Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Hi all, I was wondering what everyone is planning for Christmas day? I'm spending Christmas at home this year with my omnivore housemate Steve. He is an absolute sweetie, as all this year he has happily eaten the vegetarian evening meals I have prepared, and not once has he complained or insisted on separate meals. So as a " thank-you " I've got him some turkey breasts for Christmas day. I don't know if I'll be able to handle and cook them, though... Our Christmas day menu looks like this: (the lunch is mostly home-made) Breakfast Freshly squeezed orange juice (oranges plus electric juicer... *very* freshly squeezed!) Hot buttered croissants ~ Lunch Turkey breasts (for Steve) Quorn fillets (for me) Orange, sage and thyme stuffing (home made) Rosemary Roast Potatoes (home made) Glazed carrot and parsnip (home made) Luxury Bread Sauce (home made) Red onion and red wine gravy (home made) Christmas pudding with cream (pudding donated by Gran, cream shop bought) A luxury assortment of fine cheeses and biscuits (all bought) ~ Tea (if we have any room!) Christmas cake (home made) Jinnie the Perky Goth _______________ It's fast, it's easy and it's free. Get MSN Messenger today! http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 My hubby and I are traveling to California to spend Christmas with our moms. Hubby's mom is coming to my mom's Christmas, and a bunch of my mom's friends (our friends too) will also be in attendence. I'll be the only Vegan (only vegetarian for that matter) in the group. I'm making a Vegetable Tagine that I can happily eat as a main dish but will also go well with the prime rib for the meat eaters. I'm also going to make Vegan pumpkin pie, although I'll probably go ahead and make real whipping cream to go on top for those interested (I prefer pumpkin pie plain), since I haven't found a real good substitute for whipped cream yet. Hip Whip is okay, but it has kind of a chemical flavor, pretty much like Cool Whip, which was never a huge fan of anyway. Who knows, since we'll be stopping at Wild Oats in Reno to pick up frozen stuff on the way to mom's house, maybe I'll find something Vegan and yummier than Hip Whip. I was thinking about bringing a Vegan quiche too, but I haven't quite gotten the texture the way I want it yet (I've only made one Vegan quiche so far, and I'll have to experiment with different Tofu brands and different recipes until I get a real good one put together), so that will wait until next year. Besides, my mom is going to set aside part of the boiled red potatoes and garlic for me to mash with Vegan margarine and soy milk. I wish she'd just let me Veganize the whole lot of them since you really can't tell the difference, but she's stubborn. I'll probably bring Gardenburger breakfast patties and Veganize some stuffing too, so I'll get more than enough to eat. It might be an interesting day, especially since hubby's mom has no idea that I'm a Vegan, and I don't know her well enough to guess her reaction. I would imagine that it will probably be fine, but we'll see. You never know what's people's reaction to someone else's food choices will be. Thankfully, my mom is super supportive and not one of those people who thinks it's fun to hide animal products in my food. I think her fine example keeps the other meat eaters in the group from making too many wisecracks, and I think I might even have a good time. :-) --- Jinnie Cracknell <cyberdestiny_40 wrote: > Hi all, I was wondering what everyone is planning > for Christmas day? New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 well, i just did my annual holiday party, and i cooked a ton of food (had a ton of people over) which was served buffet-style. the food was a major hit among the carnivores! here's what i served: munchies: -crackers with spinach-artichoke spread, pepper and eggplant spread, and veggie pepperoni/jalapenos/follow your heart cheeze dinner: -soyrizo, spinach, and pepper tamales -vegan spanokopita -vegan noodle kugel -tofurkey -cranberry-apple sauce -bbq tofu dessert: -gingerbread cookies -chocolate/peanut butter pie needless to say, i was in the kitchen all day. i did a pretty good job, though, if i do say so myself! on christmas eve i think there might be three of us or so, and i'm going to make potato pancakes and not sure what else at the moment. maybe another tofurkey. melody http://www.melodysmusic.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 i'm spending christmas at home with my husband and son. last year i made a huge indian dinner and we really enjoyed it and have decided to make that a tradtion. i just finished planning the menu for this year and i have to go to the grocery store today to pick up everything i need for the week. here's the menu i have planned for christmas dinner: spinach and black eyed pea dumplings masoor masala (spicy brown lentils) spicy string beans with potatoes samosas tamarind chutney coriander chutney we will also have these thin crispy cracker type things...i don't know what they are called, but they are flavored with different spices and you fry them briefly..they are very yummy i hope everyone has a nice holiday. enjoy your family and friends! susie --- Jinnie Cracknell <cyberdestiny_40 wrote: > Hi all, I was wondering what everyone is planning > for Christmas day? New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 > " artichoke72x " <artichoke72x >>Mon, 22 Dec 2003 > <snip> > >we will also have these thin crispy cracker type >things...i don't know what they are called, but they >are flavored with different spices and you fry them >briefly..they are very yummy > >i hope everyone has a nice holiday. enjoy your family >and friends! > >susie Do you mean poppadoms? Jinnie the Perky Goth _______________ Send a funky Messenger Christmas card http://www.msn.co.uk/christmascard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Weeeelllll, there'll be just the two of us this year - well, five or us, counting the dogs and cat ;=) We're planning on something kinda simple, since we're trying to avoid traditional stuff right now. I'm counting on a Rootatouille - that's Paul Gaylor's name for his recipe ;=) - which is a great root vegetable stew with tomatoes and black olives etc. - to follow a celery and tofu creme soup, to be followed by salad and fruit. Now don't you wish you hadn't asked!!! *lol* Best, Pat -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ vegetarianslimming/ HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 --- Jinnie Cracknell <cyberdestiny_40 wrote: > Do you mean poppadoms? i had to look it up, but yes, poppadoms....or papads (which is what is on the label). here's a link with a picture. http://users.powernet.co.uk/saipapad/prod/pop/popfry.htm thanks! susie New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 That sounds soooo delicious! Donni - artichoke72x Monday, December 22, 2003 8:15 AM Re: Christmas menu? i'm spending christmas at home with my husband and son. last year i made a huge indian dinner and we really enjoyed it and have decided to make that a tradtion. i just finished planning the menu for this year and i have to go to the grocery store today to pick up everything i need for the week. here's the menu i have planned for christmas dinner: spinach and black eyed pea dumplings masoor masala (spicy brown lentils) spicy string beans with potatoes samosas tamarind chutney coriander chutney we will also have these thin crispy cracker type things...i don't know what they are called, but they are flavored with different spices and you fry them briefly..they are very yummy i hope everyone has a nice holiday. enjoy your family and friends! susie --- Jinnie Cracknell <cyberdestiny_40 wrote: > Hi all, I was wondering what everyone is planning > for Christmas day? New Photos - easier uploading and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 I understand your basic desire to thank your housemate; but I don't understand why it would have to be with meat. If he's been happy eating all of your cooking, then maybe he's prone to one day becoming a vegetarian. I would take the turkey breasts back. Instead, make him a nice gift or just a card with your sincerest thoughts and thanks inside. I do not know anything about your history of being a vegetarian; but it just seems hypocritical to buy meat for someone else and to cook it for them. If he wants meat on Christmas, then let him buy it with his own money and let him cook it up. Just my initial, reactive thoughts. The rest of your menue looks delish and I'm sure you will both have a delightful day. cheers, Denise , " Jinnie Cracknell " <cyberdestiny_40@h...> wrote: > he has happily eaten the vegetarian > evening meals I have prepared, and not once has he complained or insisted on > separate meals. So as a " thank-you " I've got him some turkey breasts for > Christmas day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 > " Denise " <pamperedveggie >Tue, 23 Dec 2003 21:17:56 -0000 > >I understand your basic desire to thank your housemate; but I don't >understand why it would have to be with meat. If he's been happy >eating all of your cooking, then maybe he's prone to one day becoming >a vegetarian. I would take the turkey breasts back. Instead, make him >a nice gift or just a card with your sincerest thoughts and thanks >inside. My family guilt-tripped me into doing it. I'm only 23 (well 23 next week anyway) and only fully moved out last year from living with my family (although I had been at boarding school and then uni) and I still can't say no to them sometimes. Last year we (Steve my housemate and I) had an entirely veggie Christmas dinner. >I do not know anything about your history of being a vegetarian; but >it just seems hypocritical to buy meat for someone else and to cook >it for them. If he wants meat on Christmas, then let him buy it with >his own money and let him cook it up. Actually as I'm very poor at the moment he's been buying all the food for the last few months, so the turkey breasts are bought with his money and he's going to be cooking it as I'm certainly not going anywhere near raw meat! (yeuch!) >Just my initial, reactive thoughts. > >The rest of your menue looks delish and I'm sure you will both have a >delightful day. > >cheers, >Denise Hope this has explained it for you, Denise! Jinnie the Perky Goth _______________ Express yourself with cool emoticons - download MSN Messenger today! http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Jinnie, your menu sounds excellent. I was wondering if you could share the 2 recipes listed below. The stuffing really sounds good and I am interested in what the bread sauce is all about.. No worries if ya can't. You and Steve have fun cookin and eatin!...sounds yummy. Cheers, S. , " Jinnie Cracknell " <cyberdestiny_40@h...> wrote: > Orange, sage and thyme stuffing (home made) > Luxury Bread Sauce (home made) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 > I do not know anything about your history of being a vegetarian; but > it just seems hypocritical to buy meat for someone else and to cook > it for them. If he wants meat on Christmas, then let him buy it with > his own money and let him cook it up. Ethical Questions: Is it hypocritical to be a vegetarian, take a non-vegetarian out to dinner at a restaurant and then pay the tab if they ordered meat? (I've wondered about this.) What about allowing meat to be brought into a vegetarian home and cooked and consumed in it? I'm curious what others think. These are just some thoughts I had when I read this. I think I would agree that it is hypocritical to buy meat for someone else and cook it for them. I once had a bf who ate meat and on occasion I would buy it and cook it for him. I really felt hypocritical. I also used to work in a pizza shop and quit the job because I didn't like putting meat on pizzas and sandwiches and again felt hypocritical about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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