I love the Internet, and yet I hate it, too, because I find you're setting yourself up for a lot of scrutiny... even when you're trying to do something positive.

The whole point of "minimalism" is not about deprivation, but living more purposefully and intentionally. It's about simplifying your life and doing more with less. 

My own take on minimalism goes a step further: Doing the best you can within your means — and that's what I want to focus …

Remember Jana? Jana is cooking her way through Happy Herbivore Abroad — a new recipe every day! She last checked in with us at Day 50 and now Jana has reached Day 100! 

I'm thrilled to have Jana back on the blog talking about her challenge, the last 50 days of cooking (and eating!) and everything in between. Be inspired!

"When last I wrote, we had made 50 days of HHA recipes. We have now reached 100 days. …

You've got questions...

Q: My son is a sophomore in college and recently went vegan. He lives in a single dorm with a compact fridge and a microwave, eating most of his meals at the dining hall. Do you have any advice for college students switching over to a vegan diet? Especially when they don't have a kitchen.

There are a lot of simple, easy meals like bean burritos, beans and rice with salsa, cereal with soy or almond …

In October 2012, Katie emailed me asking if I knew anything about ulcers and if a plant-based diet can help. Unfortunately, I did not have any information for Katie but asked that she keep in touch with her progress.

Two months later, Katie emailed me again and with exciting news — and today Katie is sharing her story with us!

HH: When you emailed me, you were researching ulcers and the effect (if any) a plant-based diet might have. …

More Spring recipes this week! NEW to the meal plans: Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Salad (both plans), Strawberry Overnight Oats (both plans), Butternut Squash and Red Bean Stew (family), Roasted Veg Mini Pizzas (both plans), Spring Tangerine Salad (individual), PLUS returning favorites such as the Chocolate Shake and Peach Crisp!

Individual Highlights

• Spinach-Tomato Pilaf
• Roasted Veg Mini Pizzas (NEW!)
• Vegetable Soup
• Sunny Parfait
• Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Pasta (NEW!)
• "Tuna" Salad
• Strawberry Overnight Oats (NEW!)
  
• Peach Crisp
• Spring Tangerine Salad …