He was a Vegan before but it just about killed him. He is slightly overweight and his wife just had a baby and got a good job so he is staying home looking after the boy (who's middle name is vedder btw ). He said he wants to watch his boy grow so he is working on his health. Good on him I say!
Congratulations to your brother and sister-in-law on the birth of their son! And, to you, too, of course Also, how did becoming vegan almost kill him. Was it hard as far as choices i.e., none in restaurants, or was it that he couldn't find the right combination for nutrients?
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
Start with 3 tender young vegans, fully undress each taking care not to chafe, scratch, or bruise, sprinkle each with a dash of sugar and cinnamon, caress and rub lightly until warm and...voila!
mmm...enjoy.
Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
Anyone try Mark Bittman books? Particulary, have you tried Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian? Also, have you made baklava? I'm thinking of trying it out, but with pre-made phyllo dough first.
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
So, I've been trying almond milk as a cow's milk substitute. I erroneously thought it would be sweet (probably because I use almonds in sweets.) Anyway, if you make oatmeal with almond milk, or if you pour almond milk in your coffee, you may need sugar to spruce it up a bit. The product without sugar would not be bland, but definitely more savory than sweet.
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
how r the veggie hotdogs? at bbq cookouts I sometime crave a hot dog regardless how gross they are. I need a veg substitute.
You may have had time to find your own answer by now, but I prefer Smart Dogs. There are some good veggie brat style dogs out there as well, but unfortunately I don't remember the names. I've had some bad ones, so when I go to try them again, I'm going to be prepared to waste five bucks. If you're ever in Seattle I highly recommend visiting Cyber Dogs Internet Cafe. It's all veggie with vegan options too.
I've recently been trying more of the RAW route. I hate cooking, but don't mind food prep. It's fun throwing a bunch of veggies, fruits, greens and maybe even some nuts into a blender for "soup" or "sauce".
I was inspired by Victoria Boutenko's book Green For Life and the documentary Go Further to try more raw foods.
I love the avocado chocolate recipe from Go Further, which can be found on
the website http://www.voiceyourself.com.
It's called the Chocolate of the Gods Mousse, here's the recipe and some commentary from the voice yourself website:
Chocolate of the Gods Mousse
Yields 1 dish
This "chocolate of the gods mousse" came to me in a dream. (literally). The secret is avocado for a sumptuous, creamy base! A truly decadent chocolate to satisfy any sensual sweet tooth. Raw carob powder can be used as a base with the compliment of a good organic cocoa to lift the flavor to divinity (I recommend Green & Black cocoa powder- for the integrity of the company and their assurance that the cocoa is treated with the respect of low-temperatures to protect luscious flavor and quality)
This mousse can be prepared as a parfait, layered with berries in a wine or martini glass for a stunning appearance. Or, the mousse can be complimented by a crumbly nut crust to serve as a pie. Definitely top with fresh mint leaves, and lick the bowl
with well seasoned love,
Renee
INGREDIENTS
* 3 avocados
* 1/2-cup maple syrup
or 1-1/4 cup soft dates (as an alternative sweetener)
* 2-4 tablespoons organic evaporated cane juice* (optional- for a sweeter tooth)
* 1-tablespoon non-alcoholvanilla extract
* 1-1/2 tablespoon cold-pressed coconut butter or olive oil (I recommend Omega Nutrition coconut butter as it does not smell or taste like coconut- which interferes with the fine flavor of chocolate)
* 3/4-cup raw carob powder
* 4 tablespoons organic cocoa powder (add a touch more for "darker" chocolate- I adore dark chocolate)
If raw carob is not available, use a total of 2/3-cup coca (as cocoa has a much stronger flavor than carob), adding more to taste
* 1-pint raspberries or sliced strawberries
* Fresh mint leaves
*An unrefined, organic "raw sugar"- produced by a company called Wholesome Foods- available in most health food and natural food stores
TECHNIQUE
If you are using dates:
pit the dates and cover with fresh water to soften for 5-15 minutes
In a food processor:
Blend avocados (scooped out of the skin without the pit!), with sweet ingredients, vanilla and coconut butter or olive oil until smooth
Spoon in carob and cocoa powder and blend until creamy
Layer with fresh berries in a wine or martini glass and top with fresh mint leaves
This mousse will stay fresh in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days
CRUMBLE CRUST
* 1/2 cup almonds, soaked in fresh water for 8 hours
* 3/4-cup pecans
* 3/4-cup walnuts
* 4-6 soft dates, pitted
* 2 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
* 2 teaspoons cinnamon
* pinch sundried sea salt
TECHNIQUE
In a food processor:
chop nuts into a fine meal.
Add dates and maple or honey and chop until well mixed.
Add cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
The texture should be crumbly and sticky.
Press evenly into a pie plate.
Sliced strawberries or bananas can be layered into bottom of the piecrust.
Spread the Chocolate of the Gods Mousse evenly into the pie crust and generously top with fresh berries and mint.
Walking can be a real trip
***********************
"We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
***********************
Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
seal the rolls along the diagonal perforation (basically, turning 8 triangles into 4 rectangles).
put a small pile of vegan chocolate chips in the middle of each rectangle (i like ghiardelli dark).
fold each corner up and seal along the edge to make little square packages.
bake in the oven according to directions on can. until golden.
take out of oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
so easy. sooooo good.
a friend told me about the crescent rolls being vegan and my jaw about hit the floor.
Thanks to the folks who know which kielbasa and sausage style veggie dogs are good. That will save me some money.
I'm having apple slices and almond butter as a snack - Yum.
Walking can be a real trip
***********************
"We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
***********************
Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
Tofu Scrambler:
Drain one package of extra firm tofu, put a little oil in a pot on the stove, heat it up, add tofu and crush it up. I add hot salsa, cilantro, onions, garlic, cumin, and whatever else... Heat it on low heat for a while, at least until all the liquid seems to be gone, stirring the entire time. I usually put this into a buritto with vegan cheese, wrap in aluminum foil and bake around 400 degrees until the tortilla shell is crunchy.
I made a DAMN good Vegan Philly Cheese steak last night... and I just made seitan chicken wings the other night, best shit I have ever made I think... pretty easy too... if you want those, I'll post them in a little while, I'm busy!
Any good vegan/vegetarian recipe sites that you routinely peruse? I baked biscotti off a couple sites recently, and it was very easy. Quality from recipe to recipe is hit or miss because it's not just one person offering the recipe.
I'm interested in expanding my flavor horizons. Any tapas vegetarian recipes you would recommend? Do you have links to the recipe or site?
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
seal the rolls along the diagonal perforation (basically, turning 8 triangles into 4 rectangles).
put a small pile of vegan chocolate chips in the middle of each rectangle (i like ghiardelli dark).
fold each corner up and seal along the edge to make little square packages.
bake in the oven according to directions on can. until golden.
take out of oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
so easy. sooooo good.
a friend told me about the crescent rolls being vegan and my jaw about hit the floor.
pat dry, rub a little olive oil on them, season with salt pepper,
put in a hot non stick grill pan grilll on each side (I like to get the grill marks on one side then flip just to warm through the other).
top with
ponzu and grated daikon and green thinly sliced japanese scallions (negi)
serve with grilled japanese scallions, leeks, onions, shiso peppers, cooked red cabbage or any combination thereof
wasabi, karashi (japanese mustard), or togorashi (japanese chili powder) as a condiment
seaweed salad or hijiki and you are good to go!
EDIT: You can slice as thick as you like (but the grill flavor gets lost if its too thick), and you could use vegetable oil instead of olive if you dont like the flavor
Okay, so I don't have one to post, but can anyone tell me what is in a chocolate chip vegan cookie?????
I just bought one because it looked delicious, and OH MY GOD, its quite possibly the most horrid thing I have ever tasted. It looks like it would be the best cookie ever, so soft, lots of chips... no.. its like mushy postage stamps! I have no idea what they make this out of, can anyone share?
Okay, so I don't have one to post, but can anyone tell me what is in a chocolate chip vegan cookie?????
I just bought one because it looked delicious, and OH MY GOD, its quite possibly the most horrid thing I have ever tasted. It looks like it would be the best cookie ever, so soft, lots of chips... no.. its like mushy postage stamps! I have no idea what they make this out of, can anyone share?
I am so close to making the switch to vegetarian....I won't eat bacon anymore - or any pork products as much as possible. That whole story about how the pigs are treated when they are shipped from Calgary to Hawaii....
So, in that vein, I tried some vegetarian shui mai (dim sum) and I have to say - it was HORRIBLE!! Tofu doesn't like to be steamed I guess...
Does anyone have a brand of vegetarian Dim Sum they like...?
And is Kraft Dinner vegan if I use marg instead of butter? I mean it's fake powdered cheese, right...
Okay, so I don't have one to post, but can anyone tell me what is in a chocolate chip vegan cookie?????
I just bought one because it looked delicious, and OH MY GOD, its quite possibly the most horrid thing I have ever tasted. It looks like it would be the best cookie ever, so soft, lots of chips... no.. its like mushy postage stamps! I have no idea what they make this out of, can anyone share?
It's Carob, isn't it? The same "chocolate" you can feed your dogs?
My mom switched us to Carob when we were kids...she got all earthy for awhile in the mid-to-late seventies....
However, when the carob started turning up in our cookies...my brother and I drew the line.
And is Kraft Dinner vegan if I use marg instead of butter? I mean it's fake powdered cheese, right...
Probably not vegan. First, most margarine's still contain milk (Fleishman's unsalted margarine, earth balance, and a few others are vegan). Second, most powdered cheeses (I believe all powdered cheeses actually) still contain milk. There are fake cheeses to buy, however the only place to really find good vegan cheeses I find are health food stores.
#32 Vegan/Vegetarianism
January 27, 2008 by clander
As with many white people activities, being vegan/vegetarian enables them to feel as though they are helping the environment AND it gives them a sweet way to feel superior to others. For further evidence, note how the vegetarian world has increasing levels of extemism (no meat, no dairy, no eggs, no fish, nothing that has been cooked, etc).
Much like not watching TV, this makes white people pretty hard to deal with on a day to day basis - having dinner, going to restaurants, having them over to watch political debates all become major challenges as they will talk about how they cannot eat anything and would rather that the meat and cheese be thrown in the garbage than put into their bodies.
But wait, aren’t there white people who eat organice, grain fed, free range cattle and chicken? Yes, these white people are wracked with guilt knowing that they are eating a dead animal, contributing to rainforest deforestation, and global warming.
Whether you are dealing with a meat eater or a vegan/vegetarian, there are many ways to use this information to your advantage.
If you require a favor from a vegetarian white person, you should invite them to a dinner with your family. When your mother/grandmother offers them a dish with meat in it, they will reject it saying that they are vegetarian. When the meal is over, tell them that your mom is very embarrassed, and that in your culture rejecting food is the equivalent of spitting on someone’s grave. They will then owe you favor, this can be repeated when you need trips to the airport, someone to help you move, a small interest free loan, or a place for your friend to crash.
If you need to gain leverage with a meat eater, it’s pretty easy. They already feel guilty, just point it out.
This morning I woke up at 5:30 and made Boston Black Bean soup from the Deborah Madison cookbook. I usually soak beans for over a day, and change the water at least once during that time. I started to soak my beans yesterday morning.
This is the BEST black bean soup I've ever tasted. A really good recipe. Easy as sin. The last step is adding cream and lemon juice. Both flavors are really good, but I'm sure the cream could be translated into vegan substitute or different flavor altogether. I would recommend this recipe. I've had the book for at least 3 years, and finally used it so I could bring soup to work. The future looks bright!
I also baked potato bread last night. It wasn't a strong potato flavor, and I will definitely consider other recipes. If I want to make them more user friendly I would need to convert the forming from loaf pans to rolls so I could bring them into work as a side with my soup. It's the first time I made bread in years, and I'm looking foward to making more
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I was vegetarian from February through Wednesday. I was with my twin, and she offered to buy me dinner, and I just didn't want the hassel of hasselling someone for my meal.
Anyway, I didn't feel better, and I didn't feel worse when I ate meat meals through Saturday. It's probably because I eat eggs and cheese sometimes.
I'm interested in veganism. However, I tried to eat tofu instead of eggs in the morning a couple times, and I tried beans in my spaghetti, and I ended up feeling bloated. I heard it takes a while for the body to adjust to those particular foods. Anyone who is vegan, how long did it take for your body to adjust? Also, I'm the last person who should distance myself from others as I'm a bit of an introvert. Anyone else feel that their vegetarianism/diet/veganism created a chasm with family/friends? I guess anyone on any diet would have to go through that, eh?
My family has a history of heart/cholesterol problems. My grandma is 97, but she has a daily meal of pills. I'm thinking of the long term lifestyle change so I can be 97 without those pills. Also, the book, The China Study, is very convincing, and compassionatecooks.com podcasts are very inspiring for me to try new foods.
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I just have to add, instead of baking sweet potatoes, try steaming them slowly on the lowest setting for about the same amount of time it takes to bake them.
I get these organic sweet potatoes that have the same flavor and texture as pumpkin pie filling.
omg...so good.
Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
I'm glad to see this thread. I would appreciate any vegetarian (not necessarily vegan) recipes for a cookbook I'm putting together for my nephew for Christmas. He's a college student and loves to cook. Because he's a student it would help if they're practical, easy to prepare recipes. Even though he likes cooking, he works and goes to classes so he doesn't have a lot of free time.
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The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
My favorite:
Start with 3 tender young vegans, fully undress each taking care not to chafe, scratch, or bruise, sprinkle each with a dash of sugar and cinnamon, caress and rub lightly until warm and...voila!
mmm...enjoy.
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg
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The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
is that a recipe?
I eat this pretttty much every night...
You may have had time to find your own answer by now, but I prefer Smart Dogs. There are some good veggie brat style dogs out there as well, but unfortunately I don't remember the names. I've had some bad ones, so when I go to try them again, I'm going to be prepared to waste five bucks. If you're ever in Seattle I highly recommend visiting Cyber Dogs Internet Cafe. It's all veggie with vegan options too.
I've recently been trying more of the RAW route. I hate cooking, but don't mind food prep. It's fun throwing a bunch of veggies, fruits, greens and maybe even some nuts into a blender for "soup" or "sauce".
I was inspired by Victoria Boutenko's book Green For Life and the documentary Go Further to try more raw foods.
I love the avocado chocolate recipe from Go Further, which can be found on
the website http://www.voiceyourself.com.
It's called the Chocolate of the Gods Mousse, here's the recipe and some commentary from the voice yourself website:
Chocolate of the Gods Mousse
Yields 1 dish
This "chocolate of the gods mousse" came to me in a dream. (literally). The secret is avocado for a sumptuous, creamy base! A truly decadent chocolate to satisfy any sensual sweet tooth. Raw carob powder can be used as a base with the compliment of a good organic cocoa to lift the flavor to divinity (I recommend Green & Black cocoa powder- for the integrity of the company and their assurance that the cocoa is treated with the respect of low-temperatures to protect luscious flavor and quality)
This mousse can be prepared as a parfait, layered with berries in a wine or martini glass for a stunning appearance. Or, the mousse can be complimented by a crumbly nut crust to serve as a pie. Definitely top with fresh mint leaves, and lick the bowl
with well seasoned love,
Renee
INGREDIENTS
* 3 avocados
* 1/2-cup maple syrup
or 1-1/4 cup soft dates (as an alternative sweetener)
* 2-4 tablespoons organic evaporated cane juice* (optional- for a sweeter tooth)
* 1-tablespoon non-alcoholvanilla extract
* 1-1/2 tablespoon cold-pressed coconut butter or olive oil (I recommend Omega Nutrition coconut butter as it does not smell or taste like coconut- which interferes with the fine flavor of chocolate)
* 3/4-cup raw carob powder
* 4 tablespoons organic cocoa powder (add a touch more for "darker" chocolate- I adore dark chocolate)
If raw carob is not available, use a total of 2/3-cup coca (as cocoa has a much stronger flavor than carob), adding more to taste
* 1-pint raspberries or sliced strawberries
* Fresh mint leaves
*An unrefined, organic "raw sugar"- produced by a company called Wholesome Foods- available in most health food and natural food stores
TECHNIQUE
If you are using dates:
pit the dates and cover with fresh water to soften for 5-15 minutes
In a food processor:
Blend avocados (scooped out of the skin without the pit!), with sweet ingredients, vanilla and coconut butter or olive oil until smooth
Spoon in carob and cocoa powder and blend until creamy
Layer with fresh berries in a wine or martini glass and top with fresh mint leaves
This mousse will stay fresh in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days
CRUMBLE CRUST
* 1/2 cup almonds, soaked in fresh water for 8 hours
* 3/4-cup pecans
* 3/4-cup walnuts
* 4-6 soft dates, pitted
* 2 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
* 2 teaspoons cinnamon
* pinch sundried sea salt
TECHNIQUE
In a food processor:
chop nuts into a fine meal.
Add dates and maple or honey and chop until well mixed.
Add cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
The texture should be crumbly and sticky.
Press evenly into a pie plate.
Sliced strawberries or bananas can be layered into bottom of the piecrust.
Spread the Chocolate of the Gods Mousse evenly into the pie crust and generously top with fresh berries and mint.
***********************
"We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
***********************
Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
smart dogs are good, but my favorite on the grill are Tofurky Kielbasa...yum.
tofurky italian sausages are good too.
take a can of pillsbury crescent rolls. open.
seal the rolls along the diagonal perforation (basically, turning 8 triangles into 4 rectangles).
put a small pile of vegan chocolate chips in the middle of each rectangle (i like ghiardelli dark).
fold each corner up and seal along the edge to make little square packages.
bake in the oven according to directions on can. until golden.
take out of oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
so easy. sooooo good.
a friend told me about the crescent rolls being vegan and my jaw about hit the floor.
i eat those ALL the time....soooo good in pasta.
I'm having apple slices and almond butter as a snack - Yum.
***********************
"We've laid the groundwork. It's like planting the seeds. And next year, it's spring." - Nader
***********************
Prepare for tending to your garden, America.
Drain one package of extra firm tofu, put a little oil in a pot on the stove, heat it up, add tofu and crush it up. I add hot salsa, cilantro, onions, garlic, cumin, and whatever else... Heat it on low heat for a while, at least until all the liquid seems to be gone, stirring the entire time. I usually put this into a buritto with vegan cheese, wrap in aluminum foil and bake around 400 degrees until the tortilla shell is crunchy.
I made a DAMN good Vegan Philly Cheese steak last night... and I just made seitan chicken wings the other night, best shit I have ever made I think... pretty easy too... if you want those, I'll post them in a little while, I'm busy!
I'm interested in expanding my flavor horizons. Any tapas vegetarian recipes you would recommend? Do you have links to the recipe or site?
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
http://tasteraw.com/blog/education/vegan-food-diet-guide-pyramid/
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
extra extra firm tofu
slice into 3/4 to 1 inch thick slices
pat dry, rub a little olive oil on them, season with salt pepper,
put in a hot non stick grill pan grilll on each side (I like to get the grill marks on one side then flip just to warm through the other).
top with
ponzu and grated daikon and green thinly sliced japanese scallions (negi)
serve with grilled japanese scallions, leeks, onions, shiso peppers, cooked red cabbage or any combination thereof
wasabi, karashi (japanese mustard), or togorashi (japanese chili powder) as a condiment
seaweed salad or hijiki and you are good to go!
EDIT: You can slice as thick as you like (but the grill flavor gets lost if its too thick), and you could use vegetable oil instead of olive if you dont like the flavor
I just bought one because it looked delicious, and OH MY GOD, its quite possibly the most horrid thing I have ever tasted. It looks like it would be the best cookie ever, so soft, lots of chips... no.. its like mushy postage stamps! I have no idea what they make this out of, can anyone share?
cant make a cookie without butter and eggs
but try this:
http://www.chooseveg.com/vegan-chocolate-chip-cookies.asp
So, in that vein, I tried some vegetarian shui mai (dim sum) and I have to say - it was HORRIBLE!! Tofu doesn't like to be steamed I guess...
Does anyone have a brand of vegetarian Dim Sum they like...?
And is Kraft Dinner vegan if I use marg instead of butter? I mean it's fake powdered cheese, right...
It's Carob, isn't it? The same "chocolate" you can feed your dogs?
My mom switched us to Carob when we were kids...she got all earthy for awhile in the mid-to-late seventies....
However, when the carob started turning up in our cookies...my brother and I drew the line.
Probably not vegan. First, most margarine's still contain milk (Fleishman's unsalted margarine, earth balance, and a few others are vegan). Second, most powdered cheeses (I believe all powdered cheeses actually) still contain milk. There are fake cheeses to buy, however the only place to really find good vegan cheeses I find are health food stores.
Hope this helps!
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#32 Vegan/Vegetarianism
January 27, 2008 by clander
As with many white people activities, being vegan/vegetarian enables them to feel as though they are helping the environment AND it gives them a sweet way to feel superior to others. For further evidence, note how the vegetarian world has increasing levels of extemism (no meat, no dairy, no eggs, no fish, nothing that has been cooked, etc).
Much like not watching TV, this makes white people pretty hard to deal with on a day to day basis - having dinner, going to restaurants, having them over to watch political debates all become major challenges as they will talk about how they cannot eat anything and would rather that the meat and cheese be thrown in the garbage than put into their bodies.
But wait, aren’t there white people who eat organice, grain fed, free range cattle and chicken? Yes, these white people are wracked with guilt knowing that they are eating a dead animal, contributing to rainforest deforestation, and global warming.
Whether you are dealing with a meat eater or a vegan/vegetarian, there are many ways to use this information to your advantage.
If you require a favor from a vegetarian white person, you should invite them to a dinner with your family. When your mother/grandmother offers them a dish with meat in it, they will reject it saying that they are vegetarian. When the meal is over, tell them that your mom is very embarrassed, and that in your culture rejecting food is the equivalent of spitting on someone’s grave. They will then owe you favor, this can be repeated when you need trips to the airport, someone to help you move, a small interest free loan, or a place for your friend to crash.
If you need to gain leverage with a meat eater, it’s pretty easy. They already feel guilty, just point it out.
This is the BEST black bean soup I've ever tasted. A really good recipe. Easy as sin. The last step is adding cream and lemon juice. Both flavors are really good, but I'm sure the cream could be translated into vegan substitute or different flavor altogether. I would recommend this recipe. I've had the book for at least 3 years, and finally used it so I could bring soup to work. The future looks bright!
I also baked potato bread last night. It wasn't a strong potato flavor, and I will definitely consider other recipes. If I want to make them more user friendly I would need to convert the forming from loaf pans to rolls so I could bring them into work as a side with my soup. It's the first time I made bread in years, and I'm looking foward to making more
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
Anyway, I didn't feel better, and I didn't feel worse when I ate meat meals through Saturday. It's probably because I eat eggs and cheese sometimes.
I'm interested in veganism. However, I tried to eat tofu instead of eggs in the morning a couple times, and I tried beans in my spaghetti, and I ended up feeling bloated. I heard it takes a while for the body to adjust to those particular foods. Anyone who is vegan, how long did it take for your body to adjust? Also, I'm the last person who should distance myself from others as I'm a bit of an introvert. Anyone else feel that their vegetarianism/diet/veganism created a chasm with family/friends? I guess anyone on any diet would have to go through that, eh?
My family has a history of heart/cholesterol problems. My grandma is 97, but she has a daily meal of pills. I'm thinking of the long term lifestyle change so I can be 97 without those pills. Also, the book, The China Study, is very convincing, and compassionatecooks.com podcasts are very inspiring for me to try new foods.
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I get these organic sweet potatoes that have the same flavor and texture as pumpkin pie filling.
omg...so good.
and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
over specific principles, goals, and policies.
http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg
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( o.O)
(")_(")
Thanks, everybody!