Introduction

[Guest guest]

Now, I shouldn't tell you this, but I will...I can't spell this, but you will

get the drift...Ghirardelli has a chocolate chip that is vegan...but you have to

read the package to tell which one it is since they have two that are semi-sweet

but only one is vegan....Also, Trader Joe's (don't know if you have them out

there though) has one also...a semi-sweet Chocolate Chip...but again be sure to

read the label. I think that there is dark chocolate that is vegan...I will keep

my eye out for it just for you!

 

It is only hard the first couple of months and not from deprivation, simply

because there is so much to watch out for and that takes time. Once you get it

down it won't be difficult at all....remember when you learned to drive a car?

There seemed to be so much to pay attention to that you never thought you could

do it? And now when you think about it it is just natural. So much is like

that...learning new things. But once learned it is easy and you wondered why you

had a difficult time. But in this case it is so rewarding to live in line with

your moral and ethics about harming other sentient beings.

linda

" Whatever you do will be insignificant and it is very important that you do it. "

Mohandas Gandhi

 

linda's Growing Stitchery Projects: womyn47

-

southernflower

Today I threw out the last non vegan

bag of cow's milk chocolate chips. I scattered the chips all over the

garbage bag so I couldn't get 'em out again. <G> I know myself! So, no more

chocolate chips for me until I buy the vegan semisweet ones. I don't really

like semisweet but I can learn to, I reckon.

 

Anyway! Said all that to let you know I understand it can be hard at times

to be vegan. But it's soooo worth it in every way!

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

What color is the wrapper?

And is the price the same?

And what about the ounces per package!

Thanks, Elite in USA

 

 

Now, I shouldn't tell you this, but I will...I can't spell this, but you

will get the drift...Ghirardelli has a chocolate chip that is vegan...but

you have to read the package to tell which one it is since they have two

that are semi-sweet but only one is vegan....Also, Trader Joe's (don't know

if you have them out there though) has one also...a semi-sweet Chocolate

Chip...but again be sure to read the label. I think that there is dark

chocolate that is vegan...I will keep my eye out for it just for you!

 

_____

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I think that the color of the Ghirardelli was gold...it was the same price as

the non-vegan...I saw them at a number of stores...one gigantic bag at our World

Market/Cost Plus was $5.99 and it was at least 3 times the size as the regular

package of chips and maybe more. The one from Trader Joe's is 12 oz and was

inexpensive...cheaper than Nestle's. It is a clear bag with a red label...

linda

" Whatever you do will be insignificant and it is very important that you do it. "

Mohandas Gandhi

 

linda's Growing Stitchery Projects: womyn47

-

Elite

Thursday, January 05, 2006 3:31 PM

RE: Introduction

 

 

What color is the wrapper?

And is the price the same?

And what about the ounces per package!

Thanks, Elite in USA

 

 

Now, I shouldn't tell you this, but I will...I can't spell this, but you

will get the drift...Ghirardelli has a chocolate chip that is vegan...but

you have to read the package to tell which one it is since they have two

that are semi-sweet but only one is vegan....Also, Trader Joe's (don't know

if you have them out there though) has one also...a semi-sweet Chocolate

Chip...but again be sure to read the label. I think that there is dark

chocolate that is vegan...I will keep my eye out for it just for you!

 

_____

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I love nuts too. I buy the really big bags of them at Costco, like flour, but they don't have a very large selection. They also seem to run out a lot, so I guess I'm not alone. I feel a little guilty eating them since I can't seem to figure out if all that (good) fat is good for my heart. I especially love nuts with chocolate! For Christmas, my family got me a large selection of dark choc and nuts. Yum! I only seem to NEED choc for a couple or few days a month. I should probably just mark those days on my monthly chart, huh? That way I know they are coming up. :]Anouk Sickler <zurumato wrote: my nuts don't last long enough, to be in a cabinet or a refrigerator!!we eat them right away. we love nuts. I buy a different kind every

weeek, pistachios, sunflowers seeds,pumkin, cashews, peanuts, almonds etc.Ideally, I would keep them in a glass Jar on top of a coffee tablein the living room. So that my guests can help themselves , Jonnie Hellens<jonnie_hellens> wrote:>> The other day I got out a huge bag of almonds I wanted some with a

DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less

[Guest guest]

Linda, if so, I mean that the package is gold, I am SURE I have seen those

gigantic bags (24 oz. plus) at Sam's! WOO HOO! How exciting! Of course, it

was a long time ago that I saw them...when we lived in Florida, but surely

if they were there, they'd be in Georgia too? I am hoping, at least, that

this will be the case. But I won't have the funds to buy any until a week

from today, so it's moot right now. I can dream, though!

 

And you DID spell " Ghirardelli " right <G>.

 

Thank you so much for your encouragement about the process of going vegan,

too,;that means a lot. And if it's okay with you, I'd like to pass along

those words to my dear friend up North, whom I've spoken of, who is now

going vegan herself. I think that would encourage her too. She wrote and

asked me, " Bron, do we eat Cool Whip now? " How cute, huh? She has thrown out

everything in her cupboards, fridge and freezer that are non-vegan things,

and today is headed to the library to look for the vegan cookbooks I've told

her about. If she can't find them, she'll do an ILL throughout the system.

She said that " your excitement is catchy " and has engaged her grown daughter

to embark on this new journey with her as well! Isn't this neat? Well, just

wanted to share. :>)

 

So far the only really hard part has been giving up cheese--which I do

believe I'm " over " now, after two weeks of none of same, and giving up the

chocolate chips, which is going to be a lot harder than the cheese was...but

as you say, and as I've said, it's the principle of the thing, after all.

 

Bron

P.S. Thanks for keeping an eye out for me for the chocolate chips! We don't

have a Trader Joe's around here either, but I sure would like to see one

from what all I've read that they stock. If you find the chips, let me know

and I'll send you the money for 'em, okay?

 

 

On 1/5/06, linda <lindai81 wrote:

>

> I think that the color of the Ghirardelli was gold...it was the same price

> as the non-vegan...I saw them at a number of stores...one gigantic bag at

> our World Market/Cost Plus was $5.99 and it was at least 3 times the size

> as the regular package of chips and maybe more. The one from Trader Joe's is

> 12 oz and was inexpensive...cheaper than Nestle's. It is a clear bag with a

> red label...

> linda

> " Whatever you do will be insignificant and it is very important that you

> do it. "

> Mohandas Gandhi

>

> linda's Growing Stitchery Projects: womyn47

> -

> Elite

>

> Thursday, January 05, 2006 3:31 PM

> RE: Introduction

>

>

> What color is the wrapper?

> And is the price the same?

> And what about the ounces per package!

> Thanks, Elite in USA

>

>

> Now, I shouldn't tell you this, but I will...I can't spell this, but you

> will get the drift...Ghirardelli has a chocolate chip that is

> vegan...but

> you have to read the package to tell which one it is since they have two

> that are semi-sweet but only one is vegan....Also, Trader Joe's (don't

> know

> if you have them out there though) has one also...a semi-sweet Chocolate

> Chip...but again be sure to read the label. I think that there is dark

> chocolate that is vegan...I will keep my eye out for it just for you!

>

> _____

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

hi, i'm dennis, and i'm as new as you are.

for fun and food ideas i like:

www.raw-foods.com

they have tons of great recipes.

regards,

Dennis

 

 

cherokeewo <cherokeewo wrote:

I am very new to raw foods and am attempting to convert. I just started

last week. I have so many bad habbits that I think it's going to be a

slow process for me. Glad to find like minded people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Christine,

 

The best way is to slowly incorporate veggie meals with a " meat " flare. For

example make a veggie dog night with slaw, sauerkraut, veggie chili, etc. Or

taco night with veggie crumbles and just make it so they will enjoy what they're

eating. I was in the same situation. I am a vegetarian and so is my 13 month

old daughter. My 9 year old son and husband were meat eaters. I eventually

started to prepare veggie meals and we would eat them as a family. Soon my son

joined and became a vegetarian. My husband still eats meat but I make sure to

inform him of the health benefits, etc. Now he eats vegetarian at home but meat

on occasion at work (he is a chef). We live in Raleigh, NC. Good luck!!!! It

will be a lot easier than you think. Let me know how it goes and look for

recipes for the whole family to enjoy.

 

Kristen Peters

 

Christine Pensa <christinepensa wrote:

Hello everybody,

My name is Christine. I am almost vegan but still eat honey every now and

then. My husband and 9 year old son are meat eaters but I hope to raise my 10

month old son as a veggie like me. Are there any other people out there that

are in a similar situation? If so what were your challenges?

 

Also, I live in the Tampa Bay FL area and would be interested in any veggie

playgroups near me.

 

Christine )

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

A good start is a nut loaf--my mother used to make

this just for me (I was a veggie at 14 in a family of

meat eaters) but it always got wiped out by everyone

else at family gatherings because it was so much

better than greasy old meat loaf--mix together nuts

(pecans, walnuts, whatever), bread, spices, veggies

etc. pretty much like a meat loaf, cover with a layer

of mashed potatoes, tomato sauce and a little butter

or cheese on top if you like, bake in the oven at

about 350 until done.

 

~DJ

 

 

Correo

Espacio para todos tus mensajes, antivirus y antispam ¡gratis!

Regístrate ya - http://correo.espanol./

[Guest guest]

Kristen,

 

We are having veggie tacos tonight (thanks)! and soy ice cream for dessert.

Sometimes it's hard because my son is hooked on meat but I'm trying. Do you

mind me asking what made your son want to go veggie? Was it a compassion thing,

health, environmental or a combination? The reason I'm asking is because I've

explained how animals are treated and the slaughterhouses etc... and it doesn't

seem to bother him. ( I've explained the health and environmental benefits

and it just doesn't click. I know I can make him change over night but I sure

do wish I could. He's such a picky eater. We went out for Indian food last

night and he didn't even want to eat the rice. We had a PB & J sandwich that we

brought from home just in case. My baby on the other hand grabbed a handful of

vegetable curry and rice and shoved it in his mouth before I could stop him (he

loved it).

 

I am hoping the veggie tacos will go well tonight. I am using veggie crumbles

and not bringing it up because I am afraid that he won't want to eat it if I do.

He will insist on having nachoes with cheese but I guess I will take it one step

at a time.

 

Thanks

Christine

 

 

Kristen Garrett <kjoy10202003 wrote:

Christine,

 

The best way is to slowly incorporate veggie meals with a " meat " flare. For

example make a veggie dog night with slaw, sauerkraut, veggie chili, etc. Or

taco night with veggie crumbles and just make it so they will enjoy what they're

eating. I was in the same situation. I am a vegetarian and so is my 13 month

old daughter. My 9 year old son and husband were meat eaters. I eventually

started to prepare veggie meals and we would eat them as a family. Soon my son

joined and became a vegetarian. My husband still eats meat but I make sure to

inform him of the health benefits, etc. Now he eats vegetarian at home but meat

on occasion at work (he is a chef). We live in Raleigh, NC. Good luck!!!! It

will be a lot easier than you think. Let me know how it goes and look for

recipes for the whole family to enjoy.

 

Kristen Peters

 

Christine Pensa <christinepensa wrote:

Hello everybody,

My name is Christine. I am almost vegan but still eat honey every now and

then. My husband and 9 year old son are meat eaters but I hope to raise my 10

month old son as a veggie like me. Are there any other people out there that

are in a similar situation? If so what were your challenges?

 

Also, I live in the Tampa Bay FL area and would be interested in any veggie

playgroups near me.

 

Christine )

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

DJ,

 

The nut loaf sound great. I have to admit that I've never made a meatloaf.

Just the thought of it...yuck. Do you toast the nuts first? Any suggestions for

what type of veggies? I try to sneak as many veggies into anything I can because

my 9 year old will only eat green peas. Do you have a recipe for it?

 

Thanks

Christine

 

DJ <doovinator wrote:

A good start is a nut loaf--my mother used to make

this just for me (I was a veggie at 14 in a family of

meat eaters) but it always got wiped out by everyone

else at family gatherings because it was so much

better than greasy old meat loaf--mix together nuts

(pecans, walnuts, whatever), bread, spices, veggies

etc. pretty much like a meat loaf, cover with a layer

of mashed potatoes, tomato sauce and a little butter

or cheese on top if you like, bake in the oven at

about 350 until done.

 

~DJ

 

 

Correo

Espacio para todos tus mensajes, antivirus y antispam ¡gratis!

Regístrate ya - http://correo.espanol./

 

 

For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at

http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to

http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to

provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a

qualified health professional.

 

edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health

professional.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

All children are different. My 10 yo dd won't touch an animal product. 8 yo

ds still will eat a hamburger (not in my house). DH has agreed to vegan

inside the house, but I won't enforce things out of the house. DD has

grilled servers (even without me) regarding dairy and honey. I've found

that offering thing over and over makes a difference. Pizza with tomato

sauce, peppers, and mushrooms went over well, even without cheese. Another

favorite is stir fry with tofu, broccoli, peppers and onions. We eat it

with brown rice, but any rice would do.

 

Noreen

 

On

Behalf Of Christine Pensa

Sunday, February 05, 2006 5:48 PM

 

Re: Introduction

 

 

Kristen,

 

We are having veggie tacos tonight (thanks)! and soy ice cream for

dessert. Sometimes it's hard because my son is hooked on meat but I'm

trying. Do you mind me asking what made your son want to go veggie? Was it

a compassion thing, health, environmental or a combination? The reason I'm

asking is because I've explained how animals are treated and the

slaughterhouses etc... and it doesn't seem to bother him. ( I've

explained the health and environmental benefits and it just doesn't click.

I know I can make him change over night but I sure do wish I could. He's

such a picky eater. We went out for Indian food last night and he didn't

even want to eat the rice. We had a PB & J sandwich that we brought from home

just in case. My baby on the other hand grabbed a handful of vegetable curry

and rice and shoved it in his mouth before I could stop him (he loved it).

 

I am hoping the veggie tacos will go well tonight. I am using veggie

crumbles and not bringing it up because I am afraid that he won't want to

eat it if I do. He will insist on having nachoes with cheese but I guess I

will take it one step at a time.

 

Thanks

Christine

 

 

Kristen Garrett <kjoy10202003 wrote:

Christine,

 

The best way is to slowly incorporate veggie meals with a " meat " flare.

For example make a veggie dog night with slaw, sauerkraut, veggie chili,

etc. Or taco night with veggie crumbles and just make it so they will enjoy

what they're eating. I was in the same situation. I am a vegetarian and so

is my 13 month old daughter. My 9 year old son and husband were meat

eaters. I eventually started to prepare veggie meals and we would eat them

as a family. Soon my son joined and became a vegetarian. My husband still

eats meat but I make sure to inform him of the health benefits, etc. Now he

eats vegetarian at home but meat on occasion at work (he is a chef). We

live in Raleigh, NC. Good luck!!!! It will be a lot easier than you think.

Let me know how it goes and look for recipes for the whole family to enjoy.

 

Kristen Peters

 

Christine Pensa <christinepensa wrote:

Hello everybody,

My name is Christine. I am almost vegan but still eat honey every now and

then. My husband and 9 year old son are meat eaters but I hope to raise my

10 month old son as a veggie like me. Are there any other people out there

that are in a similar situation? If so what were your challenges?

 

Also, I live in the Tampa Bay FL area and would be interested in any

veggie playgroups near me.

 

Christine )

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Noreen ,

My son actually does not like cheese on pizza. When my husband and him order

a pizza he usually picks most of the cheese off. He would just eat sauce and

the crust with meat if I would let him. I'd rather have him eat cheese instead

of meat but vegan would be great! He likes stir fry (with extra baby corn) with

lots of soy sauce (the natural kind) and duck sauce and will eat tofu as long as

it is deep fried and crispy. He won't touch brown rice but sometimes will eat a

little of the white. But sometimes all he'll eat is 2 bites and that's it. I

know I have to start somewhere but it's frustrating.

 

Christine

 

Noreen Davisson <davisson wrote:

 

All children are different. My 10 yo dd won't touch an animal product. 8 yo

ds still will eat a hamburger (not in my house). DH has agreed to vegan

inside the house, but I won't enforce things out of the house. DD has

grilled servers (even without me) regarding dairy and honey. I've found

that offering thing over and over makes a difference. Pizza with tomato

sauce, peppers, and mushrooms went over well, even without cheese. Another

favorite is stir fry with tofu, broccoli, peppers and onions. We eat it

with brown rice, but any rice would do.

 

Noreen

 

On

Behalf Of Christine Pensa

Sunday, February 05, 2006 5:48 PM

 

Re: Introduction

 

 

Kristen,

 

We are having veggie tacos tonight (thanks)! and soy ice cream for

dessert. Sometimes it's hard because my son is hooked on meat but I'm

trying. Do you mind me asking what made your son want to go veggie? Was it

a compassion thing, health, environmental or a combination? The reason I'm

asking is because I've explained how animals are treated and the

slaughterhouses etc... and it doesn't seem to bother him. ( I've

explained the health and environmental benefits and it just doesn't click.

I know I can make him change over night but I sure do wish I could. He's

such a picky eater. We went out for Indian food last night and he didn't

even want to eat the rice. We had a PB & J sandwich that we brought from home

just in case. My baby on the other hand grabbed a handful of vegetable curry

and rice and shoved it in his mouth before I could stop him (he loved it).

 

I am hoping the veggie tacos will go well tonight. I am using veggie

crumbles and not bringing it up because I am afraid that he won't want to

eat it if I do. He will insist on having nachoes with cheese but I guess I

will take it one step at a time.

 

Thanks

Christine

 

 

Kristen Garrett <kjoy10202003 wrote:

Christine,

 

The best way is to slowly incorporate veggie meals with a " meat " flare.

For example make a veggie dog night with slaw, sauerkraut, veggie chili,

etc. Or taco night with veggie crumbles and just make it so they will enjoy

what they're eating. I was in the same situation. I am a vegetarian and so

is my 13 month old daughter. My 9 year old son and husband were meat

eaters. I eventually started to prepare veggie meals and we would eat them

as a family. Soon my son joined and became a vegetarian. My husband still

eats meat but I make sure to inform him of the health benefits, etc. Now he

eats vegetarian at home but meat on occasion at work (he is a chef). We

live in Raleigh, NC. Good luck!!!! It will be a lot easier than you think.

Let me know how it goes and look for recipes for the whole family to enjoy.

 

Kristen Peters

 

Christine Pensa <christinepensa wrote:

Hello everybody,

My name is Christine. I am almost vegan but still eat honey every now and

then. My husband and 9 year old son are meat eaters but I hope to raise my

10 month old son as a veggie like me. Are there any other people out there

that are in a similar situation? If so what were your challenges?

 

Also, I live in the Tampa Bay FL area and would be interested in any

veggie playgroups near me.

 

Christine )

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

My 4yo son loves baby corn as well. He likes tofu with black bean sauce

when we get Chinese food. He also doesn't like cheese and will pull the

crust off and just eats the plain crust (he doesn't like tomato yet either

but my 13yo took a while to warm up to that too). I just make sure that he

gets fruit for dessert and he is a protein hog anyway so I don't worry about

that. LOL He's a bit like his mom. I love veggie protein of all kinds and

love carbs but I have to watch to make sure I get enough veggies even though

I love them.

 

Jacqueline

http://adhdnme.blogspot.com

 

 

On

Behalf Of Christine Pensa

February 6, 2006 9:43 PM

 

RE: Introduction

 

Noreen ,

My son actually does not like cheese on pizza. When my husband and him

order a pizza he usually picks most of the cheese off. He would just eat

sauce and the crust with meat if I would let him. I'd rather have him eat

cheese instead of meat but vegan would be great! He likes stir fry (with

extra baby corn) with lots of soy sauce (the natural kind) and duck sauce

and will eat tofu as long as it is deep fried and crispy. He won't touch

brown rice but sometimes will eat a little of the white. But sometimes all

he'll eat is 2 bites and that's it. I know I have to start somewhere but

it's frustrating.

 

Christine

 

Noreen Davisson <davisson wrote:

 

All children are different. My 10 yo dd won't touch an animal product. 8 yo

ds still will eat a hamburger (not in my house). DH has agreed to vegan

inside the house, but I won't enforce things out of the house. DD has

grilled servers (even without me) regarding dairy and honey. I've found

that offering thing over and over makes a difference. Pizza with tomato

sauce, peppers, and mushrooms went over well, even without cheese. Another

favorite is stir fry with tofu, broccoli, peppers and onions. We eat it

with brown rice, but any rice would do.

 

Noreen

 

On

Behalf Of Christine Pensa

Sunday, February 05, 2006 5:48 PM

 

Re: Introduction

 

 

Kristen,

 

We are having veggie tacos tonight (thanks)! and soy ice cream for

dessert. Sometimes it's hard because my son is hooked on meat but I'm

trying. Do you mind me asking what made your son want to go veggie? Was it

a compassion thing, health, environmental or a combination? The reason I'm

asking is because I've explained how animals are treated and the

slaughterhouses etc... and it doesn't seem to bother him. ( I've

explained the health and environmental benefits and it just doesn't click.

I know I can make him change over night but I sure do wish I could. He's

such a picky eater. We went out for Indian food last night and he didn't

even want to eat the rice. We had a PB & J sandwich that we brought from home

just in case. My baby on the other hand grabbed a handful of vegetable curry

and rice and shoved it in his mouth before I could stop him (he loved it).

 

I am hoping the veggie tacos will go well tonight. I am using veggie

crumbles and not bringing it up because I am afraid that he won't want to

eat it if I do. He will insist on having nachoes with cheese but I guess I

will take it one step at a time.

 

Thanks

Christine

 

 

Kristen Garrett <kjoy10202003 wrote:

Christine,

 

The best way is to slowly incorporate veggie meals with a " meat " flare.

For example make a veggie dog night with slaw, sauerkraut, veggie chili,

etc. Or taco night with veggie crumbles and just make it so they will enjoy

what they're eating. I was in the same situation. I am a vegetarian and so

is my 13 month old daughter. My 9 year old son and husband were meat

eaters. I eventually started to prepare veggie meals and we would eat them

as a family. Soon my son joined and became a vegetarian. My husband still

eats meat but I make sure to inform him of the health benefits, etc. Now he

eats vegetarian at home but meat on occasion at work (he is a chef). We

live in Raleigh, NC. Good luck!!!! It will be a lot easier than you think.

Let me know how it goes and look for recipes for the whole family to enjoy.

 

Kristen Peters

 

Christine Pensa <christinepensa wrote:

Hello everybody,

My name is Christine. I am almost vegan but still eat honey every now and

then. My husband and 9 year old son are meat eaters but I hope to raise my

10 month old son as a veggie like me. Are there any other people out there

that are in a similar situation? If so what were your challenges?

 

Also, I live in the Tampa Bay FL area and would be interested in any

veggie playgroups near me.

 

Christine )

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

hello chero, i hope you find things that will be helpful here. we

could all use better health and raw is probably a helping factor in

achieving that. no cooking or heating involved. lurk on, learn

much. that's my motto.

 

rawfood , " cherokeewo " <cherokeewo wrote:

>

> Hello thank you for allowing me to join. I found this group in my

quest

> for improving my health. I have numerous health problems and am

hoping

> to learn here.

> I have a question about acv (I know some of you may not be fans)no

> cooking or heating involved but my question is I made some and was

> wondering if someone else here who maybe has made it before can

you

> tell me is it usually milder in flavor than say Braggs acv?

> Thanks here is to learking and learning :-)

> Dar

>

[Guest guest]

hi tm. you describe the typical reaction of others to one who's

going raw. it's a strange phenomenon in this society. it's fairly

easy for me to be vegetarian or vegan as i'd rather not kill an

animal that doesn't want to be killed. but getting it that i don't

want cooked stuff either is tougher. a plant really has no problem

with being cooked.

 

raw's a pretty alone life most anywhere for most raw foodists. i

spend my day in center city philadelphia, doing whatever i can find

to do. the local college has a lot of things open to the public.

 

rawfood , " T. M. " <jinx wrote:

> I enjoy reading, computers, Sifi/fantasy

> roleplaying, and ocassionally sewing. That's me in a nutshell, I

look

> forward to getting to know everyone better and learning more about

> eating raw.

>

> Have a great day!

>

> Taevia

>

[Guest guest]

Hey robert, welcome to the group....I too live in vegas and hope you enjoy this

site!

 

 

 

robert987652003 <rbwest01 wrote:

Hello, My name is Robert. New to this group. Live in Las Vegas,

Nevada. Raw for abount 7 months. Well mostly raw. I might have the

odd vegan cookie.

 

I feel great. Have been a vegetarian for many year, a vegan for about

4 and now a vegan rawfoodist. Hope to learn, share, enjoy your

spirits on this site.

 

Robert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Welcome Elizabeth,

You will find some great recipes and ideas here that will satisfy

your family including your little one.

We are fortunate here in my city to have several food markets that

sell only organic food and our main markets all have organic

selections. The thing to do it contact your store managers and ask

them to stock certain foods. Believe me they will want to comptete

and bring in more customers. Even Walmart here has a good selection

of organic and Vegetarian products. There are wonderful Vegetarian

cook books out with fantastic ideas. If book stores are too expensive

for you check out the thrift shops for some bargains. Your local

library will have the latest in Vegetarian cooking. If not in stock

they will order the books on loan from a nearby library.

Most of us in here love to cook and try new things. I think it is

important to experiment with differnt herbs, spices and to make the

recipes as attractive as possible.

It is great meeting you..

Sending smiles and hugs your way

Deanna in Colorado

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-- In , " Elizabeth M. Perkis "

<emelvin74 wrote:

>

> Hello all, I'm new to the group and thought I should

> introduce myself.

 

 

 

protection around

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

I'm Meg, vegetarian./homeschooling/.working from home mom of 4 with #5

on the way.

My first was a VERY picky eater at that age. I found that serving

things in muffin trays with food in the bottom 3 compartments and

different dips in 2 of the top compartments and a sippy cup in the 3rd

took care of the issue. The girl are EVERYTHING, even plain toast.

 

Meg

[Guest guest]

-Meg,

My daughter and I had a licenced day care and we found that the

children loved dipping things. We would put out several types of

veggies and fruits with a selection of dips and the kids had a great

time eating and I guess you could call it a form of *playing with

their food*. We had to follow strict guidelines and record the diet

plans for each child in our care. It was a gift to be able to give

these children loving care and good food. Naturally they did not

follow my Vegetarian lifestyle but I did try to teach them the

benifits of eating natural foods.

Deanna

- In , Meg <itszen4me wrote:

>

> let me rephrase...the girl ate evcerything with KETCHUP, even plain

toast

>

> Meg wrote:

> > Hi

> > I'm Meg, vegetarian./homeschooling/.working from home mom of 4

with #5

> > on the way.

> > My first was a VERY picky eater at that age. I found that

serving

> > things in muffin trays with food in the bottom 3 compartments and

> > different dips in 2 of the top compartments and a sippy cup in

the 3rd

> > took care of the issue. The girl are EVERYTHING, even plain toast.

> >

> > Meg

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Amy,

We are neighbors. I live *right next door* in Colorado. LOL

So nice to have you in the group. What a caring , loving person you

are for seeing that your sister has a healthy diet.

Don't forget to drink green tea and also red clover tea.

Congratulations and blessings for taking care of yourself and others.

Sending healing thoughts your way.

Smiles and hugs

Deanna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

, " Amy " <fairsinger wrote:

>

> My name is Amy, I'm 32 years old and I live in Kansas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

> I'm very shyly introducing myself because I'm

> not...actually...a...vegetarian. But my younger sister is a

> vegetarian and I have been cooking vegetarian foods for her for

> several years because when we were growing up my parents didn't

> support her vegetarianism (they do now) so she usually just ate

side

> dishes and junk food and wasn't very healthy. I worried about her

> so I learned to cook things we both would eat. While I was cooking

> for her, I realized I liked the healthier feeling I got from the

> vegetarian lifestyle. Now I eat very little meat but I'm not a

> vegetarian because I still eat meat now and then. However, I am

> battling cancer and after 7 1/2 years the cancer has gone into

> a " chronic " stage where we can't beat it with traditional

> medicine...the tumors just keep coming back...so now I am working

on

> beating it through faith and natural healing. I am using diet and

> nutrition as one of my " weapons " and I'm hoping to gain some new

> ideas, recipes, and information from this forum to use in my battle

> against cancer. Let me tell you that right now I'm feeling very

> healthy, and the cancer, while still in my body, is manageable, and

> I want to keep it that way...so this isn't a matter of a last-ditch

> effort...it's just my way of using every resource available to me

to

> make my body as strong as possible in the fight, and I believe

> putting less animal byproducts in a body and more whole-grains,

> fruits and vegetables is a huge step in fighting cancer.

>

> Thank you for having this forum available. I know I will learn a

> lot from your group!

>

> Amy :-)

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Barbara,

 

 

 

I'm looking forward to your Indian and Thai recipes- I love to be able to

make a meal the whole family will/can eat. There are 8 of us, 2 boys gluten

free for autism, myself and my 7 year old diagnosed celiac, my 16 year old

who says she " feels better " off gluten and the other 3 who eat wheat.

 

 

 

Nice to meet you,

 

 

 

Lisa in MO

 

 

 

_____

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group, Barbara! We're glad you have joined us. Be sure to go to

our 'files' and check out our recipe collection. I'm behind on my emails, but

hope to catch up soon. . .sorry for the delay in welcoming you!

 

Sincerely,

LaDonna

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Don't forget generics. In my younger days I used to have hypoglycemia. Then

18 years ago I developed diabetes. I suggest going to an endocrinologist.

 

Joanie

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Carmen! Warm welcome to you.

 

I think it is perfectly reasonable that it might seem strange at first

on what to cook and how to cook and what to cook with. Change always

has its adventures. Fortunately I think this will be an easy and fun

one to go through.

 

There really are tons of things to eat which taste great and make you

feel great.

 

I guess one tip is to keep an open mind and try things you normally

wouldn't have. With everyday products you can make wonderful

vegetarian meals, and as you explore new foods or spices the world

opens up even more.

 

As always let us know if you need anything and ask away anytime.

 

Shawn

 

 

 

On 4/2/06, valleydoula <> wrote:

> Hello,

>

> My name is Carmen and I am a mom of three. I am new to the veggie world

> after years of good intentions. I hadn't stuck with it because my

> family was not really on board and I was stuck for easy,tasty ideas.

> But now my husband sees the value in becoming Veggie and I am jumping

> right in.

> It's alittle scary for some odd reason since I have been a meat person

> for 31 years. But you know, it resonates the right way of being to

> become a vegetarian. I think that the main challenge for me is to re

> learn how to cook. What tastes good, provides adequate nutrition and

> will help the transition. Also, since becoming veggie I have noticed

> large drops in my blood sugar (is that normal at first?. Anyhow, thank

> you for allowing me to join your group. I look forward to reading

> recipes and listening to your words of wisdom. Anyone hear a former

> meat eater turned vegetarian like myself? Any tips?

> Take care all,

> Carmen

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sarah,

 

I have found this group to be supportive, and full of wisdom.

Hopefully the flu won't last long.

 

Kindest Regards,

Leah

 

hail_the_great_pumpkin <hail_the_great_pumpkin wrote:

Hello everyone, my name is Sarah and this is my third day raw.

Everyone has been very supportive (I feel like I quit something major

by giving up cooked food, as I'm sure most people do). I've been

sick with the flu and I'm not sure right now how I will feel when I'm

well,

 

 

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