Hi Herbies. It's Papa Herbivore again.
I wanted to share with all the fellow Herbies and other family and
friends who may not be there yet, the significance of being aware of
and controlling salt/sodium intake and some of my views and
experiences.
[Editorial note: After my Dad had a heart attack, he was required to go on a very low sodium diet. The topic of salt became very interesting to him, and now …
This comment bubbled up on my Minimalist Monday post, The Biggest 'Minimalist' Decision I'll Ever Make (I have a Huge Confession....)
"My husband always says, "Never live someone else's dream.""
The comment hit home for me as this is something I succumbed to... and despite "freeing" myself, still openly grapple with.
For a long time (as far back as I can remember, actually) I always tried to be the person everyone expected me to …
I still had all the video shots I took for Dr. Oz on my computer and I've been meaning to put them on Youtube for... well.. a year. (Oops).
(I'm terrible about never getting around to things when I have the mentality "when I get around to it." I find setting due dates not only keeps me accountable, it spurs me into action!)
Anyway, these videos …
You've got questions...
Q: You don't need to cook edamame before making it?
A: Frozen edamame usually needs to be boiled or microwaved briefly. It should say on the package. :)
Q: My self and my housemate are plant-based and super busy — we work full time and study full time. I am just wondering if you have a standard cupboard/shopping list that you use. I like to pre-make a lot of my meals ahead.
A: I highly recommend checking …
Scott and I lived in Boston for a little less than four years while I attended law school. (We've been back to Boston several times -- so if you're looking for places to eat, try the search bar on the blog -- type "boston" and you'll find all my previous trip posts).
I was fortunate to live there in both 2004 and 2007, and one of our apartments literally backed up to Fenway park. If I went on the roof …