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!
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I love the book “7 pillars of natural health” by don colbert
I’m reading Moby-Dick, which will not improve my cooking. At all.
Also, regarding books aside from cookbooks, I am currently reading Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Of Love and Other Demons. So far I like it, but I really like Marquez and his magical realism. I already follow you on Facebook!
Eek – currently reading 50 Shades – (didn’t think anyone would ask!) Love, love Dreena Burton and I’m happy to have found you through her.
I am reading, “The Kind Diet” and purchased “500 Vegan Dish” this past Sunday. Borrowed from the library and sitting on my end table are the following: Vegan Junk Food ( a re-read), Vive le Vegan, The Get Healthy Go Vegan cookbook by Dr. Neal Barnard. I also have Linda McCarthy on Tour and purchased, “Best-Ever Vegetarian” because they are great books and I like the challenge to veganize many of the dairy and egg recipes. I recently read, “Betty Goes Vegan” from The Shannons and made a number of their recipes. I have read, “let Them eat Vegan” and found it one of my favourite books thus far. I made a number of the recipes and adore the Cheezy Mac so it would be wonderful to add this fine book to my growing collection of vegan cookbooks.
I’m reading the 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss, which is all about maximizing your time and findings ways automate income so you don’t have to sit behind a desk at a job you don’t love–it doesn’t really take into account that you might find a job you really love and want to do all the time, though! Ironically, it was recommended to me by a supervisor…:] My mom also sent me ‘Vegan for Life,’ which I’m super-excited about reading. It would be so great to win this giveaway because I haven’t started building my vegan cookbook library yet! Your site’s my go-to!
I finally got around to reading “Diet for a New America”. Even though it’s a bit older, it’s amazing how it’s still relevant. Can’t wait to read yours!
Right now I am reading Kimberly Snyder The Beauty Detox Foods! I have recently got rid of all my old cookbooks and changed them out with Plant based Vegan whole food cookbooks but I don’t have yours and would love it if I won them!
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I am currently re reading Vegan Cooking for Carnivores by Roberto Martin. And multiple puppy training books; lol
I love your posts!
I’m reading “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” which is a really really good book about finding yourself.. :)
I’m reading the happiness project! Winning these cookbooks would certainly bring some more happiness into my life :)
I’m reading “Cesar’s Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems” :)
I just finished a Matthew Scudder book by Lawrence Block.
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Right now I’m patiently waiting for Joe Hill’s new book to come out. And Stephen King’s new book comes out in August. Aside from blog reading that’s all I’ve got right now!
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I am reading and using the whole life nutrition cookbook. It is fantastic! I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in a gluten free or vegan diet. The book itself has meat included but the recipes are few and far between.