This week's meal plan is loaded with bold flavors like our new Margarita Salad (both plans). Keeping with our easy breezy Spring theme, we've also got two new dips! (So easy, SO GOOD!) Avocado-Yogurt Dip (both plans), Sun-Dried Tomato White Bean Dip (both plans). AND by popular request, a new smoothie recipe too! Spicy Mango Lime Smoothies (both plans) will rock your socks. Don't miss this meal plan!

Individual Highlights

• Margarita Salad (NEW!)
• Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal
• Cheater Saag
• Avocado-Yogurt Dip …

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 …