Back in September on my birthday I posted a blog of "32 things you may not have known about me"

I thought it would be fun to let my Dad do the same to honor his 68th birthday TODAY! (He said it was hard enough coming up with 10, there was no way he was going to do 68! lol)

In his own words---

10 things you may not have known about me-- by Papa Herbivore

1. Overweight …

You've got questions....

Q: Love all of your delicious recipes! I was wondering if you might have a suggestion as a replacement to whole-wheat flour in many of the baked goods? (Sensitivity)

A: Thanks! Try using the gluten-free all purpose flour blend recipe in EHH and HHA. That blend was designed by a GF bakery, and it's never failed me. You can also use commercial gluten-free blends like Bob's Red Mill GF All-Purpose Blend. Whole Foods Market has …

I met Jane (and learned of Sophia's story) back when I was interviewing parents as part of the Raising Herbie Kids series (you can read part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4). I'm honored to share their story -- and journey! with you today.

HH: Jane, how'd you find your way to a plant-based diet?

I switched to a plant-based diet in June 2012. (Your cookbooks have been a god-send!) My decision to go plant-based …

We have more fall recipes heading your way with this week's meal plan and tons! (tons!) of new recipes: Maple Oatmeal (NEW!), Simple Broccoli Spaghetti (NEW!), White Bean & Vegetable Soup (NEW!), Black Bean Butternut Chili (NEW!), Lentil Vegetable Soup (NEW!), Brown Rice & Apple Salad (NEW!), and the Refried Bean Burritos (NEW!)(family).

Enjoy favorites from past plans such as Sweet Potato Sundae, Cream of Broccoli Soup, "Tuna" Sandwich and Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes …

I'm still a little bit in denial that I'm airing my laundry so publicly, though I do hope my experience helps others...

I originally sent the first part of this post out in the meal plan newsletter (it's free, even if you don't use my super awesome - get healthy, save time and money - meal plans) but the bottom part is an addendum :)

I have a confession: I struggled with my weight (and diet) for years. …