Welcome back to the HH Book Club! As a reminder, we're posting comments and questions throughout the month on Goodreads , and wrapping up the book on the blog on the final Sunday of each month when we announce the next month's book.

July's book will be The Lean by Kathy Freston.

Some final thoughts and comments from Herbies who read The Starch Solution in June.

"POTATOES, how I have missed thee, whole …

Today we're spotlighting a vegan owned jewelry company, Lavoro Designs. Shelly uses no animal products in her creations and makes gorgeous bracelets, earrings, and rings, and necklaces. Many of her designs are fruit, veggie and animal themed!

Tell us a little bit about your businesses.

Lavoro Designs is affordable handcrafted jewelry made to be simple, timeless and easy. The Lavoro style is as varied as your personality. You'll find flowers, hearts and dragonflies …

You've got questions and we've got answers!

Q: Are rolled oats more like instant or old fashioned whole oats?

A: See this post and video that explains the difference between rolled oats and instant oats.

For a more detailed reading or explanation, see this posts that covers all the different types of oats.

Q: I'm wondering what do you cook with if you don't use oils?

A: You can check out my recipes to …

I've been posting a lot of 'Vegan Tastes of' about my travels across country. I'm frequently asked how hard it is, or if it's even possible to travel often and still choose healthy, plant-based options. While driving across the country I found that I could talk servers at any restaurant and still be able to make a healthy, filling, vegan meal out of any menu! As long as you have access to some grains, legumes (beans/lentils), fruits and vegetables you …

This week we're meeting David, who after several life threatening traumas and surgeries (which also led him to battle addiction and other medical issues) he overcame all his pain and regained his mobility and body builder strength with the help of a plant-based diet.

HH: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your history.

David: I am 51 and have been on a plant-based diet for almost a year. In the past, I have had significant …