Guest guest Report post Posted September 19, 2007 Welcome Amar, it is great to have you here. Please check out our recipe files! What country are you from? I selfishly ask because I love trying recipes that are other than American because I am bored with American foods. I am eager to see what recipes you have. hugs, Chanda Tuesday, September 18, 2007 1:53 PM Introduction Hello every body, I am very happy to join the group as I am a Born vegetarian despite being a sikh. I have joined this group only to promote vegetarianism and its effect on our health as also to learn some thing new from the group. With regards Amar Deep Singh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Hi Jenn, I have a lovely wife who is a Vegan, although I am not. I often times will try my hand at making completely vegan meals and do on many occasions partake as well. Fortunately we also live in the vicinity of a community that has several restaurants that have meals which could be termed vegan. Thai restaurants are good about making great meals with tofu as their main addition. Thai food has become very popular out here in the Western states. One meal that I like to make is spaghetti. I make it just like most spaghettis are made, but instead of real ground meat I use a substitute meat that is made by a company called " Yves " . The meat can be had either regular or preflavored with Italian seasonings. You will want to brown the meat in a large fry pan (I use one that is about 13 or 14 inches wide and about two deep), Don't overbrown. Chop up some bell pepper, sliced mushrooms and add some red onion. Once it has all been sauteed together add at least one can of Diced tomatos and one can of tomato sauce or tomato paste and add water. I then use either a package of spaghetti seasoning or season it myself using typical italian seasonings. Voila. Spaghetti! If you make it before your husband and kids see you cook it you might even be able to fool them into thinking it's spaghetti with real meat. Good luck. Fred , " Jenn Parry " <jpsunshinedaiseys5 wrote: > > Hi all, my name is Jenn. I have a wonderfull husband and five children. > We are not a vegetarian family. My husband is very meat and potatoes > and the kids do like meat. I am not a big meat eater and am looking to > add recipes to our family that do not include meat so I can enjoy our > meals too. I do sneak lots of tofu into our dinners and have a few > things that I make that everyone likes. > > We are a big pasta family. One thing that we like is spaghetti. I make > the sauce with zuchinni, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, peppers and > drained firm tofu. > > I am happy to be able to check out all the recipes everyone has shared > to add tasty food to our meals. > > Jenn > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 6, 2007 steam or roast! or chop ! " Controlling the minor details of your own life will have a ripple effect to the far reaches of your universe. Big things fall into place if you take small steps along the way. " - Monica Thursday, December 06, 2007 8:18 PM Introduction Hi, I am new to the group. My name is Monica. I joined the group to learn how to prepare vegetarian meals. I don't know how to cook veggies so I eat alot of carbs and junk food. My weight has skyrocketed and I hope to change my eating life style. I am border diabetic and I want to undue the damage I've done over the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 16, 2007 Welcome, Kristin. You have your hands full cooking for such a varied household! You should indeed be expert on finding ways to please everyone - including your youngest! - and could probably offer some good tips from time to time. It doesn't at all matter that you're not vegetarian. There are quite a few people here who are not - and quite a few who are actually vegan. We have, as they say, quite a mixed clientele! LOL (Just remember, however, that we don't discuss the eating of animal flesh in any form, including fish and fowl, nor dead-animal byproducts, and that references to non-vegetarian ingredients are to be changed/edited in recipes.) We hope you like our group - it's a friendly one with some people who have been with us for a long time now. If you need any help, just ask. Meanwhile, have a look at our Recipes in the Files area of our Homepage - some great things there which are wonderful for losing weight! Best, Pat (Group Co-Owner with Cindi) ---- Dr Patricia M. Sant http://beanvegan.blogspot.com Vegan World Cuisine: http://www.care2.com/c2cvegworld Vegetarian Spice: Vegetarian Slimming: vegetarianslimming Vegetarians In Canada: vegetariansincanada 'To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.' Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) ______________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Thank you for the warm welcome! I am looking forward to getting to know everyone here. Kristin Patricia Sant <drpatsant wrote: Welcome, Kristin. You have your hands full cooking for such a varied household! You should indeed be expert on finding ways to please everyone - including your youngest! - and could probably offer some good tips from time to time. It doesn't at all matter that you're not vegetarian. There are quite a few people here who are not - and quite a few who are actually vegan. We have, as they say, quite a mixed clientele! LOL (Just remember, however, that we don't discuss the eating of animal flesh in any form, including fish and fowl, nor dead-animal byproducts, and that references to non-vegetarian ingredients are to be changed/edited in recipes.) We hope you like our group - it's a friendly one with some people who have been with us for a long time now. If you need any help, just ask. Meanwhile, have a look at our Recipes in the Files area of our Homepage - some great things there which are wonderful for losing weight! Best, Pat (Group Co-Owner with Cindi) ---- Dr Patricia M. Sant http://beanvegan.blogspot.com Vegan World Cuisine: http://www.care2.com/c2cvegworld Vegetarian Spice: Vegetarian Slimming: vegetarianslimming Vegetarians In Canada: vegetariansincanada 'To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.' Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) ________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ http://flickr.com/photos/kristinnoelle/ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Hi, Marion! Congratulations on the weight loss. You are doing an awesome job! I know what you mean about convenient food. In fact, tonight I had a " lazy dinner " and I'd like to tell you about it because I think it might be even easier than making chicken (though the sodium can get high if you aren't careful to shop for low-sodium tins of food.) I made a " bean salad " that doesn't require any cooking and tastes great at room temperature or chilled in the refrigerator so if it sounds good to you, it would be a good summer dish to try. (all cans mentioned are about 14-15 oz cans. I think that translates to about 425 grams.) 1 can of beans (I used kidney beans tonight but it's very good with black beans, too) 1 can of corn 1 can of pre-spiced, diced tomatoes (here in the States, it's sold as " Mexican tomatoes. " I'm not sure if this sort of product exists in Oz or not, but if not, try regular diced tomatoes and add your favorite spices.) 1 green pepper, chopped Rinse and drain the beans and corn. Mix all the cans together (you can drain the tomatoes or leave the juice in, as you prefer.) Add the green pepper. Mix well. That's it. It's filling, spicy, tasty, super quick to make and doesn't require turning on the stove or oven. The whole bowl has about 780 calories, so it can be a meal for two at 390 calories each, especially good with a little cornbread on the side. Welcome to the group! Sparrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Good morning, Marion, and welcome to the group! Well congratulations on losing all that weight! Good for you. It's not easy, is it, once the weight goes on (so easily!), to get the wretched pounds off again. Whatever you're doing seems to work for you! About the ch*cken, I know what you mean about the convenience of it - I used to feel that way about eggs and dairy - but it's more a convenience of mind than it is a convenience in the kitchen, you know. Once you find your east-to-prepare recipes that are vegetarian (and I mean, easy for you personally - some people find omelettes a challenge, others not, for example) you won't even think of the so-called 'convenience' of ch*cken. And of course, it's better for you to skip the animal protein altogether and take that last step towards vegetarian health! Think of tempeh and tofu and various lentil and bean dishes - they take only minutes to heat up - and some can be prepared to eat chilled or at room temperature. What's easier than a good three-bean salad, for example! Anyway, look through our Files (access from our homepage) and see what you can find. And ask ask ask if you need any more help - I'm sure members here will be happy to help. We're a friendly lot and we are all in or have been in the same boat - trying to lose weight and keep healthy (at the same time as making things better for the animals). Many diabetics manage their condition very well indeed on a vegetarian diet - without medication - so good luck with that. 41 C over there eh? Not good! Mind you, we're hovering around zero, which is not toooooo bad but feels cold to me after most of my adult life in Sydney. (I'm in Canada now.) It's always something, right? LOL Take care and write in again soon! Lovely to hear from yet another Aussie! Best, Pat (Co-owner, with Cindi, of Vegetarian Slimming) ---- Vegetarian Spice: http://beanvegan.blogspot.com Vegan World Cuisine: http://www.care2.com/c2cvegworld Vegetarian Slimming: vegetarianslimming Vegetarians In Canada: vegetariansincanada " Atrocities are not less atrocities when they occur in laboratories and are called medical research. " (George Bernard Shaw) ______________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Hey, Sparrow, Great Minds Think Alike! Great recipe too - thanks. I'll pop it in a folder! Love Pat --- Sparrow R Jones <sparrowrose wrote: > Hi, Marion! > > Congratulations on the weight loss. You are > doing an awesome job! > > I know what you mean about convenient food. In > fact, tonight I had a > " lazy dinner " and I'd like to tell you about it > because I think it > might be even easier than making chicken > (though the sodium can get > high if you aren't careful to shop for > low-sodium tins of food.) I > made a " bean salad " that doesn't require any > cooking and tastes great > at room temperature or chilled in the > refrigerator so if it sounds > good to you, it would be a good summer dish to > try. > > (all cans mentioned are about 14-15 oz cans. I > think that translates > to about 425 grams.) > > 1 can of beans (I used kidney beans tonight but > it's very good with > black beans, too) > 1 can of corn > 1 can of pre-spiced, diced tomatoes (here in > the States, it's sold as > " Mexican tomatoes. " I'm not sure if this sort > of product exists in Oz > or not, but if not, try regular diced tomatoes > and add your favorite > spices.) > 1 green pepper, chopped > > Rinse and drain the beans and corn. Mix all the > cans together (you can > drain the tomatoes or leave the juice in, as > you prefer.) Add the > green pepper. Mix well. > > That's it. It's filling, spicy, tasty, super > quick to make and doesn't > require turning on the stove or oven. The whole > bowl has about 780 > calories, so it can be a meal for two at 390 > calories each, especially > good with a little cornbread on the side. > > Welcome to the group! > > Sparrow > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2008 On 1/17/08, Pat <drpatsant wrote: > > Hey, Sparrow, Great Minds Think Alike! :-) > Great recipe too - thanks. I'll pop it in a > folder! Cool! Sparrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Hi Marion, I¹m an American living in NSW with my Aussie hubby ... Welcome to the group. Anna On 17/1/08 4:42 PM, " Marions Mail " <tippy11 wrote: > HI! I'm Marion and I live in a smallish country town in Western Australia. > I'm 47 years old, happily single, on a disability pension and in the process > of losing weight. I have lost 14 kilos (about 31 pounds) so far and have 9 > 5 kilos (21 pounds) to go to get to my goal weight. I started this as I am > a diabetic and was told I would have to go onto insulin injections. I have > now actually lowered the dose of the tablets I was on twice and the doctor > is saying there is a chance I could be able to completely control the > diabetes by diet and exercise only. > > I am semi vegetarian...at the moment the only thing stopping me going > completely vegetarian is my love of grilled chicken breasts which I eat a > lot of. I am hoping that I will learn some recipes...that are easy to make, > that will replace them in my diet - I love the convenience of grilling > chicken. In Winter, which it is NOT here, I eat a lot of home cooked soups > and also do a lot of tvp dishes but in Summer I don't really want either of > those very often. I love to cook with tvp as it's so low calorie...I was > able to get 10 kilos of it really cheap a few months ago so will be eating > it for a long time! It is very hot where I live - currently 41C (106F) as > I type this so you can see why I don't want hot meals often. > > I look forward to getting to know you all. Marion from " down under " > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Welcome to our group, MVS! Niced to hear from you - your weather is I think a little warmer than mine right now (OK, I'm in Canada, so most people's weather is a little warmer!). Nice too to find someone else who is vegetarian because of the animals. And I do so agree with you About noni fruit - I didn't know about it (I thought) but I had a look and I have seen it but, I think, never eaten it. It has long had a reputation, in many tropical countries, of being able to cure many illnesses. As it happens, however, I read that the American Food and Drug Administration disagrees for the present (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noni) But you never know, they might change their minds if some big pharmaceutical company can vouch for it. Or do I dream? LOL Enjoy the group! Best, Pat (Grown co-owner with Cindi) ---- Raw Vegan: http://www.care2.com/c2crAw_vEgAn Vegetarian Spice: BeanVegan Food Blog: http://beanvegan.blogspot.com Vegan World Cuisine: http://www.care2.com/c2cvegworld Vegetarian Slimming: vegetarianslimming Vegetarians In Canada: vegetariansincanada " Atrocities are not less atrocities when they occur in laboratories and are called medical research. " (George Bernard Shaw) ______________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 14, 2008 wavs and says hello from very smokey hot North Carolina..big fire here thats making a mess....I am pretty new here, and its wonderful group....look forwars to your shares Hugz karen Jenny Geib <starbright_1971 Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:00:41 PM Introduction My name is Jennifer, 36 yrs old, mother of one son 17 almost 18. I am not vegetarian but do enjoy vegetarian dishes and look forward to sharing as well as receiving new idea's and possibly some old ones too Your friend from central Indiana....Jennifer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 15, 2008 , Jenny Geib <starbright_1971 wrote: > > My name is Jennifer, 36 yrs old, mother of one son 17 almost 18. > I am not vegetarian but do enjoy vegetarian dishes and look forward to sharing as well as receiving new idea's and possibly some old ones too > Your friend from central Indiana....Jennifer > > Jennifer, Welcome! Where in Indiana? Any flooding in your area? I used to live in Columbus and I know they were hit hard. Deb in Idaho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 15, 2008 Jennifer, I am not vegetarian, either; my DH and I just eat like vegetarians 90% of the time or more. You will find so many good recipes here and good ideas--and such good advice and information from the members here! The longer I read the messages, the better I like " eating vegetarian " (which is the way I explain my food preferences to other people). Even my DH, brought up in a very picky-eating family, all of whom only " liked " about 8 foods, most of them over-cooked meats, potatoes and starchy mac-n-cheese, ice cream and maybe 2 vegetables--NOW my DH " requests " , " Let's do it veggie today " when I ask him, " Well, do you want me to make yo something with meat in it or what? " I guarantee you will love these recipes and it is surprising (for the newbie to all this) that the food is VERY satisfying! I wish you good eating and many cooking adventures! Greetings! --Laura B., in Illinois PS: I grew up in central Indiana, too--where are you from? Welcome, Hoosier!! My name is Jennifer, 36 yrs old, mother of one son 17 almost 18. I am not vegetarian but do enjoy vegetarian dishes and look forward to sharing as well as receiving new idea's and possibly some old ones too Your friend from central Indiana....Jennifer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Greetings from Cincinnati!! -Gypsy </message/66897;_ylc=X3oDMTJzb zF0N3R0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzE2MDkyMDQwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA0MTcxNgRtc2dJZ AM2Njg5NwRzZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMjEzNTQwNjYy> Introduction Posted by: " Jenny Geib " <starbright_1971?Subject=%20Re%3AIntroduction> starbright_1971 <http://profiles./starbright_1971> starbright_1971 Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:37 pm (PDT) My name is Jennifer, 36 yrs old, mother of one son 17 almost 18. I am not vegetarian but do enjoy vegetarian dishes and look forward to sharing as well as receiving new idea's and possibly some old ones too Your friend from central Indiana....Jennifer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 22, 2008 Dan, I've only been a vegetarian for a little over a month. Since I cook a regular meal for the 5 other people, I seldom want to cook for myself. One of my favorites that heats up well is fried rice. It takes very little time to make a big batch and you can make it as simple or as elaborate as you feel. I usually cook up some brown rice (boil in a bag is super easy if you are short on time). I finely chop carrots, onion and celery (many times I chop a bunch up for later use and mix all 3 together in a Tupperware or baggy). I saute in olive oil. I add an egg or two and scramble. Then I just add the rice and soy sauce (tamari or bragg's amino acids). Sometimes I add mushrooms, a frozen bag of stir fry veggies, broken up morningstar burgers, can beans, etc. This is very satisfying and adds plenty of protein, etc. On your question about the food processor. I have one, but never use it, as it is easier for me to chop by hand and mix things in my mixer. Kelly, FL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 22, 2008 Kelly, Beatriz, and Group, This is exactly what I'm looking for. Easy, nutritious, tasty recipes. I'm already happy I joined this group. You guys wouldn't believe what an absolute profound lack of imagination I have in the preparation of food. It's quite pathetic. I think creativity in the kitchen is like math...either you're good at it or you are not. After 7 months of vegetarian eating I'm still struggling in how to arrange a meatless diet. I looked up the term fried rice and it never occurred to me to cook rice in a pan or wok. I've wondered for quite some time how Chinese restaurants got their rice to taste so.....fried. Am going to try both recipes and thank you guys for the recipes and thank you all for all future recipes in advance. Dan Kelly Best <bests4him Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:10:38 AM Re: Introduction Dan, I've only been a vegetarian for a little over a month. Since I cook a regular meal for the 5 other people, I seldom want to cook for myself. One of my favorites that heats up well is fried rice. It takes very little time to make a big batch and you can make it as simple or as elaborate as you feel. I usually cook up some brown rice (boil in a bag is super easy if you are short on time). I finely chop carrots, onion and celery (many times I chop a bunch up for later use and mix all 3 together in a Tupperware or baggy). I saute in olive oil. I add an egg or two and scramble. Then I just add the rice and soy sauce (tamari or bragg's amino acids). Sometimes I add mushrooms, a frozen bag of stir fry veggies, broken up morningstar burgers, can beans, etc. This is very satisfying and adds plenty of protein, etc. On your question about the food processor. I have one, but never use it, as it is easier for me to chop by hand and mix things in my mixer. Kelly, FL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Hi Kimberly! Welcome to the group! So glad to see you here, too! You will love this group - I think they'll be very helpful with this issue . . . and a lot of others! Talk to you soon! Lorraine On Behalf Of kimberlyire Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:10 PM Introduction Hi everyone! Allow me to introduce myself: I'm a single mom to a 14 year old wonderful biological boy & 3 year old adopted little girl. We are a vegetarian/vegan, extended nursing, co-sleeping, non-vaxing, cloth diapering, happy little family. My son has recently started having problems with his friends as well as other teens regarding veganism/vegetarianism. He's become quite the " mall rat " & complains that there are no " cool " veg options for him to eat there. (go figure, LOL), so he's resorted to eating fish sandwhiches at McDonalds....EEEEW!!! Short of having a salad (can't always be sure of those either....), taking a sack lunch (yeah right), or eating pizza every day, he's finding it very difficult to stay vegetarian as well as " cool " . After some soul-searching, I've decided, among several other things, to start a vegetarian/vegan teen : (socal_vegetarian-vegan_teens <http://groups. <socal_vegetarian-vegan_teens/?yguid=22256 > socal_vegetarian-vegan_teens/?yguid=22256\ \3828 <http://groups. <socal_vegetarian-vegan_teens/?yguid=22256 > socal_vegetarian-vegan_teens/?yguid=22256\ \3828> > ) He can't be the ONLY teen struggling with this, & none of his friends in our immediate vacinity are vegetarian, making it very hard for him at times. He's a great kid, with strong values, but I do remember how difficult it was to be a teen 30 years ago without adding my dietary choices to the mix. I'm wanting to help make his teen years as smooth as possible & keep him on the right track, so I was hoping if any of you have or know teens in the same boat as mine, you could let them know about the group & perhaps giving them the chance to bounce concerns & ideas off each other, as well as letting them know they are not alone in their decision....... Thanks to all, & I look forward to learning much from everyone! Kimberly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2008 My almost 17 year old granddaughter is vegetarian and she lives on potatoes, preferably french fries, fruit and meat substitutes, too. Her mother is not a vegetarian and isn't much of a cook. If it doesn't come out of a box or the freezer it doesn't make it to their table. Kim eats anyting on the table she wants, but she doesn't want much of what her mother cooks, so she makes herself something quick and easy out of the freezer. She loves to come here because I make good vegetarian food with real fresh vegetables, but I worry so much about her nutritian. Katie --- On Sat, 8/2/08, gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily wrote: gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily Introduction Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7:51 AM Hello, my name is Graham and I am a new member. I am a lover of all types of food and while not a vegetarian I do enjoy a wide variety the dishes. I became a member as my daughter (17 yo) told us a few months ago that she is vegetarian. Unfortunately, while I live to eat she eats to live....and not much at that. Most meals are veggie hamburgers or veggie hot dogs or cheese pizza. I have tried some veggie style stews but she does not like them. She is not a pasta eater eater. So, here I am hoping to find some tried and true recipes that might click with her. I look forward to learning. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2008 It is such a worry. Maybe we worry too much, I don't know. My sister lived on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She wouldn't eat a vegetable. Now she eats everything. I couldn't get much of anything into my younger nephew, he would eat a few bites of his meals and he was done. Now this guy all grown up and a total gourmet vegan cook, once he saw his cholesterol level and the milk allergy hit him, he turned his eating habits inside out and I just love that is has vegetarian cookbooks, uses our recipes and cooks. Now if I can get him to post some of his recipes for us. Donna Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Katie <cozycate Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:30:58 Re: Introduction My almost 17 year old granddaughter is vegetarian and she lives on potatoes, preferably french fries, fruit and meat substitutes, too. Her mother is not a vegetarian and isn't much of a cook. If it doesn't come out of a box or the freezer it doesn't make it to their table. Kim eats anyting on the table she wants, but she doesn't want much of what her mother cooks, so she makes herself something quick and easy out of the freezer. She loves to come here because I make good vegetarian food with real fresh vegetables, but I worry so much about her nutritian. Katie --- On Sat, 8/2/08, gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily wrote: gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily Introduction Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7:51 AM Hello, my name is Graham and I am a new member. I am a lover of all types of food and while not a vegetarian I do enjoy a wide variety the dishes. I became a member as my daughter (17 yo) told us a few months ago that she is vegetarian. Unfortunately, while I live to eat she eats to live....and not much at that. Most meals are veggie hamburgers or veggie hot dogs or cheese pizza. I have tried some veggie style stews but she does not like them. She is not a pasta eater eater. So, here I am hoping to find some tried and true recipes that might click with her. I look forward to learning. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Kim is a beg eater of the old PBJ sandwhich, too. I wish she would turn into a vegetarian chef. How long did it take for your nephew to start eating right. Katie --- On Sat, 8/2/08, thelilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: thelilacflower <thelilacflower Re: Introduction " Vegetarian Group " Saturday, August 2, 2008, 9:49 AM It is such a worry. Maybe we worry too much, I don't know. My sister lived on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She wouldn't eat a vegetable. Now she eats everything. I couldn't get much of anything into my younger nephew, he would eat a few bites of his meals and he was done. Now this guy all grown up and a total gourmet vegan cook, once he saw his cholesterol level and the milk allergy hit him, he turned his eating habits inside out and I just love that is has vegetarian cookbooks, uses our recipes and cooks. Now if I can get him to post some of his recipes for us. Donna Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Katie <cozycate > Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:30:58 <> Re: [vegetarian_ group] Introduction My almost 17 year old granddaughter is vegetarian and she lives on potatoes, preferably french fries, fruit and meat substitutes, too. Her mother is not a vegetarian and isn't much of a cook. If it doesn't come out of a box or the freezer it doesn't make it to their table. Kim eats anyting on the table she wants, but she doesn't want much of what her mother cooks, so she makes herself something quick and easy out of the freezer. She loves to come here because I make good vegetarian food with real fresh vegetables, but I worry so much about her nutritian. Katie --- On Sat, 8/2/08, gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily@ gmail.com> wrote: gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily@ gmail.com> [vegetarian_ group] Introduction Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7:51 AM Hello, my name is Graham and I am a new member. I am a lover of all types of food and while not a vegetarian I do enjoy a wide variety the dishes. I became a member as my daughter (17 yo) told us a few months ago that she is vegetarian. Unfortunately, while I live to eat she eats to live....and not much at that. Most meals are veggie hamburgers or veggie hot dogs or cheese pizza. I have tried some veggie style stews but she does not like them. She is not a pasta eater eater. So, here I am hoping to find some tried and true recipes that might click with her. I look forward to learning. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Graham, I went through the teen vegetarian stage in a non-vegetarian family too, just a bit younger though. If you look at amazon and search teen vegetarian cookbooks there are some there that may be helpfull to her, and you also, if she will read them. There is even one called, More than peanut butter and jelly. I have not personally read any of these as of yet. My children have not made the choice to be or not just yet. It can be a tough time and total parental support is crucial. It is great that you are supporting her. Congratulations. Jenn P. , " gjonesfamily " <gjonesfamily wrote: > > Hello, my name is Graham and I am a new member. I am a lover of all > types of food and while not a vegetarian I do enjoy a wide variety the > dishes. I became a member as my daughter (17 yo) told us a few months > ago that she is vegetarian. Unfortunately, while I live to eat she > eats to live....and not much at that. Most meals are veggie hamburgers > or veggie hot dogs or cheese pizza. I have tried some veggie style > stews but she does not like them. She is not a pasta eater eater. > > So, here I am hoping to find some tried and true recipes that might > click with her. > > I look forward to learning. > > Graham > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2008 my sister and I tease each other about how difficult it was to become veg when I never really liked vegetables my response to her is that cheese and dip make EVERYTHING taste better. I started out my first week with spinach dip (2 frozen spinaches, thawed and squeezed, 1 veggie soup mix, 1 container of sour cream) and lots of broc and carrots. Veggie soups are still my favorite lunch, and stir fry (or lettuce wraps w/ cucumber, carrots, sprouts and Thai sauce) or some sort of pasta with a veggie (mac and cheese with chopped spinach/our family favorite) Cassie " life's a garden, dig it! " Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2008, at 4:16 PM, Katie <cozycate wrote: > Kim is a beg eater of the old PBJ sandwhich, too. I wish she would > turn into a vegetarian chef. How long did it take for your nephew > to start eating right. > Katie > > --- On Sat, 8/2/08, thelilacflower > <thelilacflower wrote: > > thelilacflower <thelilacflower > Re: Introduction > " Vegetarian Group " > Saturday, August 2, 2008, 9:49 AM > > It is such a worry. Maybe we worry too much, I don't know. > My sister lived on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She wouldn't > eat a vegetable. Now she eats everything. I couldn't get much of > anything into my younger nephew, he would eat a few bites of his > meals and he was done. Now this guy all grown up and a total gourmet > vegan cook, once he saw his cholesterol level and the milk allergy > hit him, he turned his eating habits inside out and I just love that > is has vegetarian cookbooks, uses our recipes and cooks. Now if I > can get him to post some of his recipes for us. > Donna > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > > > Katie <cozycate > > > Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:30:58 > <> > Re: [vegetarian_ group] Introduction > > My almost 17 year old granddaughter is vegetarian and she lives on > potatoes, preferably french fries, fruit and meat substitutes, too. > Her mother is not a vegetarian and isn't much of a cook. If it > doesn't come out of a box or the freezer it doesn't make it to their > table. Kim eats anyting on the table she wants, but she doesn't > want much of what her mother cooks, so she makes herself something > quick and easy out of the freezer. She loves to come here > because I make good vegetarian food with real fresh vegetables, but > I worry so much about her nutritian. > Katie > > > --- On Sat, 8/2/08, gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily@ gmail.com> wrote: > > gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily@ gmail.com> > [vegetarian_ group] Introduction > > Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7:51 AM > > Hello, my name is Graham and I am a new member. I am a lover of all > types of food and while not a vegetarian I do enjoy a wide variety the > dishes. I became a member as my daughter (17 yo) told us a few months > ago that she is vegetarian. Unfortunately, while I live to eat she > eats to live....and not much at that. Most meals are veggie hamburgers > or veggie hot dogs or cheese pizza. I have tried some veggie style > stews but she does not like them. She is not a pasta eater eater. > > So, here I am hoping to find some tried and true recipes that might > click with her. > > I look forward to learning. > > Graham > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2008 my sister and I tease each other about how difficult it was to become veg when I never really liked vegetables my response to her is that cheese and dip make EVERYTHING taste better. I started out my first week with spinach dip (2 frozen spinaches, thawed and squeezed, 1 veggie soup mix, 1 container of sour cream) and lots of broc and carrots. Veggie soups are still my favorite lunch, and stir fry (or lettuce wraps w/ cucumber, carrots, sprouts and Thai sauce) or some sort of pasta with a veggie (mac and cheese with chopped spinach/our family favorite) Cassie " life's a garden, dig it! " Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2008, at 4:16 PM, Katie <cozycate wrote: > Kim is a beg eater of the old PBJ sandwhich, too. I wish she would > turn into a vegetarian chef. How long did it take for your nephew > to start eating right. > Katie > > --- On Sat, 8/2/08, thelilacflower > <thelilacflower wrote: > > thelilacflower <thelilacflower > Re: Introduction > " Vegetarian Group " > Saturday, August 2, 2008, 9:49 AM > > It is such a worry. Maybe we worry too much, I don't know. > My sister lived on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She wouldn't > eat a vegetable. Now she eats everything. I couldn't get much of > anything into my younger nephew, he would eat a few bites of his > meals and he was done. Now this guy all grown up and a total gourmet > vegan cook, once he saw his cholesterol level and the milk allergy > hit him, he turned his eating habits inside out and I just love that > is has vegetarian cookbooks, uses our recipes and cooks. Now if I > can get him to post some of his recipes for us. > Donna > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > > > Katie <cozycate > > > Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:30:58 > <> > Re: [vegetarian_ group] Introduction > > My almost 17 year old granddaughter is vegetarian and she lives on > potatoes, preferably french fries, fruit and meat substitutes, too. > Her mother is not a vegetarian and isn't much of a cook. If it > doesn't come out of a box or the freezer it doesn't make it to their > table. Kim eats anyting on the table she wants, but she doesn't > want much of what her mother cooks, so she makes herself something > quick and easy out of the freezer. She loves to come here > because I make good vegetarian food with real fresh vegetables, but > I worry so much about her nutritian. > Katie > > > --- On Sat, 8/2/08, gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily@ gmail.com> wrote: > > gjonesfamily <gjonesfamily@ gmail.com> > [vegetarian_ group] Introduction > > Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7:51 AM > > Hello, my name is Graham and I am a new member. I am a lover of all > types of food and while not a vegetarian I do enjoy a wide variety the > dishes. I became a member as my daughter (17 yo) told us a few months > ago that she is vegetarian. Unfortunately, while I live to eat she > eats to live....and not much at that. Most meals are veggie hamburgers > or veggie hot dogs or cheese pizza. I have tried some veggie style > stews but she does not like them. She is not a pasta eater eater. > > So, here I am hoping to find some tried and true recipes that might > click with her. > > I look forward to learning. > > Graham > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 27, 2008 Welcome Candi! There are several of us from Oregon in this group. Sam Hello, My name is Candi and I am from Oregon. I am a beginner to Vegetarian cooking. I am in transition. I have been experimenting with Vegetarian recipes and d to Vegetarian Times magazine. I own two Vegan cookbooks - How it All Vegan and The Garden of Vegan. Which I love alot of the recipes in those cookbooks. I also have two other Vegetarian cookbooks as well. I favor quick and simple recipes, and ideas of foods to pack in my work lunches. I am transitioning mostly for health reasons. Thank you for inviting me to join your group. ~ Candi Confidentiality Notice This email message, including any and all attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain individually identifiable patient health information. The use and disclosure of any personal health information contained in this email by the recipient is restricted by Federal regulations governing Confidentiality and Drug Abuse Patient Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 & 164, and must be deleted appropriately when its use is no longer required. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this email is prohibited and may violate Federal laws, including the Privacy Act. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact Samantha Lea or Adapt at (541) 672-2691, and destroy all copies of the original message. 27/8/2008 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
