Do you ever feel awkward and a little bit embarrassed when you haven’t seen your friends or family in a long time because life got the best of you, and you’ve been grinding through each day just trying to stay afloat?! So many text messages go by saying, “We need to get together soon! Let’s get together next month! Let’s book it NOW!!!” Then when you finally get together, everyone is like, “Where the heck have you been, you hot mess? I need you in my life more often!” Well, this is kind of how I’m feeling writing this In the Glow newsletter right now… I mean, there is no pretty or elegant way to pop in your inbox after disappearing for such a long time, without at least a little walk of shame. But here I am facing my fears, putting on my grown-up hat, and hoping that you will find it in your beautiful, veggie-lovin’ hearts to forgive me for my long hiatus. I’ve greatly missed connecting with you and I am so very grateful that you are here!

Let’s see… since my last update, we welcomed our third baby into the family (our second loving and wild boy, Levi!), completing our family of 5, and cementing the possibility that I may never feel rested again. Shortly after moving across the country and having baby Levi in 2021, I thought to myself…this seems like a great time to start my 4th cookbook! 🤣 I never said I had perfect timing, but any creative knows when inspiration strikes you have to follow those nudges and lightning bolts. Thankfully, I decided to tackle this immense project before Levi turned into a wild, almost-4-year-old… you know, that age where they seem to turn into mini Hulks who dominate the entire household. It ain’t pretty when they get in a mood I tell ya…

Levi running the show!

Some of you may have seen little sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes of my new cookbook on Instagram: @ohsheglows, but at last, I finally get to share the big news and reveal with you….

I’m thrilled to introduce you to Oh She Glows Salads—launching this April 14, 2026!

This cookbook has been a JOY to create. If you know me, you know that incredible plant-based salads are my life—my everythang, my passion! Inside, you’ll discover scrumptious salads, explosively flavorful dressings and vinaigrettes, hearty protein toppers, punchy flavor boosters like pestos, cheeses, and nut mixes—and a whole chapter bursting with decadent-yet-wholesome desserts to balance it all out! As always, every recipe is vegan and there are plenty of gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, grain-free, and kid-friendly options. You’ll also find a special Recipes You Can Make Ahead chapter providing the inside scoop on making recipes in advance, as well as many freezer-friendly and packable “on the glow” recipes.

I’ve organized Oh She Glows Salads by season, so whether you’re craving a refreshing, cooling salad in July, or a cozy, warming salad in January, you’ll know just where to flip to in the book. Hot tip: many of the salads work year-round, so feel free to indulge a craving off-season if the mood strikes!

From Today through Friday, September 5, Barnes & Noble Rewards Members can pre-order Oh She Glows Salads and receive 25% off. Not a Rewards Member? No sweat, it’s free to sign up. Premium Members get an extra 10% savings on top of that.

Pre-order here and use code PREORDER25 at checkout.

I know it might feel early to pre-order, but your support at this stage truly means the world. Pre-orders play a key role in helping bookstores decide how many copies to stock, which directly impacts the visibility of the book and the strength of its launch. Your early encouragement is something I’ll never take for granted. And don’t worry—I’ll be sharing more great offers as they become available, including ones for my Canadian readers!

Now that kids are officially back in school, I think many of us could use some fresh inspiration for those daily lunches and after-school snacks (I know I sure can!). Check out my round-up of 18 portable snack ideas on the blog—it’s still one of my go-tos when I’m stuck in a snack rut. You’ll find everything from chewy oat bars and fruity energy bites to savoury chickpea snacks—all vegan, gluten-free, and with plenty of nut-free options too.

 Explore the recipes here

I’m so grateful you’ve stuck around through the quiet seasons. This amazing community has been with me through so many chapters, and it feels so special to return with something I’ve poured my heart into. I can’t wait for you to cook from Oh She Glows Salads—it’s been a huge labor of love, and now it’s finally time to celebrate together.

As we kick off this new season together, my hope is to keep our Oh She Glows community more connected and inspired. I’ll be sharing:

• fresh recipe ideas to brighten your weeks
• fun giveaways
• behind-the-scenes glimpses of the cookbook as it makes its way into the world
• early heads-up on great pre-order sales
• life updates, and more!

Here I am last month standing next to one of my abstract paintings—painting has become a passion in my life since having Levi! But more on that another time.

With love and gratitude,

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