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Q: I have a question about the Hippie Loaf. Is it 1 cup of dry quinoa cooked, or do you cook enough quinoa to produce 1 cup?

A: Measure out already cooked quinoa. I can't speak for everyone's recipes, but with mine (and this is generally true with most published cookbooks and recipes in magazines, etc.), if it indicates "cooked" (i.e., 1 cup cooked rice), it means you measure out 1 cup of already cooked rice. …

The only Herbie in your house? Live alone? Roommate/partner not on board with your plant-based lifestyle? No problemo!

Here are some of my cooking for one tips! (Because of bowl of cereal gets old as dinner!)

Meal Planning

First and foremost, you know I have to plug our individual meal plan, which is tailor-made for an individual (double if you're a couple!). No leftover ingredients, no waste, you can cook everything ahead — I love love love it! 

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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 …