Topic: Holiday


Today is National Apricot Day Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

Today is National Apricot Day! I thought I'd share a little about this sweet, tart fruit today.

Apricots are similar to peaches and plum. They have a fleshy outside, which can be smooth or with little hairs, and a seed inside. They have an orange color and are full of nutrients, like beta-carotene and vitamin A, to name a few.

You can eat them fresh, dried, canned, frozen or as a jam. They often are made into wine, brandy, amaretto, and other liquors. …

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2011 Year in Review Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

I can't believe it is New Year's already! How did that happen?!? It seems like just yesterday I was anticipating the release of the HHC, without EHH even a thought in my mind.

There have been many changes in HH this year.  Besides releasing the cookbooks, I moved back to the US and learned to speak French. Scott changed careers and Courtney got her first passport stamp! Although she has since had to renew her passport, and …

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New Year's Menu Suggestions Part 2 Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

New Year's Eve is only 2 days away! If you're going to a party or hosting, here are some great options for soups, main entrees, as well as breakfast (because everyone knows that the first meal of the new year is important!). 

Soups & main entrees:

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New Year's Menu Suggestions Part 1 Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

Trying to figure out what to do for your New Years party? I have some suggestions.

 Whether you're throwing a sit down dinner party, having finger foods only or bringing a dish to a friends, there are so many healthy and delicious options. 

In fact, I had so many ideas I had to break this post up into *two* parts! (Check back on Thursday for soups, main dishes, and breakfast ideas)

Appetizers and finger foods:

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DIY Happy Herbivore Holiday Gifts Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

With the holidays coming up, you might be wondering what you should get for the foodie in your life! A few weeks ago Courtney (my sis!) wrote a post about saving money this holiday season and mentioned making your own gifts as an option. A DIY gift has such a personal touch and can really make your friend or family member feel special. 

Try these HH inspired foodie gift ideas to give a healthy and delicious treat as a gift …

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