Hi there, comment on honey

[Guest guest]

, " unschoolingmamaof3 "

<unschoolingmamaof3> wrote:

 

> Hi there,

> I am new to this group and I am so happy to be here, I can barely

> believe a vegan and gluten free group exists-am I dreaming:)

 

Hi Azalyne,

 

So glad you wrote in. And no, you aren't dreaming! LOL! My husband

was diagnosed as celiac about 4 years ago and that's when our vegan

and gluten free journey began also. We, like you, are life-long

vegetarians who had converted to the vegan approach. Thanks for your

input regarding honey. I hadn't heard that before but rather have

information that tells that honey actually strengthens the immune

system. It's an interesting subject to study if anyone has the time.

 

You must be a busy mum, having twins and another young one. I am

interested in your " unschooling " approach. I've always been intrigued

by the concept, but will admit to not actually being brave enough to

try it. I've homeschooled two sons (the youngest is a senior in (home)

high school and the eldest is doing well in his second year of

college. We used the " home school " approach (as opposed to " school at

home " ). Anyway, I'm getting off topic here. . .but wanted to say

hello and thanks for writing in. Success with your little ones.

 

LaDonna

[Guest guest]

Another comment on honey: I've found that pure maple syrup can be

substituted pretty much for honey --- straight across --- without any

adverse results. I also use a combination of a liquid alternative

with the sweet herb, stevia (which I love!). Other vegan liquid

alternatives to honey are: Fruit Source; concentrated natural fruit

juices (pineapple juice is wonderful); agave syrup (I wish I could get

it for a reduced cost as it's expensive. . .tastes wonderful); and

brown rice syrup. My suggestion is to find what tastes good to you

(or your family). . .and what is inexpensive in your locale. Last

summer I grew my own stevia and dried the leaves. When crumbled they

worked nicely in tea and smoothies. For other cooking or baking, a

more refined form is probably better.

 

HTH,

LaDonna

[Guest guest]

Isn't wonderful all the sweet options-I love agave nectar too! What a

great idea to grow your own stevia plant! I do tend to use maple syrup

more often than any other, occasionally brown rice syrup. I really

love authentic foods dehydrated maple sugar for my baking though,

supposedly when it bakes it liquifies and acts as another binding

agent-so cool & yummy.

 

Thanks for the warm welcome, I am super busy, mostly cooking and

caring for these babes. Often when I meet other celiac's they think

choosing vegetarianism is extreme and veganism is out of the question,

so I am ecstatic to find some support. Finally!

 

Have a yummy day, Azalyne

 

, " ilovetocookvegan2 "

<teacups@c...> wrote:

>

> Another comment on honey: I've found that pure maple syrup can be

> substituted pretty much for honey --- straight across --- without any

> adverse results. I also use a combination of a liquid alternative

> with the sweet herb, stevia (which I love!). Other vegan liquid

> alternatives to honey are: Fruit Source; concentrated natural fruit

> juices (pineapple juice is wonderful); agave syrup (I wish I could get

> it for a reduced cost as it's expensive. . .tastes wonderful); and

> brown rice syrup. My suggestion is to find what tastes good to you

> (or your family). . .and what is inexpensive in your locale. Last

> summer I grew my own stevia and dried the leaves. When crumbled they

> worked nicely in tea and smoothies. For other cooking or baking, a

> more refined form is probably better.

>

> HTH,

> LaDonna