Meet our Herbie of the Week, Debbie M.! Debbie suffered through years of unexplained pain and health complications and ended up being diagnosed with MS. Since making the switch to a plant-based lifestyle, Debbie's MS complications have greatly reduced — and so has her waistline! She has lost 55 pounds, no longer needs medication, and has inspired her family to go plant-based with remarkable results as well. Be inspired! Here is Debbie's amazing Herbie story, in her own words.

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Happy birthday to Scott (a.k.a. Mr. Happy Herbivore)! In honor of his bday, this week's meal plans include some of his all-time faves (he is my ultimate recipe tester, after all), plus 6 (six!) new recipes on both plans! Delicious recipes like Breakfast Crostini (NEW!) and yes! that's GF bread pictured!, Easy Ratatouille (NEW!), Greek-Style Pasta (NEW!), White Bean Tacos (NEW!), Orange Couscous Salad (NEW!), Mango Gazpacho (NEW!), (did you hear me?!) and more will …

A couple of months ago, I asked the Herbies on Facebook to let me know what HH blog, meal plan, and cookbook recipes they had successfully frozen (or not — so we don't all do it!). Freezing foods is a great way to save time during the busy school year (if you have little Herbies at home) or for general bulk cooking and saving leftovers past their usual prime all year round. 

First of all, I have to …

(*Although I started Minimalist Monday to share my journey to minimalism, I don't only want it to be about me and my journey, but yours too! So if you ever have a topic idea, please let me know!)

Today's topic is by request! I received this email a few weeks ago:

Really loving your minimalist posts — Can you maybe write another post about minimalist fashion? I have majorly cut down on my wardrobe, thanks to your post. I dress …

My parents (or Mama & Papa Herbivore as they are known on the blog) came to visit Scott, the pugs & I in LA last week. It was so wonderful to have them here!

These are some the family portraits and moments from their visit!

We took my parents to a Dodgers game and what a thrilling game it was! 

The game started out somber. The "other team" scored several runs right away and the Dodgers held strong at 0. …