Meet our Herbie of the Week: Jacqueline!

Before the holidays, Jacqueline posted a before and after picture (below) on the Happy Herbivore Facebook page for the Win A Visit Sweepstakes.

I believe my exact words were: O.M.G.!!!!! I was CRAZY impressed (how could anyone not!?), so I immediately asked her if she would share her story for the Herbie of the Week series.

Prepare to be amazed!

A little over a year ago I told myself enough is enough. I …

Cold weather got ya down? This week's meal plan will cheer you (and your tastebuds) up!

Dive spoon first into the Kale & Potato Chowder (NEW!), Vegetable Quinoa Soup (NEW!), Tofu Chili (NEW!, fam) and Cilantro Lime Rice & Refried Black Beans (NEW!).

There's even a little taste of the upcoming season with the Springtime Stir-Fry (NEW!).

Cilantro Lime Rice & Refried Black Beans

Individual Highlights

• Springtime Stir-Fry (NEW!)
• Strawberry Stuffed Toast
• Portobello Steak …

This week's Teaching Tuesday is something everyone can benefit from, especially if you're frequently in the kitchen making Happy Herbivore recipes ;).

So strap on your math hats because we're about to do some measuring conversions! (Don't worry, they're pretty easy.)

If you read my post on baking perfection and troubleshooting tips, rule #5 on my list is conversions. For example, did you know there are 8 fluid ounces in 1 cup? Or 2 tablespoons equal 1 fluid ounce?

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In case you missed the news, earlier this month I released my first minimalist book (inspired by this very series!) Minimalist Monday: Declutter Your Way to a Zen Home.

This week I'm releasing my second minimalist book, Minimalist Monday: Decluttering Your Life! Letting Go of Emotional Baggage, Toxic Relationships, and Social Chaos to Build Your Ideal, Zen Life (pre-order here) and today's topic is a bit of a sneak preview!

Today's topic also came as a …

You've got questions...

Q: I, too, find I do much better if I stick to your meal plans pretty strictly. But then my question is...how do I incorporate recipes from your cookbooks, etc. ??

A: It's a great question!

If you use a cookbook recipe, that's fine... as long as black bean brownies don't suddenly become dinner ;)

I include the calories with all the recipes so look at the servings, and try to keep it under 415 calories …