Even though the weather is already climbing into the 80s in Ocala, chili for dinner still sounded fantastic this evening.
I’d say it’s never too hot for chili, but I’m pretty sure that’s a lie. It does get too hot for chili, but it never gets too cold for ice cream!
Tonight I prepared a big batch of vegan chili that I made by following a recipe from Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps.
The book was sent to me a few weeks ago as part of a Blogger Book Tour and, while I’m not vegan myself, I love preparing delicious, meatless meals and am always game for enjoying both vegetarian and vegan dishes.
I thought the book would include a lot more recipes detailing how to transform a traditionally meat-heavy recipes (like chili) into something delicious and vegan, but I was mistaken.
While there are a handful of vegan recipes included, the book is more of a vegan guidebook and provides a “label decoder” for vegans to break down ingredient listings on labels to make sure they’re eating 100 percent vegan. (I actually found this section really interesting, as it taught me about some of the obscure ingredients I see on many labels!)
The book also lists vegan-friendly restaurants by city, dairy swaps and brands that make great vegan food and where to find their products. A very large portion of the book is dedicated to listing vegan-friendly foods and alternatives which I would imagine would be a great resource for vegans, especially those who are new to veganism.
Unfortunately I am not vegan, so I’m not really the target market for this book and really was hoping it would be more of a recipe book that I would be able to frequently use. Luckily, the recipes that were detailed in the book that I did try, like the chili I made this evening, were very good!
The chili was hearty and packed with beans and flavor. Plus, it was incredibly easy to make which is always a great thing in my book!
Since I am not vegan, I figured that one of you out there who is vegan or would like to learn more about vegan alternatives would really enjoy this book and use it to its full potential, so I’d love to mail it to one of you!
If you’d like to receive my copy of Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps, simply comment below and let me know and I’ll randomly select someone tomorrow morning.
Enjoy your night! 
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I’ve been flirting with the idea of going vegan, and I have a good friend who I know would love the book if I read it and decide it’s not for me! The chili looks DELICIOSO!
I’ve been thinking about trying to do more vegan-based meals, so this book would be perfect for me! I’d LOVE to win a copy and try out some of the recipes!
I don’t have a real desire to go complete vegan, but I am allergic to dairy and always looking for good dairy free options!!
I’m not vegan but I love trying all sorts of recipes, especially vegetarian and vegan ones. I’ve heard good things about this book…I am kinda a recipe hoarder anyway. I.LOVE.THEM!!!!
I would love to add vegan recipes to my collection!
I’ve always thought about going vegan but not really sure how to start.. the book would definitely be helpful! The chili looks great also 🙂
Hi Julie! I frequent your blog and would love, love, love to win this book for my best friend. She’s newly making the change over to a vegan lifestyle, and we were just talking today about how she needs recipes to get her into the full swing! Love your blog. 🙂
I’m not a vegan, but I am always looking for ways to incorporate more veggies into my diet! sign me up!
I make a mean sweet potato and black bean chili! Love itr!
I’m a vegetarian and I’ve been trying to make the switch to being vegan for quite some time and it’s been very difficult… I think this book would be extremely helpful!!
I’m not vegan either, but I usually do a 4-5 day veganfest just for fun! (usually after a particularly sinful and decadent weekend) so itd be cool to read more about it.
(However, i’m assuming you dont ship to Australia!?!) Totally understandable, im pretty gosh darn far away…
Hey Julie! I’m currently vegetarian and I plan on going vegan in the near future so I would LOVE that book.. I promise I would put it to excellent use 🙂 Thanks!! – Laura
I’m vegetarian thinking about going vegan so I’d love to look through this book!
I’d love to read the section you mentioned on decoding food labels! I’ve gone vegan before, but found myself limited with food choices. This would definitely help me expand my options!
I would love this book!!
I’ve heard of that book – I’d love to try out some of the recipes!
I’m not vegan, but I’m allergic to dairy, so I love vegan recipes and vegan dairy alternatives. I’d love this book!
GAH I would actually love that…I just got extremely excited about this giveaway. I love their tips (although they’re a bit strict for me…no booze or coffee? no thanks) and am always looking for veganized dishes my non-vegan friends and family will embrace!
I have loved their past recipe books and would love to see what their new one is all about!
I’ve recently been diagnosed with autoimmune disease and after much research a vegan, gluten free lifestyle is said to aid in feeling better. This would provide a world of options for my meals.
I’m so glad you posted this. I actually have been thinking recently about vegan ism and contemplating whether or not I should dive in full force or just incorporate it since it is kind of hard to be sure things are completely vegan. And since I’m from Texas, I LOVE chili so I’m happy to know there’s good (tasting) alternatives for favorite meals 🙂
I would love this book. I’m trying to vary the types of food I make and this would be really helpful.
I would LOVE IT!!!!!
I have recently become vegetarian (almost 3 months in and loving it!) and I’m toying with the idea of going vegan. I’d love to learn some more recipes to figure out if going all the way vegan is for me!
I’d love to receive it. I have been a vegetarian for 18 years and am always trying to lean towards more vegan foods…plus, who doesn’t love Bethany?!
I would love a copy! That chili looks so yummy.
I would LOVE a copy of Vegan Swaps. As a vegan, I am always searching for new recipies!
Hi Julie!!!
I have been really trying to ear vegan because i have beem really trying to become more health. I have recently lost 30 pounds and i feel that by going vegan will really help me. I would love love love to learn more about the vegan lifestyle 🙂
eat* been* lol
This would be the BEST thing for me right now! I have recently started cooking but, I am also a vegetarian who is having a hard time coming up with ideas for meals since my family are all meat eaters. It would be really cool to win! Love your Blog too for I do love me some pb!
i’m a new semi-vegan due to my lactose intolerance and trying to cut down on cholesterol, etc…so i’d love to have the copy of the vegan book!
ah how very sweet of you to offer up this cookbook – I love their line and recently have been trying to eat in a more vegan way….cross your fingers!
thanks!
I loved/hated the Skinny Bitch book, it was full of soo much good information but it also made me want to not eat anything! I would love to see how the present this book.
I’ve been trying to eat less meat so this book would be great! I’d love to have this book to refer to for new ideas 🙂
I’m a vegetarian and I would love to have this cookbook because I try to avoid certain ingredients that upset my stomach. The chili looks great! I love vegan temph/bean chili!
I have a skinny bitch book that I found interesting but also kind of disliked–I would love to read this though!
I also kinda of diskliked the skinny bitch book as well – it seemed very pushy! This one sounds better though 🙂
After reading “Skinny Bitch” a few years ago, I became a vegetarian. I would love a copy of the Skinny Bitch Vegan Cookbook to support me in my healthy lifestyle. I have just joined WeightWatchers and have lost 7 pounds in just 6 weeks! I’m loving the feeling of being healthy and as a vegetarian this cookbook would be a great “tool” to have in the kitchen!
That chili looks amazing! I am not a vegan or vegetarian but I also LOVE trying out meatless recipes!
I’m not a vegan (I already can’t eat gluten or soy, that would be rough to do!) but I love trying out new recipes and I love learning about nutrition so I think this book would be very interesting!
I am vegetarian try to eat vegan most of the time (but I kinda have a love affair with chobani…so fully vegan just isn’t workin’ out for me :P) But this book sounds amazing! I’ve read the Skinny Bitch book, and thought it was interesting – I would love to learn more about the labels on food!!
I love the Skinny Bitch books! I only have one and would love another! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve been a vegan since this past summer, and while it’s been fun, I could definitely use some tips on eating out, looking through ingredient lists and understanding what products are truly meat free. I also read the original skinny bitch, and loved it! I would love to get my hands on this copy 🙂
I’m not vegan, but a lot of my friends are. It would be great to have some good recipes for them!
Sounds amazing!!!
I’m a new addict of Silk’s Dark Chocolate Almond milk … Mmmmmm. And vegan!
Hi Julie! I would LOVE this book as I am about 95% vegan. 🙂
I would love to try out these recipes!! I need a new cook book to try out!!
Hi Julie!
I’m not full vegan but have been experimenting with vegetarianism for a while now. I would love to have the book!
Tracey
I am trying to cut down on the amount of meat i eat so this would be a great alternative! The chili looks amazing! 🙂
I would love to go vegan but its the processed foods that confuse me I feel like I have to eat only produce to stay on track… This book sounds perfect!
I would love a copy of this! Skinny Bitch got me into eating about a 90% vegan diet ago almost four years ago!