I've seen these going around on blog awards and I thought I'd join in on the fun!

1. I am adopted, even though I look like every family member.

2. I have to watch TV while I write recipes to keep myself from going insane or OCD-crazy. I often end up watching really bad reality TV because other shows suck me in too much and I forget I'm cooking.

3. There are a lot of inside jokes and little hints …

HH: What made you decide to switch to a plant-based (vegan) diet?

I switched to a plant-based diet about 14 months ago for health reasons. The thing is, I've always been quite healthy and athletic. My weight has always been stable in a healthy range and I've always been very active with few medical problems. However, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and cancer are quite common in my family. Many family members have died before age 60 of heart disease, …

This week we've included summer fan favorites- every recipe has been a hit with meal plan customers so we packed them all into one week!

Here's a few favorites from the Individual Plan: 

• PB Cup Quinoa 
• Smashed White Bean & Avo Club 
• Teriyaki Chickpea & Mango Salad 
• Spicy Orange Broccoli & Noodles 
• And we've included the brand new Caribbean Quinoa Bowl! 

And a few from the Family Plan: 

• Cherry Pie Pancakes 
• Pea Hummus with Crackers 
• Pineapple Quinoa Salad 
• Spicy …

We have a Herbie Parents group on Facebook that is a great tool for parents who are working towards or on a plant-based diet. There's so many discussions and recipe sharing and chatting, feel free to join in!

I asked Herbie Parents what their tips for packing a plant-based lunch box are and here's what they say they include in their lunch boxes : soy yogurt cucumber slices hummus sandwiches PB&J sandwiches (check with your school, some schools don't allow …

Apologies to my guy readers in advanced for the tampon TMI. I couldn't find another way to tell the story. (We're all adults right?)

I was visiting a friend recently when I realized I needed a tampon. Normally I carry a spare in my purse but my purse wasn't with me so I opened the bathroom door slightly and called out to my friend, asking if I could have one of hers. She yelled back to help myself and …