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!
Thanks so much for doing this give away! I’m reading Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Life and another book called Cusp by Robert A. metzger. It’s a science fiction novel so a bit of a mixture in theme! :)
I’m currently reading Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Though he definitely shares some harsh criticism against vegetarians/vegans, I think his overall philosophy on food – that every meal has the ability to be an adventure, a space to take risks and truly live – outweighs his negative commentary. He really gets to the core of food and why it so universal, yet grounded in cultural specificities that should be respected above anything else.
I’m currently reading book 4 of the Song of Ice and Fire series. Slow going, but the show starting up again is great motivation
My absolute favorite book that I read over and over again is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho!! Everyone should read it!!!
I just finished reading The Birthing House. Canadian and really a good read and has traditional medicinal recipes included at the back. I recommend it.
Thank you for everything you do. I look forward to seeing your posts and I look forward to flipping through the pages of your cookbook. :)
Also, I just discovered your instagram and now I’m following you!
I’m currently reading Tina Fey’s Bossy Pants. It’s a funny, quick read.
I follow you on Twitter.
These look like amazing books! I am always referring back to Chloe’s kitchen because it’s the only vegan cookbook I have. Have a great Tuesday!
I am currently reading Susan Faludi’s The Terror Dream. I also followed you on facebook!!! All those cookbooks look amazing…
Liked you on Facebook.
I just read No more dirty looks by Siobhan O’Connor & Alexandra Spunt. It’s the truth about all your beauty products, its the ultimate guide to safe & clean cosmetics. It’s worth the read!
The Art of Fielding. Since moving to Germany I adore reading novels that take place in my home state Wisconsin.
I’m reading Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookbook! Some great vegan options in there.
I’m not reading any fiction at the moment, and haven’t in a while, sadly. [The most recent one I remember is Shin Kyun-sook’s 엄마를 부탁해 (Eommareul Butakhae/Please Look After Mother), which I do much recommend.]
A friend did however gift me with a cook book last weekend, which I’ve been browsing and enjoying. It’s Aglaia Kremezi’s The Mediterranean Pantry. Not even vegetarian, but 2/3 of the recipes are vegetarian or veganisable… which applies to many more Greek cookbooks than most people would think!
Right now I am reading “Fat Chance” by Robert Lustig. Very interesting science background on the biochemistry of obesity. I heard him interviewed about his book on the Diane Rehm Show on NPR and was hooked. Very fascinating read.
I also follow you on Pinterest and Facebook!
I have recently finished 1984 – good book but so creepy!
I follow you on pinterest!!
I am reading Pillars of the Earth.