Guest guest Posted October 18, 2000 Report Share Posted October 18, 2000 Hi Jeffkukz! Welcome! I am Pam and I am vegan. My hubby isn't but he often buys and cooks stuff for me and he eats it too! I am very interested in your " fusion " . I am not the worlds greatest cook and most of my recipes are CONfusion!! I made a veggie curry one day that was so awful even I couldn't eat it! I hope somebody can come up with some ideas to help you out. Pam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 hi katherine if you need a list of good places to eat in the usa just give me a heads up...i'll be happy to oblige! Not sure where you've eaten 'american food' but it sounds like all the wrong places. cheers backatcha cathy - K Alspaugh Veg-Recipes Monday, May 10, 2004 12:26 PM Introducing myself Greetings veggie fans. My name is Katherine. I am not a vegetarian. I just love the food. I went vegetarian once for a year and didn't find it to my liking so I've continued to have meat in my diet. I would probably be vegetarian but I love tucking into a good steak now and then and I doubt God will strike me dead for that. I like to patronize Asian and vegetarian restaurants because they know how to cook vegetables making them tasty and nutritious. It seems the American palate likes veggies boiled to a tasteless pulp, unless it's salad. I have learned to cook many vegetarian dishes. My problem lately though is that I have several vegetarian cookbooks and most of the recipes I try come out tasting so bland. It always " needs something " that I can't quite put my finger on. On the other hand I've had good success with experimentating with my own variations on those recipes and invented a few of my own that I would enjoy sharing now and then. I am also partnered with a filipina and found many ways to adapt Philippine cuisine to vegetarian dishes. I adore tofu and am always trying new ways to prepare it - some results are disasterous while others are out of this world. I have found that Thai cuisine has the most to offer as far as vegetarian dishes. If you are finding it hard to dine out and stay veggie that might give you good success. Look forward to exchanging recipes and food information with my fellow boardies. Katherine Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at HotJobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hi Cathy Thanks, and sure go ahead and give me some places in Houston. An issue i have with restaurants that market themselves as " vegetarian " are usually very expensive. That is another reason I patronize ethnic restaurants. To them it's not vegetarisn - it's just food - so the price is reasonable because lots of people will eat it. But haven't you found that if you go out for " yuppie food " , someplace like TFI Fridays or something that the vegetables are just mush? Bleh. Katherine if you need a list of good places to eat in the usa just give me a heads up...i'll be happy to oblige! Not sure where you've eaten 'american food' but it sounds like all the wrong places. cheers backatcha cathy - K Alspaugh Veg-Recipes Monday, May 10, 2004 12:26 PM Introducing myself Greetings veggie fans. My name is Katherine. I am not a vegetarian. I just love the food. I went vegetarian once for a year and didn't find it to my liking so I've continued to have meat in my diet. I would probably be vegetarian but I love tucking into a good steak now and then and I doubt God will strike me dead for that. I like to patronize Asian and vegetarian restaurants because they know how to cook vegetables making them tasty and nutritious. It seems the American palate likes veggies boiled to a tasteless pulp, unless it's salad. I have learned to cook many vegetarian dishes. My problem lately though is that I have several vegetarian cookbooks and most of the recipes I try come out tasting so bland. It always " needs something " that I can't quite put my finger on. On the other hand I've had good success with experimentating with my own variations on those recipes and invented a few of my own that I would enjoy sharing now and then. I am also partnered with a filipina and found many ways to adapt Philippine cuisine to vegetarian dishes. I adore tofu and am always trying new ways to prepare it - some results are disasterous while others are out of this world. I have found that Thai cuisine has the most to offer as far as vegetarian dishes. If you are finding it hard to dine out and stay veggie that might give you good success. Look forward to exchanging recipes and food information with my fellow boardies. Katherine Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at HotJobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Hi winbox59 Welcome to the group. Jo Introducing myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 welcome and salutations elise Elise Dec 2, 2004 12:41 PM Introducing myself Hello all....I just wanted to pop my head in and introduce myself. I am in Central NJ and have been vegetarian for ten years and made the move to veganism about 3 months ago. I am very frustrated with the state of this country right now and I am hoping to find some like minded souls to chat with and to vent with...:)Your green witch....graphic artist...earth loving...tree hugging...fellow vegan....,love and light....EliseTo send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Hi Elise Welcome to the group. I too am a 'green witch, Earth loving, tree hugger' but unfortunately not an artist. Jo , " Elise " <curegirl@o...> wrote: > > Hello all.... > > Your green witch....graphic artist...earth loving...tree hugging... > fellow vegan...., > > love and light.... > Elise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Hug a tree for me! Welcome witchy type woman, you would like my area ( geographically speaking!) , your arms would surely ache from all the trees around here! The Valley Vegan......Elise <curegirl wrote: Hello all....I just wanted to pop my head in and introduce myself. I am in Central NJ and have been vegetarian for ten years and made the move to veganism about 3 months ago. I am very frustrated with the state of this country right now and I am hoping to find some like minded souls to chat with and to vent with...:)Your green witch....graphic artist...earth loving...tree hugging...fellow vegan....,love and light....Elise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Hi Catherine! I too live with meat eaters. I have been a vegetarian for a year now. It can be done! I do admit to cooking meat for them, sometimes I just make extra side dishes & veggies for myself and eat that. Or they eat veggie meals sometimes, it all depends. My family is good about eating what I cook, but I also accomidate them because they like what they like and it's not up to me to change them no matter what, so I go with the flow. my kids are aware that I'm a vegetarian and they show interest, but aren't ready to go all the way I don't think, mostly because of my husband, he insists that I won't make them into veggies :/ so we learned to live in a compromise. HTH, Whitney PS. CONGRATS on your decision! On Oct 12, 2007, at 9:06 PM, Catherine wrote: > Hi All, > > I recently took the jump into vegetarianism. I've never been a big > meat eater anyways and at my doctors recommendation figured I would > give it a go. I read some books that a friend let me borrow. I'm > working on trying new vegetables, fruits and grains that I hadn't > gotten into before. I've enjoyed everything so far. Any > recommendations for someone who lives with a meat eater would be > great, since I'm now cooking his meat thing and my meatless thing. He > has no interest in being without meat. I'm really just looking for > some support since I'm from the meat and potatoes midwest and I'm > worried about holidays and day to day with my significant other. > Thanks for reading my rant. > > ~Catherine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 I live with meat eaters too. They are really supportive because they know that I'm making dietary changes because I want to lose weight & try to get my blood pressure in check. My ds is 21 & needs to lose weight too. He's noticed what I've been eating for the past 2 1/2 months & is beginning to get interested in going veggie too. I'm not holding my breath on him making that decision though; however, I think he would do some meatless days. Rhoda On 10/13/07, Whitney <patriotsjunkie wrote: > > Hi Catherine! > > I too live with meat eaters. I have been a vegetarian for a year now. > It can be done! I do admit to cooking meat for them, sometimes I > just make extra side dishes & veggies for myself and eat that. Or > they eat veggie meals sometimes, it all depends. My family is good > about eating what I cook, but I also accomidate them because they > like what they like and it's not up to me to change them no matter > what, so I go with the flow. my kids are aware that I'm a vegetarian > and they show interest, but aren't ready to go all the way I don't > think, mostly because of my husband, he insists that I won't make > them into veggies :/ so we learned to live in a compromise. > > HTH, > Whitney > PS. CONGRATS on your decision! > > On Oct 12, 2007, at 9:06 PM, Catherine wrote: > > > Hi All, > > > > I recently took the jump into vegetarianism. I've never been a big > > meat eater anyways and at my doctors recommendation figured I would > > give it a go. I read some books that a friend let me borrow. I'm > > working on trying new vegetables, fruits and grains that I hadn't > > gotten into before. I've enjoyed everything so far. Any > > recommendations for someone who lives with a meat eater would be > > great, since I'm now cooking his meat thing and my meatless thing. He > > has no interest in being without meat. I'm really just looking for > > some support since I'm from the meat and potatoes midwest and I'm > > worried about holidays and day to day with my significant other. > > Thanks for reading my rant. > > > > ~Catherine > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Hi Gigi! Me! I've been reversing type 2 diabetes! I have been following a rather strict vegan eating program since January of this year. In January my A1c was 12.2. Last time it was checked (in July) it was 5.4. (Under 6.0 is considered normal.) Additionally, my cholesterol has come down 85 pts, my blood pressure has come down to low/normal range and pretty much all of my elevated blood numbers (like my liver numbers) have fallen to normal ranges. All of this without medication - just diet and exercise. Oh, I've lost 40 lbs since January (and over 75 overall) and I feel GREAT! :-) I'm happy to talk to you offline about this, Gigi! Sharon Gigi Kirk wrote: > Hello everyone my name is Gigi and I live in NC and I have Type 2 Diabetes > and I've been reading articles saying that those who ate vegetarian /vegan > ended up reversing diabetes and were able to stop taking > medication.Withthat being said I'm here to gain knowledged about > both(vegetarian/vegan) and > try different types of recipes.Can anyone tell me what you can do with > Tofu,TVP and Jicama.I look forward to hearing from you all. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 You have come to the right place. My husband is a carnivore, too, and he is quite happy eating vegetarian at night when I cook dinner. Durring the week, when he goes out for lunch he can eat whatever he pleases. He particularly likes the wide variety of vegetarian foods and the satisfied, but not bloated way he feels after eating all he wants. You may find yourself giving up fish, too. I know some fish are supposed to be heart friendly, but with the mercury and other toxins from poluted waters, they really aren't a healthy alternative. Get your protien from spinach and brocolli instead. Katie Christina <florenceave wrote: I recently moved to a more vegetarian lifestyle when at 28 my doctor told me I had high colesterol...at 28!!! Then my fertility doctor said that my polycistic ovarian syndrome could be helped by my diet and by losing weight. So, moing vegetarian (with the exception of fish)I am 23 pounds lighter and I actually am ovulating. I am a firm beleiver in the power of food and want to raise my future children on real, fresh food. My biggest problem is my husbands eating habits. I need to find good, soulfull vegetarian dishes that I can cook him and prove that vegetarian does not have to mean raw veggies and tasteless, unfullfilling meals. Special deal for users & friends - No Cost. Get a month of Blockbuster Total Access now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Everyone, I've been lurking about for a short time. This is a great list for a veggie newbie. My name is Cathy, I'm an RN living in Oklahoma. I was raised by a meatcutter and a nurse and have always believed in and enjoyed eating meat. Recently I had a terrible thing happen to my pet goats and sorry, I don't want to go into detail, but it put me off meat for about two weeks. In that time I learned I felt better and actually lost a little weight. I decided to try and keep up the new way of eating without a committed time frame and it's been an interesting ride. So far I've used tofu for the first time, packaged veggie " meats " , many more fruits and vegetables, and am continuing to use dairy products. My current purpose is to lose weight and be more healthy. So far my energy and strength levels are great, which I would not have expected. I'm not hungry either. Thank you all for the great recipes and as I learn maybe I'll have some to post as well. Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hello April and welcome from another nut allergic person! The Dragon (aka High Priestess Enchanting Even weave) Current stitching - RSPCA Perfect Pets, Map of Durham, Cat Ornaments, Green Man http://tempewytch.blogspot.com/ - stitching/house http://tempewytchdiet.blogspot.com/ - diet/angst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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