Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi Karyn Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona? Jo - Karyn Harding Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM noobie Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Howdy Karyn! I just moved from Phoenix (Cave Creek & T-bird)to Ogden Utah (north of Salt Lake)! Welcome to Vegan Chat! No cactus, no palm trees... and snow.(brrr) But, I'm getting ready to plant anyway. Lots o' veggies indoors ready to go out. If I was there I would have stuff in the dirt already. And I could drink real beer!;p Bill- in Utah , Karyn Harding <cowgirrlup35 wrote: > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork wrote: >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account.. I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here. I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods. I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round. ...the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good! Karyn > Hi Karyn > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona? > > Jo > > - > Karyn Harding > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM > noobie > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi, I'm up the hill from Phoenix, so I have snow, too. I just started my herbs inside and I'd start the veggies, too, if I had more room...and less Dachshunds to dig in the dirt. LOL , " shinobibombay " <shinobibombay wrote: > > Howdy Karyn! > I just moved from Phoenix (Cave Creek & T-bird)to Ogden Utah (north of Salt Lake)! Welcome to Vegan Chat! > No cactus, no palm trees... and snow.(brrr) But, I'm getting ready to plant anyway. Lots o' veggies indoors ready to go out. If I was there I would have stuff in the dirt already. > > And I could drink real beer!;p > > Bill- in Utah > > , Karyn Harding <cowgirrlup35@> wrote: > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi Karyn I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there. I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants. Jo - arizonacowgirl Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM Re: noobie , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork wrote:>Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account..I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here.I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods.I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round...the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good!Karyn > Hi Karyn> > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona?> > Jo> > - > Karyn Harding > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM> noobie> > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here. The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan " burgers " in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it. I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat. I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! Karyn , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > Hi Karyn > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there. > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants. > > Jo > > - > arizonacowgirl > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM > Re: noobie > > > , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@> wrote: > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account.. > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here. > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods. > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round. > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good! > > Karyn > > > Hi Karyn > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona? > > > > Jo > > > > - > > Karyn Harding > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM > > noobie > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it. Jo - arizonacowgirl Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM Re: noobie Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here.The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan "burgers" in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it.I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat.I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! Karyn , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork wrote:>> Hi Karyn> > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there.> > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants.> > Jo> > - > arizonacowgirl > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM> Re: noobie> > > , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@> wrote:> >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account..> > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here.> > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods.> > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round.> > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good!> > Karyn > > > Hi Karyn> > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona?> > > > Jo> > > > - > > Karyn Harding > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM> > noobie> > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! Bill-in Utah , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it. > > Jo > > - > arizonacowgirl > > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM > Re: noobie > > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here. > > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan " burgers " in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it. > > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat. > > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > Karyn > > , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@> wrote: > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there. > > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants. > > > > Jo > > > > - > > arizonacowgirl@ > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM > > Re: noobie > > > > > > , " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@> wrote: > > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account.. > > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here. > > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods. > > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round. > > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good! > > > > Karyn > > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona? > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > - > > > Karyn Harding > > > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM > > > noobie > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Me too! I love Indian curries now and Thai food is to die for....I used to be afraid of it....I think I was mainly afraid of the meat though, I assumed they used the most nasty parts in foreign foods because they were cheaper......I didnt even like meat as a kid and used to pick it out of my food..drove my mom nuts...admittedly it was a short drive, but I still think I added to it... As soon as I moved out of my parents home at 17 I realized I didnt have to eat meat any more! ! Since then I realized I dont have to worry about mystery meats in foods...its so much better! new dishes aren't scary any more... (except seitan) I bought some once but it was so weird looking to me that I threw it out. I did eat some Indian cheese once though cuz I thought it was tofu...a small vegan slip. Karyn shinobibombay <shinobibombay Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 11:15:42 AM Re: noobie Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! :pBill-in Utah@gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ ...> wrote:>> I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it.> > Jo> > - > arizonacowgirl@ ... > @gro ups.com > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM> Re: noobie> > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here.> > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan "burgers" in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it.> > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat.> > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > Karyn > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> >> > Hi Karyn> > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there.> > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants.> > > > Jo> > > > - > > arizonacowgirl@ > > @gro ups.com > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM> > Re: noobie> > > > > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account..> > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here.> > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods.> > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round.> > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good!> > > > Karyn > > > > > Hi Karyn> > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona?> > > > > > Jo> > > > > > - > > > Karyn Harding > > > @gro ups.com > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM> > > noobie> > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I adore indian curries and side dishes, ive been Vegan for 22 years now and i love experimenting with my own versions of "Traditional Indian Cousine" I would say ive eaten at least one curry a week for the last 22 years and each one tastes as good if not better than the last, I live in South Devon and we have hundreds of Indian Restaurants and takeaways, so its never a problem to eat out too as most of the food is vegan and in one place i use my favorite is also organic, even the oils and spices...mmmmmmmmmm....--- On Mon, 16/3/09, Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl wrote: Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirlRe: Re: noobie Date: Monday, 16 March, 2009, 11:28 PM Me too! I love Indian curries now and Thai food is to die for....I used to be afraid of it....I think I was mainly afraid of the meat though, I assumed they used the most nasty parts in foreign foods because they were cheaper..... .I didnt even like meat as a kid and used to pick it out of my food..drove my mom nuts...admittedly it was a short drive, but I still think I added to it... As soon as I moved out of my parents home at 17 I realized I didnt have to eat meat any more! ! Since then I realized I dont have to worry about mystery meats in foods...its so much better! new dishes aren't scary any more... (except seitan) I bought some once but it was so weird looking to me that I threw it out. I did eat some Indian cheese once though cuz I thought it was tofu...a small vegan slip. Karyn shinobibombay <shinobibombay@ >@gro ups.comMonday, March 16, 2009 11:15:42 AM Re: noobie Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! :pBill-in Utah@gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ ...> wrote:>> I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it.> > Jo> > - > arizonacowgirl@ ... > @gro ups.com > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM> Re: noobie> > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here.> > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan "burgers" in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it.> > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat.> > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > Karyn > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> >> > Hi Karyn> > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there.> > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants.> > > > Jo> > > > - > > arizonacowgirl@ > > @gro ups.com > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM> > Re: noobie> > > > > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account..> > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here.> > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods.> > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round.> > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good!> > > > Karyn > > > > > Hi Karyn> > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona?> > > > > > Jo> > > > > > - > > > Karyn Harding > > > @gro ups.com > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM> > > noobie> > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Still too cold up here in the Pacific NW to start planting, but some of my herbs do great winter-ing over. I love my lemon thyme! Not only is it pretty, it tastes good. I have some chives, and some winter savory, and a regular thyme. Inside I have my variegated society garlic and some oregano (I always forget what kind, it's a succulent and can't stay out over winter, smells heavenly in the house if you brush up against it, grows like a weed). I have some catnip mint for the cats and peppermint and spearmint for me. My fennel lived through the winter, too! I want to get another fern leaf dill, it didn't survive the transplant to the raised bed last year. And my pineapple sage did amazing last year, but they don't winter over here sadly. What does everyone else like to plant and use? Besides the herbs I usually only plant tomatoes and some squash. I would love to have a large garden this year and even plant corn, I've never done that, it would be fun I think, and the goats might help with clean up in the fall. I can't wait for my Honeycrisp apple tree to be full again. My husband likes the Granny Smith better (I notice he more severely pruned MY tree back instead of his!). The nectarine never does much as well as the apricot tree. I should replace them with something that would be more happy here maybe. Blueberries would be great and thorn-less blackberries! Ann arizonacowgirl Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:02 PM Re: noobie Hi, I'm up the hill from Phoenix, so I have snow, too. I just started my herbs inside and I'd start the veggies, too, if I had more room...and less Dachshunds to dig in the dirt. LOL , "shinobibombay" <shinobibombay wrote:>> Howdy Karyn!> I just moved from Phoenix (Cave Creek & T-bird)to Ogden Utah (north of Salt Lake)! Welcome to Vegan Chat!> No cactus, no palm trees... and snow.(brrr) But, I'm getting ready to plant anyway. Lots o' veggies indoors ready to go out. If I was there I would have stuff in the dirt already.> > And I could drink real beer!;p> > Bill- in Utah> > , Karyn Harding <cowgirrlup35@> wrote:> >> > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.> >>---To send an email to -! Groups Links<*> /<*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional<*> To change settings online go to: /join ( ID required)<*> To change settings via email: -digest -fullfeatured <*> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Where in CA are you from? I grew up in Pasadena. I've been up here in the Northwet ... I mean Northwest, for over 20 years now. And I still miss the CA weather, but that's all I miss. : ) Well, ok.. I miss Vince's spaghetti, and I miss some bakeries down there, too. I wish the Good Earth restaurant had made it up here, we had it for a few years then it closed. Boy did they make a fantastic veggie burger! Ann arizonacowgirl Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:00 PM Re: noobie , "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork wrote:>Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account..I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here.I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods.I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round...the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good!Karyn > Hi Karyn> > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona?> > Jo> > - > Karyn Harding > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM> noobie> > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.>---To send an email to -! Groups Links<*> /<*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional<*> To change settings online go to: /join ( ID required)<*> To change settings via email: -digest -fullfeatured <*> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 The wierdest stuff to me is tempeh. i don't know why. It just looks, ugh Bill-in Utah , Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl wrote: > > Me too! I love Indian curries now and Thai food is to die for....I used to be afraid of it....I think I was mainly afraid of the meat though, I assumed they used the most nasty parts in foreign foods because they were cheaper......I didnt even like meat as a kid and used to pick it out of my food..drove my mom nuts...admittedly it was a short drive, but I still think I added to it... > > As soon as I moved out of my parents home at 17 I realized I didnt have to eat meat any more! ! > > Since then I realized I dont have to worry about mystery meats in foods...its so much better! new dishes aren't scary any more... > > > (except seitan) > > > I bought some once but it was so weird looking to me that I threw it out. > > I did eat some Indian cheese once though cuz I thought it was tofu...a small vegan slip. > > Karyn > > > > ________________________________ > shinobibombay <shinobibombay > > Monday, March 16, 2009 11:15:42 AM > Re: noobie > > > Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! > > Bill-in Utah > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ ...> wrote: > > > > I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it. > > > > Jo > > > > - > > arizonacowgirl@ ... > > @gro ups.com > > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM > > Re: noobie > > > > > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here. > > > > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan " burgers " in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it. > > > > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat. > > > > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > > > Karyn > > > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ > wrote: > > > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there. > > > > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants. > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > - > > > arizonacowgirl@ > > > @gro ups.com > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM > > > Re: noobie > > > > > > > > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ > wrote: > > > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account.. > > > > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here. > > > > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods. > > > > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round. > > > > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good! > > > > > > Karyn > > > > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona? > > > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > > > - > > > > Karyn Harding > > > > @gro ups.com > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM > > > > noobie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I tried the tempeh fake bacon and it was ok, but yeah, tempeh looks majorly ugh! Karyn shinobibombay <shinobibombay Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 6:53:56 PM Re: noobie The wierdest stuff to me is tempeh. i don't know why. It just looks, ughBill-in Utah@gro ups.com, Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl@ ...> wrote:>> Me too! I love Indian curries now and Thai food is to die for....I used to be afraid of it....I think I was mainly afraid of the meat though, I assumed they used the most nasty parts in foreign foods because they were cheaper..... .I didnt even like meat as a kid and used to pick it out of my food..drove my mom nuts...admittedly it was a short drive, but I still think I added to it... > > As soon as I moved out of my parents home at 17 I realized I didnt have to eat meat any more! !> > Since then I realized I dont have to worry about mystery meats in foods...its so much better! new dishes aren't scary any more...> > > (except seitan) > > > I bought some once but it was so weird looking to me that I threw it out. > > I did eat some Indian cheese once though cuz I thought it was tofu...a small vegan slip. > > Karyn > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> shinobibombay <shinobibombay@ ...>> @gro ups.com> Monday, March 16, 2009 11:15:42 AM> Re: noobie> > > Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! > > Bill-in Utah> > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ ...> wrote:> >> > I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it.> > > > Jo> > > > - > > arizonacowgirl@ ... > > @gro ups.com > > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM> > Re: noobie> > > > > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here.> > > > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan "burgers" in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it.> > > > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat.> > > > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > > > Karyn > > > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> > >> > > Hi Karyn> > > > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there.> > > > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants.> > > > > > Jo> > > > > > - > > > arizonacowgirl@ > > > @gro ups.com > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM> > > Re: noobie> > > > > > > > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> > > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account..> > > > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here.> > > > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods.> > > > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round.> > > > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good!> > > > > > Karyn > > > > > > > Hi Karyn> > > > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona?> > > > > > > > Jo> > > > > > > > - > > > > Karyn Harding > > > > @gro ups.com > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM> > > > noobie> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.> > > >> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 You said " majorly " ! ;p Yep. That's an arizonism! Bill-in Utah , Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl wrote: > > I tried the tempeh fake bacon and it was ok, but yeah, tempeh looks majorly ugh! > > Karyn > > > > > ________________________________ > shinobibombay <shinobibombay > > Monday, March 16, 2009 6:53:56 PM > Re: noobie > > > The wierdest stuff to me is tempeh. i don't know why. It just looks, ugh > > Bill-in Utah > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Oh, but if the right restaurant prepares it well... it is heaven! There is a place here at the coast, a Thai restaurant, and I always get the yellow curry vegetables topped with the (fried to a beautiful golden brown) tempeh. It is wonderful. I've tried to prepare this at home and it is "icky" so I always get it when we eat Thai food out! Ann shinobibombay Monday, March 16, 2009 6:53 PM Re: noobie The wierdest stuff to me is tempeh. i don't know why. It just looks, ughBill-in Utah , Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl wrote:>> Me too! I love Indian curries now and Thai food is to die for....I used to be afraid of it....I think I was mainly afraid of the meat though, I assumed they used the most nasty parts in foreign foods because they were cheaper......I didnt even like meat as a kid and used to pick it out of my food..drove my mom nuts...admittedly it was a short drive, but I still think I added to it... > > As soon as I moved out of my parents home at 17 I realized I didnt have to eat meat any more! !> > Since then I realized I dont have to worry about mystery meats in foods...its so much better! new dishes aren't scary any more...> > > (except seitan) > > > I bought some once but it was so weird looking to me that I threw it out. > > I did eat some Indian cheese once though cuz I thought it was tofu...a small vegan slip. > > Karyn > > > > ________________________________> shinobibombay <shinobibombay> > Monday, March 16, 2009 11:15:42 AM> Re: noobie> > > Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! > > Bill-in Utah> > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ ...> wrote:> >> > I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it.> > > > Jo> > > > - > > arizonacowgirl@ ... > > @gro ups.com > > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM> > Re: noobie> > > > > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here.> > > > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan "burgers" in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it.> > > > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat.> > > > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > > > Karyn > > > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> > >> > > Hi Karyn> > > > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there.> > > > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants.> > > > > > Jo> > > > > > - > > > arizonacowgirl@ > > > @gro ups.com > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM> > > Re: noobie> > > > > > > > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> > > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account..> > > > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here.> > > > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods.> > > > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round.> > > > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good!> > > > > > Karyn > > > > > > > Hi Karyn> > > > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona?> > > > > > > > Jo> > > > > > > > - > > > > Karyn Harding > > > > @gro ups.com > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM> > > > noobie> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.> > > >> > >> >>---To send an email to -! Groups Links<*> /<*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional<*> To change settings online go to: /join ( ID required)<*> To change settings via email: -digest -fullfeatured <*> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Me too! I absolutely adore Indian food! It's always a treat for the taste buds with all those exotic spices and flavors. Anyone have a killer recipe for a hot Chai tea? Where does one get cardamon from? I'm a fan of those two wonderful ladies I found on youtube that make the "Show Me The Curry" videos, and also the youtube vahchef! -Ann Mark Herbert Monday, March 16, 2009 4:41 PM Re: Re: noobie I adore indian curries and side dishes, ive been Vegan for 22 years now and i love experimenting with my own versions of "Traditional Indian Cousine" I would say ive eaten at least one curry a week for the last 22 years and each one tastes as good if not better than the last, I live in South Devon and we have hundreds of Indian Restaurants and takeaways, so its never a problem to eat out too as most of the food is vegan and in one place i use my favorite is also organic, even the oils and spices...mmmmmmmmmm....--- On Mon, 16/3/09, Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl wrote: Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirlRe: Re: noobie Date: Monday, 16 March, 2009, 11:28 PM Me too! I love Indian curries now and Thai food is to die for....I used to be afraid of it....I think I was mainly afraid of the meat though, I assumed they used the most nasty parts in foreign foods because they were cheaper..... .I didnt even like meat as a kid and used to pick it out of my food..drove my mom nuts...admittedly it was a short drive, but I still think I added to it... As soon as I moved out of my parents home at 17 I realized I didnt have to eat meat any more! ! Since then I realized I dont have to worry about mystery meats in foods...its so much better! new dishes aren't scary any more... (except seitan) I bought some once but it was so weird looking to me that I threw it out. I did eat some Indian cheese once though cuz I thought it was tofu...a small vegan slip. Karyn shinobibombay <shinobibombay@ >@gro ups.comMonday, March 16, 2009 11:15:42 AM Re: noobie Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! :pBill-in Utah@gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ ...> wrote:>> I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it.> > Jo> > - > arizonacowgirl@ ... > @gro ups.com > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM> Re: noobie> > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here.> > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan "burgers" in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it.> > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat.> > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > Karyn > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> >> > Hi Karyn> > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there.> > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants.> > > > Jo> > > > - > > arizonacowgirl@ > > @gro ups.com > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM> > Re: noobie> > > > > > @gro ups.com, "jo.heartwork" <jo.heartwork@ > wrote:> > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account..> > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here.> > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods.> > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round.> > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good!> > > > Karyn > > > > > Hi Karyn> > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona?> > > > > > Jo> > > > > > - > > > Karyn Harding > > > @gro ups.com > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM> > > noobie> > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi Mark Is that South Devon in England??? Jo , Mark Herbert <herbzone wrote: > > I adore indian curries and side dishes, ive been Vegan for 22 years now and i love experimenting with my own versions of " Traditional Indian Cousine " I would say ive eaten at least one curry a week for the last 22 years and each one tastes as good if not better than the last, I live in South Devon and we have hundreds of Indian Restaurants and takeaways, so its never a problem to eat out too as most of the food is vegan and in one place i use my favorite is also organic, even the oils and spices...mmmmmmmmmm.... > > --- On Mon, 16/3/09, Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl wrote: > > > Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl > Re: Re: noobie > > Monday, 16 March, 2009, 11:28 PM > > Me too! I love Indian curries now and Thai food is to die for....I used to be afraid of it....I think I was mainly afraid of the meat though, I assumed they used the most nasty parts in foreign foods because they were cheaper..... ..I didnt even like meat as a kid and used to pick it out of my food..drove my mom nuts...admittedly it was a short drive, but I still think I added to it... > > As soon as I moved out of my parents home at 17 I realized I didnt have to eat meat any more! ! > > Since then I realized I dont have to worry about mystery meats in foods...its so much better! new dishes aren't scary any more... > > > (except seitan) > > > I bought some once but it was so weird looking to me that I threw it out. > > I did eat some Indian cheese once though cuz I thought it was tofu...a small vegan slip. > > Karyn > > > > > shinobibombay <shinobibombay@ > > @gro ups.com > Monday, March 16, 2009 11:15:42 AM > Re: noobie > > > > Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! > > Bill-in Utah > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ ...> wrote: > > > > I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it. > > > > Jo > > > > - > > arizonacowgirl@ ... > > @gro ups.com > > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM > > Re: noobie > > > > > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here. > > > > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan " burgers " in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it. > > > > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat. > > > > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > > > Karyn > > > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ > wrote: > > > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there. > > > > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants. > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > - > > > arizonacowgirl@ > > > @gro ups.com > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM > > > Re: noobie > > > > > > > > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ > wrote: > > > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account.. > > > > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here. > > > > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods. > > > > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round. > > > > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good! > > > > > > Karyn > > > > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona? > > > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > > > - > > > > Karyn Harding > > > > @gro ups.com > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM > > > > noobie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm not much of a vegetable gardener - although we plan to grow more of our own veggies when we retire in around 4 years time. I have mint, parsley, chives, oregano, thyme, rosemary, bay and lavender. I usually grow tomatoes with varying success, and last year grew some yellow wax beans which were good, and some bell peppers. This year I want to have a go at runner beans and also potatoes in a barrel. Jo , " arborhall " <arborhall wrote: > > Still too cold up here in the Pacific NW to start planting, but some of my herbs do great winter-ing over. I love my lemon thyme! Not only is it pretty, it tastes good. I have some chives, and some winter savory, and a regular thyme. Inside I have my variegated society garlic and some oregano (I always forget what kind, it's a succulent and can't stay out over winter, smells heavenly in the house if you brush up against it, grows like a weed). I have some catnip mint for the cats and peppermint and spearmint for me. My fennel lived through the winter, too! I want to get another fern leaf dill, it didn't survive the transplant to the raised bed last year. And my pineapple sage did amazing last year, but they don't winter over here sadly. What does everyone else like to plant and use? > Besides the herbs I usually only plant tomatoes and some squash. I would love to have a large garden this year and even plant corn, I've never done that, it would be fun I think, and the goats might help with clean up in the fall. > I can't wait for my Honeycrisp apple tree to be full again. My husband likes the Granny Smith better (I notice he more severely pruned MY tree back instead of his!). The nectarine never does much as well as the apricot tree. I should replace them with something that would be more happy here maybe. Blueberries would be great and thorn-less blackberries! > Ann > > > arizonacowgirl > Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:02 PM > > Re: noobie > > > Hi, I'm up the hill from Phoenix, so I have snow, too. > > I just started my herbs inside and I'd start the veggies, too, if I had more room...and less Dachshunds to dig in the dirt. LOL > > > , " shinobibombay " <shinobibombay@> wrote: > > > > Howdy Karyn! > > I just moved from Phoenix (Cave Creek & T-bird)to Ogden Utah (north of Salt Lake)! Welcome to Vegan Chat! > > No cactus, no palm trees... and snow.(brrr) But, I'm getting ready to plant anyway. Lots o' veggies indoors ready to go out. If I was there I would have stuff in the dirt already. > > > > And I could drink real beer!;p > > > > Bill- in Utah > > > > , Karyn Harding <cowgirrlup35@> wrote: > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > > > > > > > > > > --- > > To send an email to -! Groups Links > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I've never used tempeh - what does it taste like? Jo , " shinobibombay " <shinobibombay wrote: > > The wierdest stuff to me is tempeh. i don't know why. It just looks, ugh > > Bill-in Utah > > , Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl@> wrote: > > > > Me too! I love Indian curries now and Thai food is to die for....I used to be afraid of it....I think I was mainly afraid of the meat though, I assumed they used the most nasty parts in foreign foods because they were cheaper......I didnt even like meat as a kid and used to pick it out of my food..drove my mom nuts...admittedly it was a short drive, but I still think I added to it... > > > > As soon as I moved out of my parents home at 17 I realized I didnt have to eat meat any more! ! > > > > Since then I realized I dont have to worry about mystery meats in foods...its so much better! new dishes aren't scary any more... > > > > > > (except seitan) > > > > > > I bought some once but it was so weird looking to me that I threw it out. > > > > I did eat some Indian cheese once though cuz I thought it was tofu...a small vegan slip. > > > > Karyn > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > shinobibombay <shinobibombay@> > > > > Monday, March 16, 2009 11:15:42 AM > > Re: noobie > > > > > > Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! > > > > Bill-in Utah > > > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ ...> wrote: > > > > > > I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it. > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > - > > > arizonacowgirl@ ... > > > @gro ups.com > > > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM > > > Re: noobie > > > > > > > > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here. > > > > > > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan " burgers " in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it. > > > > > > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat. > > > > > > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > > > > > Karyn > > > > > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > > > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there. > > > > > > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants. > > > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > > > - > > > > arizonacowgirl@ > > > > @gro ups.com > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM > > > > Re: noobie > > > > > > > > > > > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ > wrote: > > > > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account.. > > > > > > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here. > > > > > > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods. > > > > > > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round. > > > > > > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good! > > > > > > > > Karyn > > > > > > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona? > > > > > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > > > > > - > > > > > Karyn Harding > > > > > @gro ups.com > > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM > > > > > noobie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 My son and daughter-in-law make a lovely cup of chai tea. Hopefully he will post the recipe. Jo , " Ann Hall " <arborhall wrote: > > Me too! I absolutely adore Indian food! It's always a treat for the taste buds with all those exotic spices and flavors. > Anyone have a killer recipe for a hot Chai tea? > Where does one get cardamon from? > I'm a fan of those two wonderful ladies I found on youtube that make the " Show Me The Curry " videos, and also the youtube vahchef! > -Ann > > > Mark Herbert > Monday, March 16, 2009 4:41 PM > > Re: Re: noobie > > > I adore indian curries and side dishes, ive been Vegan for 22 years now and i love experimenting with my own versions of " Traditional Indian Cousine " I would say ive eaten at least one curry a week for the last 22 years and each one tastes as good if not better than the last, I live in South Devon and we have hundreds of Indian Restaurants and takeaways, so its never a problem to eat out too as most of the food is vegan and in one place i use my favorite is also organic, even the oils and spices...mmmmmmmmmm.... > > --- On Mon, 16/3/09, Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl wrote: > > > Arizona Cowgirl <arizonacowgirl > Re: Re: noobie > > Monday, 16 March, 2009, 11:28 PM > > > Me too! I love Indian curries now and Thai food is to die for....I used to be afraid of it....I think I was mainly afraid of the meat though, I assumed they used the most nasty parts in foreign foods because they were cheaper..... .I didnt even like meat as a kid and used to pick it out of my food..drove my mom nuts...admittedly it was a short drive, but I still think I added to it... > > As soon as I moved out of my parents home at 17 I realized I didnt have to eat meat any more! ! > > Since then I realized I dont have to worry about mystery meats in foods...its so much better! new dishes aren't scary any more... > > > (except seitan) > > > I bought some once but it was so weird looking to me that I threw it out. > > I did eat some Indian cheese once though cuz I thought it was tofu...a small vegan slip. > > Karyn > > > > ------ > shinobibombay <shinobibombay@ > > @gro ups.com > Monday, March 16, 2009 11:15:42 AM > Re: noobie > > > Ditto here! I have had more exotic foods foriegn dishes than I knew existed! (I feel so international! > > Bill-in Utah > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ ...> wrote: > > > > I have found cooking more enjoyable since giving up meat etc. I used to hate it. I can't say I'm extra keen now, but sometimes I enjoy it. > > > > Jo > > > > - > > arizonacowgirl@ ... > > @gro ups.com > > Monday, March 16, 2009 12:14 AM > > Re: noobie > > > > > > Your son is 100% correct. There were so many veg/vegan restaurants in California that I got somewhat spoiled. I know in the bigger cities in Arizona they have a few very nice veg restaurants, too, but I am in a small town in north central Arizona, so not much in the way of veg places here. > > > > The only thing in my favor is its considered a tourist or resort area, so the restaurants do try to accomodate your needs. A few of the small local places now keep vegan " burgers " in their freezers for me and offer roasted veggie sandwiches. Small steps that mean a lot to me and I let them know how much I appreciate it. > > > > I love cooking, so I don't mind not having a lot of veg friendly restaurants, but its nice for the occasional treat. > > > > I am eagerly awaiting the summer so that I can enjoy the Farmer's Markets! > > > > Karyn > > > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ > wrote: > > > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > > > I've never been to merica, but my son says that when he went to California there were a lot of veggie/vegan restaurants. He found it easy to eat out there. > > > > > > I'm in southern England, between two small villages. It is quite easy to be veggie/vegan, but we have to travel a little way for the restaurants. > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > - > > > arizonacowgirl@ > > > @gro ups.com > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:00 PM > > > Re: noobie > > > > > > > > > @gro ups.com, " jo.heartwork " <jo.heartwork@ > wrote: > > > >Hi, sorry for the delay I had to use a different email account.. > > > > > > I have to say it was a lot easier as a veg*n in California, but its still totally do-able here. > > > > > > I find that I eat much cleaner here since I don't have access to as many processed foods. > > > > > > I do miss the vegan restaurants though and the fresh produce all year round. > > > > > > ..the trade off is that I have no smog here and that has to be good! > > > > > > Karyn > > > > > > > Hi Karyn > > > > > > > > Welcome to Vegan Chat. Please join in whenever you like. What is like to be a vegan in Arizona? > > > > > > > > Jo > > > > > > > > - > > > > Karyn Harding > > > > @gro ups.com > > > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 12:23 AM > > > > noobie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oh I like that idea, potatoes in a barrel! Could I use a very large plastic pot instead? Or would that not breath enough? I wish we could start already, but not quite ready up here yet!Ann heartwerk Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:40 AM Re: noobie I'm not much of a vegetable gardener - although we plan to grow more of our own veggies when we retire in around 4 years time.I have mint, parsley, chives, oregano, thyme, rosemary, bay and lavender. I usually grow tomatoes with varying success, and last year grew some yellow wax beans which were good, and some bell peppers. This year I want to have a go at runner beans and also potatoes in a barrel.Jo , "arborhall" <arborhall wrote:>> Still too cold up here in the Pacific NW to start planting, but some of my herbs do great winter-ing over. I love my lemon thyme! Not only is it pretty, it tastes good. I have some chives, and some winter savory, and a regular thyme. Inside I have my variegated society garlic and some oregano (I always forget what kind, it's a succulent and can't stay out over winter, smells heavenly in the house if you brush up against it, grows like a weed). I have some catnip mint for the cats and peppermint and spearmint for me. My fennel lived through the winter, too! I want to get another fern leaf dill, it didn't survive the transplant to the raised bed last year. And my pineapple sage did amazing last year, but they don't winter over here sadly. What does everyone else like to plant and use? > Besides the herbs I usually only plant tomatoes and some squash. I would love to have a large garden this year and even plant corn, I've never done that, it would be fun I think, and the goats might help with clean up in the fall.> I can't wait for my Honeycrisp apple tree to be full again. My husband likes the Granny Smith better (I notice he more severely pruned MY tree back instead of his!). The nectarine never does much as well as the apricot tree. I should replace them with something that would be more happy here maybe. Blueberries would be great and thorn-less blackberries! > Ann> > > arizonacowgirl > Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:02 PM> > Re: noobie> > > Hi, I'm up the hill from Phoenix, so I have snow, too. > > I just started my herbs inside and I'd start the veggies, too, if I had more room...and less Dachshunds to dig in the dirt. LOL> > > , "shinobibombay" <shinobibombay@> wrote:> >> > Howdy Karyn!> > I just moved from Phoenix (Cave Creek & T-bird)to Ogden Utah (north of Salt Lake)! Welcome to Vegan Chat!> > No cactus, no palm trees... and snow.(brrr) But, I'm getting ready to plant anyway. Lots o' veggies indoors ready to go out. If I was there I would have stuff in the dirt already.> > > > And I could drink real beer!;p> > > > Bill- in Utah> > > > , Karyn Harding <cowgirrlup35@> wrote:> > >> > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group.> > >> >> > > > > ---> > To send an email to -! Groups Links>---To send an email to -! Groups Links<*> /<*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional<*> To change settings online go to: /join ( ID required)<*> To change settings via email: -digest -fullfeatured <*> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes - I know people who grow potatoes in plastic barrels, so that would be okay. I have been told that the potatoes are less likely to suffer from the pests that they can in the ground. Obviously, the crop is limited unless you have lots of barrels ! Jo , " Ann Hall " <arborhall wrote: > > Oh I like that idea, potatoes in a barrel! Could I use a very large plastic pot instead? Or would that not breath enough? I wish we could start already, but not quite ready up here yet! > Ann > > > > > heartwerk > Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:40 AM > > Re: noobie > > > I'm not much of a vegetable gardener - although we plan to grow more of our own veggies when we retire in around 4 years time. > > I have mint, parsley, chives, oregano, thyme, rosemary, bay and lavender. I usually grow tomatoes with varying success, and last year grew some yellow wax beans which were good, and some bell peppers. This year I want to have a go at runner beans and also potatoes in a barrel. > > Jo > > , " arborhall " <arborhall@> wrote: > > > > Still too cold up here in the Pacific NW to start planting, but some of my herbs do great winter-ing over. I love my lemon thyme! Not only is it pretty, it tastes good. I have some chives, and some winter savory, and a regular thyme. Inside I have my variegated society garlic and some oregano (I always forget what kind, it's a succulent and can't stay out over winter, smells heavenly in the house if you brush up against it, grows like a weed). I have some catnip mint for the cats and peppermint and spearmint for me. My fennel lived through the winter, too! I want to get another fern leaf dill, it didn't survive the transplant to the raised bed last year. And my pineapple sage did amazing last year, but they don't winter over here sadly. What does everyone else like to plant and use? > > Besides the herbs I usually only plant tomatoes and some squash. I would love to have a large garden this year and even plant corn, I've never done that, it would be fun I think, and the goats might help with clean up in the fall. > > I can't wait for my Honeycrisp apple tree to be full again. My husband likes the Granny Smith better (I notice he more severely pruned MY tree back instead of his!). The nectarine never does much as well as the apricot tree. I should replace them with something that would be more happy here maybe. Blueberries would be great and thorn-less blackberries! > > Ann > > > > > > arizonacowgirl@ > > Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:02 PM > > > > Re: noobie > > > > > > Hi, I'm up the hill from Phoenix, so I have snow, too. > > > > I just started my herbs inside and I'd start the veggies, too, if I had more room...and less Dachshunds to dig in the dirt. LOL > > > > > > , " shinobibombay " <shinobibombay@> wrote: > > > > > > Howdy Karyn! > > > I just moved from Phoenix (Cave Creek & T-bird)to Ogden Utah (north of Salt Lake)! Welcome to Vegan Chat! > > > No cactus, no palm trees... and snow.(brrr) But, I'm getting ready to plant anyway. Lots o' veggies indoors ready to go out. If I was there I would have stuff in the dirt already. > > > > > > And I could drink real beer!;p > > > > > > Bill- in Utah > > > > > > , Karyn Harding <cowgirrlup35@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Hi, I am a newbie to this chat group. I live in Arizona and I am looking forward to being a part of this group. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- > > > > To send an email to -@! Groups Links > > > > > > > --- > > To send an email to -! Groups Links > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I do this! What works best for me is to just put a potato or two in the window and let it grow. Then simply put it in the barrel, cover it with a little dirt. As the plant gets bigger cover it a little more. Just keep putting in a little dirt everyweek until it is big. In a few months you will have a barel full of potatoes! I usually get potatoes about the size of my fist. I have a 55gal plastic barrel sawn in have to make two 25 gal pots. I get abot 10 to 15 lbs per. Bill-in Utah (very apropo for St Patty's!) , " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork wrote: > > Yes - I know people who grow potatoes in plastic barrels, so that would be okay. I have been told that the potatoes are less likely to suffer from the pests that they can in the ground. Obviously, the crop is limited unless you have lots of barrels ! > > J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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