Although I'm loving my summer in France, I can't help but escape to other countries some weekends (there's just so much to see and do in Europe!).

pluuus I need to research... 'cuz I'm writing a Vegan in Europe book!

I'll spill deets on that later, but for TODAY I'm sharing some of my finds and discoveries in Portugal. (Lisbon may be one of the most veg-friendly place ever).

and it's not exactly hard to look at either...

When …

Beat the summer heat with our no cook meal plan! You read that right -- no cooking, just fast assembly!

Stay cool all week long with recipes like the Strawberry Pina Colada (NEW!), Black Bean & Mango Wraps (NEW!), Zucchini Noodles (NEW!), Curried Chickpea Wraps (NEW!), and Chopped Thai Kale Salad (NEW!).

Zucchini Noodles

Individual Highlights

• Zucchini Noodles (NEW!)
• Curried Chickpea Wraps (NEW!)
• Black Bean Hummus
• Chopped Thai Kale Salad (NEW!)
• Chunky Tomato …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Kathy!

After Jesse shared her pregnancy experience as our Herbie of the Week, Kathy left a comment on Facebook about how she too was plant-based while pregnant. The only difference? She was pregnant with TWINS!

I immediately asked if she would be interested in sharing her plant-based pregnancy and I was so happy that she said yes!

Read on for Kathy's story!

My husband and I began trying to create our family in …

It's summer, which means many herbies will be packing their bags and hitting the road, sky, or sea (for travel tips and help, there's a huge (HUGE!) section in The Happy Herbivore Guide to Plant-Based Living).

Cruises are always a popular vacation choice, especially this time of year. Scott and I actually went on a cruise back in 2007. I made sure to contact the cruise ahead of our trip to tell them about our dietary restrictions and they …

If you're looking to add some excitement back into your meals, then you've gotta try this week's meal plan!

The Peach Salsa, Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl (NEW!), Sweet & Sour Cauliflower (NEW!), Asian Tofu Salad Sandwiches (NEW!), and Creamy Garlic Pasta (NEW!) are all insanely delicious and sure to be crowd (as well as tummy) pleasers!

Dig in!

Creamy Garlic Pasta

Individual Highlights

• Creamy Garlic Pasta (NEW!)
• Strawberry Lemonade Oatmeal (NEW!)
• Spinach Love Wraps
• Sweet …