The Chocolate Chip Cookies (HHC) are the perfect treats for that jolly ol' elf when he comes down the chimney -- and of course Herbies ;)

I'll also be making Hot Chocolate (HHA and HHLL), which is super easy to make and great for sipping on when the weather outside is frightful!

Here's the recorded show, watch on YouTube:

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Q: Some of us, for whatever reason, cannot just up and change our life to do what we want. For many of us - it really is not possible - so we are left with trying to make our life matter outside of work. So I'm wondering if you can address a future blog post about this. Because when I ask myself the question - If this were the last day of my life, am I spending …

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, the question on everyone's mind is: what do I make for upcoming holiday parties and family gatherings?

Wonder no more! I've put together a list of easy plant-based recipes that will leave your guests feeling Herbie and light ;)

Eggnog

Recipes to make from the blog:

• Cranberry Sauce
• Maple Glazed Vegetables (also p. 174 in HHC)
• Maple Cornbread Biscuits (also p. 39 in HHC)
• Sweet Potato Biscuits
• Brown Gravy
• Skillet Green Bean Casserole
• …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Peggy! Since adopting a plant-based diet Peggy lost 45 pounds (in four months!), lowered her blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides, and most importantly: she no longer has chronic constipation -- a problem she'd suffered for years. (She even had half her colon removed previously because of the chronic constipation!)

I am 52 years old, and most of my life I suffered from weight issues and chronic constipation. I knew the weight could be dealt …

If you're wanting to avoid all the unhealthy temptations that come with the holidays, this week's meal plan will do the trick!

Not only is there Hot Chocolate Oatmeal (NEW!) (who doesn't love hot chocolate in December!?), but other filling recipes like Sweet Potato & Apple Home Fries (NEW!) Blueberry-Orange Oatmeal (NEW!), Lentil Cranberry Wraps (NEW!) and Sweet Potato & Pea Curry (NEW!).

Blueberry-Orange Oatmeal

Individual Highlights

• Hot Chocolate Oatmeal (NEW!)
• …