New Member intro

[Guest guest]

Welcome, you've come to the right place for recipes !!!

 

If you go the " Files " section - the link is on the left hand side of the Vegan

and Gluten Free

group's home page or click this link

 

 

- then click on " ***Recipes Posted to VGF*** " , you'll find a long list of

category folders

which contain hundreds, if not housands, of recipes, all of which are vegan and

gluten-

free. This is the best Vegan and Gluten-Free recipe book you'll ever find

 

You can find out more about how the files work here :

 

/message/9368

 

In the " Files " here is also a folder called " Good Books " which lists books that

are for

allergies, GF or vegan diets.

 

Our " Links " will give you links to online shopping, more recipes and information

sites.

 

/links

 

The " Photos " contains some photos of some of the recipes in our " Files " .

 

http://ph./photos

 

And last, but not at all least, our members here are a wealth of information so

if you have

any questions or are after a particular recipe, there is always someone who

knows the

answer.

 

Kim, in Australia

 

 

, " Danielle Golio "

<daniellegolio

wrote:

>

> Hi - I have been a vegetarian for over 11 years. We have just found out that

my 21

month old son is intolerant of gluten, casein, and eggs. Since we are nursing

both he & I

will now be following a dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free veggie diet! With

the

exception of honey that will make us on a vegan and gluten free diet. Any advice

would be

greatly appreciated. Any good links for recipes or cookbook suggestions? Many of

the

gluten and dairy free cookbooks include eggs. Once I am done substituting all

ingredients

I am often left with a less than desirable dish or baked good!!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Those are great files. Thanks! On the safe list distilled vinegar is listed. I

thought distilled vinegar has gluten since they use grains for the distilling

process???

-

Kim

Thursday, August 24, 2006 7:12 PM

Re: new member intro

 

 

Welcome, you've come to the right place for recipes !!!

 

If you go the " Files " section - the link is on the left hand side of the Vegan

and Gluten Free

group's home page or click this link

 

 

- then click on " ***Recipes Posted to VGF*** " , you'll find a long list of

category folders

which contain hundreds, if not housands, of recipes, all of which are vegan

and gluten-

free. This is the best Vegan and Gluten-Free recipe book you'll ever find

 

You can find out more about how the files work here :

 

/message/9368

 

In the " Files " here is also a folder called " Good Books " which lists books

that are for

allergies, GF or vegan diets.

 

Our " Links " will give you links to online shopping, more recipes and

information sites.

 

/links

 

The " Photos " contains some photos of some of the recipes in our " Files " .

 

http://ph./photos

 

And last, but not at all least, our members here are a wealth of information

so if you have

any questions or are after a particular recipe, there is always someone who

knows the

answer.

 

Kim, in Australia

 

, " Danielle Golio "

<daniellegolio

wrote:

>

> Hi - I have been a vegetarian for over 11 years. We have just found out that

my 21

month old son is intolerant of gluten, casein, and eggs. Since we are nursing

both he & I

will now be following a dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free veggie diet!

With the

exception of honey that will make us on a vegan and gluten free diet. Any

advice would be

greatly appreciated. Any good links for recipes or cookbook suggestions? Many

of the

gluten and dairy free cookbooks include eggs. Once I am done substituting all

ingredients

I am often left with a less than desirable dish or baked good!!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Danielle. We're happy you have joined our group. Hopefully

we can help you find some recipes and menu ideas that are tasty and

still follow your dietary needs. Please be sure to check out our

files. We have many, many recipes that are vegetarian, gluten-free,

egg-free, and dairy-free. Questions and comments are always welcome

here. Please feel right at home!

 

LaDonna

[Guest guest]

Although some vinegar is distilled from gluten containing grains, it is

considered to be

gluten-free as no gluten is detected after distillation. That said, many of us

still prefer avoid

vinegar made from grains. After all, it is a very easy ingredient to substitute.

I use mostly

apple cider vinegar, but also some wine vinegars and rice wine vinegar.

 

Kim.

 

 

 

, " Danielle Golio "

<daniellegolio

wrote:

>

> Those are great files. Thanks! On the safe list distilled vinegar is listed. I

thought distilled

vinegar has gluten since they use grains for the distilling process???

[Guest guest]

Helllo!

 

We are new here too. My husband and at least 2 of our boys are

celiac. NO gluten at all. We are artificial dye free and organic,

we try to avoid preservatives as well. My boys LOVE fruits and

veggies.... me however....LOVE very bad for you donuts. I sneak one

every few months.

 

There is a for parents with gluten free kids if you are

interested. Most are casien free and many are dairy free as well.

 

Anyway, I am a homeschooling mommy of three wonderful boys ages 8, 5

and 1. We live in Tennessee right now, we just moved here from

Atlanta GA but are orginally from Illinois.

 

I can't wait to get to know everyone here. This seems like a great

group so far.

 

Kelly

 

>>>Hi - I have been a vegetarian for over 11 years. We have just found

out that my 21 month old son is intolerant of gluten, casein, and

eggs. Since we are nursing both he & I will now be following a dairy-

free, egg-free, and gluten-free veggie diet!

[Guest guest]

Hi Danielle!

 

Allergies are pretty much the guiding factor of my life, but

recently I have found a couple of cookbooks that are pretty helpful:

 

the allergy self help cookbook by majorie jones and

cooking free by carol fenster.

 

the first thing i made from carol fenster's book was banana bread -

and it was the first time i ever baked in my lfe, but it turned out

perfect.

 

she is sensitive to many allergies and offers solutions for

replacing almost anything you can think of.

 

good luck with your allergen-free changes!

 

a

 

, " Danielle Golio "

<daniellegolio wrote:

>

> Hi - I have been a vegetarian for over 11 years. We have just

found out that my 21 month old son is intolerant of gluten, casein,

and eggs. Since we are nursing both he & I will now be following a

dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free veggie diet! With the

exception of honey that will make us on a vegan and gluten free

diet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Any good links for

recipes or cookbook suggestions? Many of the gluten and dairy free

cookbooks include eggs. Once I am done substituting all ingredients

I am often left with a less than desirable dish or baked good!!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Michelle, enjoy the files, there are lots of recipes with few ingredients and

yet bursting with flavor.

Happy you have joined us.

Donna

 

Michelle <morelibraries wrote:

Hello,

 

Usually, when I join a group I lurk for a bit before jumping in, but

the welcoming email requested that I go ahead and introduce myself, so

here I am. I wish I had a great recipe to share, but I don't, which is

why I'm here.

 

I switched to a vegetarian diet earlier this year, because of health

problems. And I am thoroughly sick of my own cooking and looking for

new, useable recipes. A lot of the veg cookbooks I look at have

complicated recipes full of ingredients I don't know and wouldn't know

what to do with. I'm interested in simple recipes with ingredients I

can find. New ingredients are great, if I can get some guidance on how

to use them.

 

Glad to be here. Now I'm off to go browse the files and the archives.

Thanks.

 

Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi, Michelle,

I am a fairly new (not quite) vegetarian myself. Also, because of health

reasons, but also because I can't face the cows in the pasture in the

morning. 8-)

I am sure you will find loads of recipes that are simple to make. I have

found several good ones.

I am glad you joined us.

sue in the Georgia Mountains

 

----

 

Michelle

09/10/06 10:35:06

 

New member intro

 

Hello,

 

Usually, when I join a group I lurk for a bit before jumping in, but

the welcoming email requested that I go ahead and introduce myself, so

here I am. I wish I had a great recipe to share, but I don't, which is

why I'm here.

 

I switched to a vegetarian diet earlier this year, because of health

problems. And I am thoroughly sick of my own cooking and looking for

new, useable recipes. A lot of the veg cookbooks I look at have

complicated recipes full of ingredients I don't know and wouldn't know

what to do with. I'm interested in simple recipes with ingredients I

can find. New ingredients are great, if I can get some guidance on how

to use them.

 

Glad to be here. Now I'm off to go browse the files and the archives.

Thanks.

 

Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Michelle, great to have you here, I too am new to the vegetarian

life, and getting frustrated with regular veggies and salads, lol.

Sheyen

, " Michelle "

<morelibraries wrote:

>

> Hello,

>

> Usually, when I join a group I lurk for a bit before jumping in,

but

> the welcoming email requested that I go ahead and introduce

myself, so

> here I am. I wish I had a great recipe to share, but I don't,

which is

> why I'm here.

>

> I switched to a vegetarian diet earlier this year, because of

health

> problems. And I am thoroughly sick of my own cooking and looking

for

> new, useable recipes. A lot of the veg cookbooks I look at have

> complicated recipes full of ingredients I don't know and wouldn't

know

> what to do with. I'm interested in simple recipes with

ingredients I

> can find. New ingredients are great, if I can get some guidance

on how

> to use them.

>

> Glad to be here. Now I'm off to go browse the files and the

archives.

> Thanks.

>

> Michelle

>

[Guest guest]

Check out the files there are so many recipes to try. I have so many recipes I

want to try that I could take a year off of work cook every day and probably not

get thru them all.

 

gayle

 

 

 

sheyen.goble

 

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 9:05 PM

Re: New member intro

 

 

Michelle, great to have you here, I too am new to the vegetarian

life, and getting frustrated with regular veggies and salads, lol.

Sheyen

, " Michelle "

<morelibraries wrote:

>

> Hello,

>

> Usually, when I join a group I lurk for a bit before jumping in,

but

> the welcoming email requested that I go ahead and introduce

myself, so

> here I am. I wish I had a great recipe to share, but I don't,

which is

> why I'm here.

>

> I switched to a vegetarian diet earlier this year, because of

health

> problems. And I am thoroughly sick of my own cooking and looking

for

> new, useable recipes. A lot of the veg cookbooks I look at have

> complicated recipes full of ingredients I don't know and wouldn't

know

> what to do with. I'm interested in simple recipes with

ingredients I

> can find. New ingredients are great, if I can get some guidance

on how

> to use them.

>

> Glad to be here. Now I'm off to go browse the files and the

archives.

> Thanks.

>

> Michelle

>

 

 

 

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I know I have!

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jen, welcome to the garden of earthly delights! You'll love the group! I am

so happy to read that you are raising veggie kids! Way to go! Jeanne in GA

 

 

 

Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from real people

who know.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello...quite a jump from Pa. to california. I am in Pa, been here for 25 years,

grew up in Maryland. I have 1 more youngin at home and when she is grown I am

looking to move. Never thought about California tho.

 

Tracy from Pa.

 

 

Tracy from Pa.

Nobody fails if they try.

[Guest guest]

Welcome Pam,

I agree , you sure do have 'waaaaaaaay too much living to do' and

lots more fun too...My daughter has three of those sweet Chihuahuas

so I am familiar with those little ones. You are in for some real

surprises when you try some of the recipes in the files. Then as you

choose the Vegetarian lifestyle you will see some changes in your

energy level. You might not get rid of all those aches and pains but

you will find yourself to be a much healthier , more peaceful person.

I'm 66 plus and a Vegetarian for almost 30 years and in my opinion

the Vegetarian/Vegan lifestyle is one of the most important gifts we

can give ourselves.

Make a rewarding , peaceful day

Sending smiles and hugs your way

Deanna in Colorado

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

 

-- In , " Pam Fedrowisch "

<pfedrowisch wrote:

>

> Good morning members. I'm new to your group and wanted to take a

skinny

> minute to introduce myself to you. My name is Pam, I live in Ohio

with my

> husband of 29 years, a gaggle of Chihuahuas, two sweetie pie cats,

one

> bratty yorkie and a couple of dirty birds. We did small breed rescue

> transports for a number of years and adopted the hard to place wee

ones. I

> love to cook with a passion and garden with equal verve, do counted

cross

> stitch, sew and as a joint effort my husband and I are

renovating/remodeling

> our 1925 craftsman home.

>

> Den and I are getting up there in years, turning 60 in a month, and

we're

> beginning to feel those aches and pains of aging and our energy is

a bit

> lack luster so we've decided that a change of diet may be a good

beginning

> point to getting down the road of feeling better. We both have

> waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more living to do and things to accomplish to

be feeling

> so crusty. Lol So here I am looking for new recipes and advise on

becoming

> vegetarian. Both of us are very enthused and looking forward to

this new

> change.

>

> By the way, I looked in your files and thannnnk goodness!!! You

have several

> great eggplant recipes. Den asked if we could grow some eggplants

this year

> and I said sure. He came home with 6 eggplant plants. Yikes, I

really need

> those recipes. Lol

>

> All the best to each of you

> Pam

>

>

[Guest guest]

Many of us know exactly what you are going through. The first couple weeks.

learning to cook meals and having your body get used to the change is hardest.

After that is a lot easier. You will love the recipe section. All our recipies

are TNT; Tried N True, so you know they are good. Having such a wonderful

selection of vegetarian delights will make cooking and meal planning a whole lot

easier.

You can also come here for encouragement and advise.

Katie

 

 

aleksandra adamska <akadamska wrote:

Hey, my name is Ola and I'm a new veggie member. I have recently

decided to go vegetarian, actually it's been almost two weeks and right now I

feel like my body is going through a detox. I'm still learning how to shop

organic/veggie, how to cook and think " no-meat. " It's much harder than I

anticipated. Does anyone know what I'm going through or has any tips how to make

this transition easier?

 

Ola : )

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Ola,

I've been a Vegetarian for over 25 years and I only wish it had been my

lifestyle for many years before that. I not only do not find it

difficult I find it easier to be Vegetarian. There is no limit to the

wonderful foods that I can eat. The transition can be so easy if you

just adapt your *favorite*recipes and eliminate the one ingredient

meat. Don't think of it as a diet. It is a chosen lifestyle. Your body

and mind will feel different. You will feel 'healthy' and clean.

Deanna in Colorado

*********************************************************************

-- In , aleksandra adamska

<akadamska wrote:

>

> Hey, my name is Ola and I'm a new veggie member. I have recently

decided to go vegetarian, actually it's been almost two weeks and right

now I feel like my body is going through a detox.

[Guest guest]

Hi Deanna. Thanks for the response. My biggest problem is learning

how to cook all over again. Katie was nice enough to mention the

groups recipe file, so hopefully that will come in handy.

 

" You will feel healthy and clean. " I hear that from my veggie

friends all the time, I guess I'll find out soon enough.

 

Ola

 

, " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k

wrote:

>

> Ola,

> I've been a Vegetarian for over 25 years and I only wish it had

been my

> lifestyle for many years before that. I not only do not find it

> difficult I find it easier to be Vegetarian. There is no limit to

the

> wonderful foods that I can eat. The transition can be so easy if

you

> just adapt your *favorite*recipes and eliminate the one ingredient

> meat. Don't think of it as a diet. It is a chosen lifestyle. Your

body

> and mind will feel different. You will feel 'healthy' and clean.

> Deanna in Colorado

>

*********************************************************************

> -- In , aleksandra adamska

> <akadamska@> wrote:

> >

> > Hey, my name is Ola and I'm a new veggie member. I have

recently

> decided to go vegetarian, actually it's been almost two weeks and

right

> now I feel like my body is going through a detox.

>

[Guest guest]

Ola,

 

You have joined a great group, welcome! How difficult you find the

transition depends on what type of diet you had originally, what part

of the world you live in, and also, very importantly, how much support

you get from your family and your friends.

 

I mean, if you eat your standard Midwestern fare, grew up on a beef

farm, and live in Iowa (for example, not picking on anyone) you will

have a much harder time than if you live in California, and you were

already eating a lot of vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes but

still had some meat from time to time.

 

In some parts of the country (and the world) very well meaning friends

and family would maybe not know what to feed you. This is where

joining groups like this can be very helpful, you can always ask

questions on how people handle the various situations that arise.

 

I first became vegetarian when I lived in Ohio and it was not

easy....I still have a hard time finding things to eat now a days when

I visit. So yes it can be hard, but do not get discouraged, finding

tasty things to eat is the easy part.

 

Cabrita

 

, aleksandra adamska

<akadamska wrote:

>

> Hey, my name is Ola and I'm a new veggie member. I have recently

decided to go vegetarian, actually it's been almost two weeks and

right now I feel like my body is going through a detox. I'm still

learning how to shop organic/veggie, how to cook and think " no-meat. "

It's much harder than I anticipated. Does anyone know what I'm going

through or has any tips how to make this transition easier?

>

> Ola : )

>

>

>

> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with

Search.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri, did you look in the recipes files yet? They are spectacular.

You will have lots of fun in this group. I've been in it from the start

 

GeGee

 

 

, " Terri " <tyafai wrote:

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> My name is Terri. I have recently made the decision to adopt a

> vegetarian diet. My husband and children are supportive of the

change

> but I am sensitive to the fact that they did not chose this

themselves

> when it comes to preparing meals. It is important to me that I

> continue to prepare meals that taste good....but without meat...for

all

> of us. I look forward to browsing for new recipes and to engage with

> the group.

>

> Warmest regards,

> Terri

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

I'm Chrissy, also a newbie. At 16, I gave up eating ground beef and pork, after

seeing my grandmother suffer from a stroke. Her diet was quite strict, and I

followed it along with her, since I was taking care of her (though, she did not

suffer from anything other than slight memory loss, I had to drive her around

for a few months), soon after, I switched from fried foods, to grilled or

broiled. Also gave up salt and soda.

She raised me to be a big veggie eater, and believe me, there isn't one that I

do not like, but she raised me on fresh, home grown veggies from the farmer's

market, or we would eat unsalted, unseasoned frozen veggies. Canned items were

not allowed in her house.

Ever since 16, it had been chicken or seafood. But even eating that, worn my

body down, and made feel as if I were " dragging " , if you will. Since switching

to strictly vegetarian, I have more stamina, I feel lighter.

Now, at 28, my way of changing was due to that " dragging " feeling, but also,

eating dairy or bread items, gave off the same effects, just now, I'm having to

adopt a more vegan approach to foods. So, I'm looking for great alternatives to

cheese. The milk based anything, has been switched out to soymilk based

everything.

 

I joined this group to meet others who follow the same, or close to the same

lifestyle. To have the same support system, and to find great recipes.

 

Congrats on your switch!

I look forward to chatting with you and everyone else soon!

 

Take Care,

Chrissy

 

 

chilifrenchfries <chilifrenchfries

 

Monday, March 31, 2008 10:16:55 PM

Re: New member intro

 

Hi Terri, did you look in the recipes files yet? They are

spectacular.

You will have lots of fun in this group. I've been in it from the start

 

GeGee

 

, " Terri " <tyafai wrote:

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> My name is Terri. I have recently made the decision to adopt a

> vegetarian diet. My husband and children are supportive of the

change

> but I am sensitive to the fact that they did not chose this

themselves

> when it comes to preparing meals. It is important to me that I

> continue to prepare meals that taste good....but without meat...for

all

> of us. I look forward to browsing for new recipes and to engage with

> the group.

>

> Warmest regards,

> Terri

>

 

 

 

 

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In a message dated 4/1/2008 6:32:13 AM US Mountain Standard Time,

covergirl079 writes:

 

But even eating that, worn my body down, and made feel as if I were

" dragging " , if you will.

 

 

thats how I felt when I ate meat, I felt like I was a log and didnt have

energy for anything. I couldn't keep up with my kids, I have been off meat for a

little while and I am getting more energy and not so tired during the day. I

have been working more in my yard and my mom would go by and say your doing a

good job or yesterday she told me that I am getting a good tan because I am

outside all the time. I have alot more energy and it's great. I can't wait

till I get peaches from my tree and get my garden going next year.

 

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

Erika

 

 

 

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Hello There

 

Welcome to the group,I am glad that you are

 

I hope you find the group and helpful

 

Again,I am glad you here

 

Donna <ksnurse65 wrote:

Hi, everyone. I joined this group about a week ago. I'm a brand new

vegetarian, only started that about a week ago, too.

Due to some health issues, I found myself with several dietary restrictions,

and figured that it was a good time to make some positive changes for my

health.

I'm looking forward to trying new things, and I have already saved a ton of

great looking recipes from this group to try.

I also look forward to getting to know you all, and sharing some recipes

that I come up with, too!

 

d.

 

 

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I can relate to everything you have said. I am thinking about vegan, too...That is a big decision. I really like cheese.--- On Mon, 8/4/08, Krysten <kmv46n2 wrote:

Krysten <kmv46n2 New member intro Date: Monday, August 4, 2008, 5:27 PM

 

 

Hi everyone.. I've been a vegetarian for about 12 years. I never really wanted to eat meat growing up, but that's what was put on the table and what everyone else around me ate so I did too. I'd really love to go vegan but think it will be extremely difficult. I'm a very picky eater so it's hard enough to find foods I like as it is - and it's hard to find a vegetarian meal at a restaurant, let alone a vegan one. I'm not good at cooking, so all the vegetarian/vegan cookbooks out there are pretty useless to me (plus since I'm so picky I usually don't like a lot of the ingredients in the recipes). I'm a big fan of quick and easy convenience food - I've been known to eat cheese bagel bites or broccoli and cheese Hot Pockets or any other microwavable vegetarian meal for lunch and dinner - but if I decide to go vegan that will probably have to change.I drink soymilk instead of cow's milk but

still eat ice cream and milk chocolate (it's hard to forsee a day when as a vegan I can no longer eat KitKat or Caramello bars); I eat a lot of cheese (pizza, mac n cheese, cheese ravioli, grilled cheese sandwiches, nachos...) and the last time I tried vegan cheese it was disgusting.I just found out that gelatin is made from pig skin, so I had to switch from my beloved Yoplait yogurt over to soy yogurt, and now I'll have to keep a careful watch on ingredient labels and go to special stores to buy vegan marshmallows and gummy snacks... what a pain in the @$$!To make things worse, I am the only vegetarian I know - all of my friends and family eat meat regularly. My husband is a big meat eater which is something I'm not very fond of but we deal with it.. it's difficult sometimes to make meals together as everything has to be separate. Sometimes I find it completely exhausting to be a

vegetarian when it seems like the rest of the world isn't, so I'm glad to be a part of this group.Krysten

[Guest guest]

Hi Krysten

 

Welcome to Vegan Chat - I hope you enjoy it here.

 

If you are to be a vegan (if you've made that decision) then you will

no longer eat cheese or have milk chocolate or normal ice cream. I

hope you don't find it too difficult as it a worthwhile thing to do -

good for your health (dairy is worse for your health than meat!),

good for the animals, and good for Earth.

 

I think I would find it impossible to be vegan if I didn't cook, but

then I guess it would also be difficult to be anything not cooking!

Cooking doesn't need to be difficult or a long process, so if you

need any advice I'm sure people here will be willing to help.

 

Personally speaking, I think I am a very picky eater. I like my food

to be healthy and tasty, and the only way I can get that is to cook

it myself (the same would apply if I was a meat eater). That doesn't

mean I don't have treats, as I do - vegan ice cream, chocolate and

sometimes other sweets. Puddings and cakes are very easy to make if

you like to eat them.

 

Some people miss cheese for quite a while, but eventually get used to

not having it. We have found that the Vegan Parmesano powder is good

to shake over something like vegetable pasta bake or leek pancakes in

white sauce to make them cheesy.

 

Jo

 

, " Krysten " <kmv46n2 wrote:

>

> Hi everyone.. I've been a vegetarian for about 12 years. I never

> really wanted to eat meat growing up, but that's what was put on

the

> table and what everyone else around me ate so I did too.

>

> I'd really love to go vegan but think it will be extremely

> difficult. I'm a very picky eater so it's hard enough to find

foods

> I like as it is - and it's hard to find a vegetarian meal at a

> restaurant, let alone a vegan one. I'm not good at cooking, so all

> the vegetarian/vegan cookbooks out there are pretty useless to me

> (plus since I'm so picky I usually don't like a lot of the

> ingredients in the recipes). I'm a big fan of quick and easy

> convenience food - I've been known to eat cheese bagel bites or

> broccoli and cheese Hot Pockets or any other microwavable

vegetarian

> meal for lunch and dinner - but if I decide to go vegan that will

> probably have to change.

>

> I drink soymilk instead of cow's milk but still eat ice cream and

> milk chocolate (it's hard to forsee a day when as a vegan I can no

> longer eat KitKat or Caramello bars); I eat a lot of cheese (pizza,

> mac n cheese, cheese ravioli, grilled cheese sandwiches, nachos...)

> and the last time I tried vegan cheese it was disgusting.

>

> I just found out that gelatin is made from pig skin, so I had to

> switch from my beloved Yoplait yogurt over to soy yogurt, and now

> I'll have to keep a careful watch on ingredient labels and go to

> special stores to buy vegan marshmallows and gummy snacks... what a

> pain in the @$$!

>

> To make things worse, I am the only vegetarian I know - all of my

> friends and family eat meat regularly. My husband is a big meat

> eater which is something I'm not very fond of but we deal with it..

> it's difficult sometimes to make meals together as everything has

to

> be separate. Sometimes I find it completely exhausting to be a

> vegetarian when it seems like the rest of the world isn't, so I'm

> glad to be a part of this group.

>

> Krysten

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Krysten,

And welcome.

On the ice cream front there are vegan ice creams out there, and depending on where you live, I am sure we could recommend one to you. As for your chocolate bars, well there are some vegan chocolates out there also.

As for vegan "cheese", well I dont eat them myself , as I never used to eat cheese before I turned vegie/vegan.

Let us know what part of the world yu live in, and we will try and advise on altenatives.

 

Peter vv

 

 

Krysten <kmv46n2 Sent: Monday, 4 August, 2008 11:27:04 PM New member intro

 

Hi everyone.. I've been a vegetarian for about 12 years. I never really wanted to eat meat growing up, but that's what was put on the table and what everyone else around me ate so I did too. I'd really love to go vegan but think it will be extremely difficult. I'm a very picky eater so it's hard enough to find foods I like as it is - and it's hard to find a vegetarian meal at a restaurant, let alone a vegan one. I'm not good at cooking, so all the vegetarian/vegan cookbooks out there are pretty useless to me (plus since I'm so picky I usually don't like a lot of the ingredients in the recipes). I'm a big fan of quick and easy convenience food - I've been known to eat cheese bagel bites or broccoli and cheese Hot Pockets or any other microwavable vegetarian meal for lunch and dinner - but if I decide to go vegan that will probably have to change.I drink soymilk instead of cow's milk but

still eat ice cream and milk chocolate (it's hard to forsee a day when as a vegan I can no longer eat KitKat or Caramello bars); I eat a lot of cheese (pizza, mac n cheese, cheese ravioli, grilled cheese sandwiches, nachos...) and the last time I tried vegan cheese it was disgusting.I just found out that gelatin is made from pig skin, so I had to switch from my beloved Yoplait yogurt over to soy yogurt, and now I'll have to keep a careful watch on ingredient labels and go to special stores to buy vegan marshmallows and gummy snacks... what a pain in the @$$!To make things worse, I am the only vegetarian I know - all of my friends and family eat meat regularly. My husband is a big meat eater which is something I'm not very fond of but we deal with it.. it's difficult sometimes to make meals together as everything has to be separate. Sometimes I find it completely exhausting to be a

vegetarian when it seems like the rest of the world isn't, so I'm glad to be a part of this group.Krysten

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