Introduction

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

> ---

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

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]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com.

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[Guest guest]

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

 

 

[Guest guest]

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

 

 

[Guest guest]

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

>

[Guest guest]

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>

[Guest guest]

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

> >

>

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

> >

>

[Guest guest]

That's what I was thinking too fraggle. Thanks!

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Nath

 

Welcome to the group.

 

It's good to be so positive, and it must encourage other people to feel the same.

 

Jo

 

 

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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

[Guest guest]

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