More deliciously seasonal recipes this week! Introducing the Pear Wrap (NEW!), Simple Pea Soup (NEW!), Asian Spaghetti Noodle Soup (NEW!), Squash, Spinach & Sage Risotto (NEW!) and Pineapple & Black Bean Tacos (NEW!) -- all new and on both plans!

Plus some Autumn fan favorites are back: Beet & Sweet Potato Salad (indi), Garden Chowder (one of my personal faves!), Orange Quinoa Salad, Moroccan Lentil Stew, and another one of my go-to's: Lentil & Pear Salad.

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Hi Herbies. It's Papa Herbivore again.

I wanted to share with all the fellow Herbies and other family and
friends who may not be there yet, the significance of being aware of
and controlling salt/sodium intake and some of my views and
experiences.

[Editorial note: After my Dad had a heart attack, he was required to go on a very low sodium diet. The topic of salt became very interesting to him, and now …

This comment bubbled up on my Minimalist Monday post, The Biggest 'Minimalist' Decision I'll Ever Make (I have a Huge Confession....)

"My husband always says, "Never live someone else's dream.""

The comment hit home for me as this is something I succumbed to... and despite "freeing" myself, still openly grapple with.

For a long time (as far back as I can remember, actually) I always tried to be the person everyone expected me to …

I still had all the video shots I took for Dr. Oz on my computer and I've been meaning to put them on Youtube for... well.. a year. (Oops). 

(I'm terrible about never getting around to things when I have the mentality "when I get around to it." I find setting due dates not only keeps me accountable, it spurs me into action!)

Anyway, these videos …

You've got questions...

Q: You don't need to cook edamame before making it?

A: Frozen edamame usually needs to be boiled or microwaved briefly. It should say on the package. :)

Q: My self and my housemate are plant-based and super busy — we work full time and study full time. I am just wondering if you have a standard cupboard/shopping list that you use. I like to pre-make a lot of my meals ahead. 

A: I highly recommend checking …