A Cookbook Giveaway + Black Bean Soup with Lime

It’s always about this time of year that I start to dream of travel. Especially tropical travel. Something about the daily bundling up in scarves, mittens and heavy winter jackets combined with the shorter days and frosty temps makes me ready to jet asap to warmer climates. Preferably with an ocean near by.

Thing is, that when you’re trying to eat as healthy as possible, travelling can become more tricky. It’s why this little (well, it’s actually pretty big time) cruise I’m about to let you in on looks so darn appealing. It’s called The Holistic Holiday at Sea, and not only do you get to eat delicious vegan and macro food, but you can also take part in all sorts of inspiring classes, lectures, cooking demonstrations, and of course, there’s the whole cruise bit too. In the Caribbean. If we hadn’t already made travel plans this year hubs and I would be there in a flash… and we’re already saving our pennies so we can go next year. To travel and eat delicious food without any worries? Sublime.

Speaking of delicious food… we thought it would be fun to do a little give away here on the site {scroll down to the bottom of the post for details}. You see, not only is there an amazing cruise, but there IS ALSO A COOKBOOK!! Grains and Greens on the Deep Blue Sea is “… a titanic collection of the most popular vegetarian dishes served aboard the Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruises.” So even though the weather outside might be cold, you can still enjoy a little taste of the deliciousness you can eat on board. Heck, turn on those sun lamps, crank the heat, throw a towel down on the floor, download some soothing ocean wave tracks, don your swimsuit and sunglasses and you can have a little tropical party right there in your own living room. If you really want to go totally hard core, rub on some eco sunblock- nothing says holiday like the smell of sunblock… um, not like I have tropical parties here on a regular basis… er… really….) Anyhoo…. Regardless of your decision to throw a living room beach party, if you make some of the recipes we’re featuring this week you can totally eat like you’re on the cruise- which is to say, deliciously. I love this book.

Each day this week (today until Saturday!) we’ll be featuring a different recipe from the book. Today we’re kicking the giveaway off with a super yummy soup, ’cause it’s December, and well, I’ve been wearing a scarf around the house all day.

Here’s the deets.

You can enter more than once!!! Just leave ONE comment on each individual post this week. That’s up to five chances you have to win! You have until December 19th at 11:59 PM to leave an eligible comment.

I’ll mail the cookbook anywhere in the world, so even if you’re reading from Russia, Alaska, China or Japan, you too can have a taste of the tropics!

The winner will be picked by random and announced here on the blog on December 20th. You likely won’t receive the cookbook until after the holidays, but you should get it in time to start cooking up some delicious recipes in the New Year.

Good Luck, and be sure to check out The Holistic Holiday at Sea for all of the cruise details and information. This year is their 10th anniversary and the line up of presenters and classes looks incredible. Special thanks to Sandy Pukel, who graciously said “yes” and donated the cookbook when I approached him about this giveaway. Thank you!