Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 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!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 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!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 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??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 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!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 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 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 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 > ______________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Welcome Jennifer! You'll find many great recipes and friends here, I'm sure! I know I have! <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 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 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 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 : ) Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 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. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 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. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 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 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 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. 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Guest guest Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 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 **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15 & ncid=aolhom00030\ 000000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 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 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 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 Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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