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!
Wow. Would LOVE to have these books!! Right now I am reading a series called Kansas Home. Not anything earth shattering…..but a make you feel good book!!
Id be honoured to win your book!
I’m reading ‘Crudessence’, a french book about raw food. I’m looking for new inspiration!
Annie
I just finished reading Cyrano de Bergerac in English now I am halfway through in French. Great story.
I followed you on Facebook.
I’ve just started reading the Birth House by Ami McKay, which I’m enjoying so far. As for cookbooks, I love them! It’s my favourite aisle at the bookstore to linger. I’m looking forward to yours… I always enjoy the recipes on your site.
And I also follow you on Facebook and Pinterest.
I’m reading “Last Child in the Woods” by Richard Louv – it’s definitely eye opening!
And i follow you on bloglovin :)
I enjoyed the new Gwyneth Paltrow cookbook :) I plow through cookbooks in no time at all so I’d love to have some new ones to read and get inspiration from!!
Hello- thanks so much for sharing all of your wonderful recipes with us. I can’t wait for your cookbook either. I have been reading and cooking my way through Chloe’s Kitchen, a cookbook written by Chloe Coscarelli from chefchloe.com. I have enjoyed each recipe I have made and learned how to veganize some traditional food favorites. I like the simplicity of most of the ingredients lists and instructions, but the intros fortherecipes and commentary are a bit cheesy. I prefer recipes that don’t use vegan margarine or coconut oil-things that are hard to find where I live. Hope this helps!
…And I follow you on Pinterest :)
I am currently reading boring textbooks for school. How exciting. But I have picked out a book for after this dreary exam season! It is called “Love Does” and I am quite excited to start reading it.
I’m a proud Pinterest follower!!
Congrats on your books!! What a huge accomplishment. I’m current reading The Macrobiotic Way by Michio Kushi. I love how following a plant-based diet makes me feel and the books you’re giving away look incredible! :)
I just bought that book. I haven’t read it yet, but I bought it on a Vegan cruise he was a part of! Amazing information!
I also follow you on instagram and facebook.
I’m currently reading Goddess by Christine Downing. It’s a great book and helps understand women’s psychology in relation to some of the Greek goddesses. In cookbook world, I’m caught up in Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker and Chloe’s Kitchen. I also follow you on FB and Twitter, love your posts. :)
Following you on twitter!
Currently reading Truly Healthy, Truly Delicious, a vegetarian whole foods cookbook by Jo Dombernowsky, the residential chef and dietician at Azul Fit, a yoga retreat I’ve been working at for the past few months. Her cooking methods are traditional in preparation, soaking and sprouting grains and legumes, but so fresh in style and preparation. Her desserts in particular are outstanding, without any processed sugars, she instead relies on whole food sources such as dates to naturally bind and sweeten desserts. Strawberry sorbet?! Sweetened with dates, and because dates are so naturally fatty, the sorbet never freezes solid, brilliant!
I liked you on Facebook.