Teaching Tuesday: Non-Dairy Milks Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Cooking101

By popular demand, this week's Teaching Tuesday is all about non-dairy milks!

Fun fact: Did you know non-dairy milks can't be labeled as "milk" in Europe? The word "milk" is actually a protected dominion reserved only for mammary secretions. (Source) Instead, they're labeled as "drinks" (i.e. soy drink).

There are a lot of non-dairy milks on the market today, but rather than focusing on all of them, here is a breakdown of the most popular (and common) ones …

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Minimalist Monday: Wallet Clean Out Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Minimalist

You don't always have to take on a big project to kick off your minimalist journey. The important thing is to just start, even if it's something small.

It's also the small projects that are overlooked the most -- when was the last time you looked in your wallet!?

I find it's almost always a place of clutter, chaos, and unnecessary "trash", which is why I recently cleaned mine out.

After a few minutes of sorting (really, that's all …

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25+ Plant-Based (Vegan) Spring Holidays & Brunch Ideas Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

Whether it's for a holiday celebration or to simply enjoy the warm weather, spring is the perfect time to invite friends and family over for brunch.

Here are few easy and healthy brunch ideas that are sure to be crowd pleasers!

P.S. I have an entire section dedicated to Easter and Passover in my new cookbook, Happy Herbivore Holidays & Gatherings, which comes out in November!

We'll also have a special spring-themed meal plan next week! Check back on …

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Herbie of the Week: Heidi (She's Off Her Blood Pressure Meds & In The Best Shape of Her Life!) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Heidi!

Heidi was only 25-years-old when she was put on medication to regulate her heart rate and blood pressure. Knowing that wasn't healthy, a friend introduced her to whole, plant-based foods, and within 3 months Heidi was off her medications!

A year later, Heidi "fell off the wagon" when she was deployed to Iraq and let meat and cheese back into her diet. It wasn't until after the birth of her first child (and …

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"Steak" Tacos with Mango Chimichurri, Peanutty Collard Greens, Sonoma Salad Sandwiches & More! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

Get ready for another 7 days of delicious, fuss-free eats with this week's meal plan!

Brand new recipes like the Mango Mint Smoothie (NEW!), Peanutty Collard Greens (NEW!), Coconut Milk & Citrus White Bean Dip (NEW!, indi.), Sonoma Salad Sandwiches (NEW!, fam.), and "Steak" Tacos with Mango Chimichurri (NEW!) are all waiting to leave you feeling full and satisfied!

Let's eat!

"Steak" Tacos with Mango Chimichurri

Individual Highlights

  • Mango Mint Smoothie (NEW!)
  • BBQ Chickpea Wrap
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