The Oh She Glows Cookbook Launch Day + A Special Sneak Peek!

I never thought this day would arrive, but lo and behold it has. After almost 3 years of hope, sweat, and tears, I can finally say today is the day that The Oh She Glows Cookbook hits shelves across North America! Can you believe it? Because I sure can’t.

This journey has been filled with many ups and downs, but I couldn’t be more grateful that I kept the faith in this project. Without a doubt, this book wouldn’t have happened without your support and encouragement! You were the ones who planted the cookbook seed in my mind many years ago. Only then did I actually think that maybe it wasn’t so far out of the realm of possibilities. Everyone needs that fearless friend in their lives pushing them a bit harder and giving them encouragement. I was just lucky to have a whole group of you doing that for me. I hope this book is a reflection of all that love and gratitude that I have (and a real passion for great-tasting, healthy food. of course).

A Bit About The Oh She Glows Cookbook:

~ There are over 100 vegan recipes and 100 photographs. Yes, it’s a highly visual and colourful cookbook (yippee!). I photographed and styled all of the food photos in the book. This was a massive undertaking, but I’m so glad I pushed myself to do it. Our friend and talented photographer, Dave Biesse, shot the lifestyle photos of us playing in our landlord’s kitchen and outdoors here in Oakville!

~ I had 3 main goals when creating this cookbook: 1) Create recipes that please meat eaters and vegans alike (fyi: most of my recipe testers were not vegan/vegetarian!); 2) The recipes are made with real, whole food ingredients – not processed imitation foods; 3) Great taste and healthy food are not exclusive – you can have both! 4) Oh and one more, include a wide range of quick and easy recipes, as well as more intensive ones (but nothing a new cook can’t handle!).

~ Each recipe has allergy information indicating whether it is gluten-free, soy-free, grain-free, nut-free, sugar-free, oil-free, and/or no bake/raw. I wanted this book to be accessible for all kinds of diets and I really think there is something for everyone. Additionally, many of my recipes have notes that will tell you how to adapt a recipe. For example, my cookie recipe has 2 notes about how you can make the cookies nut-free and even grain-free if you want. Hidden gems. Read the notes – you won’t be sorry.

~ There are around 85 gluten-free recipes and most are soy-free or have soy-free alternatives.

~ Each recipe indicates the prep time and cook time estimates to help you plan ahead.

~ There is a chapter called My Natural Foods Pantry detailing my most commonly used ingredients. I provide tips and tricks about each ingredient and give you the scoop!

~ I also share my favourite Kitchen Tools and Appliances in another chapter.

~ The recipes all have headnotes giving you recipes hints, describing the recipe, and/or sharing short stories about my life or how the recipe came about. Each chapter has an opening paragraph to get you excited about the chapter and it describes how it fits into my own life.

~ Yes, there are two different covers – a carrot cover in the U.S. and a parfait cover in Canada. See above image. This is because my publishers had different visions for the cover. Many people do not know this, but the author doesn’t have the final word on the cover so it really depends on what the publisher has in mind. The content is the same, however! The Canadian cover also has gorgeous French flaps.

~ There are 10 recipe chapters (Breakfast, Smoothies/Juices/Tea, Appetizers, Soup, Salad, Entrees, Sides, Power Snacks, Desserts, and Homemade Staples). Each chapter has around 10 recipes, with the entrée chapter and homemade staples chapter both having 15 recipes or more.

~ You’ll find recipes like: Out The Door Chia Power Doughnuts (I can bet you’ve never had a doughnut like this!), two of my favorite Glo Bar recipes from my former bakery, Life-Affirming Warm Nacho Dip (people will chase you down at parties for this recipe), Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte, and more!

A few more pictures to share…

{Beat the Heat Frozen Dessert Pizza – a quick and easy dessert inspired by my favourite frozen dessert pizza as a child!}

{Cream of Tomato Soup with Roasted Italian Chickpea Croutons– the perfect bowl of comfort food complete with my favourite croutons}

{Glowing Mojo-ito Green Monster – It’s a party in a glass…what more can I say? Have your friends over an enjoy some mojo-itos!}

The Oh She Glows Virtual Cookbook Tour Update:

Be sure to check out these new reviews from some of my favourite bloggers! Many are hosting giveaways for the book so be sure to enter for a chance to win.

Caitlin @ The Vegan Chickpea (review, recipe, giveaway)

Suzanne @ Hello Veggy (review, recipe, giveaway)

Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat (review, recipe)

Kristy & Chris @ Keepin It Kind (review, recipe, giveaway)

Amanda @ Pickles ‘n Honey (review, recipe, giveaway)

Ashley @ Edible Perspective (review, recipe, giveaway)

Matt @ No Meat Athlete (review, recipe, giveaway)

Heather @ Yum Universe (review, recipe, interview)

PS – you can find ALL the reviews on my book page.

{Marinated Balsamic, Maple, and Garlic Tempeh – My ALL-TIME favourite way to enjoy tempeh (and I wasn’t a tempeh fan until this recipe!) Please promise me you will give it a chance. It’s the real deal. Flavour explosion in your mouth. I love adding this to sandwiches or wraps. Truth be told, I once ate a whole batch straight from the dish.}

Where to Purchase:

If you’d like to pick up a copy of the book, here is a list of retailers. Most retailers will be stocking the book on shelves as of today. Don’t forget, if you purchase this week you can score my Bonus Recipe Bundle featuring 10 extra recipes not found in the cookbook!

I just got word that Costco (Toronto and Vancouver locations) will be selling the cookbook too, so keep your eyes peeled! We’re hoping it will be in other locations eventually too.

Social Media fun:

Many of you have been sharing social media pictures of the OSG cookbook in local bookstores, as it arrives in the mail, and recipes you’ve already made. It’s been so much fun to see this and I’ve been re-tweeting as many as I can keep up with. Please keep sharing your photos on twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest using the hashtag #osgcookbook and also tag @ohsheglows #ohsheglows so others can see what you’re making too. Thanks again for all your excitement and support!! You sure know how to make a girl feel loved.

Canada AM:

I’m off early to Toronto as I’m going to be on Canada AM this morning. Be sure to tune in if you can (I don’t think I go on until after 8:30am ET). I will be talking about the cookbook, sharing a few recipes, and trying not to be a fool on live TV. bahaha. Wish me luck! xoxo