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’m reading Marianne Williamson The Law of Divine Compensation. I love it! I love your site! I already follow you on Facebook, Twitter, and will follow you on Pinterest.
Right now I’m not reading any books, but have been reading a lot of your blog. I have just recently discovered it and have already made 3 recipes this week. I have to say I love your raw energy cookie bites!
Great books! I’d love to have these in my collection!
I’m reading Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. I borrowed it from the library and am finding a lot of wonderful recipes, tips and inspiration. I’m a new vegan and am trying to find recipes that everyone in my family can enjoy.
I am currently reading Salt, Sugar, Fat and it’s very interesting!
I just read “the last stop”
By kirt boyd. Awesome book, kept me laughing in the airport!!!
I’m reading Ani’s Raw Food Essentials by Ani Phyo – absolute deliciousness!
Just started to read Priceless by Robert Wittman for the second time. Such a great read! I would love to start a vegan cookbook collection with these 3 books!
These look great! I am currently reading a birthing book, as I am pregnant :)
I am in the middle of Kids Eat Everything in France! I have a 7 year old who is a very “cautious” eater; which mystified me as an “I’ll try anything eater. As it turns out; a good deal of her behavior is due to our Americanized way of eating. Eating on the go, eating in the car, snacking all the time. This is truly a great read if you want to change the way you and your family look at food.
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Wow! They all sound super!
I already follow you on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
I am currently reading Becoming Vegan by Davis and Melina.
I’m reading Happy Parent, Peaceful Parenting
I just finished up The Book Thief for my Teaching Secondary Language Arts class and it was just excellent!! I bawled at the end, even though the ending is revealed several times throughout the story… it’s that well written. And now I’m currently rereading To Kill A Mockingbird with a freshman-English-teacher filter, and reading through The Count of Monte Cristo for fun!
Good luck to you with the final editing of your much anticipated cookbook!!!! Thank you for all that you do. Your personable, sweet, down to earth style is truly a breath of fresh air and Oh She Glows has been KEY in my transition to vegetarian eating.
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I’m reading UNDIET by Meghan Telpner.
Followed you on pinterest and facebook.
I’ve pinned, tweeted, and put a shout out on Facebook! YAY! :)