We are eating like kings around here lately. Whoever invented elastic waistbands…I think I love you/hate you. [If you didn’t hear the news in my last post, I’m working away on a second cookbook!]
For my first cookbook, I relied on a fabulous group of dedicated and passionate recipe testers who gave my recipes a whirl in their own kitchens and then provided detailed and honest feedback. Recipe testers are essential to the cookbook development process (just like your recipe reviews on this blog!) and I couldn’t have produced such a solid group of recipes without them. It really takes a village! I recruited family and friends mostly, but since I received a lot of interest from my blog readers, I decided to open it up to you this time around.
I’m looking for recipe testers of all different abilities, so if you are a new cook or a seasoned pro feel free to apply. You certainly don’t have to be vegan either. My passion is creating recipes that people with all kinds of diets can enjoy. Those of you who can commit to testing at least 3 recipes per week will be given top priority as we’ll need to move through the recipes at a good pace.
I’m also looking for testers who will…
follow recipes exactly as written (this isn’t the time to make substitutions, unless suggested in the recipe),
take notes while cooking (such as noting your prep time or any areas of confusion in the directions),
submit thorough feedback immediately following the recipe (there will be an electronic form with standardized questions for each recipe).
You will also need a blender and a food processor as some of the recipes require these tools.
One last thing. Do you love to stuff your face with super delicious food? Perfect. I knew we would hit it off.
If you think you’d like to apply, you can fill out this submission form below. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to take on everyone who applies, but thank you all for your generosity in offering your help!
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Hi Angela!
I love your first cookbook! I would be honoured to be a recipe tester for your second cookbook! I am not vegan or vegetarian, but I am trying to eat healthier and cook for my husband and I plant based meals more often. Trying to please meat eaters is not an easy task!
Svetlana
I didn’t even know there was such a thing as recipe tester. I feel like I’m already a tester as we continually come to your site for recipes. In Dec 2012, I read a book about an ultrarunner who is a vegan and it sparked my interest. Reading that book led me to buy a vita mix and start making green smoothies. A month later I heard about something called cashew cheese and decided to google it. It led me to your recipe for vegan lasagna with lemon basil cashew cheese. WOW, that was spark that put our family on a new path to radically change our diets. The lasagna and cashew cheese was so, so good and we couldn’t believe something with out meat was actually tasty and healthy. My wife and I were both raised on the “meat and potato” philosophy with the belief that more meat was better, so to consider meals with all veggies took some adjustment. Here we are 2 years later and still going strong. With the help of your tasty recipes, we continue to get better at taking care of ourselves. We also have two kids under 5 who are getting on the same page too (that’s not always easy).
It took my well over a year to finally admit to other guys that one of my favorite sites is something called “Oh She Glows”… Yes, as a guy I still get some funny responses, but it doesn’t phase me anymore because I know how good it is for our family.
Angela, thanks for putting the time and effort into this site. This is one family that you have made a life changing impact on.
Tracy
p.s. I am an engineering so following an exact recipe is in my DNA:)
Love your recipes and am currently cooking through your cookbook. We make 4-5 recipes of yours/week and love them! As a vegan family of 5 (3 kids) it is great to have a resource that provides delicious and healthy options for our collective taste buds. Thanks for sharing your creativity and talent!
My boyfriend gave me your cookbook for my birthday last year and we love it! Thank you so much for inspiring us to make new and exciting recipes. I know you have a lot of response for recipe testers, the ones picked will be a lucky bunch!
Syd from Dartmouth, NS
Your blog and cookbook inspired me to love food again. I especially feel I can relate as I have recovered from a restricive eating disorder myself. I have a new found love for everything food and actually have my very own food blog in the works. I nearly did a backflip when I saw the news about your new cookbook!!!
What a cool opportunity! I just recently went vegan, GF, refined sugar-free, caffeine-free, alcohol-free for a cleanse. Your recipes make it so easy! I love food, so I need options that aren’t salad and GF spaghetti from the jar…and I look to OSG for delicious options. I LOVE cookbooks. I also have vegan and non-vegan taste testers…so pretty please pick me! :) Good luck!
Would love to see you try your hand at some sprouted recipes, such as sprouted buckwheat pancakes! Mmmmm!
Very excited for the 2nd book! I probably make at least 3 of your recipes every week as is, so this would just be a normal week. My friends would love you if I’m selected :-)
Thanks so much for this opportunity! What a fun, creative way for your readers to become more involved in the process. I am a nurse anesthetist which can be challenging/tiring, and I love to come home at the end of a busy day and whip up something delicious. While I’ve never been a recipe tester before, I have been an advance screener for movies. So, I understand the value of honest and constructive feedback. I also like to host people for dinner, which makes for many opportunities for feedback about the success of the dish. Again, thanks for thinking of your readers for this fun experience. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
Hi Angela,
I would love to be a recipe tester, I have made nearly everything in your first recipe book and on your website. I love your recipes, you seem to have the same tastes as I do, which makes it easy to try something you have made. Thank you!
Angela,
I would love the opportunity to be a recipe tester. I have devoured your cookbook and I read cookbooks for sport! I’ve been vegetarian since my early teens (hmmm.. a long time — I have 2 daughters in their 20’s — one who has Celiac disease, so I have learned the benefits of being GF, as well). I am a holistic Health Coach (through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition) as well as a yoga and Pilates instructor — and about to start teaching Barre. I’m working on a fitness/food/fashion website and blog for women in their 50’s and would love to highlight your creativity to this demographic :) Best of luck!
I signed up to become a tester because I am not a vegan. I am not even a vegetarian. What I am is a 50+ female that is convinced my poor food choices have to change. I read the introduction to your book and realized I have the same misconceptions about what being vegan means- I just want my health back. Regardless of whether I am chosen as a food tester I love your website and thank you for all of the content you provide. Very inspired by you!
This is such a great opportunity, I would be blessed to be a part of it! I am a masters student studying nutrition and health promotion, and found your blog when I started school last year. Since then, I am known from my friends to be an “oh she glows diehard”, and my boyfriend affectionately yells “Oh she’s glowing again” when he hears the food processor zooming away! I, like many others here on the comments, spend most of my days following your recipes, and could have some great tips or suggestions to give, and a fresh eye when the writing gets tough (definitely know this as i’m currently writing my thesis!).
I like the idea of nutritional content in the back, something that someone could flip to but not necessarily read on each recipe. I am also hoping there will be some more savoury snack and breakfast items in the new book. I especially love the recipes on your blog using mason jars (ie. the peanut butter cups and oatmeals to go). I think a lot of us are packing things to go to school or work, and that would be so great to have more of in a cookbook.
The other suggestion I have is recipes that are nut free. Lots of vegan blogs use cashews as a base, and while I love em, I can’t have them with every meal (and I’m a cheeze die hard). So any other ways to up the protein content in meals in a nut free way would be excellent!
I would be so excited to help you with this new chapter of your life! It is so incredibly exciting :)
I would love to be a recipe tester. I have followed your blog for almost a year and have your book. I would not catagorise myself yet as a vegan but I tend to cook vegeterian meals a lot and get my husband to enjoy them too. I would love to participate but I understand that you can not pick all of us interested. Look forward to your new book.
Hi Angela,
Very excited for book #2 Would love to help test as I cook almost exclusively from your blog and first book now! But either way so looking forward to new recipes!!!
I agree that having the protein amount included would be a huge help! I’m not concerned about calories but do like to make sure I’m getting enough protein. My naturopathic doctor has asked me to keep track:)
Hi Angela! I am a huge fan of your blog, your book and your inspiration! I have recently started a new journey as a health coach and mention you and your cookbook in my blog/ website. I can’t wait for your new cookbook! Good luck with it.
Hi Angela!
I would love to be considered as a recipe taster! I am a past culinary professional (professionally trained) and am now a hairstylist who Is on matt leave. I think I enjoy cooking now more than when I did it as a career, as I have more time to make the things I love for the people I love. I am not a vegan, but making healthy choices for my family is very important to me! I wanted to buy your book because while I can easily come up with non vegan dishes, I wanted some new inspiration when it came to making ones that are vegan. Just submitted my form!!
I must say that I am a big fan of the last cookbook and your blog. I absolutely love the crowd pleasing Caesar salad and the smashed potatoes. I made the salad twice and the potatoes 3 times over the holidays and they were a big hit each time. I bought your cookbook for my 2 daughters and they love cooking up your recipes as well. I would love to be considered for recipe testing. My kitchen is supplied with a food processor and vita mix as well. I already use at least one recipe from your blog or cookbook at least 1-2 times a week. I have been trying to incorporate more vegan recipes into our diets over the last 2 years. So far I’ve made my husband a fan of your recipes too, which he is a trustworthy critic. Thank you for your consideration.
Hi, I had a son just a couple of months after you in October. I was wondering if you would be including any baby food recipes in this cookbook? I would love to be a tester for those, too! I submitted my info. Congrats on your beautiful baby!