Topic: Misc


50,000 Herbies! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Misc

It seems like just yesterday I was doing a giveaway on this blog for reaching 10,000 Herbies (October 2011) and 25,000 Herbies (July 2012). 

*The Giveaway is closed*


My, how our little plant-based world has grown!!

Every day, I feel blessed and privileged to be part of the Happy Herbivore community. I am humbled by your support and HH's success.

It's been a long, wonderful road (filled with potholes and challenges too!) but it's one I'm happy to have been …

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Alicia Silverstone's Moroccan Couscous Recipe + Book Giveaway! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Misc

Back in 2009, I met Alicia Silverstone at a Food Network party. I was just starting to write my first cookbook, The Happy Herbivore Cookbook, when I met Alicia — so her book, website, and spirit became very much an inspiration to me. I loved what she was doing. I thought, "I want to touch lives like her!" 

Today Alicia is giving away a *signed* copy of her book, The Kind Diet, to one lucky Herbie! AND Alicia is sharing …

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Start Your Own Community Potluck! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Misc Advice

Jen emailed me with pictures of her community potluck that she held at her church. After her husband tested his blood sugars and found out his levels were over 300, they decided to take matters into their own hands and use a plant-based diet to get healthier. Now, Jen and her family are helping members of her community and church by educating them and getting them active. They have hosted a vegan potluck on the first Sunday of every month …

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Baked Vegan Latkes Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Misc

Baked Potato Latkes (makes 8)

1 large russet potato, peeled and grated (2 cups)

¼ teaspoon minced yellow onion

¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon white spelt flour

1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds mixed with 3 tablespoons water

¾ teaspoon sea salt

A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

¼ teaspoon paprika (optional; try smoked)

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Oil a baking sheet well. [HH note: I would use parchment paper]. Place all the ingredients in a large bowl …

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Our Holiday Gift Guide Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Misc

Give the gift of health with one (or all!) of my cookbooks:
The Happy Herbivore Cookbook
Everyday Happy Herbivore
Happy Herbivore Abroad (brand new!)


If you live in the U.S., Amazon is the best deal. For my international friends, go to The Book Depository (free worldwide shipping!). I'm also selling signed copies of my books in our store

We also have prepaid monthly meal plan gift subscriptions (1 month, 3 months, or 6 months) so you can give …

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