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’m so excited for your book! The last book I opened was a vegetarian cookbook that a customer at work brought me. I work at a grocery store and see him every weekend. He said he wanted to thank me for always being so kind. It was so incredibly nice!
What an amazing giveaway!! I have been drooling over all three of these books lately, and would love to be a proud owner :) Right now, I’m loving Plenty- it is the perfect veggie-based inspiration for the spring season!
I’m currently reading Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.
What a fabulous giveaway! :-) I’m reading Stephen King’s “The Stand” and holding my breath a wee bit for Dan Brown’s “Inferno,” which comes out in just three weeks.
I follow you on facebook!
I’m reading thirteen reasons why right now! Also the jazzy vegetarian.. I love cookbooks, and need new recipes to win over my hubby, who for health reasons needs to go vegan too!!
Also now following your twitter and all of your pinterest boards :)
I just finished reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck. A hard read but a fascinating story. Steinbeck weaves his words together like poetry. I loved it.
I have been dying (no literally, DYING) for the Flavor Bible for a few years now. All those hints seem to be falling on deaf ears apparently. Men…pfffff!!! I’m currently reading Thrive by Brendan Brazier. Nothing too new for a veteran vegan, but always great to refresh on how to eat whole, unprocessed foods!
I’m reading a trashy mystery novel and feeling totally guilty by the page!
Vegan pregnancy cookbook
I’m new to this. I’ve been reading your blog and trying your recipes slowly. They are wonderfully tasty. I’m currently reading Vegan Planet and McDougalls Meals in Minutes.
I am in the beginning stages of adapting to a vegan lifestyle. I’m currently in college and taking part II of a very in-depth anatomy and physiology course. The more I learn about the human body, the more I realize how important it is to maintain balance within ourselves through the food we eat and the level of physical activity we exert upon ourselves. Along with my load of textbooks, I am also reading The China Study by T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell. I would love to own few new cookbooks to facilitate me through this important transformation.
Best of luck on wrapping up your hard work!
I follow on Twitter!
I LOVE curling up with a good cookbook! I have Veganomicon but haven’t used it yet, I don’t know the other two, it would be fun to check them out. I just received a copy of Superfood Smoothies by Julie Morris and eagerly read it last night cover to cover! Her first book, Superfood Kitchen, has remained my favorite cookbook to curl up with and reread many times, its really a masterpiece. I can’t WAIT for your cookbook to come out!
I am now following you on Twitter :)
I’ve been reading Kimberly Snyder’s Beauty Detox Foods. It has a lot of great recipes and info about the top 50 beauty foods. I don’t have many cookbooks, and I would love to have some vegan cookbooks since it’s sometimes hard to cook while reading from my iPhone.
I just finished reading The Search for WondLa, a cute kids’ book.
I’ve been reading a lot of books by Shannon Stacey lately, good mindless lol stories :)
Congratulations on finishing the book! Can’t wait to pick up a copy!
I’ve always been one to read cookbooks like novels:) Lately I’ve been enjoying “Meatless Mondays”…