Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 thank you carnivore and eschelon... and..as fer the other thing i went out with carrie fer 3 1/2 yrs...and we met on the net... my ex wife, i originally talked to as a penpal waaaaay back when... i've met scores of ppl thru the net, er back then, as pen pals... fraggle Anouk Sickler <zurumato Oct 29, 2005 8:56 PM Re: 800 members?? Hi Nikki, you never know who is lurking on the internet, who is watching every key that you touch on the keyboard. (hello fbi and cia!) I think that some lurkers check in only sometimes, because they can't keep up with the chattering for some reason or another. It would be nice if we could just meet ourselves in person and have tea at a cafe one evening! I read a report that said that more and more people are meeting online and many of them even getting married. It no longer is considered weird anymore to make a friend that you first met online. , " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork@g...> wrote: > > Hi Nikki > > I didn't lock them up - honest guv! :-) > > It's funny how there's always a small number of people who contribute > on a list, even with a lot of members. I must admit to being on a few > lists that I don't really post to very often. > > BB > Jo To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Doesnt gnocci have egg in it as well? The Valley Vegan................Alex Iantaffi <alex.iantaffi wrote: On 29/10/05, fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: ask fresh pasta invariably has egg...dried pasta usually doesn't..just semilina flour Not all the time (although most of the time). Gnocchi for example are/should be potato based :-) Peter H Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Alex, I understand that a lot of antipasta is vegan, especially the more rustic ones? Glad you feel connected with Gods own country, maybe its because of Wales historic links with europe. I am already sending in written choices off the set menu, veganised of course! Not Doomed mate, you are recognised fo what you are, another soul mate for the group. Ciao, The Valley Vegan............. Alex Iantaffi <alex.iantaffi wrote: Hi there,I am happy to be pestered for recipes! To be honest quite a few Italian meals are already vegan or can easily be adpated. So go on, ask away and I'll try to oblige :-) Why did you choose England? plenty of room in Wales? That is a very good question as I love Wales! Just circumstances (in the past) and right now it would be hard to shift my life (and those of everyone around me: partners, child, friends, etc...) to Wales. One of my long-term projects is to learn to speak Welsh and spend many holidays exploring your beautiful land further. It is just one of those places I feel very connected to. Maybe I have some ancestors there, who knows. I am going to an Italian restaurant with my works for our Christmas meal, you can imagine how I am going to stick out like a sore thumb, and how am I going to ensure that the pasta is semolina not egg pasta?...will I even know when it is served up? If it is not fresh pasta, it should be just wheat. Every decent Italian restaurant should be able to tell you whether their pasta is wheat or egg (pasta all'uovo, that is egg pasta, is actually a particular type, most dry pasta is vegan). They should also have purely tomato based sauces and salad (make sure it is without the wrteched salad cream of course ;-) Also, if they are a proper Italian place (I mean not an Italo-American one, sorry!), their pizza basis should be vegan so you might be able to have the veggie pizza without the cheese. Is it worth you ringing ahead or popping in to have a chat with them? What will you be having for your christmas dinner? My mother is already fretting about that! I shall enjoy her creativity as I am descending on her with lifepartner, his mom and our daughter for Xmas :-) If she is desperate I would probably make some vegan lasagna (bringing some melty vegan cheese with me from the UK), or cous cous and vegetables or possibly make a mexican meal of chilli or fajitas. Lurk No Longer........We have spotted you now! Does that mean I am doomed then? ;-) AlexPeter H Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 not that i've seen over here... traditionally gnocchi was made in the fall/winter, when chickens would lay less eggs... gnocchi is made with potatoes peter hurd Oct 31, 2005 10:59 AM Re: 800 members?? Doesnt gnocci have egg in it as well? The Valley Vegan................Alex Iantaffi <alex.iantaffi wrote: On 29/10/05, fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: ask fresh pasta invariably has egg...dried pasta usually doesn't..just semilina flour Not all the time (although most of the time). Gnocchi for example are/should be potato based :-) Peter H Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 What binds the potato together to stop it breaking when boiled?, or do you just use a very starchy type of spud? The Valley Vegan......... Heb wraig, heb ymryson Without wife, without strife fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: not that i've seen over here... traditionally gnocchi was made in the fall/winter, when chickens would lay less eggs... gnocchi is made with potatoes peter hurd Oct 31, 2005 10:59 AM Re: 800 members?? Doesnt gnocci have egg in it as well? The Valley Vegan................Alex Iantaffi <alex.iantaffi wrote: On 29/10/05, fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: ask fresh pasta invariably has egg...dried pasta usually doesn't..just semilina flour Not all the time (although most of the time). Gnocchi for example are/should be potato based :-) Peter H Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Alex It's good to have you here :-) We are going to Witchfest - and looking forward to it. I've not been before - we usually go to the Pagan Federation Conference, but decided to give Witchfest a go this year. There seem to be loads of good speakers and entertainment there. The only problem is - I never have enough money to buy everything from the stalls at these places - never mind - I will pick up a few lovely items I am sure. We'll look out for you. BB Jo , Alex Iantaffi <alex.iantaffi@g...> wrote: > > Hi Jo, > > yep, it is me! How are you? I understand from Peter that you'll be at > Witchfest next Saturday so I look forward to seeing you again then :-) > > Alex > > On 29/10/05, heartwerk <jo.heartwork@g...> wrote: > > > > Alex - are you Peter's friend - mum of Melissa? > > > > Jo > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 a combination of the wheat flour and potato peter hurd Oct 31, 2005 11:17 AM Re: 800 members?? What binds the potato together to stop it breaking when boiled?, or do you just use a very starchy type of spud? The Valley Vegan......... Heb wraig, heb ymryson Without wife, without strife fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: not that i've seen over here... traditionally gnocchi was made in the fall/winter, when chickens would lay less eggs... gnocchi is made with potatoes peter hurd Oct 31, 2005 10:59 AM Re: 800 members?? Doesnt gnocci have egg in it as well? The Valley Vegan................Alex Iantaffi <alex.iantaffi wrote: On 29/10/05, fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: ask fresh pasta invariably has egg...dried pasta usually doesn't..just semilina flour Not all the time (although most of the time). Gnocchi for example are/should be potato based :-) Peter H Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 grazie! Alex Iantaffi Oct 31, 2005 9:31 AM Re: 800 members?? Grazie e buonasera :-) I am not sure vegan places are that common in Italy! Although Rome does have a vegetarian restaurants, which, I believe, has vegan options. Rest assured that I shall keep you all posted about my food adventures when I visit the homeland :-)CiaoAlex On 29/10/05, fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: Welcome and salutations alex if you happen t ofind some vegan places in italy, let us know! i plan on visitin italy either next year er in 2007 speranza la godete qui buon giorno! fraggle To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Alex, Sounds fair enough! And don't worry, we will not hold it against you that you are friends with Peter. Nikki , Alex Iantaffi <alex.iantaffi@g...> wrote: > > Hi Nikki, thank you! I'll try not to lurk although I might go quiet from > time to time due to juggling part-time work, studying, mothering a toddler > and three partners (and a few other bits and pieces of life) ;-) > > Alex > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Nikki > Are you just waking up or late for bed? Aren't you like 7-8 hours > ahead of me? It's almost 9 p.m. here now. It was about midnight when I sent it... must've got delayed by the server!!! BB Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Alex > *waves at Peter and Jo* *waving back* Nice to see that you've got round to joining up... :-) It's nice to have someone else on the list that I know "in person". Jo's the only other one so far, although I'm hoping to meet one or two others when in the US in February. I guess now we can confuse everyone by making references to conversations from "real" (as opposed to "virtual") life :-) BB Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Fraggle > and..as fer the other thing > i went out with carrie fer 3 1/2 yrs...and we met on the net... > my ex wife, i originally talked to as a penpal waaaaay back when... > i've met scores of ppl thru the net, er back then, as pen pals... OK... would just like to clarify something now... if we do end up meeting when I visit the US, I am *not* going to marry you. Not after you proposed to the other Peter :-) BB Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Alex > I am happy to be pestered for recipes! To be honest quite a few Italian meals are already vegan or can easily be adpated. > So go on, ask away and I'll try to oblige :-) Well, you could start with that orange-biscuit recipe that you keep promising to send me!!! :-) > That is a very good question as I love Wales! Just circumstances (in the past) and right now it would be hard to shift my life > (and those of everyone around me: partners, child, friends, etc...) to Wales. One of my long-term projects is to learn to > speak Welsh and spend many holidays exploring your beautiful land further. It is just one of those places I feel very > connected to. Maybe I have some ancestors there, who knows. Uh oh, now you've done it :-) (sorry, Peter, couldn't resist). BB Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 *nods* what fraggle said. Usually gnocchi in Italy are just made with potatoes, no eggs. On 31/10/05, fraggle < EBbrewpunx wrote: not that i've seen over here... traditionally gnocchi was made in the fall/winter, when chickens would lay less eggs... gnocchi is made with potatoes peter hurd Oct 31, 2005 10:59 AM Re: 800 members?? Doesnt gnocci have egg in it as well? The Valley Vegan................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi there, yep, a lot of antipasti can be vegan (e.g. mushrooms, roasted peppers, artichokes, pickled onions, etc..). Good luck for your Xmas do! :-) Ciao Alex On 31/10/05, peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote: Alex, I understand that a lot of antipasta is vegan, especially the more rustic ones? Glad you feel connected with Gods own country, maybe its because of Wales historic links with europe. I am already sending in written choices off the set menu, veganised of course! Not Doomed mate, you are recognised fo what you are, another soul mate for the group. Ciao, The Valley Vegan............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 That is a techincal question that I would have to ask my mom as I have never made gnocchi :-) I'll get back to you...On 31/10/05, peter hurd < swpgh01 wrote: What binds the potato together to stop it breaking when boiled?, or do you just use a very starchy type of spud? The Valley Vegan......... Heb wraig, heb ymryson Without wife, without strife Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Jo, I know the feeling about not enough money to buy all the shinies at these events :-) It will be my first witchfest too. I had tickets two years ago but ended up in labour instead! I am really looking forward to medieval babes live in the evening too as I really like their music. BB AlexOn 31/10/05, heartwerk <jo.heartwork wrote: Hi Alex It's good to have you here :-) We are going to Witchfest - and looking forward to it. I've not been before - we usually go to the Pagan Federation Conference, but decided to give Witchfest a go this year. There seem to be loads of good speakers and entertainment there. The only problem is - I never have enough money to buy everything from the stalls at these places - never mind - I will pick up a few lovely items I am sure. We'll look out for you. BB Jo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Nikki, thanks, that's very kind ;-) AlexOn 31/10/05, earthstrm <nikkimack wrote: Hi Alex, Sounds fair enough! And don't worry, we will not hold it against you that you are friends with Peter. Nikki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Peter! Nice to see that you've got round to joining up... :-) Thank you . It's good to have finally joined after you talked so much about the list :-) It's nice to have someone else on the list that I know " in person " . Jo's the only other one so far, although I'm hoping to meet one or two others when in the US in February. I guess now we can confuse everyone by making references to conversations from " real " (as opposed to " virtual " ) life :-) Indeed we can, although I would be cautious about some of the 'live' conversations of course ;-) BB Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hey, you have been around my house pretty much every weekend for the last two months so you can just steal my vegan cooking book :-) Although I do keep changing recipes, as you know. Ok, I'll try and remember to write it down, promised! And what have I done by the way? BB AlexOn 01/11/05, Peter <metalscarab wrote: Hi Alex > I am happy to be pestered for recipes! To be honest quite a few Italian meals are already vegan or can easily be adpated. > So go on, ask away and I'll try to oblige :-) Well, you could start with that orange-biscuit recipe that you keep promising to send me!!! :-) > That is a very good question as I love Wales! Just circumstances (in the past) and right now it would be hard to shift my life > (and those of everyone around me: partners, child, friends, etc...) to Wales. One of my long-term projects is to learn to > speak Welsh and spend many holidays exploring your beautiful land further. It is just one of those places I feel very > connected to. Maybe I have some ancestors there, who knows. Uh oh, now you've done it :-) (sorry, Peter, couldn't resist). BB Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 wot...you don't like to share???? Peter <metalscarab Nov 1, 2005 6:19 AM Re: Re: 800 members?? Hi Fraggle > and..as fer the other thing > i went out with carrie fer 3 1/2 yrs...and we met on the net... > my ex wife, i originally talked to as a penpal waaaaay back when... > i've met scores of ppl thru the net, er back then, as pen pals... OK... would just like to clarify something now... if we do end up meeting when I visit the US, I am *not* going to marry you. Not after you proposed to the other Peter :-) BB Peter To send an email to - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Alex > Thank you . It's good to have finally joined after you talked so much about the list :-) I deny everything... anything I may have said about the list is probably not true! :-) > Indeed we can, although I would be cautious about some of the 'live' conversations of course ;-) As above! ;-) BB Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Peter > > Are you just waking up or late for bed? Aren't you like 7-8 hours > > ahead of me? It's almost 9 p.m. here now. > > It was about midnight when I sent it... must've got delayed by the server!!! Yeah, that's what I use to tell my Dad when caught out too late too. Sorry Dad, I was delayed by the server. Don't listen to him Jo! BB Nikki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Alex > And what have I done by the way? You've praised Wales... it's a dangerous thing to do!!! :-) BB Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 1, 2005 Hi Peter > OK... would just like to clarify something now... if we do end up meeting > when I visit the US, I am *not* going to marry you. Not after you proposed > to the other Peter :-) I wouldn't worry Peter, I don't think Fraggle really wants to get married again just yet. Besides, I don't think " that's " what you have to worry about him proposing when you get there. BB Nikki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
