How I Got My Book Deal

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Business101 Advice

I get a lot of emails from people asking about book deals -- specifically, how I got mine, how someone can get theirs --- what's my story?

It was 2009. I'd been blogging for about two years and Happy Herbivore had a modest, but growing audience. I contacted my now publisher about The China Study. I loved the book so much that I wanted to promote it, and I asked if they'd mail me a copy to giveaway on …

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Vegan Anywhere: Small Town Herbies Survival Guide

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

When someone tells me they can't be plant-based (vegan) it's rarely "oh I can't give up [animal product]" and usually more like "because I live in [place]." 

I've been plant-based (vegan) everywhere -- on a small Caribbean island for a year, in Africa, while traveling to some 35 cities, towns and villages across Europe and now in a Colorado ski town of 12,000 (Denver is 3.5 hrs away). I've managed for well over a year without a Whole Foods, …

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Fat-Free Vegan Molasses Cookies (Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies)

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Recipe

Today I'd like to share my favorite gluten free cookie from Everyday Happy Herbivore. These molasses cookies are soft and fluffy and super easy to make. 

Soft Molasses Cookies | yields 14 cookies

*gluten-free*

1 c oat flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
 ½ to 1 tsp baking soda (see note)
 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
 ⅛ tsp allspice, nutmeg or ground cloves
¼ c mashed navy beans
 ¼ c molasses
2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp brown …

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How Long Food Can Last In The Fridge

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

I recently got an email asking about how long certain foods last once they're opened or once you bring them home from the grocery store. This has always been sort of a mystery to me as well, we buy a lot of fresh vegetables so they usually get eaten or cooked quickly.

There are things like maple syrup, rice and pasta that you can keep for ages if you've stored them properly. Then there's things like cucumbers or spinach that …

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Save Money with Amazon

Posted by:Courtney Hardy Category: News

After I wrote my post about How to Save Money During the Holidays, people have been emailing for more tips. I thought I would pop in to share a good way to save money this weekend.

If you're shopping this weekend, check out the Amazon Price Check App to save some money. This is a great combination of shopping in stores but getting savings online. 

The Amazon Price Check App lets you scan barcodes on items, or even take …

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