Good morning :) 

Yesterday I shared with you the history and evolution of bowl meals in America (super fascinating, right?) and how "bowl meals" became my saving grace these last few months.

I also touched on the positive psychological impact eating out of bowls has on us--with promises to dig more into that today :) 

THE HIDDEN MAGIC OF BOWL MEALS (real science)

New research has found that you can have the same food in a bowl vs. on a …

Today's post I'm sharing with you the super simple way I've been eating for the last few months...

To my surprise, LOADS of SCIENCE supports eating this way--it'll blow your mind up if you struggle with overeating or feeling "satisfied" after dinner. I can't wait to geek out and share it with you tomorrow :) :) 

TODAY I'm nerding out on some fascinating history around American meals and rise of bowls meals in American pop culture (here's a hint: Thanks …

Happy Fall + October!

Have you made Happy Herbivore Pumpkin Bread yet???? Get on that ;)

I always have random amounts of leftover pumpkin puree this time of year from baking all the pumpkin things and making vegan PSL at home (WHY is Starbucks still not offering a vegan one???) 

SO I've been using my leftover pumpkin and squash puree--more on that in a second---to make healthy sauces for pasta (or spaghetti squash, or grains, or whatever).

I've included two …

You know how much I love a reading challenge ;) 

You can follow me on Goodreads. I write a lengthy review of every book I read (or quit). 

For 2019, I resolved to do the ultimate: 365 books in 365 days.

Yes, that's literally a book a day. 

BUT (!) Reading a book a day doesn't mean I spend all day in a book. It just means that all my extra minutes go to a place that recharges me, …

Hi everyone! 

I thought I'd give a little update about me. (I know some of you have been wondering where I went...)

When I started blogging in 2007, I had no idea it would turn into a 'thing' -- a smattering of cookbooks, a meal plan service (turned into App), a business, a "brand."

But it did, which has been both magical and terrible. 

As many of you know, I have struggled with depression on and off for years.

My …