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 would love a copy of this book! I’m trying to incorporate more vegan dishes into my diet 🙂
I would love to receive the Vegan Cookbook to add more recipes to my meals 🙂
I just made chili for dinner tonight too!!! And it’s about 70-75 degrees here in southern california… But chili is pretty much always in season for me 🙂 Anyway, I’d love to receive the book! I’m always interested in reading more about the vegan diet. Thanks!
I am a huge fan of the skinny bitch books. That chili looks great!
I’d love to receive this book! I’m always bringing vegan goods to my meetings and club events at school, and it would be great to get a few new ideas!
I always try to come up with meals without meat, that can also please Frank. That chili looks like something he would enjoy!
I would love to receive a copy of this book. I read a little of it at barnes and noble and it seemed interested. I am a vegetarian so I can use all the recipes I can get!
I love me some vegan recipes!
I’m an on-again, off-again vegan and would love to have a good resource for some vegan recipes!
I’m not a vegan, but I love trying all different types of new recipes!
I am also not vegan, but I read the book Skinny Bitch a couple of years ago and have lately been experimenting with an increasingly more clean eating lifestyle. I would love a copy of the cook book! 🙂
i would love that book! that chili looks seriously delicious!
Sounds interesting! I would love to have it. I’m sure I would learn a lot. And I’m a vegetarian!
I am on my second week of trying a vegan lifestyle. This book would be a great help on my journey!
WE would love it!! e
I’m not vegan either (I’m vegetarian) but the book sounds really interesting. That chili looks AMAZING! Glad to hear you enjoyed!
Sounds like a great book! I would love to learn more about the vegan lifestyle and add some new recipes to my book! By the way, the chili looks delicious!
Im interested! Though I will probably give it to my vegetarian friend!
I’m always looking for delicious meatless meals, and that chili looks tasty!
I’m a vegetarian/semi-vegan (not to keen on self-labeling), but I’m always eager to learn more about vegan alternatives!
Some of the best recipes I have ever made are Vegan, so we cook them often! We try to make at least 60% of our meals meatless so this includes many Vegan meals too.
I’m vegetarian and have considered going vegan. Would love to have this book!
I would love a copy of this to help me in the kitchen!
I would love a copy for some new cooking ideas!
I personally am not vegan, but recently went dairy-free for health reasons! This has tossed up my recipe collection quite a bit and would love to check out some new options! 🙂
I’m trying to incorporate more vegetarian meals in my diet and vegan ideas would be even better!
I was literally JUST considering buying this book! I’m a new vegan (as in, this is my third week) and am constantly on the look-out for new resources to both inspire and educate my new lifestyle. I am loving it so far, and would definitely appreciate a great reference like this book!
My husband and I recently watched the documentary Forks Over Knives and we’ve been trying to change our eating habits to a vegan plant based diet. One of the hardest parts is just learning how to use new ingredients as substitutes. We would love a copy of the book!
Ever since stumbling upon your blog a few months ago, my favorite part of the day is reading your blog posts and getting ideas for food and workouts. Now, you have the chance to “wow” me yet again by picking me to send your Vegan Swaps book to 🙂 I am a “vegetarian contemplating going vegan” so this book would be awesome and helpful!!
This would be a great tool for me! I basically eat a vegetarian diet and am considering a Vegan lifestyle, but would LOVE to learn more. Please pick me!!! 😀
I used to do the skinny bitch workout DVD and I really like their no nonsense style. I’d be interested to read this book!
Hi Julie,
I’ve become a big fan of your blog. I have been reading it for the past few months and have made a lot of your recipes and they have turned out great :)Some of my favorites are your smoothies and oatmeal, I love having those for breakfast. I am not vegan but I did read the Skinny Bitch book. It was a really good book and it really made me think about what I eat. I bet the recipe book is just as good!!
I am not vegan but I love veggie packed dishes. My best friend from college would also love this book.
I’m a vegetarian and probably not the best one at it, but I have been talking to one of my friends about the benefits of being vegan and would LOVE to read the book to help me along the way!
I’m not a vegan either but I LOVE vegan meals!
I’m not vegan either, but I enjoy making vegan meals or using vegan swaps to make things healthier!
I would love to learn more about becoming a vegan!
I’d like to read this! I’m not vegan because I love seafood too much, but I totally understand the benefits of going meatless often.
i’m not vegan, but i’d love to try out some more recipes!
i am definitely interested in incorporating more vegan dishes into my diet and this book would be a great place to start! :]
About a year ago I took beef, chicken and pork out of my diet and am limiting fish to 2 times per week so this book would give me ideas to get me out of my rice and beans rut!
I am recently vegan and a college student so I would love love loveee some free tips and information regarding vegan meals and tips!
I would love to win this book! I am a vegetarian and would love to learn more about veganism!
Looks like such a good meal, I have to make it!!
I have been a vegetarian since I have been 12 years old and recently started thinking about going fully vegan. I get confused in what I would be allowed to eat or not eat therefore this book would be a great starter!
I would love to win the book–I am no where close to vegan, but I’m always interested in new and delicious recipes!
I love trying new recipes and a vegan recipe book would be such a fun way to start trying more new things!
I must find (or be randomly selected for..) this book!! I am dairy free and many meals lend up being “vegan” for that reason. I need ideas and the literature on decoding sneaky dairy terms in the ingredients!
Love the blog!!
I’m not a vegan either, but I have some friends who are. It would be great to be able to be prepared when they come to visit!
Holy cow I almost bought this book today!! I’m not a vegan either, but it sounds interesting 🙂
Holy comments! I would love the book! I eat what I like to call a “vaguely vegan” diet (hence the name of my blog) and eat a mostly plant based diet and no dairy (due to a very unfortunate allergy). Going full on vegan would be awesome but I’m not quite sure I’d be able to handle it. Either way I’d love to read the book and get some pointers. Those nutritional fact insights you mentioned sound really interesting!