With the help of Google Analytics, I was able to figure out which of my blog posts had the most hits, likes, shares, etc. In case you missed them (or you need a second helping!), here are the most popular blog posts on happyherbivore.com for 2013!

1. Not Losing Weight on a Plant-Based (Vegan) Diet? Here's Why (How to Lose Weight)

2. What is a Plant-Based Diet? (The Difference Between "Plant-Based" and "Vegan")

3. How to Get Rid of Fruit …

Today's blog post piggybacks off a topic I talked about with the students in my business class (you can read all past newsletters here).

That post is all about business, but so often what we do in business mirrors our life, and vice versa.

Mission statements aren't just for businesses, and with a new year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to set aside 5 minutes and write your PERSONAL mission statement.

Set a tone and …

The countdown to 2014 has begun, so on tonight's episode of the Happy Herbivore Cooking Show, I'll be making what's sure to be a crowd pleaser at your New Year's Eve party -- or any party for that matter!

To make my vegan Deviled "Eggs" (HHLL), I'll be getting some help in the kitchen from two very special guests: Mama and Papa Herbivore!

You've got questions...

Q: I would like to share some of your recipes (and recipes from other books) that are favorites of mine on my blog. I have posted one or two, giving you or them credit, of course. Before I continue with this practice, am I violating any restrictions?

A: Recipes (even those not in books but on other people's blogs) are copyrighted to them. My recipes are copyrighted to me (if they are on my blog) or to …

As you may know from Facebook, I've been on holiday in Europe for the past week or so. I've been sharing some pics there, but here's a good wrap-up post of my trip so far (I'll do another part 2 post once I'm back in the States).

After almost 24 hours of travel time (a 13-hour flight, a 4-hour train ride (and almost 12 hour time difference) I made it to Switzerland on Wednesday (Dec. 18).

On my way …