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 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.
I picked up Artisan Vegan Cheese by Miyoko Schinner this weekend and I’m super stoked to try making my own vegan cheeses. Daiya is great and everything but I’m excited about the range of possibilities in actually culturing the nut cheeses myself. Also, as a guilty pleasure I just finished the teen Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld. They’re similar to the Hunger games-ish and were nice easy reads. :)
I am reading ” Loving the Little Years”. About mom as being in the trenches with little kiddos :)
Hi. I’m currently reading “Stuffed,an insider’s look at who’s really making America fat.” It’s interesting how marketing influences shopping/eating habits.
The web is a great resource for recipes but nothing beats flipping through an awesome cookbook. Can’t wait for yours! I’m loving my Meals that Heal Inflammation by Julie Daniluk. The recipes I’ve made have been a hit all around- kids and adults alike, and it’s very informative!
I´m stunned reading your blog as well as Meghan Telpner´s “Undiet” which I learnt about on your website. Love the amazingly simple recipes and life style of undiet. Meghans way of introducing the essentials of healthy living is so motivating and fun! Previously I very much enjoyed “Mainstreet Vegan” by Victoria Moran.
Awesome giveaway! I def need more cookbooks… Right now I’m reading Good Calories, Bad Calories, which is really science-based, heavy reading. But it’s fascinating!
I’m working through a biography of Alexander Hamilton.
I have been following you on Facebook for a few years now or at least a year but for sure following your blog for 3 years!! I just started following you on Instagram!!
I’m currently reading “Why humans like junk food”. It’s absolutely fascinating–it breaks down the actual physiological and biochemical mechanisms as well as the food science that food manufacturers employ. Neat stuff :)
And I also follow you on Facebook.
Yeah!!! Cookbooks!! I’m in the midst of a cleanse right now so these books are just what I need to help keep me motivated!!!
The book I’m reading right now is Meditation for your Life by Robert Butera. Great read and great tips on finding the meditation that’s right for you. He also owns a yoga studio nearby that is wonderful!! Thanks for everything you do!
I am reading Peace like a River. It is so good.
As of right now i am reading, “Life without Ed”
Its about divorcing your eating disorder(under the persona of a male named Ed, like an abusive relationship)
I actually am really enjoying it because I’m trying to overcome mine because I am recently vegan(Eds got me freaking out about soy and fat :( ) and I’m off to college in the fall so I want to enjoy my experiences there and not worry about food all the time
On another note I LOVE cooking and creating Delicious dishes that are vegan friendly and my family loves! I want to enjoy them as well so I’m working hard to overcome all obsticles
I follow you on Twitter :)
I’m actually reading Veganmicon and love it. I borrowed it from my local library and would love to have my own copy. :) I’ve been vegan for 8 weeks and am reading every book I can get my hands on.
I just started reading “The English Patient” again. I loved it the first time because of the interweaving stories. Also, the imagery in this book is AMAZING. Absolutely beautiful.
I followed you twitter.
I already follow you on both Pinterest and Facebook!
Hi hun, what an incredible competition. I am reading a house and garden magazine (with three young children I don’t have much time for novels – would take me months to complete!!)
However I am always on the look out for tasty new recipes! so would certainly take the time to have a good read of these cook books if I was lucky enough to win!