Pasta Types

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

I got this email from Dad last week, he had been looking through some of Mom's old cookbooks and came across a page talking about the different types of pasta.

I tried to find out the name of the cookbook, but he wasn't sure which one it was other than it was a cookbook from the Ragu Pasta Company.

Below is his email and list of pasta types that he sent;

There is probably no other food based item …

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Combating Anecdotal Evidence

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Minimalist FAQ Advice

I recently attended a vegan night at my local library. The club had reviewed various vegan cookbooks and brought dishes in. One woman brought a dish in that included bacon and cheese, and when I politely declined, she got angry.

"What this isn't vegan enough for you?" she griped. I said, "well it isn't vegan at all, but I don't eat bacon or cheese, sorry."

She got deeply offended (not my intention) and laid into me about how butter and …

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Herbie of the Week: Dale

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies

Last week we met Candy who reversed her type 2 diabetes in a matter of months by following a plant-based diet. Today we meet Dale who, after attending McDougall's 8-day program was able to go off his medication for diabetes, high blood pressure and gout, and lower his cholesterol. Dale pretty much changed his entire life... in 90 days! 

HH: You attended one of Dr. McDougall's 8-day programs. I'm actually demonstrating at the 3-day McDougall program this February

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New Meal Plan (8 New Meals!)

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

8 new meals in this week's plan! Plus the return of some fan favorites like the Cranberry Muffin and the Skinny Puttanesca!

New Recipes & Meals:

  • Teriyaki Noodles with Mango
  • Fruit Lovers Bowl
  • Mexican Kidney Beans
  • Fruit Crisp
  • Pasta & 2 Bean Salad
  • Chocolate Berry Bliss Oatmeal
  • Cool Noodle Bowl
  • Creamy Quinoa Salad with Apples

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Starting a Business?

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Business101

Let me just spit this out real quick: I've never taken a business class. I feel a little funny giving advice on business because I feel like you have to be a millionaire or someone like Donald Trump to give advice. 

Most days I even feel a little silly identifying as a "business woman" or an "entrepreneur" because I have this stereotype in my head of what that is, and I'm so clearly not that... but I AM a business …

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