
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
I seriously cannot wait to receive my copy in the mail! I pre-ordered it the earliest I possibly could and was so excited to get the email that it shipped just a few days ago. Both my roommate and I are huge fans of yours and are currently planning a dinner party centered around recipes from your new cookbook.
Congratulations on your beautiful cookbook and all of your success!
Yay!! This makes me so excited! I LOVE my copy already and I can’t wait to share some thoughts on my blog tomorrow!!
Congratulations, what an incredible accomplishment. Can’t wait for mine to come in the mail!
Congratulations Angela! You truly glowed on Canada AM!
Congratulations!!! So excited for you . . . and to see the cookbook!
I just watched you on Canada A.M. Angela! I picked up your cookbook yesterday and had the chana masala for supper. It was delicious. Your cookbook is gorgeous, the photography is beautiful, the tips look so helpful and the ingredients easy to find. Congratulations.
Angela, it’s absolutely beautiful and the recipes look fabulous! A lot of times with a beautifully photographed and well formatted cookbook, the author or publisher doesn’t take the time to make sure the Kindle version is just as readable and pretty. But yours is just fantastic! It reads and formats very well on the Kindle, and remains a beautiful book. Thank you!
This cookbook is fantastic. LOVED the Chickpea Salad and Broccoli-Quinoa Burrito – perfect for lunches with a side of veggies and Lemon-Tahini Dressing. Oh and don’t forget Chocolate Almond Brownies for dessert. Thanks for the amazing lunches, Angela!
I am so excited to get my copy in the mail later today! I’ve already been awed by the bonus recipe bundle…so excited to see the actual book.
Congratulations on your big day! Your passion is evident through your pictures and words. You are authentic, and I cannot wait to receive my copy! Enjoy the day!
Congratulations Angela! So happy for you! Your recipes and work have helped me learn to cook (they’re so clearly written) and learn cook using natural foods. Thank you. Thank you! Can’t wait to get my copy of the cookbook.
Congratulations, Angela! Enjoy the ride – and you will do GREAT on Canada AM! xx
I have been waiting and waiting–very excited for today! Thank you for all your hard work!
Congratulations Angela!
FYI – I saw your book at Costco in Saskatoon on the weekend. I had to resist buying since I had pre-ordered online! I’m so excited and can hardly wait to get it!! :)
Good luck on Canada AM…you will be awesome!!
Picked mine up yesterday! It is absolutly beautiful! Cant wait to start trying some of the recipes!!
I am so excited. I pre-ordered when I first found out I could. One for my sister too. Do we also get the recipe bundle? I have not heard anything yet, guess I better check with Amazon. I’m gonna want to go out and buy it!! Thanks Angela and a HUGE Congratulations!!!!
Congrats, Angela! I got my copy last night – it looks fantastic. I can’t wait to try the recipes out. Thanks for putting so much into this book, the outcome is truly magnificent!
I just ordered my copy, should have it by Thursday. SO excited. :)
Congrats Angela! I am so in love with this book – you have truly outdone yourself. This is the book I wanted to write but you beat me to it! I have already bought copies for my family and plan to recommend it to all of my coaching clients. Thank you :)
I received my book yesterday and I was so excited! I showed my husband your picture from the cookbook and told him you are my favorite blogger and I was so proud of you! Your book is a labor of love and is truly remarkable. I plan on giving it as birthday gifts this year to all of my veg friends. Congratulations, Angela. Enjoy this special moment!