Welcome to another new member named John ;=)

[Guest guest]

This could get confusing *lol* But welcome to the list to John in Milwaukee

(the previous member was from near Aberdeen, Scotland). It's nice to have

you here too! ;=) I am Pat, one of two Moderators on this list, Paula being the

other. Laura is our list owner, but she is unable to participate right now,

sadly.

And I live in Canada with my dh and our furkids. My dh and I have been

vegetarians since the very early 'eighties, bar a little backsliding some years

back, and have had numerous excursions into a vegan diet ;=) We are

tending more and more that way as we grow older and wiser. But you don't

have to be vegetarian to join this list - many aren't, but they are interested

in

cutting certain foods out of their diet in order to improve their health. Or, of

course, they may be trying to eat more vegetables etc. out of concern for the

animals and the environment. Often both ;=)

 

I hope you will post often on this list - all new members should be encouraged

to do that - since although we are not a very busy list we also do not stand on

ceremony. Ask something, anything, or join in whatever recent topic you fancy

- you'll always have a friendly audience at Vegetarian Slimming ;=)

 

So I'll leave you for now with a suggestion that you have a look at our Files

and Links - oh, and the Polls - don't forget to cast a vote in the polls!

 

Let's chat more later, shall we? Welcome again!

 

Best,

 

Pat ;=)

 

-- In , John@W... wrote:

> In a message dated 5/30/2004 3:25:04 PM Central Daylight Time,

> -owner writes:

> Hi Laura ... I am very happy to be with you.

>

> The Questionnaire

>

> 1) What is your name or what would you like to be called?

> Actually, you can call me John.

>

> 2) How old are you (roughly)?

> Roughly? Can I get by with saying that later this year I will be

> celebrating my 39th birthday? (For the 24th time!)

>

> 3) Where do you live (city/country)?

> Milwaukee, WI, USA

>

> 4) How long have you been a vegetarian/vegan, or how long have you

been

> interested in cooking vegetarian food?

>

> I am neither vegetarian or vegan, at least not officially, but I have

> definite inclinations that way. I find that a diet that is free from red

meat

> helps me feel better. I seldom eat any fowl other than turkey breast, but I

do

> eat eggs occasionally and sheep or goat's cheese when I can get it. I stay

> away from dairy products from cows also because I feel better if I do. I

> really enjoy Southeast Asian cooking, but I like anything. I have kept this

style

> of eating/cooking for about six years.

>

> 5) What is your favorite food or meal?

> As for what I like to eat, I have no major favorites. But, I do like

> cooking Thai meals and anything over fire on the BBQ grill.

>

> 6) Why did you join the group?

> The main reason is that as I have gotten older, I have also gotten larger.

> I am having a harder and harder time getting exercise. So, one of my

> objectives is to learn how to prepare meals that contribute to me getting

smaller!

> I need to take off a few stones so that I can enjoy an exercise program.

>

> 7) Is there anything specific you want to get out of the group?

> Several things ... one - low cost alternatives for high priced specialty

> ingredients, two - unique and unusual main dishes or unique and unusual

uses of

> seasonings and ingredients, three - suggestions on the subject of cooking

for

> a solo individual who loves to cook/eat and needs to get skinny!

>

> 8) Tell us a few of your favorite things.

> Belgian beer, Russian caviar, French automobiles, Spanish capers, fennel

> root, any international ethnic cuisine, and Calphalon!

>

> 9) Do you know of any Internet sites or other groups which maybe relevant

to

> members?

>

> Sorry.

>

> 10) Is there anything else you'd like to share with the group?

>

> Here in Wisconsin, we have a lot of imported " fresh " vegetables and fruit

> during the wintertime that are more like rubber and plastic than good

produce.

> Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make a plastic tomato taste

like

> a real one? Or, put some green in the limes and some red in the

strawberries?

>

> Remember to post this back to

>

> OK.

>

> Thanks for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire.

>

> You're welcome.

>

> Laura, Moderator, Vegetarian Slimming

> John Washbush

> Milwaukee, WI