Since becoming an ex-pat full time, I've grown more interested in American culture, at least how it is viewed by people of other nationalities. Given the current political climate, and everything that has happened in the U.S. during the past few months, it's been a rather interesting time to live abroad!
My most interesting realization, however, actually happened through one of my sister's experiences.
Courtney & I
My sister (who still lives in the U.S.), recently became friends with an …
Instead of rearranging my closet (next weekend) or taking the minimalist approach to the rest of the house (more future projects) I decided to take 'minimalist' to my virtual life this week.
I have a love-hate relationship with social media. I love the instant personal connection it gives me to others, especially since I am living on an island so far away from everything and everyone, and I love that it gave me the opportunity to build and grow happy …
Have a kindle version of the Happy Herbivore Cookbook? I can sign it!
(yes, I know the picture is backwards...webcams! ugh!)
KindleGraph allows authors to virtually sign kindle copies of their books. I've already signed 5 copies! Technology is so cool!
Visit KindleGraph.com to request my autograph! (See how it works here).
Earlier this year, Scott & I met Nancy Rosen, the jewelry designer for the Real Housewives of NYC, by a happy accident. She was vacationing here in St. Maarten and having always wanted to turn my elephant logo into a charm for myself, I asked her if she could make a necklace for me.
Once I showed her little Herbie, however, Nancy was in love. What can I say? Happy Herbivore's little elephant is pretty irresistible! She told …
You might know this week's guest blogger as @MegVgn or The Snarky Chickpea. Either way, Meg is one serious foodie whose been busy cooking her way through the Happy Herbivore Cookbook (often using ingredients fresh from her garden!) Meg is also giving away a copy of my cookbook on her blog!
Here are Meg's pictures of the dishes she made along with her commentary about each dish and how she made each recipe "her own" (which …