Win a copy of “Eat Vegan on $4 a Day” by Ellen Jaffe Jones {GIVEAWAY}

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Standard / by / January 9, 2012 / 136 Comments

It’s January.  Buyer’s remorse?  Spend a bit too much in November and December? No, I’m not talking to myself in the mirror. I’m talking to you. Okay, us.

Last month I reviewed Ellen Jaffe Jones’ terrific cookbook Eat Vegan on $4 a Day.

I loved the cookbook and really, really loved this Calcium-Rich Kale Soup recipe.

In a conversation with the author shortly after I wrote the review, we agreed that January might be a really great time to give away a copy of the book. This time of year some people want to tighten up their budget.  Vegan-curious folks may have made a resolution to eat higher vegan.  Either way, this is your chance to save some money and/or try some great vegan recipes!

My thanks to Ellen and her publisher for donating the book.  I will be the one mailing the book directly to the winner and I have decided to make the giveaway open to anyone in the WORLD.  So enter!


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136 thoughts on “Win a copy of “Eat Vegan on $4 a Day” by Ellen Jaffe Jones {GIVEAWAY}”

  2. This is great that I can enter (international shipping).
    I would love to have this book! There is always room to improve vegan cooking on a budget.
    What I try: unprocessed, dry beans (pressure cookers), buying in bulk where it makes sense (e.g. soybeans for soymilk maker), eating in accordance with the seasons and availability.

  3. I’m so excited this is open to me too! Thank you. 
    I could really use the help tightening the budget (I’m a student). I’ve been meaning to read this book since you reviewed it but the library hasn’t got it in yet. Fingers crossed!

  4. Oh dear, I’m not at all sure I managed to use that giveaway javascript thingy correctly, but for what it’s worth, I’d love a copy of the book. 🙂

  6. You rock! People always say being a vegan is expensive! I would love this book to prove them wrong. 

  8. I love making my dimes scream for mercy. Eating organic, vegan food has been my first adventure into expensive food. I’d love to glean some new ideas from this book.

  9. Morning JL!
    I hope an email chat/catch-up is in our future soon. I’ve been thinking of you because I ate meatless for the past 4 days (vegetarian not vegan…baby steps) and it was pretty fun. It definitely prompted me to be creative.

  10. I don’t think the comment on blog post part of the widget works properly, but it’s a really awesome giveaway regardless. 

  11. Hi JL,

    I have really enjoyed your site, bloggings, and recipes!  Thank you for the chance to win the “Eat Vegan on $4 a Day” book!

    Deb Casey

  12. I would love to win this book, it’s been on my Wish List for a while.Nobody picked up on the hint and gave it to me for Christmas sadly.

  13. With four kids, I need all the cheap/healthy meal ideas I can get.  Would love to win this. Thanks, JL

  14. Lots of my friends have gardens and usually end up with veggies they claim are extra. I am always willing to take any unwanted veggies and end up with tons of them.

  16. Thanks for the giveaway!  My biggest money saver is avoiding processed foods as much as possible in favor of making my own.

  18. One thing that’s lower cost is making my own almond milk (which is SO easy). That saves a lot of money. Raw almonds, which I get in large 3lb bags, and some water. You can also buy cheaper frozen bags of vegetables (though I do prefer fresh). They are cheaper and they last longer in the freezer.

  19. I can understand trying to budget vegetarian.  Everything is so expensive, like good produce.  I was at the grocery store and all the produce this week looked like garbage, it made me so sad!

  20. JL Thank you so much for your web site & blog. I started eating vegan last March. Your site has been a really helpful resource for me. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to do this.

  21. I tend to buy in bulk to stay within my budget. Things such as beans, wheat gluten, and rice are so much cheaper when you buy in bulk and they are the mainstays of most of my meals!

  24. Learn how to bake bread! Check out recipes for slow-rise or no-knead bread. Once you get the hang of it, it’s really easy. I’ve also learned to always have something in the freezer. I’ve avoided plenty of take-out with frozen pesto or leftovers. 

  25. Ooohhh I heard about this book and would love to have it =) I’m new at the Vegan game and most of the time I’m going over my grocery budget! This could be a lifesaver!

  27. I spoon chili (using dried beans, NOT canned) and stews over brown rice to make them go farther. Freeze leftovers for lunches/quick suppers to avoid having to go out on a busy evening and spending more money.

  29. I could always use a new vegan cookbook, especially one that focuses on inexpensive recipes! =) My tip for eating vegan on a budget is to minimize the faux vegan foods – cheeze, meats, etc. Those are what really seem to raise the grocery bill the fastest. Focus on whole foods, which are better for you anyway. 

  31. Would love to win this to give to someone I know transitioning to veganism. I dont want them to be deterred by cost, if anything one should be able to save money by going vegan. Cheese and meat are expensive!

  35. I would love to win this book. I’ve heard a lot about it. My hubby would be so proud!

  36. This cookbook sounds really cool! I’m all about saving money in 2012 so its perfect.

  37. I eat vegan on a budget by not buying the processed stuff (soy dogs, soy meats, etc.) veggies are usually quite inexpensive! I have recently fallen in love with beans, any kind. oh! and chickpeas too! Roasted they are a real treat.

  43. My biggest money saver is to use as little processed food as possible.  cook my own beans,  clean my own veggies.. etc.

  44. I buy produce, beans and pasta during the weekend and cook up huge pots of soup and various hot dishes. I store these in the freezer for the week so I always have something affordable and delicious on hand.

  45. I’d love to win this! My city is crazy expensive, and even when I make simple meals I seem to spend too much. It’s worse, almost, being healthy and trying to make vegan meals. Why is the less healthy stuff often cheaper?

  47. I’m so excited for this book!  If I’m not lucky enough to win it, you can bet I’m going out and buying a copy!

  49. My favorite budget savers are buy in bulk!!
    Grains, nuts and seeds purchased in bulk prevents over buying and is much cheaper.
    Also fresh local produce from a co-op or Farmer’s Market

  50. The least expensive recipes are usually the simplest and closest to earth – not a lot of processed ingredients or foods.  Buying in bulk helps as well, and making a lot of food at once so you can stretch the meal throughout the whole week.

  51. I would to absolutely love to win this. I am a vegetarian trying to go began and this would be a great start.

  52. This looks like it would be a great book to help get started on the path to becoming a vegan.

  53. i’m all about budget cooking after going a little too spendy-crazy over the holidays. thanks for doing this giveaway!

  55. I try to cook larger batches of soups or stews that will last more than one meal.  That way I’m not tempted to just grab something expensive on the go!  Always looking for  ways to make groceries stretch farther though with a growing family!  This book looks great, not to mention that soup…

  58. I’m trying to make more food from scratch. Stuff like hummous is really quick to make in a food processor and I can vary the flavours and add other types of beans to increase the nutritional value.

  59. I make a lot of simple (but delicious) things from scratch. I also recreate family recipes in healthier, cheaper ways.

  61. I need a book like this! My vegan lifestyle can be expensive shopping in the organic section of the produce aisle!

  62. I would love a copy of this book!!  Transitioning a family to more vegan meals is a healthy and economically wise choice for us.

  63. Coupons + sales are my trick! Although sometimes when I’m in the mood for something I just have to buy it. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

  65. I’d absolutely love to have this book, especially since i’m in high school & my parents are thinking of colleges for me in my future & i’ll need money then! I’m a VERY wise spender, i’m actually investing money since last year! My tip is to get very cheap food: dried beans, dried grains, fresh produce (sometimes fresh frozen!) and that’s pretty much it! oh and one cannot forget peanut butter!

  66. Just started on a vegan diet after being vegetarian for 6 months. Would def love to have this book. I’m returning to school to earn a degree as a R.D and my budget is very limited. Thanks for the opportunity! =)

  67. I would love to win this book. I love eating on a budget. And sometimes it’s hard for 5. This would help tremendous.
     

  68. I have been wanting this book for a while. I cook from scratch and buy what’s in season and on sale.

  69. Proving once again that old(er) dogs can learn new tricks, my retired and very carnivirous hubby and I are now eating mostly vegan…. we do have seafood on rare occasions.   Our longtime vegan daughter is so proud.   This book would be a wonderful prize since we are very careful spending money on our tight little budget.   Peace   

  70. I would love to have this book!! It would be a good start to this new year !! Good luck to all and best wishes to people and animals alike for a peaceful,kind and happy year !!

  71. Being the only vegan in the house I would love this book. Gets expensive planning 2 menus for the family.

  72. This would be an awesome cookbook to win – it goes along nicely with my resolutions to continue to eat vegan AND to save money 🙂

  73. I try to eat as many varied recipes as possible with what’s locally grown…our farmers markets has a year round schedule..sure would love a copy of this book to try out some new recipes.

  75. I did a vegan month last year, and I had to pay attention to my budget. I tried to buy a lot of fresh foods, watched out for sales, and avoided fake meats

  80. I really need to know the healthy version of this. I currently either starve myself or eat junk food (it’s cheap!).

  82. Eating vegan on a budget.. buy tofu, veggies, and fruit (try to buy in season) because they’re pretty cheap, and splurge on a couple of splurge items like vegan cream cheese 🙂

  83. Eating inexpensively is so easy when you’revegan…. just eat healthy and hearty, maximizing sales and using what you already have.

  85. trader joes is a great way to eat vegan on a budget!  I would love to win this book, need ALL the help I can get!!!

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  89. I need some additions to my ‘beans and rice and rice and beans’ money saving menus!  Thanks for doin’ a giveaway!

  91. What fun!  My tip would be to shop at local produce markets (not all of them will be cheaper than supermarket, but many of them are, plus their local) and stores like surplus and Aldis…also find coupons if you can,…and remember how much you’re not spending on pricey cuts of meat and steak and all that!

  94. I would absolutly love this book its on my amazon wishlist! I am trying to incorporate more vegan meals into my family meals (i always eat vegan) because there are 6 of us and making 2 meals is a pain!I am always trying to get them to eat what i eat.I definately have a lower end food budget and am always trying to stretch out meals ,I would love this!

  95. I would love to have this book. With the possibility of a reduction in household income and a strong desire to get my husband and son on board with me, I think it would be an awesome tool in my arsenal.

  96. My economic version of vegan is a super easy chili in the crockpot. Toss in: 2 cans diced tomatoes (I use the chili seasoned ones), 2 cans pinto beans, 1 can dark kidney beans, 1 can light kidney beans, 1 can black beans, 1 can shoepeg or crispy yellow corn, 1 can rotele (however spicy you want it) and a package of taco seasoning.

  98. I love to buy in bulk to cut down cost plus I mostly buy whats on sale for veggies for the week to cut down my budget.

  100. Ellen was a speaker at our VegFest (Orlando), and I was going to buy a book from her then, but I was super busy with volunteer coordinating! : (

  101. My main tip for eating vegan on the cheap is to BE PREPARED! 🙂 I spend money on the vegan options at local restaurants only when I’m starving because I haven’t brought a lunch to work. Being prepared a few days in advance saves me tons of $ I might have spent eating out. 🙂

  102. Another student feeding a my fiance who is one of those people who need 10,000 calories/day (okay, I may be exaggerating a bit).
    I buy in bulk, use Costco and make almost everything from scratch 😀

  105. I used to be “vegan” but never ate veggies…so so bad. I would eat french fries and chips and those types of vegan things but with this book I can now be empowered with vegan knowledge. It would be a lifesaver as I have gone back to eating meat after 10 years eating vegan. Even though I didn’t do it right the first time I felt so much better than I do now! 

  106. This books looks amazing.  Because of paycuts we had been using a lot of cheap processed foods (ie ramen noodles, whatever box food is on sale, etc) and can really notice the difference in health.  I need to learn how to eat affordable healthy foods.

  107. I would really love to have more cheap recipes, especially if they are gluten free, its hard to find a vegan, gluten free recipe

  108.  Wonderful
    Lunch Today: Black Beans over Sweet Brown rice topped with Cilantro, my
    salsa, and guacamole…VERY tasty, good for you, can be used during
    Daniel Fast!!

    Sweet Brown Rice: (find in bulk section of Whole
    foods-comes out almost like sticky rice) Boil 2 cups water with 1/2 tsp
    salt add 1 cup rice, stir, turn heat down to simmer, put lid on and
    cook for 50 minutes. Black Beans: Soak over…
    night, rinse, place in pot and cover with water. Take to a boil then
    turn down to med high. Add salt (to taste), 2 Bay leaves, a bit of
    garlic and onion powder…Cook until beans are soft and have created a
    thick sauce…4-6 hours. (OR GET A CAN OF ORGANIC BLACK BEANS AND THEN
    DO SEASONING THE SAME…SIMMER FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES) Salsa: See recipe below Guac: 1/4 Avocado, mash with fork add a little salt and garlic. Layer: Rice in bowel, beans, salsa, guacamole….YUMMY!!

  109. SALSA TO DIP THE FLATBREAD IN! 3 Large jalapenos (if u get the ones that look like they have gray/tan lines on them they are hotter) 2 cans of whole peeled tomatoes (14.5 oz) ~drain~ 1 bunch of green onions (wash, chop until about 1/2 way down green end of stalk) cliantro wash and shake… sea salt garlic pepper
    Put Jalapenos in pan of water and heat to boiling…then cover and turn
    down to simmer until peppers are soft (30-45 min)…rinse with cool
    water Place drained tomatoes, peppers, chopped green onion,
    1/4-1/2 cup of cilantro leaves, salt and garlic to taste in a
    blender…add 1/2 cup water. How long you blend is up to
    you…I like mine chunky so I only blend long enough to chop up all the
    ingredients…I like to see the onions still 🙂
     

    1. OOps made a mistake on the Salsa Recipe…it should read sea salt and powder garlic..NOT garlic pepper 🙂

  110. TENDER AND FLAKY WHOLE WHEAT FLATBREAD (REVISION): 1 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 1-2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4-1/3 cup canola or olive oil… 3/4 cup WARM water preheat stove at 450 *Mix dry ingrediants together and then add oil…mix with fork until crumbly Add WARM water and mix until doughy….let sit 10-15 minutes
    knead dough…it should be strecty like gum but not sticky or too
    dry…if it’s too wet add a little flour until you can work with dough
    Break off dough the size of large lemon…roll into ball and roll out
    as flat and thin as you want it…place on cookie sheet (no oil) and
    bake…this part will take a little practice as its hard to tell if
    whole wheat is becoming golden brown 🙂 Takes about 5 minutes I
    like my bread a little crispy so I roll it flatter and cook a little
    longer…Shawn likes his thicker and softer so I roll his thicker and
    cook a little less
     

  111. I would really love this book. Not only am I a jobless college student so the budget side is helpful but I’m a vegetarian who wants to figure out how to go vegan. I need the knowledge and the push and I know I could share all of this with my friends and family as well!!

  113. I stock up on bulk staple items, then I just need to shop for a few key ingredients to make a variety of meals!

  115. Buy in bulk and cook from scratch whenever possible.  Bring the leftovers for lunch.  We do a lot of cooking on the weekends and have a variety of choices during the week.  This cuts down on impulse take-out.

  116. I love the idea of this book! People think being vegan is cost prohibitive and that convenience and junk food are cheaper. They don’t realize they pay in the long run.

  117. I’d be thrilled to add this book to my repertoire of cookbooks. I was Vegan for two years, and have been Vegetarian for four since then. I’ve been wanting to get back into the Vegan lifestyle, I just need a catalyst. I think this could be it…

  119. I’m a Mother of 5, and I can use all the help I can when it comes to eating Vegan on a Budget. What I try to do is: Buy from Local Farmer’s Markets, Buy From Bulk Bins, and I try to Keep it simple by focusing on the Greens more than anything else.

  120. Being a military family and trying to feed the kids and hubby great vegan meals on a budget can be a little tricky at times.  I’d love to get this book!:)

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  124. Thank you for this opportunity, I would LOVE to win this book! :)That being said, even if I don’t happen to be the lucky one to win, I’m thinking I will buy it!

  129. I begin a vegan lifestyle (heart patient) in the next few days(clearing out what’s left of my meat and dairy). I’m excited and terrified all at once and am seeking vegan sources from as many places as i can. Today I make my first visit to Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. I’m also looking for a vegan mentor and suggestions?
    Wish me luck and strength as I wish the same to you.
    Mike R

  130. Being a college vegan with a mandatory meal plan is difficult enough, even more when you live in New Orleans! Vegan seems to be some sort of leprosy – no one wants to cook, or even think about not eating animal products down here. The meals served in my college cafe are lacking substance and nutrition, so I choose to purchase food and cook myself. Having a cookbook that allows a more freedom with my already meager budget would be the best thing since quinoa and kale chips!

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