Guest guest Report post Posted August 18, 2006 We pretty much buy only organic, especially this time of year. Occasionally we will buy conventional strawberries, bananas, lemons, or jicama. Last year we discovered a small family-owned farm right over the state line in KY that grows organically. It's about 20 miles from us but I go to the town every week to buy groceries anyway. This year they started doing CSA for the first time, and we are thrilled to be a part of it. This week we got: green beans summer squash 2 pints salad tomatoes 4 1/2 pounds tomatoes garlic eggplant watermelon purple hull peas sweet peppers okra cantaloupe We only have 4 more weeks left and I'm really sad about that! Susan in TN , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > Just a mid week reminder of the question of the week submitted by > GeeGee. > > Do you buy organic and if so how much produce per week and what items > do you purchase? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 I am afraid I don't use fresh herbs very often. I have a pot of basil on my counter top that my son grew for me. I have no idea what to do with it. Mostly I use dry herbs...such as parsley, which I sprinkle on garlic toast. And I use a lot of Mrs. Dash and that is about the extent of my spices. Sad huh? BK-----VEGGIE VIXEN ---- genny_y2k 08/20/06 07:06:08 Question of the Week What are your favorite spice/ herb blends? Do you use them in a particular 'ethnic' recipe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Basil and oregano in all my sauces, I'm fond of cumin mixed with chipotle for an onion and garlic saute base and then add mushrooms, and I'm still trying to find the smoked paprika because I'm sure I will use it frequently. 'Hip' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Make some pesto with that basil or some bruschetta. It is so good. Tear it up and put it on homemade pizza. Put it in sauces towards the end of cooking. I'm going to send a noodle recipe that uses fresh basil. It is sooooo good. Judy - Sue Sunday, August 20, 2006 8:05 AM Re: Question of the Week I am afraid I don't use fresh herbs very often. I have a pot of basil on my counter top that my son grew for me. I have no idea what to do with it. Mostly I use dry herbs...such as parsley, which I sprinkle on garlic toast. And I use a lot of Mrs. Dash and that is about the extent of my spices. Sad huh? BK-----VEGGIE VIXEN ---- genny_y2k 08/20/06 07:06:08 Question of the Week What are your favorite spice/ herb blends? Do you use them in a particular 'ethnic' recipe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 We use quite a few herbs and spices around here. Love garam masala, which I use in Indian recipes. (Label says it's cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, and 'other spices.') One whiff takes me back to the last time we ate at the Indian restaurant closest to us, over an hour away, and it's been a while since we've been. We use cinnamon; dh especially loves it with steel-cut oats, dates, nuts, raisins, ground flax seeds, and a bit of maple syrup. I use oregano, thyme, basil, and bay a lot in veggie soups. Turmeric I use mostly when I make vegan French toast (but should use it more because it's supposed to be really good for you.) I also use about 2 oz chili powder whenever I make a pot of chili. Mint I use with zucchini/squash sometimes because it seems to add just that certain 'thing' to the dish. I couldn't use the CSA herbs fast enough this summer, so I've got dill, parsley, chives, and cilantro (which I personally don't care for but dh will eat it) chopped up and frozen into cubes, so I'll have them all winter to use. Susan in TN - genny_y2k Sunday, August 20, 2006 5:59 AM [sPAM] Question of the Week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 My " Three C's " : cinnamon, cumin, and chipotle. Also, garlic, onion, basil, and parsley and every hot pepper under the sun. I was talking with a guy from India this weekend, and I told him everything I make ends up being either Mexican or Indian, by default. He got a chuckle out of that. I should have mentioned Thai too. Speaking of Thai, I went to a Thai restaurant yesterday. I asked them to leave out the fish sauce and the salt. He said they normally use salt to replace omitted fish sauces, but they kindly respected my request. It was a coconut curry and came out delicious. -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > What are your favorite spice/ herb blends? Do you use them in a > particular 'ethnic' recipe? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 I use black pepper and sometimes white pepper, I noticed the white pepper sneaks up on you and it's fairly hot. I cook with fresh hot peppers and I like red jalapenos the best. Garlic, cilantro, chives, cayenne powder, cumin seeds, ground cumin, oregano, sage amd basil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 I really enjoy all herbs and spices, I have many and use them all the time. I guess the favorites would be coriander, tarragon, seasoned non-salt like Spike or Mrs Dash. I usually add all those to many of the meals I cook. Chelsea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 We questioned our waiter at the Indian restaurant we love and found that the only ingredient we didn't want was the ghee that they used on the naan. We asked them to leave it off which was no problem. Afterward the owner came out to ask how our meal was and we told him how delicious it all was, that we were veg and so grateful to have somewhere to eat good food. He told us to hang on and went back to the kitchen and cooked up some sort of dish not on the menu that was completely veg and very yummy and gave it to us for free! Susan in TN - Erin Sunday, August 20, 2006 3:36 PM Re: Question of the Week Speaking of Thai, I went to a Thai restaurant yesterday. I asked them to leave out the fish sauce and the salt. He said they normally use salt to replace omitted fish sauces, but they kindly respected my request. It was a coconut curry and came out delicious. -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog Recent Activity a.. 65New Members b.. 5New Photos c.. 101New Files Visit Your Group Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Wasn't that so nice. What did he make you? Don't you just love those candy coated fennel seeds that they have at the check out in Indian Rest.? Fennel seeds helps clean up bad breath and is good for the stomach.... I keep a little ziplock bag in my purse with them.... I sure wish I could find a place to buy the candy coated ones. : ))) Judy - Susan Sunday, August 20, 2006 4:31 PM Re: Re: Question of the Week We questioned our waiter at the Indian restaurant we love and found that the only ingredient we didn't want was the ghee that they used on the naan. We asked them to leave it off which was no problem. Afterward the owner came out to ask how our meal was and we told him how delicious it all was, that we were veg and so grateful to have somewhere to eat good food. He told us to hang on and went back to the kitchen and cooked up some sort of dish not on the menu that was completely veg and very yummy and gave it to us for free! Susan in TN . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Now everyone has to know what mine is................Cardamom and one if the members called me Carda-Mama..LOL Next comes smoked paprika, garlic, onions, tarragon, basil, pineapple sage, mustard seeds, horseradish root, chives, shallots, cinnamon, cumin, cilantro, epazote and celery seeds. I incorporate those into many of my recipes. Donna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Hot hot all the way, give me cayenne, frsh peppers, curry powder, turmeric cumin, pickled peppers are fine with me. I also use a lot of peppercorns. Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Dried basil, thyme, and rosemary are yummy together! I'm a thyme addict. When in doubt, I throw it on. Lisa Northern VA/DC/Maryland Veg*n Playgroup vegetarianchildren/ Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Mail Beta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Judy You can probably make your own by putting some fennel in a small frying pan with a little honey and stir it at medium or medium low heat. GB , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: > > Wasn't that so nice. What did he make you? > > Don't you just love those candy coated fennel seeds that they have at the check out in Indian Rest.? Fennel seeds helps clean up bad breath and is good for the stomach.... I keep a little ziplock bag in my purse with them.... I sure wish I could find a place to buy the candy coated ones. : ))) > Judy > - > Susan > > Sunday, August 20, 2006 4:31 PM > Re: Re: Question of the Week > > > We questioned our waiter at the Indian restaurant we love and found that the only ingredient we didn't want was the ghee that they used on the naan. We asked them to leave it off which was no problem. Afterward the owner came out to ask how our meal was and we told him how delicious it all was, that we were veg and so grateful to have somewhere to eat good food. He told us to hang on and went back to the kitchen and cooked up some sort of dish not on the menu that was completely veg and very yummy and gave it to us for free! > > Susan in TN > > > . > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 21, 2006 I like oven roasted potatoes with rosemary, I add cumin into beans and Mexican cooking. Oregano and tarragon into sauces. Those seems to be my favorites. Tilly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 21, 2006 I don't remember the name of what he made for us. It was something fried, something I would think of as an appetizer. I have had the fennel seeds a couple times and they were good. The first few times we went to the restaurant they brought that to you, as well as finger bowls, at the end of the meal. They stopped the practice after a while though. If I could buy the candy-coated fennel seeds colored with natural colors, I would love to have them. Susan in TN - wwjd Sunday, August 20, 2006 5:28 PM Re: Re: Question of the Week Wasn't that so nice. What did he make you? Don't you just love those candy coated fennel seeds that they have at the check out in Indian Rest.? Fennel seeds helps clean up bad breath and is good for the stomach.... I keep a little ziplock bag in my purse with them.... I sure wish I could find a place to buy the candy coated ones. : ))) Judy Recent Activity a.. 65New Members b.. 5New Photos c.. 130New Files Visit Your Group Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 27, 2006 In a message dated 8/27/06 8:48:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, genny_y2k writes: > What is your favorite ethnic recipe? > I guess I'd have to say anything Italian (especially homemade manicotti which I still make from scratch) with Mexican running a close second. While not of Italian heritage I grew up in an Italian neighborhood and married an Italian. My MIL was a wonderful cook....no plastic food in her house. I used to marvel when she made homemade cavatelli. Her " machine " was a simple metal rod that perfectly dimpled each one. You really had to be there to appreciate this. I often think of the traditions that have fallen by the wayside thanks to modern technology. My grandma's homemade strudel comes to mind. Strudel day was always an event. The dough was stretched so thin that you could literally read a newspaper through it. Wonderful memories...... TM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 27, 2006 My favorite ethnic recipe would have to be moussaka, and although it could be Romanian, Turkish, or Slavic, in this case it would be Greek. I taught school in a community that had a large Greek population. And one of my fellow teachers was Greek and he and his wife became close friends of our family. At Christmas, many of my parents would send in baklava as a gift. How I loved that. We were introduced to moussaka through our friends wife, who was a great cook. She prepared many dishes, including stuffed grape leaves (don't know the Greek name) but moussaka remains my favorite. Traditionally made with layers of lamb, there are now many vegetarian recipes for this great dish. Trivia: Moussaka was featured as a plot element in the Saturday Night Live skit Love-ahs' featuring Christopher Walken. Sue ---- genny_y2k 08/27/06 08:45:49 Question of the Week This question from Chico is appropriate for this week as we are all learning some different names for veggies and getting great new recipes. So our question for this week is: What is your favorite ethnic recipe? PS I am curious as to when/how/why you first experienced this type of food . Smiles and hugs to you from Colorado Deanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 27, 2006 Well...before I was a vegetarian, I had something called chicken bugogi (sp?) in Pittsburgh at a restaurant called Sushi Kim's, a Korean place on the strip I believe. Anyway, I'd love to find a recipe for it to make with Morningstar Farms " chicken " meal starters, so if anyone out there has a chicken bugogi recipe, or knows someone who would, please post it! Thanks! =) ***Sara*** This question from Chico is appropriate for this week as we are all learning some different names for veggies and getting great new recipes. So our question for this week is: What is your favorite ethnic recipe? PS I am curious as to when/how/why you first experienced this type of food . Smiles and hugs to you from Colorado Deanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 27, 2006 Paul, Still smiling here about you " washing the curry down with your beer " ..I made a curried rice dish once and sure wish I would have had a beer to wash it down..Did not care for it one bit and neither did anyone else in the family. But we ate it. I might try it again one of these days..Who knows my taste might have changed..Doubt it though..LOL Sending smiles and hugs your way Deanna , " paulvatoloco " <paulvatoloco wrote: > > #1 ethnic food is Mexican food since I'm Mexican but I like everything > and I say #2 is all vegetarian food. I have learned alot from the > group and cook for myself now and try things the group mentions. > I don't like the curry stuff very much. I tried it a few times and it > smells bad to me but I ate it anyway to be nice but I washed it down > fast with my beer, the nany bread is good, reminds me of a fat flour > tortilla. > Paul > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 27, 2006 In a message dated 8/27/2006 4:08:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, paulvatoloco writes: #1 ethnic food is Mexican food since I'm Mexican but I like everything and I say #2 is all vegetarian food. I have learned alot from the group and cook for myself now and try things the group mentions. Mexican food is my absolute favorite!! We have a fabulous local place that doesn't use lard in their beans, and an award winning hot sauce. They have on their menu which items are vegetarian, too. AmyF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 27, 2006 Great question Deanna and Chico! But I have to say my favorite ethnic recipe is kind of like my favorite color--it fluctuates. I experienced all of the ethnic foods I know and love in college and beyond. I think I'd have to say my favorites are Mexican, Arabic, Italian, and Chinese. Right now, I'd say my favorite ethnic recipe (since I havn't had it in awhile) is Baba Ganouj--which is basically roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and seasonings all mixed up together into a wonderful dip! Another thing I love that I have never been able to duplicate at home is the hot mustard you get at Chinese restaurants that just zings up your nose big time, and then a few seconds later its gone. That's the kind of " hot " I really love! Paula Posted by: " genny_y2k " genny_y2k genny_y2k Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:45 am (PST) This question from Chico is appropriate for this week as we are all learning some different names for veggies and getting great new recipes. So our question for this week is: What is your favorite ethnic recipe? PS I am curious as to when/how/why you first experienced this type of food . Smiles and hugs to you from Colorado Deanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 28, 2006 I found some Wasbi (hot) dried green peas ...man...those will clear out the sinuses!! Mexican food is wonderful. Our restaurant is not totally authentic, even though the owner is Mexican/American. One can still find several vegetarian foods (always ask if the refried beans are vegetarian or contain lard or animal fat). I am up for about anything unless it is meat. :-) Mary Anne Mary Anne Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 3, 2006 I am so jealous, but I guess it is going to take time, but then I really dont know what I am doing with this new way of life, and keep falling back. I have gained 10 pounds in the past three weeks since went veg! But I think part of the problem was the first week all I ate was cheese, so with the loads of fat and salt that is in that, my body loaded up on the water and fat weight, lol. Oh well, lol Sheyen , " lovemyheavenly3 " <lovemyheavenly3 wrote: > > I have been working on being vegetarian for almost 1 year and It has > made me feel much better and I have lost 26 pounds with changing > nothing but what I eat. > > I still eat some dairy and eggs but not to much. I just dont care for > them, its mostly when its mixed in a dish of some sort. > > In the future I plan to introduce some of my favorite dishes to my > daughters friends so they can see that being vegetarian is healthy and > still taste good too. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 11, 2006 Since the meat habit was well established prior to my becoming vegetarian (they were already in their teens), no, my two daughters are not. Once I made the decision, though, I no longer cooked anything meat related and today, when they visit, I still don't..... strictly veggie meals. If anyone gets the urge to cook, they're both aware that it won't be meat. As for raising children vegetarian/vegan. I now feel it's a parent's responsibility to choose a healthy, cruelty free, lifestyle for their children. Were I to do it over, they would have definitely been raised veggie. What they chose to do on the outside or once they left home would be their decision. TM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites