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 reading Karen Russell’s story collection VAMPIRES IN THE LEMON GROVE – isn’t that a fabulous title? Also listening to David R. Gillham’s CITY OF WOMEN in the car.
I also follow you on facebook!
I’m reading the book The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Incrediable book.
So, I guess I’ll tell you here that I’m following you on Pinterest and I left a comment for you on your facebook pagefor a second entry & that I”m reading Alex Cross by James Patterson. Crazy mixed up me!
Reading as many plant based vegan blogs as I can. Love yours. Would be grateful to own the cookbooks and share with others
I just finished the first book in Lev Grossman’s “The Magician’s” duo. If you love fantasy and mystery, or if you ever enjoyed The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe and things of the like, you will adore these books. Highly recommended ;-) In terms of cookbooks, I just picked up the Sticky Fingers Vegan Sweets cookbook…I haven’t begun to delve into it yet, but if the pictures are any hint of what the treats will taste like, my husband is going to die of happiness over and over again in the months to come :)
I am currently reading The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers. It’s a great golden age mystery!
I just finished The Snow Child today. It was amazing!
Congrats on getting to the final stages of your cookbook! So excited to buy it!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I follow you on Facebook!
I’m currently reading a lot of manuscripts for school! : /
But I did recently finish listening to “The Passage” by Justin Cronin, which was pretty interesting (I can get away with listening to audio books while I run). :)
I follow you on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Thanks so much for your amazing blog! I’m a recent reader – and I LOVE it! As far as other reading, I’m also just getting into another food blog – The Bitten Word. And I’m starting to read The Crowd, The Critic and The Muse by Michael Gungor.
Like so many others, I can’t wait until your cookbook comes out! I’ve been eyeing LTEV for a while now and from what I can tell, it looks great! I have the Flavor Bible and can attest to its greatness! Currently reading lots of books about construction trucks and sites — I have 2 little boys. :D
So glad I found your site! Such inspiring recipes! Right now I am reading and loving “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed. I just bought “Idiot’s Guide to Plant Based Nutrition” after seeing the author Juliana Heaver speak at our preschool. Trying to incorporate more plant-based meals with my family (so it’s not like — I am eating this beautiful salad, here’s your chicken nuggets-)! Keep up the great work and the delicious FB posts.
I’m reading lots of pregnancy books since we have a little one on the way!
I am reading Bossypants by Tina Fey and loving it! Yesterday I bought Crazy Sexy Diet….can’t wait to start reading it.
I’m reading “Let Them Eat Vegan” (on library loan)! I just made the switch to a plant based diet and these books will find a very welcome home with me. Thanks for the chance to win them!
Hi Angela,
I’ve been reading your blog for about two years now and would say that the majority of the things I cook are recipes from the site. The recipes are always a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike and I can honestly say I’ve never disliked any of your recipes.
I’m currently enjoying the cookbooks “Meatless” from the Martha Stewart Kitchens and “Plenty” by Yotam Ottolenghi. Both are vegetarian not vegan but contain tons of vegan recipes and vegetarian recipes that can easily be made vegan.
Best,
Emily
I am reading – Wild by Cheryl Strayed. I just started it but loving it so far!
I’m currently reading The Honest Life by Jessica Alba