Guest guest Report post Posted August 29, 2008 Shana, welcome to the list. You will love it here. Go to the main page, on the upper left, click on files, then click on recipes. There are thousands, and they are sorted out for you. There is also a file for kids recipes. They will love sandwiches wrapped in greens instead of bread. M On 8/29/08, Shana <panthira wrote: > > Hello, > > I'm a mama of 5 kids, and my 4 yr old decided he is a vegetarian. I > thought it might be a phase, but he's sticking to it so far. Also, my > 16 yr old twins were raised as vegetarians, but I have never been one. > I felt it was the healthiest choice for my twins. > I found out I have pancreatitis, and cannot eat high protein and high > fats, so I'm now going vegetarian, although I have thought about it > long before. > > I'm struggling with changing our menu and coming up with veggie dinners > that please the entire family. I have many restrictions for my diet. My > husband is pleased that my 4 yr old chose to become a vegetarian, but > my husband still cannot see being one himself. He thinks a little meat > is ok. I've been sick for a long time, and haven't had the energy to > cook much, but I need to start doing it before easy meat choices are > pulled out instead. > > Good to be here, > Shana > > > --- > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 1, 2008 Welcome ... from a 70%-er but progressing to vegetarian. --- On Mon, 9/1/08, Nancy Miller <nm1959 wrote: Nancy Miller <nm1959 Introduction Monday, September 1, 2008, 8:40 AM I'm a new member and was raised a vegetarian. Unfortunately I didn't stay that way. I live in southwest Michigan, am married and have a son in his last years of college. We also have a sweet kitty (tortoiseshell) named Sadie who keeps us company. Due to health issues I want to eat better, which includes more vegetarian meals and snacks. Nancy Miller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 7, 2008 HI Keri: I thought I had written this at first. My daughter and I are vegetarian my husband and son are not. I do no cook meat however my husband cooks both vegetarian and he cooks meat. It takes patience and understanding by everyone in the household to be divided this way however it can work. Gayle In a message dated 9/7/2008 6:50:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, keria_jones writes: Hello all. I currently live in a house divided my daughter and I are vegetarian my husband continues to eat meat. I am hoping to find new recipes and insight on daily living. We have been following a vegetarian diet for two years and I am in need of some spice. I am looking for new views, receipes and just discussion. My husband is amazing but does not find vegetarian/ vegan lifestyles rational or necessary. With that I say hello to all and I look forward to getting to know everyone. Keri [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Hi Keri Nice to have you with us. We have thousands of tried and true recipes for you. Just check out the group recipe files. I will look forward to your posts. Donna --- On Sun, 9/7/08, K Jones <keria_jones wrote: K Jones <keria_jones Introduction Sunday, September 7, 2008, 3:47 PM Hello all. I currently live in a house divided my daughter and I are vegetarian my husband continues to eat meat. I am hoping to find new recipes and insight on daily living. We have been following a vegetarian diet for two years and I am in need of some spice. I am looking for new views, receipes and just discussion. My husband is amazing but does not find vegetarian/ vegan lifestyles rational or necessary. With that I say hello to all and I look forward to getting to know everyone. Keri Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Hi , great move to adopt a better lifestyle for your daughter and your self ; feel free to ask anything about food --- On Sun, 9/7/08, K Jones <keria_jones wrote: K Jones <keria_jones Introduction Sunday, September 7, 2008, 7:47 PM Hello all. I currently live in a house divided my daughter and I are vegetarian my husband continues to eat meat. I am hoping to find new recipes and insight on daily living. We have been following a vegetarian diet for two years and I am in need of some spice. I am looking for new views, receipes and just discussion. My husband is amazing but does not find vegetarian/ vegan lifestyles rational or necessary. With that I say hello to all and I look forward to getting to know everyone. Keri Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Welcome. Yesterday, I tried the potato-lentil cakes from the recipe file here on the site. They were wonderful! I added lots of fresh garlic to the mix. They were hearty, tasty, and great for a cooler September evening. Maybe your husband would like those. Psst...don't tell him they are vegetarian...Sometimes, families are more willing to try things if we don't put the " vegetarian " word in front of it. (LOL) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 29, 2008 Elaine, I have had the same problem when I try to cook tofu at home. I have found that if you use less oil and let it cook without touching it that it cooks better. I still haven't had it come out perfect, but my problem seems to be too much oil and trying to check it too often. I have also seen instructions for a dry frying method that is supposed to be easy. From what I remember you just cook it in a non stick pan until its browned, and then marinade it. However, I don't have any non stick pans so I haven't been able to try that way yet. Elizabeth On 10/29/08, Elaine moses <hecate633 wrote: > > > Hello, my name is Elaine. I am 27 years old, living as married with my > highschool sweetheart. We are proudly child-free and love our freedom. I go > to school full-time and will finish my psychology degree in a few months. > After that I will get my alternative teaching certificate to teach special > education. Currently I work in a special education classroom in a high > school. I love it! > > I am a pagan of 9 years, and have flirted with the vegetarian lifestyle > before. For spiritual reasons, I am now committed to it for at least 6 > months. Call it a long-term fasting. Once Beltain is here, I will consider > re-dedicating myself for another 6 months. I am not a vegan; I will continue > to eat eggs and cheese. > > I am not a total newbie to vegetarian cooking, thankfully! I love soybeans, > all veggies, and whole grains. I am still perfecting the art of cooking > tofu, however. > > Which brings me to my first question....when I go to a Chinese or Thai > restaraunt, their tofu is lightly browned on each side, and has a > distinctive texture. When I get hard tofu at the store, and I try to brown > it, I end up using too much oil and it burns. What can I do to fix this > issue? > > Blessed be, > Elaine > ________ > Stay organized with simple drag and drop from Windows Live Hotmail. > http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_102008 > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 6, 2008 welcome debra there have been ppl in the group from the seattle area, but dunno if any of them are active anymore what's the product? cheers fraggle Debra Diemert Nov 5, 2008 6:40 PM Introduction My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks so much!Debra For in a Republic, who is “the country� Is it the Government which is for the moment in the saddle? Why, the Government is merely a servant—merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn’t. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them. Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks for writing back to me. The product I'm trying to find out more about is called Femulen. As far as I know, it's the only birth control that does not contain any animal products. My doctors don't list it as one they can prescribe yet so I'm trying to get as much information about it as possible.Thanks again for replying!Debrafraggle <EBbrewpunxTo: Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 4:27:13 PMRe: Introduction welcome debra there have been ppl in the group from the seattle area, but dunno if any of them are active anymore what's the product? cheers fraggle Debra Diemert Nov 5, 2008 6:40 PM @gro ups.com Introduction My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks so much!Debra For in a Republic, who is “the country”? Is it the Government which is for the moment in the saddle? Why, the Government is merely a servant—merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn’t. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them. Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 6, 2008 Hello Debra , welcome to the group. Peter vv Debra Diemert <dadiemert Sent: Wednesday, 5 November, 2008 11:40:42 PM Introduction My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks so much!Debra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 6, 2008 sorry, don't know anything about Femulen Debra Diemert Nov 5, 2008 6:57 PM Re: Introduction Thanks for writing back to me. The product I'm trying to find out more about is called Femulen. As far as I know, it's the only birth control that does not contain any animal products. My doctors don't list it as one they can prescribe yet so I'm trying to get as much information about it as possible.Thanks again for replying!Debra fraggle <EBbrewpunx (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 4:27:13 PMRe: Introduction welcome debra there have been ppl in the group from the seattle area, but dunno if any of them are active anymore what's the product? cheers fraggle Debra Diemert Nov 5, 2008 6:40 PM @gro ups.com Introduction My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks so much!Debra For in a Republic, who is “the country� Is it the Government which is for the moment in the saddle? Why, the Government is merely a servant—merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn’t. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them. Mark Twain For in a Republic, who is “the country� Is it the Government which is for the moment in the saddle? Why, the Government is merely a servant—merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn’t. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them. Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 6, 2008 Hi Debra - welcome to Vegan Chat. Jo - Debra Diemert Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:40 PM Introduction My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks so much!Debra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 7, 2008 Thank you very much! It's nice to be in a community setting with like-minded folks! Has anyone heard of a product called Femulen? I'm trying to find out more about it. Thanks again for the warm welcome Debra , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > Hi Debra - welcome to Vegan Chat. > > Jo > > - > Debra Diemert > > Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:40 PM > Introduction > > > > My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks so much! > > Debra > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 7, 2008 This seemed to be a good account of the ins and outs of Femulen. I hope it helps. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001023.html Jo - dadiemert Friday, November 07, 2008 12:26 AM Re: Introduction Thank you very much! It's nice to be in a community setting withlike-minded folks! Has anyone heard of a product called Femulen?I'm trying to find out more about it.Thanks again for the warm welcome :)Debra , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartworkwrote:>> Hi Debra - welcome to Vegan Chat.> > Jo> > - > Debra Diemert > > Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:40 PM> Introduction> > > > My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering ifanybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'minterested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'dlike to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanksso much!> > Debra> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks so much Jo for the website link! This is one I was able to find as well, but nothing else unfortunately. Since my doctors don't have it on the list to prescribe, I'm trying to find out how to change that. If you come across anything else could you please send it my way? Also, does anyone have a good recipe for making cheesy popcorn with nutritional yeast? Thanks again for your response and have a great weekend! Debra , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > This seemed to be a good account of the ins and outs of Femulen. I hope it helps. > > http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001023.html > > Jo > - > dadiemert > > Friday, November 07, 2008 12:26 AM > Re: Introduction > > > Thank you very much! It's nice to be in a community setting with > like-minded folks! Has anyone heard of a product called Femulen? > I'm trying to find out more about it. > > Thanks again for the warm welcome > > Debra > > , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@> > wrote: > > > > Hi Debra - welcome to Vegan Chat. > > > > Jo > > > > - > > Debra Diemert > > > > Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:40 PM > > Introduction > > > > > > > > My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if > anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm > interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd > like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks > so much! > > > > Debra > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 7, 2008 i wonder if its only available right now in the UK and/or Europe? dadiemert Nov 7, 2008 8:34 AM Re: Introduction Thanks so much Jo for the website link! This is one I was able tofind as well, but nothing else unfortunately. Since my doctors don'thave it on the list to prescribe, I'm trying to find out how to changethat. If you come across anything else could you please send it my way?Also, does anyone have a good recipe for making cheesy popcorn withnutritional yeast?Thanks again for your response and have a great weekend!Debra , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartworkwrote:>> This seemed to be a good account of the ins and outs of Femulen. Ihope it helps.> > http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001023.html> > Jo> - > dadiemert > > Friday, November 07, 2008 12:26 AM> Re: Introduction> > > Thank you very much! It's nice to be in a community setting with> like-minded folks! Has anyone heard of a product called Femulen?> I'm trying to find out more about it.> > Thanks again for the warm welcome > > Debra> > , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@>> wrote:> >> > Hi Debra - welcome to Vegan Chat.> > > > Jo> > > > - > > Debra Diemert > > > > Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:40 PM> > Introduction> > > > > > > > My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if> anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm> interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd> like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks> so much!> > > > Debra> >> For in a Republic, who is “the country� Is it the Government which is for the moment in the saddle? Why, the Government is merely a servant—merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn’t. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them. Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 7, 2008 hi debra:greatest faux parma recipe in the world:1/2 cup toasted sesame (or walnuts)1/2 cut nutritional yeastsalt to tastegrind it up in a blender or food processor til its, well, parma-like. enjoy. regards, blake On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 9:34 AM, dadiemert <dadiemert wrote: Thanks so much Jo for the website link! This is one I was able to find as well, but nothing else unfortunately. Since my doctors don't have it on the list to prescribe, I'm trying to find out how to change that. If you come across anything else could you please send it my way? Also, does anyone have a good recipe for making cheesy popcorn with nutritional yeast? Thanks again for your response and have a great weekend! Debra , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > This seemed to be a good account of the ins and outs of Femulen. I hope it helps. > > http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001023.html > > Jo > - > dadiemert > > Friday, November 07, 2008 12:26 AM > Re: Introduction > > > Thank you very much! It's nice to be in a community setting with > like-minded folks! Has anyone heard of a product called Femulen? > I'm trying to find out more about it. > > Thanks again for the warm welcome > > Debra > > , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@> > wrote: > > > > Hi Debra - welcome to Vegan Chat. > > > > Jo > > > > - > > Debra Diemert > > > > Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:40 PM > > Introduction > > > > > > > > My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if > anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm > interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd > like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks > so much! > > > > Debra > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 7, 2008 That's what I was thinking too fraggle. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 7, 2008 the faux parma i've seen made with walnuts is pretty dang tasty granted, i have no idea anymore what regular parma tastes like, so can't really compare it Blake Wilson Nov 7, 2008 9:57 AM Re: Re: Introduction hi debra:greatest faux parma recipe in the world:1/2 cup toasted sesame (or walnuts)1/2 cut nutritional yeastsalt to tastegrind it up in a blender or food processor til its, well, parma-like. enjoy. regards, blake On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 9:34 AM, dadiemert <dadiemert > wrote: Thanks so much Jo for the website link! This is one I was able tofind as well, but nothing else unfortunately. Since my doctors don'thave it on the list to prescribe, I'm trying to find out how to changethat. If you come across anything else could you please send it my way?Also, does anyone have a good recipe for making cheesy popcorn withnutritional yeast?Thanks again for your response and have a great weekend!Debra , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartworkwrote:>> This seemed to be a good account of the ins and outs of Femulen. Ihope it helps.> > http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001023.html> > Jo> - > dadiemert > > Friday, November 07, 2008 12:26 AM> Re: Introduction> > > Thank you very much! It's nice to be in a community setting with> like-minded folks! Has anyone heard of a product called Femulen?> I'm trying to find out more about it.> > Thanks again for the warm welcome > > Debra> > , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@>> wrote:> >> > Hi Debra - welcome to Vegan Chat.> > > > Jo> > > > - > > Debra Diemert > > > > Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:40 PM> > Introduction> > > > > > > > My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if> anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm> interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd> like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks> so much!> > > > Debra> >> For in a Republic, who is “the country� Is it the Government which is for the moment in the saddle? Why, the Government is merely a servant—merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn’t. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them. Mark Twain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 7, 2008 Sweet! Thanks for the faux parma recipies!! , " Blake Wilson " <mbw wrote: > > hi debra: > > greatest faux parma recipe in the world: > > 1/2 cup toasted sesame (or walnuts) > 1/2 cut nutritional yeast > salt to taste > > grind it up in a blender or food processor til its, well, parma-like. enjoy. > > > regards, > > blake > > On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 9:34 AM, dadiemert <dadiemert wrote: > > > Thanks so much Jo for the website link! This is one I was able to > > find as well, but nothing else unfortunately. Since my doctors don't > > have it on the list to prescribe, I'm trying to find out how to change > > that. > > > > If you come across anything else could you please send it my way? > > > > Also, does anyone have a good recipe for making cheesy popcorn with > > nutritional yeast? > > > > Thanks again for your response and have a great weekend! > > > > Debra > > > > <%40>, > > " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@> > > wrote: > > > > > > This seemed to be a good account of the ins and outs of Femulen. I > > hope it helps. > > > > > > http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001023.html > > > > > > Jo > > > - > > > dadiemert > > > <%40> > > > Friday, November 07, 2008 12:26 AM > > > Re: Introduction > > > > > > > > > Thank you very much! It's nice to be in a community setting with > > > like-minded folks! Has anyone heard of a product called Femulen? > > > I'm trying to find out more about it. > > > > > > Thanks again for the warm welcome > > > > > > Debra > > > > > > <%40>, > > " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > Hi Debra - welcome to Vegan Chat. > > > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > > > - > > > > Debra Diemert > > > > <%40> > > > > Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:40 PM > > > > Introduction > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if > > > anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm > > > interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd > > > like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks > > > so much! > > > > > > > > Debra > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 7, 2008 I took a look at the website, and it said the birth control was primarily progesterone. That is what the Deppo shot is (the shot you get once every 3 months), and my experience on the Depp shot was traumatic, to say the least. If you have never used hormone-based methods, I suggest caution. Some women just don't respond well to tampering. Elaine From: dadiemertDate: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:34:30 +0000 Re: Introduction Thanks so much Jo for the website link! This is one I was able tofind as well, but nothing else unfortunately. Since my doctors don'thave it on the list to prescribe, I'm trying to find out how to changethat. If you come across anything else could you please send it my way?Also, does anyone have a good recipe for making cheesy popcorn withnutritional yeast?Thanks again for your response and have a great weekend!Debra , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartworkwrote:>> This seemed to be a good account of the ins and outs of Femulen. Ihope it helps.> > http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001023.html> > Jo> - > dadiemert > > Friday, November 07, 2008 12:26 AM> Re: Introduction> > > Thank you very much! It's nice to be in a community setting with> like-minded folks! Has anyone heard of a product called Femulen?> I'm trying to find out more about it.> > Thanks again for the warm welcome > > Debra> > , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@>> wrote:> >> > Hi Debra - welcome to Vegan Chat.> > > > Jo> > > > - > > Debra Diemert > > > > Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:40 PM> > Introduction> > > > > > > > My name is Debra and I live near Seattle, WA. I'm wondering if> anybody else lives in my area. I also came across a product that I'm> interested in, but haven't been able to find out much about it. I'd> like to see if any one has heard of it or knows more about it. Thanks> so much!> > > > Debra> >> Store, manage and share up to 5GB with Windows Live SkyDrive. Start uploading now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Hi Nath, welcome to the group. tell us more....where you live, what its like for vegans etc.... Peter vv "aholeinmyheart" <aholeinmyheart Sent: Wednesday, 7 January, 2009 12:54:56 PM introduction Hi I would simply like to introduce myself to the group, I have been vegan for over 2 years now and so far have not met another. I am very passionate about what I believe, and try to live an 'ethical' life as much as is possible due to certain restraints. Being vegan to me is part of my entire life philosophy, which centres around improving the world and every living thing held upon it, I want to be positive energy that makes other things I interact with feel better about themsleves. I am also a firm believer in living by example, I beleive that showing somebody how I live(trying to elimminate prejudice and malice), will acheive more than telling somebody how to act, I am also an optimist in the sense that where many consider the world, and indeed society to be on a downward spiral, heading for doom, well I have faith that this world can improve and will, but it involves every individual no matter how insignificant they may seem to keep a hold of there principles and morality. Is the vegan community generally on a similar wave length? or does being vegan mean something unique to each and every person? either way lifes a vast and exciting journey, so hi to the group, I hope to become an active member who can hopefully contribute something to your group, Nath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Welcome Nath! Glad to have you as part of the group. I can't speak for every vegan out there, but I myself agree with your life philosophy. I think by being an example of what you believe it speaks louder than anything you could say to another person. It can be tough to live ethically in all aspects of life, especially being vegan where you're a minority. But, like others I'm sure, I do the best I can. I'm surprised you haven't met another vegan after 2 yrs of being vegan yourself. Where do you live? Nice again to have you in the group. Debra , " aholeinmyheart " <aholeinmyheart wrote: > > Hi I would simply like to introduce myself to the group, I have been > vegan for over 2 years now and so far have not met another. I am very > passionate about what I believe, and try to live an 'ethical' life as > much as is possible due to certain restraints. Being vegan to me is > part of my entire life philosophy, which centres around improving the > world and every living thing held upon it, I want to be positive energy > that makes other things I interact with feel better about themsleves. I > am also a firm believer in living by example, I beleive that showing > somebody how I live(trying to elimminate prejudice and malice), will > acheive more than telling somebody how to act, I am also an optimist in > the sense that where many consider the world, and indeed society to be > on a downward spiral, heading for doom, well I have faith that this > world can improve and will, but it involves every individual no matter > how insignificant they may seem to keep a hold of there principles and > morality. Is the vegan community generally on a similar wave length? or > does being vegan mean something unique to each and every person? either > way lifes a vast and exciting journey, so hi to the group, I hope to > become an active member who can hopefully contribute something to your > group, Nath > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Hi Nath Welcome to the group. It's good to be so positive, and it must encourage other people to feel the same. Jo - aholeinmyheart Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:54 PM introduction Hi I would simply like to introduce myself to the group, I have been vegan for over 2 years now and so far have not met another. I am very passionate about what I believe, and try to live an 'ethical' life as much as is possible due to certain restraints. Being vegan to me is part of my entire life philosophy, which centres around improving the world and every living thing held upon it, I want to be positive energy that makes other things I interact with feel better about themsleves. I am also a firm believer in living by example, I beleive that showing somebody how I live(trying to elimminate prejudice and malice), will acheive more than telling somebody how to act, I am also an optimist in the sense that where many consider the world, and indeed society to be on a downward spiral, heading for doom, well I have faith that this world can improve and will, but it involves every individual no matter how insignificant they may seem to keep a hold of there principles and morality. Is the vegan community generally on a similar wave length? or does being vegan mean something unique to each and every person? either way lifes a vast and exciting journey, so hi to the group, I hope to become an active member who can hopefully contribute something to your group, Nath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 7, 2009 well I am 22, and live near Newcastle upon tyne, in the north east of England. I have had a fair ammount of attention from friends, and people I meet at uni, who most seem offended at the fact I abstain from something they eat, it's strange how folk react, although alot of people after discussion respect my view, and some discuss the possibility mainly of them becoming vegetarian, which I always encourage. I love being Vegan, I am a keen cook, and so cook all of my meals fresh, avoiding anything artificial, and as long as i cook at home I can have a variety of delicious meals. The problem is eating out when socialising, there is one cafe within around 50 miles that caters for Vegans, so generally I have to have garden salads when out. I study nursing, and love interacting with people. I read alot of philosophy, and love the outdoors, cycling, climbing, walking, anything involving nature. I am also a musician, I write and record music, and that is just about me in a nutshell. Is anyone in the group from the UK, or even the north of England? How is veganism in the states, are establishments more accesibile? Thanks for your welcomes, Nath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites