Hi, Mama & Papa Herbivore here with a update on how we are doing. It's hard to believe it has been 15 months plant-based and we can honestly say it is not a transition anymore, but a lifestyle of eating healthier. Our daughter's recipes have become our bible of cookbooks. We still make a lot of our old favorites from HHC, have new ones in EHH and get a different taste of many countries in HHA. 

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I have to admit, I was a little giddy when I realized Earth Day was on a Monday! I've wanted to do a minimalist post on reducing (vs. recycling) for ages. I've also been dying to do a post on living more eco-friendly (i.e., plastic-free) since that's a (green) road my minimalism has taken me down, too... and, well, the stars aligned! (Or at least my calendars did!)

A little back story: The core of minimalism is to live …

After sharing my recipe for a homemade sports drink on Friday, a few people emailed asking how much water we need to drink every day.

"I was wondering your take on the saying, 'Drink 8 glasses of water a day" and what the benefits are :)??? Thanks :)"

Before getting into specifics, I think we can all agree that hydration is important — and the more water we drink, the better (although drinking too much water can cause …

You've got questions...

Q: Do you use non-stick cookware? Do you think it's safe to use?

I use a nonstick skillet for a few token dishes, but otherwise prefer my Emerilware.

Q: Can you do a how-to on soy yogurt in an automatic yogurt maker??? Please, please, please !!!

Sorry, I don't have a yogurt maker so I don't know anything about them. I do, however, have a recipe for how to make vegan yogurt in EHH and on …

Spring is in the air and many of us are dusting off our running shoes, uncovering our bikes, and getting ready for warm-weather outdoor activities!

I love playing outside as much as anyone, but I'm not a fan of Gatorade and other commercial "sports drinks." 

They always give me a headache and "stomach rot," even when I dilute them pretty considerably with water. (I think I just met my lifetime limit when training for my first marathon back in …