The deeper I dive into minimalism, the more I realize I've always had an inner minimalist trying to push her way out. 

About two years ago I adopted the practice that something new must truly replace something old. That is, every time I buy something, I have to get rid of something else. 

This all started when Scott's T-shirt collection was getting a bit out of hand and I told him for every new T-shirt he buys, he has to …

I've been at Vegetarian Summerfest this week and in between my food demonstration class and book signings, I've been eating some really awesome food! The Summerfest chefs provided oil-free, low fat and gluten-free options in addition to their regular fare which has just been awesome. It's so nice to have someone else cook for me just like I like it! 

Here is a quick look at the meals I've enjoyed:

Lunch: Tofu Ruben (delish!) and Quinoa salad with a side …

Hello from Vegetarian Summerfest! I've had a wonderful time the last few days and can't wait to share my experience with you! In the meantime, we have an awesome guest blog post today from Jules. Enjoy!

Jules:I'm thrilled to be a guest blogger here at Happy Herbivore! A recent addition to my beloved cookbook collection is the Happy Herbivore Cookbook. Right away, I knew there would be more than a few gems in this book, but …

After everything that happened with my Dad a few weeks ago, it was a real treat that our paths came just close enough that we could have a brief visit last week. The day I arrived in New York City, my parents were scheduled to leave Pennsylvania, where they'd been on vacation. We decided to meet in the middle of the two points at my cousins house, even if it was only for a few hours. 

My cousin picked me …

Happy 4th of July! Since I'm traveling today to speak and demonstrate at Vegetarian Summerfest, I had a cookout with my friends a few days earlier. 

Here are our delicious vegan eats:

Baked Beans (p.199) and Potato Salad (p.189) from The Happy Herbivore Cookbook. The baked beans were such a hit, that my friends actually made them the next day for another cookout!

A Mediterranean-inspired quinoa salad my friend Jane & I threw together based on what she …