Monday, October 31, 2011

vegan mofo :: grand finale contest! win a copy of my new cookbook (and surprise prize)!

It's here – finally!
I have in my hot little hands a finished copy of my new cookbook, Celebrate Vegan: 200 Life-Affirming Recipes for Occasions Big and Small. It took about 2 years to complete from concept to finish, and seeing it all "grown up" and ready to go out into the world in its own is a bit surreal. And talk about coincidences: the book centers on celebrations and holidays, and my box of authors' copies arrives on Halloween. Spooky!

To celebrate my book of vegan celebrations -- and to mark the end of Vegan Mofo 2011, I am hosting one last, grand finale contest. To enter, simply follow me [@theurbanvegan] on Twitter.   I'll announce winner in a few days. [Please spread the word!]

And as a special added bonus... if you leave a comment here, telling me what you'd like to see more of on my blog [eg, raw recipes, decadent recipes, travel tips], you'll be eligible to win a second, blog-only prize. I'll also announce the blog-only winner –and prize – in a few days.

Happy Halloween and good luck!

72 comments:

Tofu Mom (AKA Tofu-n-Sprouts) said...

Leave a comment here? I hope?

I already follow you on Twitter!

I'd like to see more............ gravy. ;-)

jose said...

i love your blog!, id love to see more raw food :D

Lidia said...

I follow you on twitter as @veganblogsunite
I would like to see more Raw recipies and gluten free recipies. Thank you!

KellyC said...

I'm all about decadent...sounds like it should be dessert too!

Anonymous said...

One of the aspects I enjoy most about your blog are the travel tips and vacation recaps. You always have such wonderful advice.

Jenni (aka Vegyogini) said...

I would love to see more veganized classic French dishes! Merci!

Rachel said...

I'd love to see more recipes that look and taste sophisticated but come together with just a few simple ingredients

Anonymous said...

I'd love to see more recipes of *any* type...just recipes!

Courtney

Anonymous said...

I'd love to see you post more... if possible! I miss your posts about your cats, your travels, and everything else. And I really want that book!

Anonymous said...

Oh darn, I just noticed the first part of the rules... I don't Twitter at all, but I still want to win!

Amey said...

I come for the great food pics... but I stay for the kitty updates!! I guess what they said at VVC is true - the people demand kitty pics!

Amey said...

ps. HUGE congrats on the book - it looks absolutely beautiful. I *love* the cover pic!

Book and Cat Librarian said...

I'm (motherbeck) following you on Twitter.

I like dessert recipes

Vegan Triangle said...

I follow you on Twitter! (and I love your blog!)

Vegan Triangle said...

Oh, and I would always like to see vegan travel blog entries! I'd love to know great places I can travel to and get great vegan food!

Chef Amber Shea said...

I've been waiting impatiently for your second book! I follow you on Twitter.

As for the blog, my favorite posts of yours are your lists. I.e. 101 ten-minute recipes, or 20 variations on pesto, etc. Love those!

Southern Purple Vegan said...

I would love to see more raw recipes

LoriRobin said...

Eyeing some tasty raw recipes would be fun but i would also be so tickled if you could provide a good number of tips on traveling as a vegan because that's where I struggle the most!

janet @ the taste space said...

I am always up for more healthy bean-centric dishes. :)

Molly G said...

I now follow you on Twitter as @mollyaglenn. I would love to see more travel tips as a vegan. Especially when traveling to a place where you don't speak the language. Congratulations on your new book!

Anonymous said...

So I don't have twitter, but I wanted to say that I love your recipes and the more the merrier! ;-)

Kcushie said...

I love to read your Mark Bittman-like posts. They remind me to remix old favorites and stay flexible!

Richa said...

oh gee, i already follow u on twitter as betit19 !:)
hmm i think i;d like to see more breakfast.. savory and quick options.. wat say!
Have a super fun day!
Richa @ Hobby And More

Chris said...

I would like to see more low fat recipes that use little or no oil.

Elaine said...

I would love to see recipes using seitan. I have about 8 boxes purchased on the Vegan Essentials site but there aren't many recipes online using seitan.

Love said...

I already follow you on twitter! I'm @Lovaskon.

Love said...

And I love posts like the carrot-potato soup with 20 variations, 21 pesto ideas etc! I'd love to see more of that.

(I hope the contest is open to readers outside the US? Pretty please?)

Unknown said...

I follow you on Twitter as @gldnbutterflyz. I would like to see Thanksgiving recipes. Thanks!

All about... (vegan) food said...

I'd love to see more raw desserts ;-)

Emma said...

Following you on Twitter! @grnknittinggal. I don't know what I'd like to see more of. Perhaps complete meal type things. I'm useless at knowing what sides to pair with main dishes...Thank you for the chance to win :)

Heather B said...

I'm not a fan of twitter but love the blog!

I'd love to see mroe "quick" but delicious meals.

Anonymous said...

Quick, easy and flavourful, please!

Anonymous said...

vegan options at local restaurants and vegan restaurant reviews

urban vegan said...

Just a note: Anonymouses, I appreciate your entering and suggestions, but to be eligible, you need to enter with a name :)

Catherine said...

Oh no, I don't tweet! I would love to see more gluten free recipes :-)

VeggieLow said...

i was really impressed w/ the pesto post... like all the different varieties - so i'd like more posts like that... showing random/easy twists on basic food concepts :)

Lauren said...

I follow you on twitter: @everydayrevelry I'd like to see more healthy recipes that can come together quickly on a weeknight!

LisaG said...

I love to see decadent recipes! I can't wait to see the new cookbook!

Terri Coles said...

I'm always happy for more on travel! I'm taking my first post-vegan trip in a few weeks and I'm a bit nervous about what to eat -- and also would love to know more about how to search out vegan-friendly options in the local cuisine. But in general, keep up the good work!

Johanna said...

I would like pairing ideas (food or otherwise) with your recipes that are basically a side dish. oxoxo

Kaycee said...

I'd love to see more comfort foods! Thank you!

Already follow :)
@VeganMachine

Susan G said...

main dish comfort foods!

Anonymous said...

I already follow you on twitter. I'd love to see more raw and gluten free recipes.

urban vegan said...

Wow--what I am learning from your comments is that I have a wide range of readers :) Keep the comments coming!

T said...

Already follow you on twitter, of course! Love all your recipes, would love to see more lunch/ picnic stuff, because that's my favorite part of urban vegan. :)

princesstofu said...

i want more quick and easy recipes please! loved the noochy broccoli and i'm making the sesame apple tofu for lunch right now! i just followed you on twitter too (@princesstofu) because i want that new book so badly...i should have been following you anyway!

jared said...

I already follow you on twitter and would love to see more demo recipe videos!

Lindsey said...

Just followed you on Twitter!

I would like to see more decadent recipes!

Rebecca said...

I'd like to see more breakfast foods! My favorite :) maybe coffee nut butter..

Carla said...

I really enjoy your restaurant reviews! I'd like to see more of those, whether re-posts from your old blog or new ones :) Even living as near Philly as I do I don't know much about where to go for good veggie food!

Lizzie Bordello said...

Following you on Twitter. :)

I'm always looking for more recipes that are super easy, but so tasty. Lately it seems like I can't find a balance between easy but boring and delicious but time-consuming.

Vegan Fazool said...

I already follow you on Twitter, hope that counts since your new book looks amazing and I'm dying to win it!!

More? Vegan versions of local Philly fare (since I am local!) and you do it so well.

XO
Dawn
Vegan Fazool blog

Anonymous said...

I already follow you on twitter (@GourmetCaravan). I'd like to see more of anything! I really enjoyed the post '21 pesto ideas'. I'd like to see more of those!

Marcella Marsella said...

I'd like to see more soy-free recipes. My system can't process it, and it seems like most vegan cookbooks are packed with soy recipes. I'm feeling a bit left out. :( Help!

JohnP said...

DO I remember that your heritage is partly Eastern European? I'd like to see more from that background. And you have been duly followed on twitter!

Megan said...

Always looking for more ethnic. Love your blog!

Unknown said...

I'd love to hear more about traveling. I've got a serious Travel Bug! And cats. I follow you on Twitter as SLC_Veggie. :)

JENNA said...

I'd love to read more about vegan travel.

Unknown said...

The variety of requests is great - what a diverse following.

I am always looking for healthy (low sodium, sugar, fat/high macro & micro nutrients)recipes that are raw, fancy, comfort, fast or all of the above.

Keep 'em coming!

angielee said...

I would like to see more southern-inspired dishes. :)

bookworm bri said...

I follow you on twitter, love your blog!!

I'd like to see more raw recipes

Kieron said...

I'd love to see more asian vegan foods! :D

LilyLouMom said...

I would love to see more easy recipes. Things that can be made quickly after work. Otherwise I tend to stop for fast food . . . or snack all evening on junky stuff.

Georgie said...

Love your work! I'd love to see nutritious recipes "on the cheap" for us students out there!

Georgie said...

Love your work! I'd love to see more nutritious recipes on the cheap for those of us who are students! Cheers : )

Anonymous said...

Travel tips, eating vegan abroad would be nice :-)

Anonymous said...

Hiya,

I follow you on Twitter.

And, I would love to see more travel tips!

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JulieR said...

I don't do twitter, but I regaully follow your blog! I would love to continue to see sophisticated recipes that are really easy to pull together. Raw typically doesn't work well, my kids and hubby are allergic to tree nuts and raw recipes are typically so dependent upon nuts.

Anonymous said...

I love your blog and I love decadent pasta dishes like the creamy Romanesco pasta you just posted!!

That is what I would like to see more of. Please :)

I also always love photos of kitties but then I have five kitties myself so I am a sucker for any kitties.

Ashlee said...

More travel tips. I travel lots and I find it difficult to eat normally!

Casey said...

Not a twitter follower but read your blog regularly :) As a big animal lover I love hearing those types of stories. Love all your stories though ;)