Sounds goofy but it is really good. :)
I already follow you on twitter. ;)
I am reading “Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself” by Rich Roll. I also follow you on facebook. ::-)
I’m not reading cookbooks now, I’m reading Paper Puzzle, a good mystery. But I am vegan and would enjoy new cookbooks. I currently have Betty Crocker goes vegan.
Just finished reading Dr. Neal Barnard´s book “The 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart” :) I recommend it to everybody! Currently reading “The China Study” :)
I would love to win the books!!! :)
I am reading Children of Dune by Frank Herbert. It’s a great read! I also just got a copy of Betty Goes Vegan and I’ve really been enjoying trying some new recipes! Thanks for the chance to win these!
Right now I am reading Francine Rivers A Daughters Dream
What an exciting giveaway!! All those books look amazing! I’m currently reading ‘In Defense of Food’ by Michael Pollan. And I’m learning a lot. I’m very excited about your upcoming cookbook!
For fun reading, I’m working my way through the Hunger Games trilogy – my tween and teen daughters insist that I must read them before Catching Fire comes out in the theaters this year. I’m also ready The Starch Solution by McDougall.
I’ve been having some health problems lately, so I have been trying out a vegan, gluten-free diet. There are some great cookbooks out there to help with modifications.
i follow you on facebook!