Topic: FAQ

There are several different ways to presoak and cook dried beans. Here are a few of the more popular routes:

Slow Soak- This is probably the most widely used method. Put 1 pound of dried beans in a pot with 10 cups of water. Cover and let soak either 6-8 hours or overnight.

Hot Soak- First boil 10 cups of water. Then add 1 pound of dried beans and return to a boil. Cover and remove from heat …

Q: I would like to know what you use on your skin other than the baking soda? Particularly to moisturize? Your skin looks lovely!! 

A: Aww thanks for such a nice compliment. I don’t use a moisturizer, I don’t find I need one. I wash my face with baking soda (link) and that’s it, unless I’m going outside for an extended period (i.e. to go for a hike) then I put SPF …

People often ask how to bake without greasing your baking pan or using spray oil. Most often, I suggest parchment paper  or silicone bakeware . 

Parchment paper is a heavy-duty paper that's used in the kitchen- it comes in a roll the same way aluminum foil does. It's water and grease resistant. Parchment paper doesn't allow moisture to stick to it- which means your baked goods will slide right out of the pan the same way it would had …

I asked HH's Facebook page "What was or is the hardest part in your transition to a plant-based diet" and the comments poured in.

Most of the responses fell into the same few issues, so I'll address each of them here:

1. Protein

Alright folks, this one is easy: DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. You could eat nothing but potatoes all day and still exceed your protein needs. It doesn't matter if you're male, female, you lift weights, do yoga, etc. …

You've got questions and we've got answers!

Q: I have a question about lentils, what is your advice on preparing and cooking them?

A: See this informative post about lentils.

Q: I there a way to store baked goods to keep them moist? After just a day in the fridge, the apple fritters dried out very quickly, even though covered tightly with plastic wrap.

A: A fridge is designed to suck out moisture, so if you’re going to store …