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 am currently reading “Anne of Green Gables” over again! :)
I already follow you on Instagram and Pinterest but will add you to my Twitter and Facebook feeds to. :D
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I also follow on facebook. Thanks and congrats!
I’m reading “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn – great novel and beautiful writing. Cooking wise, I really enjoy recipes from Chloe Coscarelli’s “Chloe’s Kitchen”. The recipes are really easy and flavorful.
I’m currently reading kids books:)
I also follow you on FB and Pinterest! Loveeee your recipes! <3
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I just finished the Blood Sugar Solution by Dr. Mark Hyman and am currently cooking from Vegetarian Planet by Didi Emmons. My stand by is Moosewood’s Simple Suppers. I really want my own copy of Veganomicon, so I REALLY hope I win! :)
Great giveaway! I’m reading The Harbormaster’s Daughter by Heidi Jon Schmidt, a novel set on Cape Cod. Just started it but I liked her other Cape Cod novel. Cheers!
I am reading eat, drink, and be healthy by walter willett. Finally a book about food health that makes sense and has studies that back it up.
I’m reading the classic sci-fi novel “Foundation” by Isaac Asimov. I bought my first vegan cookbook a few weeks ago: Eat, Drink and Be Vegan by Dreena Burton.
a, this looks awesooooooome. thank you!
b, oh god reading the orphan masters son and bawling
I already follow you on Facebook :)
My boyfriend just finished reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma. I am going to read it as well. We are both always trying to eat healthy and love being inspired and having new healthy recipes!
Hi there! Whenever I’m asked for a must-read book, I always recommend The Sparrow, by Mary Doria Russell. Just a superb story with compelling characters and an emotional rollercoaster ride. She wrote a sequel too that’s just as good, but The Sparrow can stand alone if sequels aren’t your thing.
I’d like to thank you for your blog and this give-away, I recently have begun to tranform what I eat into a much more healthy way, and I’d love to get my hands on these cookbooks! And best of luck on your own cookbook!!
A friend of mine just wrote a couple of books and had them published. I am reading them they are Chosen and Forsaken, there will be a whole series, they are the Ancients of Light series. Very interesting reads if you are into mystical type books. As far as cook books go, I love anything from the Engine 2 books and website.
Reading a few books:
Cookbook: Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea – Absolutely phenomenal cookbook that has pictures for every recipe and lists substitutes for hard to find ingredients which is extremely helpful.
Non-Fiction: The Omnivores Dilemma and To Save Everything Click Here.
Fiction: My Antonia
I just finished reading The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom.