Thursday, May 7, 2009

A Call For Testers

I'm in need of a few good recipe testers for the new book. Right now I've got a handful of recipes that are almost ready to be tested, probably in the next week or so. This is just the first round, so if the timing doesn't work for you right now, not to worry. There will be other opportunities for testing to follow.

What I'm looking for in the testers: people who have the time to commit to cooking and testing recipes in the next couple of weeks, are experienced with cooking and baking (preferably with vegan recipes) and don't mind following the recipes to a T. Prior recipe testing experience is great, but not required. If you're interested in testing, just leave a comment here, and an email or a way for me to reach you.

Now, just in case you're wondering what the photos are of, the top one is a chocolate chip swirl bread and the bottom is a mocha java cake. Yup, both recipes are in the new book.

Thanks!!

43 comments:

anthony said...

Hi. I'm a huge fan of yours, the show, and the blog. I would love to test some recipes for you.

I have a vegan food blog at http://theapeman.blogspot.com/

Here's my email
AnthonyLevenda@gmail.com

Thanks for being awesome!

Jenn said...

I'd love to test, too! I read you in my RSS reader every day - my blog is http://www.livegreenwearblack.com

vijita said...

I would really really love to test! I have tons of time this summer and I'm already going to be spending as much of it as possible in the kitchen. I have lots of experience with vegan cooking.

I can be reached at gabriellepope(at)mac(dot) com.

AJP said...

Sure, I'd love to test out some new stuff. My e-mail is pasqua(at)bu.edu

zud said...
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zud said...

me too! i meet your criteria however I live in canada so if you're using some unusual namebrand ingredients then it may not work out...

zudora(at)gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

This sounds super fun! I'm an experienced cook and baker, and I've done some vegan recipes, though not a ton. I don't know what your ingredients are though, so if you use any soy, I wouldn't be able to make those. I also limit the vegan oils I use to coconut oil, olive oil, sesame oil, and a variety of nut oils (no canola, vegetable, corn, safflower, cottenseed, etc). As long as those aren't in the ingredients, I'd be able to follow the recipes to a T. :)

Veronica said...

Julie - I'm really excited for your book! Love the blog and the show. I'm very interested in testing. Let me know if you need me!

Jenni (aka Vegyogini) said...

Hi Julie! I'm interested and have tested for multiple books in the past (Happy Herbivore, Diet Dessert & Dogs, Urban Vegan, and currently Terry Hope Romero's Vegan Latina). Let me know if you need more testers. :)

sorchah said...

I'd love to test! I have lots of experience baking vegan, but I've never tested recipes.

dsharp88 said...

I'll be a tester! I'm vegan and always make recipes exactly as written the first time. That way I have a baseline against which I can judge changes when I alter them in subsequent tries.

Besides, you have to pick me because you already promised I'd be the first to know when I can pre-order the book! ;)

dsharp88 at gmail dot com

aimee said...

Hi Julie, I'd love to test for you. I'm testing for another vegan cookbook now so am definitely in a "tester zone". My blog is
http://aimee-thehappyvegan.blogspot.com
(I don't like to leave my e-mail here as it has my last name and I'd like to avoid spam!) If you need me leave me a comment and I'll send you my e-mail!

Adriana said...

Dude! I'm in.

http://victoryhomegarden.blogspot.com
adriana0804@hotmail.com

BitterSweet said...

Oh Julie, I'd love nothing more than to be a tester for you... Unfortunately, I barely have enough time to make my own recipes right now! Nonetheless, I'd be happy to "test" and review your book(s) at my own pace when they're all done. :)

jenny said...

I'd love to be a recipe tester! I have some free time now that college is done for the semester, and i'll be in DC for the summer -- bonus!

you can email me at pbjenny1@gmail.com

jess (of Get Sconed!) said...

I'm too busy to test, but I'm so excited for ya, Julie! Also, I'm excited to try the testers I hope you bring to upcoming PPK events : )

East Village Vegan said...

Hi Julie,

I would love to be a tester. I just started a new vegan food blog here: http://eastvillagevegan.blogspot.com/ You can email at eastvillagevegan@gmail.com

A.M. said...

If you're still looking: I would be honored and I would love love love to test your recipes!

I am quite experienced with vegan cooking and baking and I often use cookbooks/recipes. I am actually trying to remember to be a little less OCD with following recipes to a T, but I'd be more than happy to put that learning process to a halt for a while. ;-)

O, and I have been a tester a couple of times before.

You can e-mail me at coconutandraspberry [at] gmail [dot] com.

Sheree' said...

Hi Julie,
I am always there to test for you. Shoot me an email if you would like my help.:o) shereeb@cox.net

xBEEPSx said...

Hi Julie

I haven't tested before, but would love to help out and try some new recipes. I've also spent a fair amount of time in the kitchen.

You can check my food/life blog out at www.xbeepsx.blogspot.com and see if I live up to your high standards.

xbeepsx at gmail.com

GreenVegLife said...

I would love to test for you. I have never tested before- but I am known in my 'hood as the baker around town- vegan only of course! I would be thrilled to help out. I work from home- so I have plenty of time to fiddle around in the kitchen and am good at following directions. My email is jstadt1@rochester.rr.com. Hope all goes well!

Dips said...

Hi Julie, Im a new baker and new culinary blogger at http://centaurcooks.blogspot.com . I would love to be a tester for you and hope I can do good vegan cooking as Im a vegetarian too..
I dont want to leave my personal mail id here..but if you leave a way to contact on my blog I shall definitely reach you..

Stephanie Anne said...

I would absolutely love to test for you! I've never tested before but I am quite experienced at vegan cooking and baking. I'm practically attached at the hip to the kitchen and have plenty of time to bake/cook.

You can reach me at veganduckling@gmail.com

mamalama said...

I'd love to test some of your wonderful recipes.

Vegan Von Vittle said...

Pick me!!!! I would love to test for you! I am a weekend culinary student in Pastry & Baking and would love to spent time more time on vegan baking.

My email address is:

nicolecarnes@msn.com

brooke said...

Hi! It would make my summer 10x more awesome if I could test recipes for you. I'm going to be cooking and experimenting and trying new recipes as much as possible this summer, and having a few new ones to follow would be super exciting.

I have about four years experience cooking and baking vegan, and it's my goal in life to make everyone admit that vegan cookies/foods are more delicious than the other kind.

I would love this opportunity!

arroyita(at)gmail.com

p.s. would we be allowed to blog about it?

Unknown said...

OMG Jullie that will be really an honor!!!
PLEASE CONTACT ME ANY TIME,

alejandra.lopez(at)apg-am.nl

Unknown said...

I would love to test cook for you again! (My husband would love me to as well since he enjoyed all the pies I made when I was helping test your pie book!)

t.levin.decanini(at)gmail.com

Megan said...

I'd love to test some recipes if you are still looking for testers. I'm vegan and cook all the time!

MeloMeals said...

Yum! I can't wait for your book.

I wish I had the time/finances to test..

Oh well, I'll just have to wait for the book...

Cindy said...

If you ever need more testers, I'd love to join in the fun! I've cooked vegan for a few years now and love to bake. My email address is cindy.uribe@gmail.com.

Anonymous said...

I really, really wish I had the stamina for this because everything looks absolutely delightful. I know you will have no trouble finding lots of devoted testers!

Whitney said...

i would love to be a tester. I've been vegan for over two years and cook and bake everyday.
my e-mail is edewhi26(at)evergreen(dot)edu

madcat said...

I'd be really interested in doing this. I grew up vegetarian & returned back to it a few years ago. I love to cook!

wannabeavegan said...
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wannabeavegan said...

If you are still in need of testers I have the time and inclination!

http://wannabeavegan.wordpress.com

bjorkedoff said...

omg julie,do you still need testers?
seriously,i'm good!i tested for vegan brunch and isa/terry's cookie book,and i tested like every single recipe almost for the freakin' cookie book!

bjorkedoff.blogspot.com

and right now i have a lot of time

Unknown said...

Hey,

Seems like your all full for testers, but if you're taking names for later...

rob - robmcw@gmail.com

I do lots of vegan cooking + baking.

Thanks.

spiceislandvegan said...

I love to be a tester. I prefer testing soup, salad, main dishes, and snacks. Desserts are great but I am trying to cut down.

I also love to test Asian dishes and I can blog it, too (without the recipe).

Debbie

dandykins said...

Hi there Julie,
I'm a fairly experienced vegan baker and would be happy to test at some point (though looks like you're set for now.) Just let me know, and thanks for your work!
-Erin

Amey said...

oh julie!
how did I miss this post? Oh, I was off leading a yoga retreat that week. Well hey! If you're still interested... I'd love to test for you. I love baking and I have all those yoga students who help me eat all the goodies. Let me know if you want my help, I'd be psyched!
:) amey

ameyfm@yahoo.com

sharon said...

If you are still looking for testers, I'm your gal. The kitchen is my domain.

sharon in sugar land

Rumela said...

My father is a huge fan of chocolate chip swirl bread and I always try to bake one for him whenever we see my parents. He has yet to be fully blown away by any of the recipes i've tried. Simplicity is key, and yours looks perfect! Can't wait to try it. thank you for shearing your post.

Thanks

Rumela
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