A Recipe a Day from HHA: Jana's Final Thoughts on Her Family's Cooking Challenge + Fave Recipe Round-Up Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Guests

Well, she did it — Jana cooked every recipe in Happy Herbivore Abroad! Jana shared her family's journey with us along the way at Day 50 and Day 100 of their HHA challenge. Today, she's back with a new set of favorite recipes and her fantastic final thoughts.


"I have completed the entire recipe list of the book. I didn't do this project to just check something off my list. I did it to make a change in our …

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Red, White & Blue Parfait, Jalapeno Hummus & More Picnic/BBQ recipes to Celebrate Memorial Day! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

Celebrate Memorial Day with Red, White & Blue Parfaits (both plans) & Patriot Pancakes (family plan)!! Other new picnic perfect recipes include Jalapeno Hummus (both plans), Quinoa Dill Salad (both plans) and the Black Bean & Mango Salsa Burritos (both plans). We've also included fan faves that are perfect for BBQs, picnics, and potlucks like the Citrus Sweet Potato Salad and Quick Burgers. Make this your most deliciously memorable Memorial Day!


Individual Highlights

  • Jalapeno Hummus (NEW!)
  • Citrus Sweet Potato Salad
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Summer Cooking: How to Cook Without an Oven or Stove Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Advice

I find it almost amazing that Scott & I have lived in so many different places and we've never had air conditioning. Boston, New York City, Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Charleston, Los Angeles — none of our apartments had air conditioning. Even in Europe, air conditioning was a rarity. 

This means by the end of May, I would completely abstain from any kind of "baking" until October. I also found myself avoiding the stove, too. Standing over a hot flame …

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Minimalist Monday Q&A (Part 2): Your Minimalist Questions Answered Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Minimalist FAQ

You've got questions... about minimalism! This is the second post in our two-part Minimalist Monday series answering your fantastic questions about minimalism.


You and your husband often move internationally. In fact, I am amazed and jealous. Do you take any furniture, appliances or bedding etc...with you? Do you have staples that go everywhere? Once you get there, do you end up spending extra money on needed items you should have kept?

Whatever doesn't fit in the suitcase doesn't go (limit …

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WHOLE: An Excerpt from Dr. T. Colin Campbell's Brand-New Book PLUS Giveaway Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon

Exciting news, Herbies! Dr. T Colin Campbell and Dr. Howard Jacobson's new book, WHOLE, has been released! and it's already a New York Times Bestseller! I got a chance to read this amazing book a few months ago and I can't recommend it enough. I'm delighted to have the opportunity to share an excerpt of the book with you today AND I'm giving away THREE copies of the book! 

(p.s. Fun fact: Dr. Campbell and I have the …

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