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!
This is so amazing!!! I want to thank you for all the inspiration you give me on a daily basis! I am currently reading “Whole Grain Vegan Baking” I LOVE to bake, so hubby got the e-book for me, I like that they stick to using as minimally processed ingredients and things that I can actually pronounce AND find at my local store.
Thanks again!!
I am reading “Secret Longings of the Heart” ~ I would love to win these books! I Love your blog and have tried quite a few of your recipes!
I am (trying) to read Periodic Tales, a book about the history of each element. It’s really fascinating, but I am in college… and I barely have any time to read for fun!! :(
I would love a cookbook with pretty pictures though :)
I’m currently ready Eating Alive and it’s for my schooling but I have actually fell in love with it!
I am reading Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra…a wonderful book!
I’m currently reading The Secret. I love the positive energy I get from reading it! I would love some new cookbooks to read next :)
I also follow you on facebook and twitter!
Are you interested in fermentation? The Art of Fermentation was awesome!
I really like Fresh From the Vegan Slow Cooker. I’m always in the middle of lots of books. Wish I had time to sit and read one all the way through!
Right now I’m reading a book for my french class at UBC called “Cannibale” about New Caledonians who were brought to France by french colonists and forced to perform in an Exposition. It’s quite interesting. Other than that I’ve been reading lots of plays lately; my favourite, perhaps, is “Angels in America” by Tony Kushner. There is a movie adaption which is great. My favourite book of all time, however, is “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte.
All my favourite vegan recipes come from your blog! I’ve been following a vegan diet since December and your blog has helped me so much with recipe inspirations!
I also “like” your Facebook page and follow you on Twitter!
I am reading John Piper’s “Desiring God” Very deep stuff!
Hi,
I’ve already read, but continue to use Deciptively Delious for trying to sneak in vegetable to cookies and other foods. Unfortunetly my kids and husband can tell, but I absolutely love the recipes!
Stefany
Um – reading Lord of the Flies right now. HA! But The China Study is what changed my life. I already follow you on Facebook!!
Sadly, all I am reading lately are work-related documents. I would love a good cook book (or three!) to mix it up a bit!
Hello….Contratulations! I have followed your blog and made many great recipes so I can’t wait for your cookbook. I have Let Them Eat Vegan and it sits on my counter as I rarely put it away:) Looking forward to your cookbook!
Oooh, I have been eyeing The Flavor Bible for ages, now! Not to mention the other two sound great as well. My most recent food related read is actually An Omnivore’s Dilemma… incredibly well-written and more thorough than any other book (or film, or documentary) I’ve read/seen in that genre, but also really difficult to read at times simply because of the subject matter. Makes me want those vegan cookbooks even more!
I’m reading Jillian michaels master your metabolism. I need another book soon to read!
I’m reading Rod Dreher’s great new book The Little Way of Ruthie Leming: A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good Life. Highly recommended.
Oh – and I already follow you on FB, twitter, pinterest, etc. :P
I’m currently reading Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer. I’ve been wanting to pick up a copy of Veganomicon, which comes highly recommended by a good friend of mine!