1. How do you deal with situations like being invited to holiday parties where there's absolutely no food for you?

Anytime I'm invited to dinner or a party, I always tell the host well in advance about my dietary restrictions, and then I immediately offer to help, such as bringing something.

If I go and there is still nothing to eat, I don't eat. It's that simple. I have to help myself, not someone else. I'm not going to feel …

It's finally here! Everyday Happy Herbivore will be available in stores tomorrow. 

You can still order copies online too- which is the most affordable option :) (Just $13!)

Let's get this cookbook to #1! Your support for The Happy Herbivore Cookbook was amazing, I can't thank you enough. It just goes to prove that word of mouth is so important. Happy Herbivore has grown because of you! 

Take a moment to tell your friends about the book on …

Tomorrow is the official release date for my new book, Everyday Happy Herbivore- I can't believe it's here! Thank you all for your support, I'm so happy to be able to write these recipes for you.

Today, I'm sharing one last cookbook teaser with you..and boy is it a great one. This chocolate mug cake will go from flour to in your mouth in just five minutes. It's a great single serving recipe and it's super easy to make.

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Tofu can be hit or miss. Some people don't love the texture but freezing your tofu is a great way to change the texture without much extra effort. Freezing tofu removes the excess water which makes tofu able to soak up your marinade better. It also makes your tofu less 'sponge-y' and gives it a sort of 'chewier' texture.

I take my tofu and cut a slit into the top of the plastic packaging and drain it over the sink. …

When I was at HTLA Chef Eric (from Millenium) told me to save my mushroom stems and make a broth with them. Since I love a good mushroom stock and I also love getting the most out of all my produce -- I just had to try this!

Sadly, I just haven't had any mushroom butts to try give it a go... until now!

Having made a beautiful mushroom gravy for Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Gravy pg.255 HHC), I had a …