Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Hi! I'm Amy, I'm from the UK (inbetween Crewe and Newcastle-under-Lyme). I've been a veggie since my early teens (now I'm 24), and am on the way to being vegan. I'm very concerned over GM foods, so try eat organic, and am a beginner at growing my own fruit and veg. I also avoid processed foods- including tofu, tvp, quorn etc, and cook as much as possible from absolute scratch. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 > I'm Amy, I'm from the UK (inbetween Crewe and Newcastle-under-Lyme). Hi Amy, and welcome to our group I'm originally from the UK too but now in Canada (again) after living here there and somewhere. We do get around, don't we? > I've been a veggie since my early teens (now I'm 24), and am on the way > to being vegan. So nice that you're doing that. It took me eons to give up eggs and dairy - not so much because I 'craved' them but because dairy especially is in so many 'normal' recipes and it's hard when out to find something without. OR so I used to think!!! LOL Anyway, although this is a lacto-ovo group there are quite a few vegans here and I'm sure they'll be happy to give tips and advice etc. if you tell us what you need to know. > I'm very concerned over GM foods, so try eat organic, > and am a beginner at growing my own fruit and veg. I also avoid > processed foods- including tofu, tvp, quorn etc, and cook as much as > possible from absolute scratch. Well, you'll be quite an accomplished cook then! Good for you. Sometimes I think I'd like to grow my own fruit and veg, but our chosen lifestyle includes a lot of travel and living in an apartment - no windowboxes for apple trees here! Enjoy the group and write in often, okay? We have lots of good tried and true recipes (all have been tried by the person posting and some of us too) for you to look at - and if there's anything you can't find, please let us know and we'll try to help, okay? Best, Pat (Group Owner) ---- Dr Patricia M. Sant Bean Vegan: http://beanvegan.blogspot.com Vegan World Cuisine: http://www.care2.com/c2cvegworld Vegetarian Spice: Vegetarian Slimming: vegetarianslimming 'To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.' Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) ______________________________\ ____ Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Mail. See how. http://overview.mail./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi Pat, Thanks for the welcome! (It is a small world :-)! Where abouts in the UK were you?) I know exactly what you mean about 'normal' recipes using milk and eggs. My favourite dish is pancakes with sugar and lemon- as I'm avoiding non organic and processed foods and they need to be vegan, well I'm not left with a lot of options for making these! (I tried last night using flour and water and needless to say it was a disaster, but it'll keep me busy till I've found a way). It would be the travelling that would make growing your own difficult, more than an apartment I suppose. I say this as my windowsills were full of herbs this year, and after reading a few library books about windowsill fruit, veg and herbs I'll be trying to grow a few extra things next year too. (If you ever want some plants that can survive being left alone for periods of time, I'd highly reccommend sempervians.) :-D Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 > Thanks for the welcome! (It is a small world :-)! Where abouts in the UK > were you?) I was actually born in Staffordshire, during WWII at my grandmother's house. I still have family there and close by - some in Yorkshire, others in Lancashire, Lincolnshire, blah blah blah. > I know exactly what you mean about 'normal' recipes using milk and eggs. > My favourite dish > is pancakes with sugar and lemon- I think there might be members here who can help you out. There are indeed vegan versions of the kind of pancake/crepe you mean. I love those thin pancakes too - especially with lemon and sugar! > It would be the travelling that would make growing your own difficult, > more than an > apartment I suppose.. . . (If you ever want some plants that can > survive being left alone for > periods of time, I'd highly reccommend sempervians.) Okay, but I don't know what they are That's my problem - complete ignorance of growing things. But oh I do so love to munch them!!! Best love, Pat ---- Dr Patricia M. Sant Bean Vegan: http://beanvegan.blogspot.com Vegan World Cuisine: http://www.care2.com/c2cvegworld Vegetarian Spice: Vegetarian Slimming: vegetarianslimming 'To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.' Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) ______________________________\ ____ Never miss a thing. Make your home page. http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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