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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I have always been a keen cook and even more so since becoming vegan about 6 months ago as I am expanding my repertoire. I have never tested for a cookbook before but thought I would put my name forward. I have an additional challenge – I live in Portugal where it can be difficult to find some ingredients called for in (especially) US cookbooks, but this could be an advantage if you want your book to have a more global appeal :)
My 10 and 2 year old daughters love to help in the kitchen especially when we make your fabulous recipes because they know they can taste test :-) Your blog and cookbook have been lifesavers this past year since my youngest is now egg-free. Our family more than appreciates your hard work in creating these amazing recipes!
I would SO love to do this – I have made (and loved) almost every recipe in your first cookbook and am so excited about the second!
When would the recipe testing begin? I am currently in school but would love to hear more about it!
I’ve been dabbling with vegan cooking for the last six months and find both your blog and the OSG cookbook invaluable! It would be a real treat to be selected as on of your recipe testers. I try five to ten new recipes each week – cooking is my therapy! Good luck with this next endeavor. You are an inspiration to many people.
I am so excited about your new cookbook!! I use your first book and your blog on a regular basis and the recipes never disappoint. I have incorporated your dishes into my every day, holiday dinners, and have passed on several cookbooks to others who have also fallen in love with your recipes. I am a newlywed, currently stay at home wife, with a husband who loves my cooking and will eat anything. :) I would love the opportunity to be a tester for your next cookbook. Thank you for considering and opening this opportunity to your readers! Regardless, I can’t wait to try your new creations!
Congratulations and good luck on starting your second cookbook! You have been such an inspiration to me! Using your delicious recipes and seeing your beautiful photos has helped me immensely since I decided to become vegan. I have loved to cook for years, and reading/seeing your website truly convinced me that we could have beautiful/delicious food AND be vegan. I’ve like every recipe of yours that we’ve tried, and I can’t wait to see the new ones : )
Even if I don’t get to be a taste-tester, knowing that I have your next cookbook to look forward to is exciting enough! Haha
One of my colleagues here in Public Health in Arizona has just introduced me to your lentils and walnut taco’s recipe and I cannot make them at home. I am very intrigued by your website and recipes and hope to work with you as a tester, since I love to cook and be creative in the kitchen using healthier ingredients.
I am a huge fan of your cookbook and blog & am so excited by this opportunity to test out your new recipes! I am currently at University (struggling with the lack of healthy and vegan food) but will be home again in May. I love to cook and if it would still work for me to be a recipe tester starting in May, I would really love the opportunity. I could definitely commit to testing 3 recipes a week! Thanks!
Hi Angela, I wanted to fill out the application form but it doesn’t send because I did not fill out city and state. I’m in Europe so I don’t have a state haha. Or is it only possible to submit when you are in the USA / Canada? I would love to test. I’m totally in the vegan cooking groove at the moment.
If I had my own kitchen I would do this in a heart beat. I have made nearly all the recipes from your cookbook and loved each one. Can’t wait for new recipes! Good luck! :)
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Oooo would love to be a recipe taster! I can’t wait for your cookbook!
I am seriously excited about the possibility of being a recipe tester for you Angela. I have recently taken a leap of faith by taking time off from work to follow my passion by studying to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. I LOVE trying new recipes and nourishing my family with healthy real food. Your first cookbook is amazing and sits in my kitchen (with stains and folded pages!) and I love following your blog. You are an inspiration! The timing of this opportunity could not be more perfect and I would be so grateful to be able to help you on your next endeavor!! Applied. Fingers and toes are crossed !!
I am so looking forward to the new cookbook. My family and I LOVE the first one and the recipes on your blog. Made the Double Dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroon tart for my daughter’s second birthday a few days ago and it was a huge hit! Can’t wait for another book of great recipes. Best of luck!
I’m so happy that you are going to write another book. I write a lot of my own recipes for work, so I am familiar with how important it is to have accurate feedback. Anywho, my husband and I love your book, and we can’t wait to see what you come up with for the next one.
Angela this is the best news! Your cookbook is hands down my favorite and I am thrilled you are in the works for #2. I pimp your book to everyone I know (literally almost everyday). You helped take the stress out of dinner time, r since I no longer have to think about what to cook. Your recipes are easy, tasty and healthy which can be a hard match sometimes. I made your vegan Caesar salad and Chili last week and even my meat-eating husband couldn’t get enough. You are an inspiration and I’d be honored to be one your taste testers. Wishing you many years of continued success.
Congratulations, Angela. Looks like you have an overwhelming amount of keen followers ready to test your recipes. Keep up the great work. Really enjoyed the recipes from the first book.
Angela … I can not tell you how excited I am/ We are about a new cookbook …
A friend and I host a pop-up kitchen almost monthly …. we serve 10 – 12 people – any donations collected are sent to local food charities ! We use your recipes constantly and direct people to your site all of the time … you have truly been a lifesaver to so many people !!!
It would be an honor to test any and all of your recipes … but if we are not selected we will still be loyal followers !!!! A thousand thanks !!! Julie – Tessa and all of the foodie mom’s from Pittsburgh PA !!!!!
This might be a silly question, but would it matter if the recipes were tested and feedback provided on weekends verses weekdays?
And thank you for providing your readers with this opportunity!