Hey herbies! I've been getting a couple of emails and comments via Facebook asking for suggestions and ideas for foods one can take to their office party, neighbor's holiday gathering and the like, so for this Top 10 Tuesday, here are some of my favorite Holiday party "potluck" dishes.

On the simpler side, I recommended "Honey" Roasted "Nuts" -- you can also do a savory take on these no-nuts by roasting them (a la Chickpea Taco style) with Chinese …

Today's inspirational interview features a couple--and not just any couple, but the Brunks! Long-time, close friends of ours. 

For years, Dan and Jane have been my shining example of how vegans and omnivores can peacefully coexist. When Scott and I met the Brunks in 2004, we were not vegan--we weren't even vegetarian, but while many friends were unsupportive of our dietary changes years later, the Brunks were.

In fact, Dan was so supportive of my decision to be a vegetarian …

In case you missed my announcements on twitter and facebook, through Amazon's "look inside" feature you can now preview the inside of my cookbook! 

And if you are logged in to Amazon when you look inside, you can also preview 28 of the 213 recipes!

So what are you waiting for? Try some sample recipes! Also check out our new cookbook tab -- to see how you can get freebies if you pre-order or …

Last Friday (in my first lifestyle post!) I discussed the difference between Eating to Live and Living to Eat---something I've come to understand (and appreciate) while living here in St. Maarten.

To summarize the post in one sentence: The French have taught me to eat to live, and live my eating (aka slow the hell down and enjoy every bite of my sandwich--and eat with purpose). 

I loved all of the responses that came in---and quickly noticed a trend …

Here are 10 healthy, delicious and soul-warming soups for this weeks Top 10 Tuesday.

1. She "Crab" Soup 
2. Curried Sweet Potato Soup
3. Chickpea Noodle Soup
4. African Kale & Yam Soup
5. Celery Root Soup
6. Acorn Squash & Apple Soup
7. Chipotle-Roasted Corn Soup
8. Inca Corn Soup
9. Tomato Soup w/ Spaghetti Squash
10. Black Bean & Salsa Soup

What is YOUR favorite soup to warm up with?