Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 I've been lurking here for a few weeks and I wanted to finally introduce myself. Like Tracy, I live in central PA. I've been vegetarian for almost a year, and hope to start transitioning to vegan in the next year. I first became vegetarian when I was 14, and I have been off and on over the years, but until this year, I never succeeded in remaining vegetarian for more than 3 months at a time. It's 11 months this time, and I am 52. The reason it's so difficult for me when I have always been philosophically sympathetic to vegetarianism, is that I am a very, very picky eater who hates many foods intensely, and meat and poultry were things that I really liked. I hate many vegetables, rice, and mushrooms. But that still leaves many foods that I like, and I am starting to learn to cook in a way that works well for me. I no longer miss flesh foods. Cutting out cheese will be the next big hurdle, but I will do that slowly. I really appreciate all of the great recipes here. I haven't actually tried any yet, but it's good to have access to them. I'm glad that you're here, and I enjoy reading the posts. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Karen: Do you mind sharing where in Central PA? My family is from Shamokin and we still have a place in Elysburg. I love that area of Pennsylvania. Compared to over-developed South Florida, it is so green and peaceful! Jen - Karen Rath Tuesday, April 17, 2007 4:58 PM Another new member intro I've been lurking here for a few weeks and I wanted to finally introduce myself. Like Tracy, I live in central PA. I've been vegetarian for almost a year, and hope to start transitioning to vegan in the next year. I first became vegetarian when I was 14, and I have been off and on over the years, but until this year, I never succeeded in remaining vegetarian for more than 3 months at a time. It's 11 months this time, and I am 52. The reason it's so difficult for me when I have always been philosophically sympathetic to vegetarianism, is that I am a very, very picky eater who hates many foods intensely, and meat and poultry were things that I really liked. I hate many vegetables, rice, and mushrooms. But that still leaves many foods that I like, and I am starting to learn to cook in a way that works well for me. I no longer miss flesh foods. Cutting out cheese will be the next big hurdle, but I will do that slowly. I really appreciate all of the great recipes here. I haven't actually tried any yet, but it's good to have access to them. I'm glad that you're here, and I enjoy reading the posts. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Jen, I live in State College. I agree that central PA is a very beautiful place. Karen Karen: Do you mind sharing where in Central PA? My family is from Shamokin and we still have a place in Elysburg. I love that area of Pennsylvania. Compared to over-developed South Florida, it is so green and peaceful! Jen ---------------- I've been lurking here for a few weeks and I wanted to finally introduce myself. Like Tracy, I live in central PA. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hello Karen!!! welcome. I am trying some of the recipes in the files here and I havent been dissapointed yet...you should check it out. Its exciting to see someone from my area, would you like to share where?? I am in Juniata county. Good luck with your transition. Im not ready to give up meat just yet. I am experimenting with recipes here tho. Tracy from Pa. Nobody fails if they try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hi Karen and Jen, Sorry for responding before continuing to read the post. Its nice to meet you ladies. Jen if I may ask....where are the stores you shop at? Ive only been to S.C. once and while there I went to Wegmans, thats where I found quinoa. I am looking for a health foods store that sells in bulk, or has unique ingrediants. Thank you ahead of time. Tracy from Pa. Nobody fails if they try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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