Topic: Holiday

In light of HH's 4th Birthday, this week's Top 10 Tuesday names the recipes I'm most sentimental about...and why!

1. Blueberry Crisp - this was one of my earliest published recipes and it's still a fave!

2. Chickpea Tacos - my first invention! I remember the night I created this recipe. I was starving and the only thing I had on hand was a can of chickpeas and taco shells. Add homemade taco seasoning and voila! Who knew chickpea …

Every year on Earth Day (April 22) I ask my non-veg family and friends to try veganism for the day.

Eating a wholesome vegan diet is about the greenest thing you can do for the planet and making decisions with your fork is a whole lot easier than planting a tree (though still plant one if you can!)

So this Earth day, why not choose plant foods and help curb carbon emissions?

Psst! The 30 WHOLE Days Challenge kicks …

I can't believe another year has come and gone. 2009 has been a very exciting year for Happy Herbivore (and me). I returned to New York from California in July. In October, Happy Herbivore celebrated it's second birthday and in December, I celebrated my third veganniversary. Best of all I found a terrific publisher in November and the Happy Herbivore Cookbook is on it's way! I just wrapped up the 190th recipe, so it's almost done!

Other noteworthy achievements include …

If you still don't have a copy of my e-book, Pudge-Free Holidays, now is the time to get it! What better time than the holiday season to cook up some delicious, healthy and fat-free vegan recipes?! Plus the e-books are for sale for a limited time, so be sure to get your copy before they're gone forever.

If you don't have Pudge-Free Holidays, now is the time to get it (& your last chance!) Here is my sample Thanksgiving menu -- with a few teaser recipes! Want more recipes? Subscribe to the newsletter. I always give away secret recipes during the Holidays.

Acorn Squash & Apple Soup (also in Pudge-Free Holidays)

Cornbread & Vegan Stuffing (in Pudge-Free Holidays)

Maple-Glazed Vegetables (also in Pudge-Free Holidays)

Cranberry Sauce (which I use to smother baked tofu)

Fat-Free Pumpkin Pie (in …