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 following you on all accounts you provided :).
A book I’ve read recently that I enjoyed was called The Seance by John Harwood. It is a Victorian-era mystery novel. A review summed it up eloquently: “Throughout The Séance, Harwood pays homage to the detective tradition as set down by Doyle, Dickens, Blackwood, and Collins. He provides all the trappings expected from the Victorian detective tradition: the “haunted house”: the locked room murder, mesmerism, and the linked narratives within narratives. That Harwood manipulates these elements in an accessible and modern style without resorting to sensationalism is an added pleasure.”
I’m already a facebook follower!
Hi there :)
I’m reading a book about overcoming anorexia.
I can only admit that here for now…anonomously…
I’ve just started reading “Move without Pain” by Martha Peterson. I’m a licensed massage therapist and I thought it would be helpful not only for myself but also some of my clients.
So far, so good!
Fran
I’m reading lots of running-related books, as well as healthy living. Just ran my second Boston Marathon and am working on a vegetarian lifestyle!
Currently reading Eat, Love Pray. So far ..its amazing!
I follow you on Facebook.
I’d love to win the books, so that I can have a library of healthy, nourishing recipes.
I also shared on Facebook and Pinterest.
I am reading The Lean by Kathy Freston and really enjoying it. I love your site and make your recipes on a daily basis. It would mean so much to win these books and make even more delicious food for my family. My kids love your recipes, so these books would be greatly appreciated :-) thanks for the giveaway.
Melissa
Reading Swamplandia! by Karen Russell. I just started, but I’m already hooked.
I would be so stoked to win this contest. The book I am reading now is called ” Unleashing the Power of the Female Brain ” by Daniel Amen and it’s awesome! So many things to learn about how we work, how our brains work and ways we can improve its performance. Daniel has clinics all over the US for this specific purpose. I would love winning this contest because I am moving into a life of 100% veganism and my favorite thing about the lifestyle is how much creativity there is in putting together a vegan meal…it’s like a new art project.
Also following on Facebook and Twitter!
The China Study
I recently read The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them by Wayne Pacelle. I thought the book was very well written and really helped me understand more about animal suffering and what I can do to help. I would highly recommend this book.
I am currently reading Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health by Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and Dr. Kathryn Bowers. Even though I just started this book, the authors make all the medical terms and concepts very easy to understand.
I also follow you on Twitter. However, my account is protected, so I don’t think you could see any of my Tweets letting you know I followed you. :)
Congrats on nearing cookbook completion! How exciting!
I’m currently reading ‘the Essentials of Human Nutrition’ and revisiting my uni days for work-related purposes. Fun times. I’ll be drawing diagrams of amino acid structures in my sleep later no doubt. It’d be great to add to my cookbook collection and make some more brain food… hmm.
I am currently reading (and using) the book “Quinoa Revolution” by Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming. It has some amazing, flavourful recipes. The recipes include suggestions on how to make them vegan/gluten free, etc.
A wonderful buy! :)
Oh and I follow you on Facebook!
Melissa
I have starting following you on Pinterest and have been a Facebook follower for quite a while.
I love checking out the others posts on their reading material!
Definitely looking forward to your cookbook! As far as cookbooks: I’m re-reading Supernatural Everyday by Heidi from 101 Cookbooks. I’m slowly cooking my way through that one- it’s a favorite. Fiction: Just finished Gone Girl…addictive and thrilling. worth the read. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!