Guest guest Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hi Becdee. You just wrote in response to our Questionnaire that you like Mexican-style dishes but think they might be impossible for a vegan diet. I'm here to tell you: Not at all!!! There are good vegan cheeses, made of rice, soy or nuts (some recipes for making these at home exist in our Files section in the Faux Foods folder) and vegan sour cream is available in most places. Mexican dishes, as others, are filed in our Files section according to their major ingredient if they are main course or side dishes. Also, have a look lower down at the folder for sandwiches, wraps, tortillas etc., and you'll find more Mexican recipes. We have Mexican recipes galore (this is after all a hot-and-spicy group!) *including* vegan recipes. If you have trouble, just ask And enjoy the group!!!! Best, Pat --- Patricia Sant http://beanvegan.blogspot.com http://river-rambles.blogspot.com " As long as you derive inner help and comfort from anything, keep it. " Mahatma Gandhi. ________________________________ Bec Streeeper <becdee35 Monday, August 24, 2009 7:06:46 PM Re: *SPECIAL NOTICE* - 2nd CALL: QUESTIONNAIRE/SURVEY FOR _ALL_ MEMBERS THE QUESTIONS (and there are no right or wrong answers here!): 1. Which description BEST fits your situation? - I am a vegetarian who eats both eggs and dairy (Lacto-ovo-vegetarian) I have been doing this for years .. . . - I am a vegan who eats no eggs, dairy or (usually) no honey This is what I wish to become 2. What are your reasons for choosing a vegetarian way of life? These might be one or more of: - Avoidance of killing animals x - Animal welfare x - Personal health and well-being x - Weight loss x - Concern for the environment - Religious, spiritual and/or philosophical reasons - Dislike of the taste of non-vegetarian food - World economy - Personal economy (Please place an X against the ones which apply) Which one is your MAIN reason? Cardiiolist recommended and sounds good to me if I can find enough info. recipes, etc. 3. Do you cook vegetarian food yourself only or also for others in your household? What about the non-vegetarians in your household? mostly me 4. Do you find it difficult to ensure no hidden animal ingredients are present in prepared foods or packaged foods you buy in a store and/or in food you eat in a restaurant or the home of friends and family? yes 5. Do you ever find you sometimes need to make an exception to your diet for medical reasons (e.g. taking supplements or medications which have animal origin or are encased in gelatin capsules) or other reasons? Could you give an example? not yet 6. Have you any favourite recipes which you would like to share with our group? Are you looking for any recipes in particular?�[No answer given] 7. Do you like hot and spicy food? If so, what is your favourite? If not, what kinds of food do you enjoy? yes mexican would love something simliar only vegan-may be impossible 8. Do you find you read a lot about vegetarian topics (in books, magazines, on the web)? just starting to 9. What is your MAIN reason for deciding to be part of our group? (eg. access to vegetarian recipes, information about vegetarianism, support for your vegetarian decision, chatting with like-minded people, other.) sounds like it would have some good recipes and ideas 10. What is your age group? Teens? Over 20? Over 40? Over 65? over 40 AND NOW Is there anything else you would like to tell us (such as your country or region, household pets/companion animals, hobbies, activities, interests, indoor and outdoor sports, etc.)? Let's hear it! Mountain West- many meat eaters and hunters here very little support *BEFORE* YOU HIT 'SEND', PLEASE *SIGN* WITH YOUR NAME OR NICKNAME SO WE WILL KNOW WHO YOU ARE. Becdee Thanks so much - this will help the group a lot! Piers and Pat, Owners of Vegetarian Spice group. --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hi Pat, Where do you buy vegan sour cream? I've never seen it. I just bought the tofutti cream cheese (haven't tried it yet). I am working toward going vegan. I am currently 90% there. It's pizza that will be the hardest for me. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 > Where do you buy vegan sour cream? I've never seen it. I just bought the tofutti cream cheese (haven't tried it yet). I buy vegan sour cream at the same place as the vegan cream cheese etc., usually right next to it. Tufutti makes it. Both are good. > I am working toward going vegan. I am currently 90% there. It's pizza that will be the hardest for me. Well, some vegan cheeses melt so you can use them for pizza if you make your own. If you do take-away pizza, remember you can ask for it without cheese. I know it sounds weird, but after a couple of times you wonder why you ever wanted to hide the taste of the pizza toppings under all that cheese! I like chopped olives, chopped jalapenos and/or artichoke hearts on mine for added flavour. Spoiled. Good luck! Best, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Our Sobey's just started carrying the Tofutti cream cheese and Earth Balance Margarine. I haven't seen the sour cream but I'll look. I can also hit the Big Carrot or one of the other health food stores here. I hope you're right about the pizza! I also have omni-DH to deal with (he already thinks I'm weird). Thanks! Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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