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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Ya! So exciting! I try new recipes every week so this is right up my alley. Fun!
Hey Angela,
I would love to be a recipe tester. I am always looking for new ways to incorporate new recipes into our diet. While I am not 100% vegan, I do try to eat 80% plant based. I’ve sent in my information. SO hopefully I get chosen. Love your first book, it is used on a regular basis in our home.
I would love to test out your recipes…. I actually test them all the time!!!!
But I live in Italy and use our local products, no big food chains, and there IS a difference. Supermarkets will always be supermarkets
THank you for all the recipes and information you send it. I ‘m always very happy to read what you have to say. Love the Oh She Glows recipe book No. 1 and can’t wait to see what you cook up for No. 2.
I’m an old cook in a new house, new kitchen, just dying to experiment. Totally understand that you’ll be inundated, I couldn’t get to you any sooner as there were too many boxes in the way of the computer! All clear now – good luck with this next adventure
Gillian x
I love your recipes and blog. Thank you for making another cookbook. As a mom of three little ones I am looking forward to seeing how your recipes change as your daughter grows.
Hi Angela:
I filled out the app to be a recipe tester a few nights ago. I would love to be chosen as one of your recipe testers.
I don’t have a problem with testing 3+ recipes weekly. I’m vegan and I love to cook.
As well, my husband and I love to eat good food.
Thanks again.
Denise
Yay! So excited you are working on a new cookbook. I just found your first one a few months ago and it quickly became my go-to!!! Love trying new recipes that I can feel good about eating! Thank you for the opportunity! Best of luck with everything :-)
Good afternoon!
I just successfully completed your delicious recipe for Freezer Cookie Dough Fudge and it is OUTSTANDING! I recently made the transition to vegan-ism and your blog has been immeasurably helpful. Thank you for all of your good-humored and detailed tips.
Yours has been an encouraging voice.
I’m delighted to hear you are producing another cookbook! Though I have never been in the position to officially offer my opinions to another culinary enthusiast, it has been a delight following your blog and experimenting with your recipes.
Have a lovely weekend,
Claire
Hi
I submitted my details and would love to help test the recipes. I teach Home Economics in NZ and my students cover sustainability and Vegans at Level 2 . This would link in so well with all we do.
Hope I am successful but will enjoy current ideas if not xx
Woohoo….Excited that another book is coming. Love to be one of your testers, it will make the time waiting for your new book a lot more fun :)
All of my fingers and toes are crossed. Submitted my information. I am studying at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Mississauga; live in Burlington. Your cookbook is my absolute favourite. I learned to love cooking because of it. Every recipe I tried, we loved – and I could do it, easily. They never intimidated me. They made me feel like a chef. Thank you for inspiring me. I know you do that for thousands of others. Here’s hoping I can sign Recipe Tester next to my name. Happy sunny, snowy Sunday. :)
I’d love to be considered. I recently graduated from culinary school and decided to go vegan. I love your cookbook! I do cooking demos for cancer patients, and I ALWAYS use your cookbook.
Diana
Hi Angela, I would absolutely love the opportunity to be a recipe tester! I have tried SO many of your recipes from the blog and your cook book and love most things I have tried! I am newly vegan– with my allergies (Asthma and Eosinophilic Oesophagitis) I needed to give up dairy and I finally made the transition and feel so much better! I am also a doctor and have such an interest in nutrition. Your blog has given me the inspiration to make delicious tasty meals! Would love to be considered! I even have my fiancé half converted–unfortunately I don’t think I will ever fully turn him!! Laura
My family and I love your blog! I’ve been making recipes from it for at least two years, when I went (mostly) vegan. Your recipes are responsible for my reputation as a cook. :) I was thrilled when you released your first cookbook and I’ve made most of the recipes from it. I’m so excited that you’re making another cookbook and that you’re opening recipe testing to blog readers! How exciting! I would love to test recipes and coming from a house of 7, I can give you lots of feedback. :)
I’m looking forward to the new cookbook! Happy recipe-making!
Sooooo awesome to see that you will be sharing more wonderful inspiring and delicious recipes in print!!!! Can’t wait to add another one to the cookbookshelf!! You are soo inspiring!
Your first cookbook was amazing. This is my favourite of every cookbook I own (which is plenty), hands down. EVERYTHING I have made has been amazing, and whoever would have thought that possible. In our home we are striving to be at least 80% vegan and you make that so much easier, because your food tastes brilliant. With most recipes being very simple too, it’s my go-to book whenever I am cooking now. Thank you. CAN’T WAIT for book 2!
Hi Angela,
I use your cookbook pretty much everyday and when I’m not – I’m on the website. SOOO excited about a second book. I’m guessing this is already in the comments somewhere, and as a new mom I’m betting you’ve thought of this yourself, but JUST in case it SOMEHOW was missed…. adding a “freezer friendly” tag in the recipes would be really awesome. 99% of the time, I’m all about fresh is best, but sometimes having a recipe or two in the freezer can be very helpful, like when you have a new baby at home, or a busy weeknight.
Either way, I’ll be pre-ordering my little heart out as soon as humanly possible. Congratulations!!
A second cookbook! Very exiting! I wish I had the time to be a recipe tester! I love your recipes and you have been a huge support in my vegan transition over this past year. I would like to agree with PP about adding the nutritional information to your recipes. This is really important in helping me calculate my nutritional needs for the day.
I am so happy that you are making a second cookbook! I absolutely love all your recipes. You have really helped me change my eating lifestyle for the better. I am always in the kitchen I love to cook and bake. I really hope you consider making me a recipe tester!
Keeps telling me to give a real email address so I have put both my email addresses in dvd it won’t accept either one. A glitch? I would love to test recipes for you.