Hello from London!
of gray skies, great bar food and Ottolenghi
Short newsletter this week as I’m in London on vacation for spring break. Yes, we chose to go to a city that’s as cold as NYC! But we are hanging with old friends and enjoying every minute.
I’m always pleasantly surprised by how good the Indian food is here. Our plans include hitting up Dishoom (again!), trying NOPI and maybe ROVI (rabid Ottolenghi fan here) and some good old London pub food (samosas in bars? Sign me up!)
A couple of reminders below and see you next week! XO
If you are on Facebook, join my cookbook group here and share your pictures as you cook along from the book! You can also ask questions about recipes and I will help in any way I can.
A reminder
The next v8well Cooking Club is on Wednesday, April 5th at 12pm ET. We will be making the Vegan (and gluten-free) Zucchini Bread. When the bread is in the oven, we will make my spicy avocado sauce so that Avocado Toast is ready for lunch right after! We’ll also chat about making croutons and breadcrumbs. The Zucchini Bread from my cookbook is a staple - I use it ALL over the book in tons of recipes so don’t miss this one!
Join me - it was so fun last time meeting you all and cooking together (you don’t have to cook or turn on your camera, lurkers welcome). I will be sharing tips and tricks and also doing a Q&A. Be sure to get your copy of The Vegetarian Reset beforehand. RSVP below.
Write a review for The Vegetarian Reset, win a cookbook!
It’s the last week for this anniversary giveaway. Plant You, Mumbai Modern and To Asia, With Love have been claimed! But I have added two more fabulous books to this list of vegetarian cookbooks by women authors. You’ll also get an autographed bookplate sticker from me!
The Modern Tiffin - The debut cookbook from self-taught vegan and sustainable Indian-American chef and Food Network champion Priyanka Naik, of the hugely popular Instagram account. This book has some really interesting recipes from around the globe: think Bucatini à la Pumpkin with Pink Peppercorn & Pistachio and Green Chutney Quesadillas.
Love Real Food - Over 100 feel-good vegetarian favorites to delight the senses and nourish the body. By Kathryne Taylor of the beloved blog Cookie and Kate. This one is a GoodReads Choice award nominee and is a lovely book that showcases colorful produce and comfort foods like homemade granola.
Vibrant India - A loving and detailed compilation of South Indian home cooking, by Chitra Agrawal of Brooklyn Delhi (those chutneys are to die for). You will find several authentic recipes from the her mother’s hometown of Bangalore (also mine!) as well as the author’s Brooklyn spin on traditional recipes.
East: Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing - an ode to Asian cooking by Meera Sodha. You’ll find unique recipes for noodles, rice and curries from India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand and beyond. The recipes are vegetable-centric and there are plenty of ideas for tofu as well.
The Vegan Instant Pot cookbook - exactly what it sounds like! By Nisha Vora of the fabulous vegan blog Rainbow Plant Life
Dada Eats: Love to cook it - a lovely vegetarian book with healthy and interesting recipes, by Samah Dada. Has lots of delicious looking gluten-free desserts.
To win one of these cookbooks:
You will need to have purchased a copy of The Vegetarian Reset.
Write an honest review for the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or GoodReads. Reviews on multiple platforms count as multiple entries (remember you can post the same review on all 3)!
Send me a screenshot of the review by replying to this email (you can screenshot your submission, even if it’s being moderated).
If you want a particular book from this stash, make a request in your email and I’ll do my best to honor it. First come, first served! Tiebreakers will be chosen at random.
Please note that the giveaway is open to continental US and UK only at this time and is subject to availability. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Giveaway ends on 31st March, 2023.
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I have to agree Bocca di lupo is fantastic but also Kricket has been a past favourite.
London! I love it there so much! Last time I was there I ate at Dishoom twice and made my way to all the Ottolenghi spots. I especially loved eating downstairs at Nopi with a view of all the kitchen action. Duck on Waffle was a super fun brunch with a view 30+ floors up. My kids loved it. Enjoy a much deserved break.