Guest guest Report post Posted January 12, 2001 Hi Charlie, Welcome to the group! Sorry I welcomed you in with my message about the monkey - bad timing! excuse my ignorance, but where exactly is baltimore?! I know its somewhere in the US but that's it! How long have you been vegan? I've been vegan for about 2 and a half years now. I was finding it quite easy but I've actaully started finding it more difficult again now. I live in Kent in the UK, but I know there are some more US vegans on the site. anyway, sorry for the short message but I'm off to lunch! take care, Hayley vegan-network , " Charlie Mancilla " <amiga43@h...> wrote: > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 25, 2004 greetings chelsea.. as fer vegan on a budget..... my advice, stay away from the processed "vegan" goodies and foods... there is a wealth of fruits and vegetables out there... if ya don't know how to whip up yer own vegan delectables, take the time and get a book, look online, ask.... there do be ways! cheers fraggle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 25, 2004 In a message dated 1/25/04 9:25:40 AM Pacific Standard Time, almondgal writes: Yes, the processed vegan stuff is expensive. But a girl has to have brownies, soy yogurt and the like. At least this girl does! I have the fruits and veggies covered pretty well. I love cooking. What cookbooks do you use the most? well..if you HAVE to have all the other stuff..sorry..can't help ya much then! as fer cookbooks..while i have a ton..i rarely ever use em... i am mostly a "open fridge, close eyes, grab everything" sorta cook heh heh... check out the archives here..sound be a billion recipes! cheers fraggle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 25, 2004 In a message dated 1/25/04 10:52:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, annacblaine writes: Can you believe the Co-op (the biggest and maybe only health food store in Boise, ID) doesn't carry soy yogurt? I haven't been able to make cucumber soup or anything like that since I moved here. I'm totally bummed. Quick Chilled Cucumber Soup Ingredients: 3 medium (6") cucumbers, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 small or ½ large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped 6 large fresh bazil leaves 6 large fresh mint leaves small mint and bazil leaves for garnish Directions: In a blender or food processor, combine chopped cucumber, chopped pineapple, large basil and mint leaves. Blend until fairly smooth. Chill thoroughly before serving. Serve soup garnished with small mint and basil leaves. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 min Chilled Avocado, Tomatillo and Cucumber Soup with Saffron-Lime Ice Saffron-Lime Ice Juice of 2 limes 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 1/4 cup warm water for 20 minutes 1 teaspoon unrefined sugar 1 teaspoon Hungarian or Spanish paprika, toasted 1/2 cup water 1/3 teaspoon salt Soup 1/2 yellow onion cut into 1/2 inch dice 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 jalapeño chile 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 8 tomatillos, peeled 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved and seeded 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano, toasted 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper juice of 1 lime 2 teaspoons light miso 3 cups water salt cayenne pepper (optional) 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted and very coarsely chopped for garnish Serves 6 To Make the Ice: Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and pour into a 2 inch deep pan. Freeze for 3-4 hour until solid. To Make the Soup: Heat a large non-stick sauté pan over high heat. Add the onions, garlic and jalapeno. Dry toast, stirring frequently, for 7-10 minutes, until half the onions, garlic and jalapeno are charred. Remove from the pan and let cool to room temperature. Peel and seed the jalapeño. Place the avocado in a mixing bowl with the cooled onion, garlic and jalapeno. Add the tomatillos, cucumber, cilantro, oregano, nutmeg, black pepper, lime juice, miso and water. In a blender, or using a hand-held immersion blender, blend the ingredients in batches until smooth. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until well chilled. To Serve: Ladle the soup into 6 martini glasses. Sprinkle toasted almonds over the top of each. Scrape the saffron ice crystals off the pan with a fork, and place 2 teaspoons on each serving of soup. Serve immediately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 25, 2004 In a message dated 1/25/04 12:07:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, annacblaine writes: Avocado...saffron...yum! Thanks! i live only to serve... heh heh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 25, 2004 hi fraggle, Yes, the processed vegan stuff is expensive. But a girl has to have brownies, soy yogurt and the like. At least this girl does! I have the fruits and veggies covered pretty well. I love cooking. What cookbooks do you use the most? Chelsea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 25, 2004 Can you believe the Co-op (the biggest and maybe only health food store in Boise, ID) doesn't carry soy yogurt? I haven't been able to make cucumber soup or anything like that since I moved here. I'm totally bummed. But I'm also on a shoestring - I receive a healthy SSDI disbursement once a month but pay high health insurance premiums and student loans. I eat a lot of brown rice, fruits and veggies, and tofu. I only occasionally buy vegan treats. I'm very fond of Knudsen's Grape Spritzers. Love, Anna > " Chelsea Peterson " <almondgal > > >Re: hi! >Sun, 25 Jan 2004 10:58:50 -0600 > >hi fraggle, > >Yes, the processed vegan stuff is expensive. But a girl has to have >brownies, soy yogurt and the like. At least this girl does! I have the >fruits and veggies covered pretty well. > >I love cooking. What cookbooks do you use the most? > >Chelsea _______________ Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 25, 2004 Avocado...saffron...yum! Thanks! >EBbrewpunx > > >Re: hi! >Sun, 25 Jan 2004 14:48:47 EST > >In a message dated 1/25/04 10:52:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, >annacblaine writes: > > > > Can you believe the Co-op (the biggest and maybe only health food store >in > > Boise, ID) doesn't carry soy yogurt? I haven't been able to make >cucumber > > soup or anything like that since I moved here. I'm totally bummed. > >Quick Chilled Cucumber Soup > >Ingredients: > > >3 medium (6 " ) cucumbers, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped >1 small or ½ large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped >6 large fresh bazil leaves >6 large fresh mint leaves >small mint and bazil leaves for garnish >Directions: >In a blender or food processor, combine chopped cucumber, chopped >pineapple, >large basil and mint leaves. Blend until fairly smooth. Chill thoroughly >before serving. Serve soup garnished with small mint and basil leaves. > >Serves: 4 > >Preparation time: 10 min > > > > >Chilled Avocado, Tomatillo and Cucumber Soup with Saffron-Lime Ice > > >Saffron-Lime Ice >Juice of 2 limes >1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 1/4 cup warm water for 20 minutes >1 teaspoon unrefined sugar >1 teaspoon Hungarian or Spanish paprika, toasted >1/2 cup water >1/3 teaspoon salt > >Soup >1/2 yellow onion cut into 1/2 inch dice >4 cloves garlic, peeled >1 jalapeño chile >3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted >8 tomatillos, peeled >1 English cucumber, peeled, halved and seeded >1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves >1 teaspoon dried oregano, toasted >1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg >1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper >juice of 1 lime >2 teaspoons light miso >3 cups water >salt >cayenne pepper (optional) 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted and very >coarsely >chopped for garnish > > >Serves 6 To Make the Ice: >Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and pour into a 2 inch deep >pan. Freeze for 3-4 hour until solid. >To Make the Soup: >Heat a large non-stick sauté pan over high heat. Add the onions, garlic and >jalapeno. Dry toast, stirring frequently, for 7-10 minutes, until half the >onions, garlic and jalapeno are charred. Remove from the pan and let cool >to room >temperature. Peel and seed the jalapeño. Place the avocado in a mixing bowl >with the cooled onion, garlic and jalapeno. Add the tomatillos, cucumber, >cilantro, oregano, nutmeg, black pepper, lime juice, miso and water. In a >blender, >or using a hand-held immersion blender, blend the ingredients in batches >until >smooth. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 >hours >or until well chilled. > >To Serve: >Ladle the soup into 6 martini glasses. Sprinkle toasted almonds over the >top >of each. Scrape the saffron ice crystals off the pan with a fork, and place >2 >teaspoons on each serving of soup. Serve immediately. _______________ High-speed users—be more efficient online with the new MSN Premium Internet Software. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us & page=byoa/prem & ST=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 25, 2004 In a message dated 5/25/2004 12:02:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, emma_is_prolife writes: Hello everybody Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Casey from MN, 22 yrs old, and relatively new to veganism. I was vegetarian off and on throughout most of jr. high/high school and it's been a goal of mine for awhile to become vegan. I'm finding veganism very easy to adjust to now that I know more about meat/dairy production and how completely disgusting these products really are :pSo anyway, I joined because I'd like to be able to talk to other vegans but, I don't know very many. Like I said I live in MN, and a small city on top of that so, I don't think most people in this area even know what veganism means. Of course, I only have two years until I graduate and after that I'll be moving somewhere a little more "my style". Oh, I'm studying graphic design and fine art, so maybe I'll put up some pics of my work for you to look at. I plan to do lots of stuff oriented around animal rights. And eventually, I'll have a pic of myself up on my profile for everyone to enjoy ;)I look forward to getting to know everyone here, bye! welcome! i found the transition to veganism to be easy as well. i think that if its something you really want and you are able to block those other foods out as things that "just arent there" then it is easy to not crave them. i`m glad you chose to become vegan and i hope you find all the information and support you need here! heart,jen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 25, 2004 Hi Casey Good to have you hear. Feel free to join in with all the chat. Jo > Hello everybody Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Casey from MN, 22 > yrs old, and relatively new to veganism. I was vegetarian off and on > throughout most of jr. high/high school and it's been a goal of mine for > awhile to become vegan. I'm finding veganism very easy to adjust to now > that I know more about meat/dairy production and how completely disgusting > these products really are > > So anyway, I joined because I'd like to be able to talk to other vegans but, I > don't know very many. Like I said I live in MN, and a small city on top of that > so, I don't think most people in this area even know what veganism means. > Of course, I only have two years until I graduate and after that I'll be moving > somewhere a little more " my style " . Oh, I'm studying graphic design and > fine art, so maybe I'll put up some pics of my work for you to look at. I plan > to do lots of stuff oriented around animal rights. And eventually, I'll have a > pic of myself up on my profile for everyone to enjoy > > I look forward to getting to know everyone here, bye! > > > > > > > To send an email to - > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 25, 2004 welcome emma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 27, 2004 Casey; Welcome to the group! Where in MN are you living? My mom is from International Falls and I was born in St Paul, so I know all the tiny towns between those 2 places. Again, welcome. Sara Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 27, 2004 Casey - I cannot remember if I welcomed you or not - if not - I'm sorry. We are pleased to have you here. Jo - " Sara " <gagrip5 Thursday, May 27, 2004 3:45 AM Re: HI! > Casey; > Welcome to the group! Where in MN are you living? My mom is from > International Falls and I was born in St Paul, so I know all the tiny > towns between those 2 places. > Again, welcome. > Sara > > > > > To send an email to - > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 welcome back nikki! nikki_mackovitch May 9, 2005 4:34 AM Hi! *steps tentatively into the group*Boy, this place looks a little different, yet the same.*walks around the room familiarizes herself*So many new faces, Have I been gone that long?(Pls don't answer that) *steps further into the room, hears someone coming, ducks into Fraggle's old corner**slowly pushes out the offering of Tofu Chocolate Pie she brought*Tofu Chocolate PieIngredients (use vegan versions): 1 box (12oz) Mori-Nu Silken Soft Tofu, do not use low fat, do not drain 1 bag (12oz) Sunspire chocolate chips, melted on low heat, cooled 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 container Hip Whip (vegan style CoolWhip) 1 1/2 cups vegan graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sucanat 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 6 tablespoon soy non-hydrogenated vegan margarine, melted Directions: Preheat the oven to 375. Melt the soy margarine, while melting combine the graham cracker crumbs, sucanat and cinnamon. Stir in the melted soy margarine and toss to mix well. Press into oiled 9" pie plate. Place in oven and Bake 375 for 6-9 minutes (if using a glass pie dish reduce oven temperature to 350), cool the pie crust thoroughly before filling. For Filling: Process the silken tofu in the blender until creamy. Add the melted, cooled chocolate and process until thoroughly blended. Add vanilla and any other flavorings you might enjoy. Process again. Pour into cooled pie crust and smooth out top. Chill at least 1 hour. Before serving spoon hip whip over top and smooth over entire pie, dust with cocoa if desired. Enjoy! Serves: 8 Preparation time: 2 hours Nikki :)who truly missed you guys!Thx Jo & Peter for the pushes!!!!!!!To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 Hi Nikki > *steps tentatively into the group* > Boy, this place looks a little different, yet the same. We've had a minor re-decoration, but no major re-building :-) > *steps further into the room, hears someone coming, ducks into > Fraggle's old corner* > *slowly pushes out the offering of Tofu Chocolate Pie she brought* Hmmmm.. I've seen that trick before... the Tofu Chocolate Pie sitting in the middle of the floor distracts your attention, and before you know it.... > Thx Jo & Peter for the pushes!!!!!!! Seriously, though... welcome back - it's good to see you posting here again :-) (and just want to point out that the prodding stick is still within arms reach....) BB Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2005 Hi Nikki It is so good to have you back. :-) and bearing chocolate pie as well. I wouldn't go in Fraggle's corner, you know how cheeky he is! I've missed you. BB Jo - " nikki_mackovitch " <nikkimack Monday, May 09, 2005 12:34 PM Hi! > *steps tentatively into the group* > > Boy, this place looks a little different, yet the same. > > *walks around the room familiarizes herself* > > So many new faces, Have I been gone that long? > (Pls don't answer that) > > *steps further into the room, hears someone coming, ducks into > Fraggle's old corner* > > *slowly pushes out the offering of Tofu Chocolate Pie she brought* > > > Tofu Chocolate Pie > > Ingredients (use vegan versions): > 1 box (12oz) Mori-Nu Silken Soft Tofu, do not use low fat, do not > drain > 1 bag (12oz) Sunspire chocolate chips, melted on low heat, cooled > 1 tablespoon vanilla > 1 container Hip Whip (vegan style CoolWhip) > 1 1/2 cups vegan graham cracker crumbs > 1/4 cup sucanat > 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon > 6 tablespoon soy non-hydrogenated vegan margarine, melted > > Directions: > Preheat the oven to 375. Melt the soy margarine, while melting > combine the graham cracker crumbs, sucanat and cinnamon. Stir in the > melted soy margarine and toss to mix well. Press into oiled 9 " pie > plate. Place in oven and Bake 375 for 6-9 minutes (if using a glass > pie dish reduce oven temperature to 350), cool the pie crust > thoroughly before filling. > > For Filling: Process the silken tofu in the blender until creamy. > Add the melted, cooled chocolate and process until thoroughly > blended. Add vanilla and any other flavorings you might enjoy. > Process again. Pour into cooled pie crust and smooth out top. > > Chill at least 1 hour. Before serving spoon hip whip over top and > smooth over entire pie, dust with cocoa if desired. Enjoy! > > Serves: 8 > > Preparation time: 2 hours > > > > Nikki > who truly missed you guys! > Thx Jo & Peter for the pushes!!!!!!! > > > > > > To send an email to - > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 Thx Fraggle! It's great to be back! ((hugz)) Nikki , fraggle <EBbrewpunx@e...> wrote: > welcome back nikki! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 Hi Peter > We've had a minor re-decoration, but no major re-building :-) The place looks good! Tis a little dark in a few corners but the night has never scared me. > Hmmmm.. I've seen that trick before... the Tofu Chocolate Pie sitting in the > middle of the floor distracts your attention, and before you know it.... Trick? Geesh, how can you say that? What trick? Me, never! I'm still the same innocent young maiden as before. K, no chocolate pie. Um, how's about an orange? > (and just want to point out that the prodding stick is still within arms > reach....) Why Peter, are you flirting with me? Hi to all the new people I don't know, who are actually now the established (never say old, tis a state of mind) people since I have been on shall we say a bit of a sabatical. Tis a pleasure to meet you! BB Nikki *crawls out of hiding and curls up in comfy chair* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 Hi Jo, Tis good to be back, I've missed you too! Another one of those " I can't believe I didn't do this sooner " ! Yikes, your right, tis a good thing I went to the comfy chair. I did leave a fruit offering tho for the use of the space. BB Nikki , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > Hi Nikki > > It is so good to have you back. :-) and bearing chocolate pie as well. I > wouldn't go in Fraggle's corner, you know how cheeky he is! > > I've missed you. > > BB > Jo > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 sure...everyone picks on me boohoohoo nikki_mackovitch May 10, 2005 3:55 AM Re: Hi! Hi Jo,Tis good to be back, I've missed you too! Another one of those "I can't believe I didn't do this sooner"!Yikes, your right, tis a good thing I went to the comfy chair. I did leave a fruit offering tho for the use of the space.BBNikki , "Jo Cwazy" <heartwork@c...> wrote:> Hi Nikki> > It is so good to have you back. :-) and bearing chocolate pie as well. I> wouldn't go in Fraggle's corner, you know how cheeky he is!> > I've missed you.> > BB> Jo> > To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 We know you can take it Fraggle :-) Jo - fraggle Tuesday, May 10, 2005 3:27 PM Re: Re: Hi! sure...everyone picks on me boohoohoo nikki_mackovitch May 10, 2005 3:55 AM Re: Hi! Hi Jo,Tis good to be back, I've missed you too! Another one of those "I can't believe I didn't do this sooner"!Yikes, your right, tis a good thing I went to the comfy chair. I did leave a fruit offering tho for the use of the space.BBNikki , "Jo Cwazy" <heartwork@c...> wrote:> Hi Nikki> > It is so good to have you back. :-) and bearing chocolate pie as well. I> wouldn't go in Fraggle's corner, you know how cheeky he is!> > I've missed you.> > BB> Jo> > To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 gee..thanx.... Jo Cwazy May 10, 2005 8:56 AM Re: Re: Hi! We know you can take it Fraggle :-) Jo - fraggle Tuesday, May 10, 2005 3:27 PM Re: Re: Hi! sure...everyone picks on me boohoohoo nikki_mackovitch May 10, 2005 3:55 AM Re: Hi! Hi Jo,Tis good to be back, I've missed you too! Another one of those "I can't believe I didn't do this sooner"!Yikes, your right, tis a good thing I went to the comfy chair. I did leave a fruit offering tho for the use of the space.BBNikki , "Jo Cwazy" <heartwork@c...> wrote:> Hi Nikki> > It is so good to have you back. :-) and bearing chocolate pie as well. I> wouldn't go in Fraggle's corner, you know how cheeky he is!> > I've missed you.> > BB> Jo> > To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 But it was fresh fruit! Mmmmmm.... Yummy fruit! Nikki , fraggle <EBbrewpunx@e...> wrote: > sure...everyone picks on me boohoohoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 That's okay - anytime .... Jo - fraggle Tuesday, May 10, 2005 5:29 PM Re: Re: Hi! gee..thanx.... Jo Cwazy May 10, 2005 8:56 AM Re: Re: Hi! We know you can take it Fraggle :-) Jo - fraggle Tuesday, May 10, 2005 3:27 PM Re: Re: Hi! sure...everyone picks on me boohoohoo nikki_mackovitch May 10, 2005 3:55 AM Re: Hi! Hi Jo,Tis good to be back, I've missed you too! Another one of those "I can't believe I didn't do this sooner"!Yikes, your right, tis a good thing I went to the comfy chair. I did leave a fruit offering tho for the use of the space.BBNikki , "Jo Cwazy" <heartwork@c...> wrote:> Hi Nikki> > It is so good to have you back. :-) and bearing chocolate pie as well. I> wouldn't go in Fraggle's corner, you know how cheeky he is!> > I've missed you.> > BB> Jo> > To send an email to -unsubscr ibe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2005 We've put a nice comfy cushion on the chair now, with your name on it :-) Jo > Hi Jo, > > Tis good to be back, I've missed you too! Another one of those " I > can't believe I didn't do this sooner " ! > > Yikes, your right, tis a good thing I went to the comfy chair. I did > leave a fruit offering tho for the use of the space. > > BB > Nikki > > , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > > Hi Nikki > > > > It is so good to have you back. :-) and bearing chocolate pie as > well. I > > wouldn't go in Fraggle's corner, you know how cheeky he is! > > > > I've missed you. > > > > BB > > Jo > > > > To send an email to - > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
