A handy guide of which fruits and nuts, and vegetables and herbs are available to cook with seasonally in September, for both southern and northern hemispheres.
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- Fruit and Nuts: Southern Hemisphere
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Fruit and Nuts: Southern Hemisphere


Roast Pork with Apple and Apricot Stuffing by Fresh Magazine • Toffee Apple Brioche and Butter Pudding on Olive Magazine • Our Favourite Apple Pie by Inspired Taste


Prawn-Stuffed Avocados with Finger Limes by Food Daydreaming • Chicken, Broccoli and Beetroot Salad with Avocado Pesto by Emily Kydd • Avocado Hollandaise by Jamie Oliver


Peanut Butter, Ricotta and Banana English Muffins by Food Daydreaming • Banana and Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake by AWW Food • Banana Soufflés by Eric Ripert


Blood Orange French Yogurt Cake (Gâteau au Yaourt) by Food Daydreaming • Blood Orange and Vanilla Marmalade by O Tama Carey • Blood Orange Slushy by The Healthy Eating Hub


Cumquat Jam by Beer and Croissants • Cumquat and Almond Upside-Down Cake by Helen Goh • Almond, Chocolate and Cumquat Tart by Delicious Everyday


Custard Apple Bread by The DB Kitchen • Custard Apple Cheesecake by Fresh Ideas • Custard Apple Sorbet by End of the Fork


Baked Grapefruit with Maple Syrup and Cinnamon by Not Enough Cinnamon • Avocado Grapefruit and Fennel Salad by Foodie Crush • Pink Grapefruit Dessert Bars by Garlic and Zest


Rosemary, Hazelnut and Orange Biscotti by Caroline Griffiths • Savory Fennel Hazelnut Tart with Carmelized Onions on Food52 • Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake by Sugar Salt Magic


Gremolata by Food Daydreaming • Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary by Phoebe Wood • Lemon Magic Cake by Jo Cooks


Mandarin Marmalade by AWW Food • Warm Mandarin Pudding by O Tama Carey • Mandarin and Almond Cake by 4 Ingredients


Sweet and Savoury Glazed Orange Tofu by the Vegan Atlas • Sicilian Whole Orange Cake by Christina’s Cucina • French Orange Tart by A Baking Journey


Coconut Papaya Smoothie by Minimalist Baker • Green Papaya Salad by Recipe Tin Eats • Tamarind Pork Meatballs with Papaya Salsa by Janine Ratcliffe


Passionfruit and Mint Cooler by White on Rice Couple • Passionfruit Mousse by Olivia’s Cuisine • Chocolate Passionfruit Brownies by Wholesome Patisserie


Prawn-Stuffed Avocados with Finger Limes by Food Daydreaming • Paw Paw, Mango and Rocket Salad by Maggie Beer • Tropical Fruit Salad with Paw Paw Granita by Jamie Oliver


Blackened Salmon Tacos w Minted Pineapple Salsa by Food Daydreaming • Thai Pineapple Fried Rice by Cookie and Kate • Pineapple, Lime and Coconut Delicious Pudding by Emma Galloway


Rockmelon Drink by Not Quite Nigella • Grilled Rockmelon with Feta by Stefano de Pieri • Rockmelon Passionfruit Mousse by AWW Food


Salmon with Kiwi Berry and Strawberry Salsa by Food Daydreaming • Strawberry Oatmeal Bars by Well Plated by Erin • Strawberry Sauce by Natasha’s Kitchen


Tangelo Salad with Roasted Beetroot by The Devil Wears Salad • Creamy Coconut Tangelo Rice Pudding by Boulder Locavore • Lemon Tarts with Tangelo by Joanie Simon


Tangerine and Strawberry Sangria by Something New for Dinner • Tangerine Garlic Chicken by Savoring Italy • Tangerine Sorbet by David Lebovitz
Vegetables and Herbs: Southern Hemisphere


Artichokes with Parmesan Butter Sauce by Barney Desmazery • Mediterranean Roasted Artichoke by The Mediterranean Dish • Artichoke, Spinach and Cheese Pie by Janine Ratcliffe


Stir-Fried Gai Lan by Tony Tan • Roasted Snapper with Chilli, Sesame and Soy by Matt Moran • Stir-Fried Beef with Wombok and Chilli by Lynne Mullins


Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus by Café Delites • Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon and Feta by Once Upon a Chef • Asparagus Tart with Chives, Tarragon and Gruyere by Feasting at Home


Spanish Chicken with Garlic and Fresh Bay Leaves by Neil Perry • Bistek with Onion and Bay Leaves by Angela Dimayuga • Mandarin and Bay Leaf Olive Loaf by Caroline Griffiths


Borscht by Adam Bush • Raw Beetroot Salad by Jamie Oliver • Beetroot Fritters with Soured Cream and Salmon Tartare by Diana Henry


Broad Bean, Mint and Ricotta Salad by Top with Cinnamon • Broad Beans with Tomatoes and Anchovies by Maxine Clark • Fried Tortillas with Broad Beans, Feta and Lime by Lisa Featherby


Chickpea, Tuna and Broccoli Salad by Food Daydreaming • Creamy Broccoli and Bacon by Café Delites • Orecchiette with Broccoli and Chilli Sauce by Olive Magazine


Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts with Sage and Lemon by Food Daydreaming • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts by Eatwell 101 • Middle Eastern Braised Brussels Sprouts by Maggie Beer


Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming • Brunkål (Swedish-style cabbage) by Delicious • Whole-Roasted Cabbage with Maple Syrup Glaze and Balsamic Onion Gravy by Hetty Mckinnon


Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming • Spicy Potato, Red Onion and Capsicum Bake by AWW Food • Capsicum Masala by Cooking from the Heart


Vietnamese Coconut Pancakes (Banh Xeo) on Food Daydreaming • Roasted Carrot, Rocket and Lentil Salad by Sophie Godwin • Carrot Cake Cheesecake by Amanda James


Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming • Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Chowder by Spoon Fork Bacon • Triple-Cheese Cauliflower by Lisa Featherby


Celeriac Remoulade with Fish and Beans by Food Daydreaming • Green Curry of Roast Celeriac by Neil Perry • Celeriac Hash with Crispy Bacon and Greens by The Flavor Bender


Simple Celery Soup by Feasting at Home • Braised Celery by Sprinkles and Sprouts • Celery Alla Parmigiana by Jamie Oliver


Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) by Food Daydreaming • Easy Quick Pickled Chillies by Simply Delicious • Hot Red Chilli Sauce by Rick Stein


Fusilli with Bacon and Chives by Food & Wine • Fish with Lemon and Chive Butter Sauce by You Plate It • Spring Scampi with Chives by Midwest Living


Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Coriander and Mint Chicken (Chicken Harra Masala) by Kumar Mahadevan • Fresh Coriander Sauce by Chatelaine


Lemon Dill Dressing by The Café Sucre Farine • Skillet Lemon Dill Chicken Thighs by Damn Delicious • Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce by Sheela Prakash


Garlic and Herb Grilled Eggplant by Every Last Bite • Nasu Dengaku by Pickled Plum • Eggplant, Mozzarella and Saffron Rice Bake by Katrina Meynink


Tuscan Braised Fennel by Sweet Paul • Caramelised Fennel Salad by Adam Liaw • Simple Fennel Soup by Everyday Healthy Recipes


Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) by Food Daydreaming • Garlic Butter Italian Sausage Sandwiches by Little Kitchen. Big World • Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Chicken and Mushrooms by Nutmeg Nanny


Fresh Ginger Tea by Cookie and Kate • Sticky Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken by Budget Bytes • Ahi Poke Bowls with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette by Cooking and Beer


Green Bean Salad with Basil, Balsamic, and Parmesan by Elise Bauer • Peas and Beans with Pistachio Pesto by Delicious • Green Bean Gratin by Heidimoyer


Chicken Broth with Kale, Quinoa and Preserved Lemon by Shannon Harley • Salmon Burgers with Kale Salsa by Miriam Nice • Twice-Baked Potatoes with Kale by Brussels Sprouts for Breakfast


Kohlrabi Remoulade by SOS Cuisine • Kohlrabi Slaw with Fennel and Apple by Breana Killeen • Roasted Kohlrabi with Savory Garlic Sauce by Cooking Light


Curried Leek and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs by Adam Bush • Buttered Leeks by Good Food Team • Cheesy Baked Leeks with Ham by The Delicious Food Team


• Vietnamese Coconut Pancakes (Banh Xeo) on Food Daydreaming • Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps by Katie Webster • Vegan Grilled Lettuce by Lucy and Lentils


Marjoram Sauce with Capers and Green Olives by 101 Cookbooks • Fresh Marjoram Soup by SOS Cuisine • Tuscan Beans with Sausage and Marjoram by Darren Robertson


Summer Tomato Spaghetti with Burrata by Food Daydreaming • Garlic and Mint Chicken Breasts by Better Homes and Garden • Pukka Pineapple with Bashed-Up Mint Sugar by Jamie Oliver


Spaghetti Alfredo with Mushrooms and Peas by Food Daydreaming • Philly Cheese Steak Skillet by The Modern Proper • Mushroom Risotto by Olive Magazine


Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming • White Onion, Chive and Sweet Vinegar Salad by O Tama Carey • BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Onion Bombs by Noshing with the Nolands


Oregano, Rosemary and Marjoram Vinegar by EatingWell Test Kitchen • Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Oregano, and Garlicky Breadcrumbs by Nourish and Fete • Chicken with Oregano Dressing by the Innocent Bystander restaurant


Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Parsley Yogurt Sauce by Sweet Caramel Sunday • Summer Parsley Salad by Shira McDermott


Caramelised Parsnips with Labneh by Maggie Beer • Pureed Roasted Parsnips by Elise Bauer • Chickpea Curry with Roast Carrot and Parsnips by Lowly Food


Yogurt Flatbread, Greens, Taramasalata and Finger Limes by Food Daydreaming • Gnocchi with Peas, Pesto and Spinach by Janine Ratcliffe • Snapper Pea a la Français by Shannon Bennett


Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming • Gujarati Potatoes by Daisy Rajan • Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites by The Comfort of Cooking


Roasted Thai Curry Pumpkin Seeds by My Life Cookbook • Maple Glazed Omelette Filled with Pumpkin Risotto by Full of Plants • Pumpkin Chickpea Chili by Give it some Thyme


Garlic and Rosemary Skillet Bread by The Food Charlatan • Orange Glazed Salmon with Rosemary by Cooking Classy • Rosemary Roasted Chicken and Potatoes by Tori Avey


Sautéed Silverbeet by Fiona Hugues • Creamed Spinach by Neil Perry • Potato and silverbeet frico by Lisa Featherby


Parmesan Broth Minestrone with Pistou by Food Daydreaming • Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach by Carolyn Casner • Chickpea, Tomato and Spinach Curry by the Good Food Team


Skillet Scallions by Edna Lewis • Carrot and Beet Salad with Scallion Emulsion by Country Grocer • Egg Pizza with Scallions by A Couple Cooks


Spicy Red Lentil and Swede Soup by Lowly Food • Creamy Buttered Swede by Flawless Food • Turnip and Swede Gratin by Jason Atherton


Lentil Tahini Sweet Potato Salad by The Full Helping • Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes by Minimalist Baker • Mushroom-Sweet Potato Moussaka by Mark Bittman


Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Green Tomato Salsa Verde by Wonky Wonderful • Roasted tomatoes with Fontina and Thyme by Healthy Green Kitchen


Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming • Warm Zucchini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette by Vikalinka • Rad Rainbow Raw Pad Thai by Oh She Glows
Fruit and Nuts: Northern Hemisphere


Roast Pork with Apple and Apricot Stuffing by Fresh Magazine • Toffee Apple Brioche and Butter Pudding on Olive Magazine • Our Favourite Apple Pie by Inspired Taste


Prawn-Stuffed Avocados with Finger Limes by Food Daydreaming • Chicken, Broccoli and Beetroot Salad with Avocado Pesto by Emily Kydd • Avocado Hollandaise by Jamie Oliver


Peanut Butter, Ricotta and Banana English Muffins by Food Daydreaming • Banana and Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake by AWW Food • Banana Soufflés by Eric Ripert


Berry Asparagus Pizza by Kiwi and Carrot • Grilled Blackberry, Strawberry, Basil and Brie Pizza Crisps by Half-Baked Harvest • Peach Blackberry Brown Betty by Vintage Kitchen


Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming • Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Take a Megabite • Blueberry Mojito by The Novice Chef


Vanilla Fig Oatmeal with Pistachios and Honey by Recipe Runner • Braised Short Rib Tagine with Figs and Almonds by Snixy Kitchen • Fig and Brandy Clafoutis by Kitchy Kitchen


Green Gooseberry Jam with Elderflower by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall • Gooseberry Fool by Mary Berry • Brown Butter Gooseberry Tart by Top with Cinnamon


Caramelized Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Grapes by With Salt and Wit • Grape Salsa by Cook Nourish Bliss • Roasted Grape, Goat Cheese and Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by How Sweet Eats


Cucumber-Honeydew Salad with Feta by Rikki Snyder • Honeydew Cucumber Soup by The Healthy Foodie • Grilled Chicken Breasts with Honeydew Salsa by Lora Zarubin


Feijoa and Kiwi Fruit Jelly by Food Daydreaming • Spinach Salad with Berries, Kiwi and Goat’s Cheese by Heather Homemade • Kiwi Coconut Popsicles by Sugary and Buttery


Peach Galette with Sour Cream Pastry by Food Daydreaming • Strawberry Peach Guacamole by Whitney Bond • Grilled Peach Spring Rolls with Spicy Cilantro Pesto by The Kitchen Paper


Apple and Pear Pancakes by Raisin and Fig • Baked Goat’s Cheese Salad by Dalia’s Kitchen • Pear, Gorgonzola and Walnut Tart by Disturbingly Delicious


Plum and Salmon Salad by Food Daydreaming • Plum Compote with Ice Cream by Luci’s Morsels • Plum Muffins by Christina’s Cucina


Black Rice and Raspberry Salad by Green Evi • Berry Spinach Salad by Spirited and Then Some • Raspberry Crumble Bars by Pinch of Yum


Red Currant Jelly by The Daring Gourmet • Spatchcock Duck with Plums and Redcurrants by Jess Meyer • Red Current Clafoutis by A Cozy Kitchen


Rockmelon Drink by Not Quite Nigella • Grilled Rockmelon with Feta by Stefano de Pieri • Rockmelon Passionfruit Mousse by AWW Food


Salmon with Kiwi Berry and Strawberry Salsa by Food Daydreaming • Paleo Chicken Bacon and Strawberry Salad by Paleo Running Momma • Easy Strawberry Sorbet by Saving Room for Dessert


Spiced Halloumi and Watermelon Skewers by Sabrina Ghayour • Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad by Nigella Lawson • Watermelon Steak by Live, Eat, Learn
Vegetables and Herbs: Northern Hemisphere


Mussel Soup with Tomato and Basil by Nigel Slater • Thai Basil Sauce Noodles with Jammy Eggs by Jessie Yuchen • Creamy Parmesan Basil Chicken by Fox and Briar


Borscht by Adam Bush • Raw Beetroot Salad by Jamie Oliver • Beetroot Fritters with Soured Cream and Salmon Tartare by Diana Henry


Chickpea, Tuna and Broccoli Salad by Food Daydreaming • Creamy Broccoli and Bacon by Café Delites • Orecchiette with Broccoli and Chilli Sauce by Olive Magazine


Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts with Sage and Lemon by Food Daydreaming • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts by Eatwell 101 • Middle Eastern Braised Brussels Sprouts by Maggie Beer


Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming • Brunkål (Swedish-style cabbage) by Delicious • Whole-Roasted Cabbage with Maple Syrup Glaze and Balsamic Onion Gravy by Hetty Mckinnon


Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming • Spicy Potato, Red Onion and Capsicum Bake by AWW Food • Capsicum Masala by Cooking from the Heart


Vietnamese Coconut Pancakes (Banh Xeo) on Food Daydreaming • Roasted Carrot, Rocket and Lentil Salad by Sophie Godwin • Carrot Cake Cheesecake by Amanda James


Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming • Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Chowder by Spoon Fork Bacon • Triple-Cheese Cauliflower by Lisa Featherby


Celeriac Remoulade with Fish and Beans by Food Daydreaming • Green Curry of Roast Celeriac by Neil Perry • Celeriac Hash with Crispy Bacon and Greens by The Flavor Bender


Simple Celery Soup by Feasting at Home • Braised Celery by Sprinkles and Sprouts • Celery Alla Parmigiana by Jamie Oliver


Scrambled Eggs with Chervil by Jerry Traunfeld • Creamy Potato and Chervil Soup with a Poached Egg by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary• Pasta Rags with Prawns, Fresh Peas and Chervil by Maggie Beer


Fusilli with Bacon and Chives by Food & Wine • Fish with Lemon and Chive Butter Sauce by You Plate It • Spring Scampi with Chives by Midwest Living


Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Coriander and Mint Chicken (Chicken Harra Masala) by Kumar Mahadevan • Fresh Coriander Sauce by Chatelaine


Sushi Cake by Food Daydreaming • Cucumber salad à la Xi’an Impression by Yotam Ottolenghi • Chilled Cucumber, Dill and Yogurt Soup by Olive Magazine


Pickled Daikon by It’s Not Complicated • Boiled Daikon Radish by The Woks of Life • Spicy Roasted Daikon Radish French Fries by Cooking on the Weekend


Lemon Dill Dressing by The Café Sucre Farine • Skillet Lemon Dill Chicken Thighs by Damn Delicious • Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce by Sheela Prakash


Garlic and Herb Grilled Eggplant by Every Last Bite • Nasu Dengaku by Pickled Plum • Eggplant, Mozzarella and Saffron Rice Bake by Katrina Meynink


Tuscan Braised Fennel by Sweet Paul • Caramelised Fennel Salad by Adam Liaw • Simple Fennel Soup by Everyday Healthy Recipes


Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) by Food Daydreaming • Garlic Butter Italian Sausage Sandwiches by Little Kitchen. Big World • Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Chicken and Mushrooms by Nutmeg Nanny


Chinese Chive and Egg Stir Fry by China Sichuan Food • Stir-Fried Shrimp and Garlic Chives by What to Cook Today • Pork and Garlic Chive Stir Fry by Omnivore’s Cookbook


Green Bean Salad with Basil, Balsamic, and Parmesan by Elise Bauer • Peas and Beans with Pistachio Pesto by Delicious • Green Bean Gratin by Heidimoyer


Chicken Broth with Kale, Quinoa and Preserved Lemon by Shannon Harley • Salmon Burgers with Kale Salsa by Miriam Nice • Twice-Baked Potatoes with Kale by Brussels Sprouts for Breakfast


Curried Leek and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs by Adam Bush • Buttered Leeks by Good Food Team • Cheesy Baked Leeks with Ham by The Delicious Food Team


Spaghetti Alfredo with Mushrooms and Peas by Food Daydreaming • Philly Cheese Steak Skillet by The Modern Proper • Mushroom Risotto by Olive Magazine


Crisp-Fried Okra from Bar Sacaren • Okra Ohitashi by Just One Cookbook • Middle Eastern Okra Stew by Little Sunny Kitchen


Oregano, Rosemary and Marjoram Vinegar by EatingWell Test Kitchen • Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Oregano, and Garlicky Breadcrumbs by Nourish and Fete • Chicken with Oregano Dressing by the Innocent Bystander restaurant


Caramelised Parsnips with Labneh by Maggie Beer • Pureed Roasted Parsnips by Elise Bauer • Chickpea Curry with Roast Carrot and Parsnips by Lowly Food


Yogurt Flatbread, Greens, Taramasalata and Finger Limes by Food Daydreaming • Gnocchi with Peas, Pesto and Spinach by Janine Ratcliffe • Snapper Pea a la Français by Shannon Bennett


Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming • Gujarati Potatoes by Daisy Rajan • Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites by The Comfort of Cooking


Roasted Thai Curry Pumpkin Seeds by My Life Cookbook • Maple Glazed Omelette Filled with Pumpkin Risotto by Full of Plants • Pumpkin Chickpea Chili by Give it some Thyme


Watermelon, Coppa and Pickled Radishes by Nigel Slater • Spiced Radishes on Preserved Lemon Yogurt by Adam Bush • No-Stir Risotto with Radishes, Asparagus and Artichokes by Delicious


Garlic and Rosemary Skillet Bread by The Food Charlatan • Orange Glazed Salmon with Rosemary by Cooking Classy • Rosemary Roasted Chicken and Potatoes by Tori Avey


Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts with Sage and Lemon by Food Daydreaming • One-Pot Red Wine Pasta with Sage and Walnuts by Hetty McKinnon • Roasted Pork with Sage, Rosemary and Garlic by Marco Canora


Sautéed Silverbeet by Fiona Hugues • Creamed Spinach by Neil Perry • Potato and silverbeet frico by Lisa Featherby


Sorrel Pesto by Sabrina Currie’s West Coast Kitchen and Garden • Polish Sorrel Soup with Boiled Egg by Polonist • Chicken, Sorrel and Potato Stew by Riverford Organic Farmers


Parmesan Broth Minestrone with Pistou by Food Daydreaming • Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach by Carolyn Casner • Chickpea, Tomato and Spinach Curry by the Good Food Team


Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming • Stir-Fried Corn with Chilli, Ginger, Garlic and Parsley by Jamie Oliver • Sweet Corn Soup by Meaningful Eats


Green Olive and Thyme Focaccia on Food Daydreaming • Savory Garlic and Thyme Buttermilk Biscuits by Foodness Gracious • Mushroom Gnocchi with Thyme by Anna Banana


Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Green Tomato Salsa Verde by Wonky Wonderful • Roasted tomatoes with Fontina and Thyme by Healthy Green Kitchen


Japanese Watercress Salad by Pickled Plum • Stir-Fried Watercress and Baby Tatsoi by Caroline Griffiths and Vicki Valsamis • Watercress Soup with Zucchini and Turmeric by My Parisian Kitchen


Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming • Warm Zucchini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette by Vikalinka • Rad Rainbow Raw Pad Thai by Oh She Glows