Storing my baked goods isn't a problem for me, since they are usually gone within a day. I don't know how you Herbies do it - even if I make a large batch of cookies or a cake, it is gone. I know there are some issues with storing low-fat and no-fat foods.
Homemade HH baked goods with dry out quickly, and storing in plastic containers can make things all mushy, since they don't let out moisture.
Storing food, in …
Greenwashing is all around us, and has been for many years. It is when a company or person claims to be more eco-friendly than they really are and/or has ulterior motives.
Hotels started the idea of greenwashing in the 1980's with their reusing towels to 'save the environment.' They weren't really making an effort to be more environmentally friendly, they just wanted to increase their profits.
Another example is a tampon company that once claimed they are more eco-friendly …
Wheat berries, or wheatberries, are the entire edible part of wheat kernels, meaning there is no hull (or outer shell) but includes the germ, bran and endosperm.
They can be hard or soft, with the hard berries often being used for baking, like bread, and the soft berries for pastries. Hard wheat berries also tend to have a higher protein and gluten content than soft wheat berries.
Besides being hard or soft, wheat berries can also be red or white. …
I get a lot of emails and questions about flatulence, or gas, when switching to a vegan or vegetarian diet. It is normal and doesn't last forever.
Anytime you make a change to your diet, your body needs time to adjust. This can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks. Since everyone is different, there is no set time that it takes to adjust to a new diet.
When people make a change towards a plant …
Last year, I posted about getting Herbie tattooed on my foot. It was a very personal and emotional moment for me.
A while ago I received an email from a fan, Lindsey, asking if she could get a Herbie tattoo as well.
Below are her pictures and story
On Saturday January 7th, I got Herbie tattooed on my left forearm! I am so happy how he turned out and so happy to have you let me tattoo him
I decided …