Hi, it's Courtney, Lindsay's sister. I want to talk a little bit about iron deficiency anemia. There are different types of anemia, but iron deficiency is the most common. I was diagnosed by my doctor as an iron deficient anemic before I was ever a herbivore. Since becoming a herbivore, I've found that vegans are no more likely to be deficient in iron than omnivores, and a well-balanced vegan diet has plenty of iron.

Before being diagnosed, I would always …

It's a New Year!! I'm always tempted to make grandiose resolutions with the New Year, but I rarely stick to them for more than a month (okay a week!) --- that was, until my sister Courtney let me in on a little secret. 

A few years ago, Courtney decided to try to make general resolutions, like to wear a dress more often, instead of really specific ones. This worked for her-- it was an easier goal to attain than …

I can't believe it is New Year's already! How did that happen?!? It seems like just yesterday I was anticipating the release of the HHC, without EHH even a thought in my mind.

There have been many changes in HH this year. Besides releasing the cookbooks, I moved back to the US and learned to speak French. Scott changed careers and Courtney got her first passport stamp! Although she has since had to renew her passport, and …

I still have a hard time believing I'm writing another cookbook! Slowly the reality is setting in as I create more recipes. With the holidays, it has been quite hectic here, and one of the hardest things for me to remember is how short the days are here and how little time I have to shoot in the natural light.

Here are a few pics that I was able to get in this week. 

These are pictures I took …

New Year's Eve is only 2 days away! If you're going to a party or hosting, here are some great options for soups, main entrees, as well as breakfast (because everyone knows that the first meal of the new year is important!). 

Soups & main entrees:

• Acorn Squash & Apple Soup
• Cajun Meatloaf (p. 141, HHC)
• Sage Gravy (p. 280, EHH)
• Mexican Stuffed Peppers
• Comforting Winter Soup (p. 58, HHC)
• Fiesta Bake (p. 158, EHH)
• Vegetarian Delight
• Rustic …