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!
following you now on FB & pinterest! big fan! thanks for all of your help!
Crazy Sexy Kitchen. Love Chad Sarno and Kris Carr. Need more inspiration for my carnivorous family :-( thanks for the chance!!
I’m reading a For All the Tea in China: How England Stole the World’s Favorite Drink and Changed History! Long title…super interesting book!
I’m currently reading “Living Vegetarian For Dummies”. I have “Life of Pi” on deck for when I’m done!
I was actually reading the 50 best tips for cooking in Women’s Health (May) with breakfast this morning, and saw that one of the tips was yours! So happy for you, cant wait for your cookbook.
Also reading The Thrive Diet, loving Brendan’s approach to veganism
I’m working on a huge pile of books, but at the top is the Brothers Karamozov! It’s absolutely fantastic, and I’m coming close to the end, and am still totally intoxicated.
I am so ridiculously excited for your cookbook!
I am currently reading “The Year of The Flood” and also just recently read “The Windup Girl”. I also just discovered the book: Alternative Vegan: International Vegan Fare Straight from the Produce Aisle, and am looking to buy it!
At the moment, I’m a doctoral student so most of the books on my reading list consist of psychology. One of the more interesting books is called Zero Limits by Joe Vitale. Zero limits provides insightful advice from Dr. Hew Len about the Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono. The core component of this practice is loving kindness, which means forgiving others through compassion. I recommend this book to anyone who is open to meditation!
I just finished reading “The Everlasting Meal” by Tamar Adler. Although not Vegan, it’s implications for using the full spectrum of foods we buy from roots to flower, bone to shell, is extremely insightful for stretching our dollar and creating nourishing meals.
I’m reading ‘what to expect when you’re expecting’!!!
Although I’m late to the party, my current cookbook read is Appetite For Reduction. The Mango BBQ Beans are an early frontrunner! I also have the most current editions of VegNews, Self, and Fitness magazines in the rotation.
I’m also a fan of yours on FB
I also just liked you on Facebook! (P.S. Your avocado pasta was the first recipe I tried from your site and it’s what got me hooked!)
I can’t wait for your cookbook. I am having so much fun with your recipes on your blog!!
I just bought Everything Vegan: Slow Cooker Cookbook by Amy and Justin Snyder. I thought it would be good for my daughter who is graduating from college, so that she can throw some meals together quickly. I plan to spend some time with her this summer, teaching her how to make some of your recipes—she will love them.
I am reading Ready Player One. A pretty good book so far if you are a geek, or at least understand the references. I love your blog, but have one made one recipe so far. I am not vegan yet, but am trying to cook more that and raw. Tricky with kids, but your recipes make it easier.
Congratulations on finishing your cookbook manuscript! Hooray! You must be so excited. :) I’ve been reading a selection of trashy fantasy novels lately, so a good cookbook sounds like a delightful change. I already have Veganomicon, so if I happen to win that one, please go ahead and draw another name. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity!
I’m actually reading “The Flavor Bible” from the library and would LOVE a copy of my own to keep! Also picked up “The Kind Diet” by Alicia Silverstone.
I’m currently reading Julie Daniluk’s Meals that Heal Inflammation. In the process of learning about how adjusting mine and my family’s eating habits can help us to achieve healthier bodies and minds! The books in your giveaway look to have amazing info for this! Thanks for thinking of us all and sharing your favorites with us!!
I follow you on Twitter! :)
I’m currently reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King, it’s about a guy that can time travel and is trying to stop the Kennedy assassination, it’s really good, much better than I expected.