Guest guest Report post Posted September 11, 2006 Our kids will be raised vegan when we have them... if they choose to stray later in life that is their decision but our money will not go to harming animals. Whitney --- Deanna <drl8994 wrote: > Hi everyone- > > For parents: Are your children vegetarians? If > yes, is this their choice or just how they were > raised from birth? If they aren't vegetarian, do you > cook meat for them? > > > For those who aren't parents (and parents can answer > too:)) - Do you believe in raising children > vegetarian from birth or having them choose as they > get older? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 11, 2006 Hi everyone- For parents: Are your children vegetarians? If yes, is this their choice or just how they were raised from birth? If they aren't vegetarian, do you cook meat for them? Yes my children have been raised Lacto-Ova Vegetarians from birth,,, as was I. For those who aren't parents (and parents can answer too:)) - Do you believe in raising children vegetarian from birth or having them choose as they get older? Yes I believe we are to raise kids with what we feel is the right thing to do... I've never had a problem with them wanting meat, because they have been educated about the reasons we are vegetarians and they love animals and could never imagine killing one to eat. We've had the priviledge of hearing John Robbins speak, that wrote " Diet for a New America " and that was very convincing too. I could never cook meat. It would just gross me out completely. I can't even walk by the meat dept... I don't want it cooked in my house either. That smell is nauseating to me beside it getting on things I cook with. This was a big issue for me when finding a marriage partner in life and thankfully I was blessed with a husband that honors that. Judy . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 11, 2006 Let them choose when they are older. - Deanna<drl8994 < > Monday, September 11, 2006 3:13 PM Question of the Week Hi everyone- For parents: Are your children vegetarians? If yes, is this their choice or just how they were raised from birth? If they aren't vegetarian, do you cook meat for them? For those who aren't parents (and parents can answer too:)) - Do you believe in raising children vegetarian from birth or having them choose as they get older? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 11, 2006 I dont cook meat so my girls eat what I eat. I dont eat beef, pork, chicken, or turkey and ill occaisionally eat fish. My daudghter, who is six, is allergic to fish so she doesnt eat that. I dont cook any meats, so she eats basically everything I cook. I make my 10 month olds food and it doesnt consist of any meats. They really dont have a choice when it comes to food preparation in my home, but I dont have too much control when their not home. I think Ive pretty much scared my oldest to death about eating meat so she just tells people she's allergic to it-smile.... , Deanna <drl8994 wrote: > > Hi everyone- > > For parents: Are your children vegetarians? If yes, is this their choice or just how they were raised from birth? If they aren't vegetarian, do you cook meat for them? > > > For those who aren't parents (and parents can answer too:)) - Do you believe in raising children vegetarian from birth or having them choose as they get older? > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 12, 2006 My children are not vegetarians. That said, I mainly cook veg. foods now and they pretty much eat what I do. At 8 and 7, I don't fill them in on the gory details, I just say that eating animals is cruel and not the healthiest way to live. However, I don't push it on them. I found that by allowing them to choose, 80% of the time, they will choose a veggie dish. I rarely cook meat, however. Please keep in mind, I've only been a veg. for 3 weeks and have erred twice! I ate chicken once on day two and ate something containing chicken broth. I'm working really hard though and my mistakes were accidents!!! Christene Deanna <drl8994 wrote: Hi everyone- For parents: Are your children vegetarians? If yes, is this their choice or just how they were raised from birth? If they aren't vegetarian, do you cook meat for them? For those who aren't parents (and parents can answer too:)) - Do you believe in raising children vegetarian from birth or having them choose as they get older? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 12, 2006 For parents: Are your children vegetarians? If yes, is this their choice or just how they were raised from birth? If they aren't vegetarian, do you cook meat for them? No, my child is not a vegetarian. But then again, neither was I until recently. I am now because I feel it is a more efficient way of eating as well as healthier. The more I read, however, the more humane I feel it is to be vegetarian. I do still cook meat for both her and my husband but am finding it becoming less and less appealing to do so. Don't know how long that will last. My daughter has never been much of a meat eater but loves her veggies and can see her converting in the near future and she is old enough (11) to understand the reasoning behind it. Until she is willing to try new things and experiment a little, I won't be trying to convert her because I don't feel her diet is varied enough to get enough protein which is why she eats the little meat that she does. I unfortunately don't see my husband converting. I think I can get him to eat organic and eat substantially less which at a point he may convert but I won't get my hopes up. For those who aren't parents (and parents can answer too:)) - Do you believe in raising children vegetarian from birth or having them choose as they get older? I think it is fine to raise them as vegetarian from birth as long as they are the type child who will try new things and eat a varied diet. Mine doesn't but may once she is older and understands a little better. I think it is important for it to be her choice to switch since she wasn't raised that way. Debbie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 12, 2006 Since I just became vegetarian, I dont push it on anyone, and also, when I cook for hubby and two stepdaughters, I usually only about once or twice a week make meat, I simply mke meals, most that are vegetarian, and they eat it, but yes I do cook meat for them. Since they are not my daughters, I cannot push ther lifestyle on them, but I can encourage them, and guide them. Even if I had my own children, I would not push them into it. I kind of look at it like religion, as my children grown older, just as I made my own decisions, my parents arent vegetarians, I want my children to make their own decisions. Sheyen , Deanna <drl8994 wrote: > > Hi everyone- > > For parents: Are your children vegetarians? If yes, is this their choice or just how they were raised from birth? If they aren't vegetarian, do you cook meat for them? > > > For those who aren't parents (and parents can answer too:)) - Do you believe in raising children vegetarian from birth or having them choose as they get older? > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 12, 2006 My son was raised vegetarian. I am vegan. My husband is a carnivore. He's an adult now and very healthy. No cavities ever. He's 38 yo. Never sick; although now he's pretty lazy about his diet. His daughter, my grandaughter, eats everything and is always mucousy. Shen PEACE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 12, 2006 I'm not currently a parent to any humans yet (lots of non-humans though!), but my partner and I discussed this question after a similar discussion on another list and we both decided that our home will be a vegetarian home and our kids will be raised veggie. If, once they are older, they choose to eat meat, that up to them, but they have to buy it with their own money and buy their own cookware if they want to eat it in the house. Since we both became vegetarian for ethical reasons, our kids will be raised with the values we believe in and also an understanding of the health benefits. Hopefully they'll stick with it once they have more control over their food choices. But in this house, we only provide meat for the animals that can't live without it. Everyone else can just eat what we serve them or make their own food. ~Rachael Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 12, 2006 For me I'm doing it more for health reasons rather than ethical reasons (although I do agree with those as well) so I don't think I would be totally strict about my son continuing being vegetarian if he didn't want to. But as long as I'm cooking I'm going to try to give him the healthiest options possible, which I don't feel is meat. I may change my mind as I get deeper into it (I was a veggie for 2 years a while ago and I got more passionate about it the longer I was, but that was way before I though about kids) so I may be more strict about it then if so. Luckily, he is young, and has only had a bit of meat, so he won't really know the difference I hope. And I hope I haven't screwed him up too much with the 6 months of occasional meat he has had. ) Rachel ~ http://www.thelucastribe.com ~ KUSTOMIZED KIDS ~ http://www.cafepress.com/kustomizedkids Children's/Pregnancy/Natural Parenting/Personalized Clothing Designs HALLOWEEN DESIGNS ARE UP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 12, 2006 , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > Question of the week is a bit late but here it is: > > Do you buy bulk or belong to a co-op? I buy bulk via the internet. Other than that, not necessarily bulk, but I have an awful habit of hoarding. I'll know I have several cans of, say, tomatoes at home and still buy some more when I see them in the market. A friend recently commented that I'm all set to survive a nuclear holocaust. LOL! That's not my intent. I think it's an obsessive-compulsive thing. <shrug> -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 12, 2006 Sounds like a great time out at the ranch Deanna, welcome back > > Do you buy bulk or belong to a co-op? Both. Lots of bulk stuff and I joined the Madison Market co-op in Seattle last year. I like it a lot - very healthy items, lots of organics, cruelty-free health items, friendly helpful available staff. Peace, Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 15, 2006 I do not belong to either one. Sheyen , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > Hello all ..I am just back from a few days on the ranch and it was such > a wonderful time..We canned tomato sauce, dried bags and boxes of > tomatoes in the dehydrator and made 'tomato leather " . > I crushed some of the tomatoes to a fine powder and we will use it > sprinkled on salad. We bought pickles today and will can Bread and > Butter Picks next week. > Question of the week is a bit late but here it is: > > Do you buy bulk or belong to a co-op? > > I do buy bulk as often as I can. I bring it home remove it from the > plastic bag and store it in glass jars.. > Sending smiles and hugs > Deanna > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 17, 2006 I have always wanted to but never got around to doing it - genny_y2k<genny_y2k < > Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:38 AM Question of the Week The question this week is about herbs. Do you grow herbs? If so,how do you harvest and preserve them? Do you grow/use medicinal herbs? I grow several types of herbs in pots including Comfry that I use when I make a bee's wax balm. I also grow two kinds of Basil, Rosemary, and Tarragon. In the winter I like to have window herbs such as chives , etc. I air dry most of my herbs and store them in glass jars. Favorites are Basil and Sage which I use in almost everything. I love to experiment making herbal teas with mints, sages, etc. Smiles and hugs coming your way Deanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 17, 2006 I grow two kinds of sweet basil, rosemary(which survives year around here), garlic chives, dill, cilantro, parsley, and oregano in pots on my patio. I just use them fresh. I haven't tried any before. I love fresh herbs and they are so convenient being in pots by the back door. I've grown mint before, but don't have any this year. Judy - genny_y2k Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:38 AM Question of the Week The question this week is about herbs. Do you grow herbs? If so,how do you harvest and preserve them? Do you grow/use medicinal herbs? I grow several types of herbs in pots including Comfry that I use when I make a bee's wax balm. I also grow two kinds of Basil, Rosemary, and Tarragon. In the winter I like to have window herbs such as chives , etc. I air dry most of my herbs and store them in glass jars. Favorites are Basil and Sage which I use in almost everything. I love to experiment making herbal teas with mints, sages, etc. Smiles and hugs coming your way Deanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 17, 2006 LOL I meant to type I haven't 'DRIED' any fresh herbs before, instead of tried. Judy - wwjd Sunday, September 17, 2006 9:39 AM Re: Question of the Week I grow two kinds of sweet basil, rosemary(which survives year around here), garlic chives, dill, cilantro, parsley, and oregano in pots on my patio. I just use them fresh. I haven't tried any before. I love fresh herbs and they are so convenient being in pots by the back door. I've grown mint before, but don't have any this year. Judy - genny_y2k Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:38 AM Question of the Week The question this week is about herbs. Do you grow herbs? If so,how do you harvest and preserve them? Do you grow/use medicinal herbs? I grow several types of herbs in pots including Comfry that I use when I make a bee's wax balm. I also grow two kinds of Basil, Rosemary, and Tarragon. In the winter I like to have window herbs such as chives , etc. I air dry most of my herbs and store them in glass jars. Favorites are Basil and Sage which I use in almost everything. I love to experiment making herbal teas with mints, sages, etc. Smiles and hugs coming your way Deanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 17, 2006 My kitchen window gets great light (probably the only window that does) so I have basil, sage, oregano and rosemary growing in a window tray on it...very convenient for cooking. I usually just pinch off what leaves/stems I need. The basil is used a lot but luckily grows just as quickly. ~Rachael 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 17, 2006 I grow pineapple sage and it makes the best tea, I also have a gigantinormous epasote plant and it's a must for homemade black beans but I toss it in all beans, aids in digestion and removes the gassy effects. I also have lavender and I dry it to use in baked goods and teas. I take echinachea drops in water at the first sign of a cold coming on. Donna Sun turnin' 'round with graceful motion We're setting off with soft explosion Bound for a star with fiery oceans It's so very lonely, you're a hundred light years from home Source: 2,000 Light Years From Home - Rolling Stones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 17, 2006 I like to grow basil in the summer. I also have a lot of winter herbs that have kind of naturalized in the garden. Those are the giant Italian parsley, the slow-bolting cilantro, and dill. I also have garlic that keeps coming back, but garlic isn't a herb, is it? I love being able to go out to the garden and grab what I need of these all through the winter and spring. I don't really gather and preserve them, except to save some of their seed they produce through the summer just to make sure I can cast a good amount out here and there in the garden pathways. Interestingly enough, my giant Italian parsley, and coriander/cilantro seed came from Nichols garden nursery in Oregon at least 10 years ago. But they love it here--I've never had to buy those seeds again. Also the arugula from Nichols has taken hold in the garden and pops up of it's own accord every year. Oh yeah, I also have a giant rosemary bush in the garden. Every time I go out there I usually rub my hands across it to get that great smell...and I like the leaves in small amounts in pasta and potato dishes with olive oil and garlic. Paula , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > The question this week is about herbs. > Do you grow herbs? If so,how do you harvest and preserve them? > Do you grow/use medicinal herbs? > > > > I grow several types of herbs in pots including Comfry that I use when > I make a bee's wax balm. I also grow two kinds of Basil, Rosemary, and > Tarragon. In the winter I like to have window herbs such as chives , > etc. > I air dry most of my herbs and store them in glass jars. > Favorites are Basil and Sage which I use in almost everything. > I love to experiment making herbal teas with mints, sages, etc. > Smiles and hugs coming your way > Deanna > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 18, 2006 I tried a small herb garden in a couple of pots and a basket, but I have never had a green thumb, they all ended up dying, but while I had them, the lavender and dill had the house smelling good, lol. Sheyen , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > The question this week is about herbs. > Do you grow herbs? If so,how do you harvest and preserve them? > Do you grow/use medicinal herbs? > > > > I grow several types of herbs in pots including Comfry that I use when > I make a bee's wax balm. I also grow two kinds of Basil, Rosemary, and > Tarragon. In the winter I like to have window herbs such as chives , > etc. > I air dry most of my herbs and store them in glass jars. > Favorites are Basil and Sage which I use in almost everything. > I love to experiment making herbal teas with mints, sages, etc. > Smiles and hugs coming your way > Deanna > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 10, 2008 I use the nylon bags that lemons or maybe onions come in as dish scrubbies. Cut the end off the bag and kind of roll into a ball, they last for a long time. They are also gentle enough to scrub potatoes, and other vegetables. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 10, 2008 Here's a good tip. When you have to lite a candle you don't need a long match. Lite a spaghetti noodle. It works perfect and will reach way down into a candle jar, etc. You can use the same noodle over again too. Donna Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile " Carol " <cazmccririe Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:36:12 re: question of the week I use the nylon bags that lemons or maybe onions come in as dish scrubbies. Cut the end off the bag and kind of roll into a ball, they last for a long time. They are also gentle enough to scrub potatoes, and other vegetables. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 10, 2008 This is a wonderful site, thanks! Ann , mary <cookin_freak wrote: > > Here's another very helpful site for members. > > http://www.e-cookbooks.net/tips.htm > > I wrap my homemade veggie burgers in wax paper before I freeze them and they pull apart easily. > > > Mary > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 11, 2008 My tip is for you to use the liners in the crockpot. It is easy to clean after you make your food. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 11, 2008 The crock pot is my least fav. thing to clean. What liners are you referring to? Cassie --- On Thu, 9/11/08, paulvatoloco <paulvatoloco wrote: > paulvatoloco <paulvatoloco > Re: Question of the Week > > Thursday, September 11, 2008, 1:29 PM > My tip is for you to use the liners in the crockpot. It is > easy to > clean after you make your food. > > Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites