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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
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 Posted - 07/08/2005 : 14:55:29
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I can only hope so..heh..
Hufu is vegan, from what i've read. ;)
 "Live life like you're gonna die...because you are." - William Shatner, You'll Have Time / Has Been |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 07/08/2005 : 18:41:55
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| I am slowly evolving into a vegitarian and the logical extention of that would be vegan ism... it seems healthier. but I probably won't be the strictest vegan making exceptions for some cheese and butter and non caged chicken eggs. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2005 : 19:01:17
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Try living without butter. Just try.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2005 : 19:24:47
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What about margarine, and other such soy-based spreads?
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2005 : 19:25:52
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Great question. I will now quote Julia Childs. "Only butter tastes like butter."
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2005 : 21:04:25
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Margarine is worse for you than butter. But of the soy spreads (like Earth Balance) are probably pretty good for you.
If I cut cheese out my diet, I would have nothing left but coffee. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2005 : 21:10:14
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Yeah, I've heard that about margarine. The nutritionists seem to keep changing their minds about stuff like that, though.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2005 : 22:22:51
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Depends on the margerine. If it's hydrogenated, it's bad news. Soon very few will be tho, since it's common knowledge that trans fatty acids are so bad.
Earth Balance (thanks Darwin) is fantastic. There are a few others, but EB is tops on the lists of vegans. =)
"Live life like you're gonna die...because you are." - William Shatner, You'll Have Time / Has Been |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2005 : 22:29:09
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Dave you might wanna check out the soy dog conversation going on right now in the "what did you eat for dinner" thread. Three words for ya: soy corn dogs.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 07/08/2005 : 23:21:30
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i will have to try the soy dogs...
honestly i prefer some of the soy stuff to the real... ie sausage.. hate the real... love the fake!! also love the boca burger better... not as greasy and I like it because you can see all the veggies in there! Also the soy lunch meat is better too. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2005 : 06:48:38
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I've never really cared for any of the meat-substitute foods I've tried, or for tofu, for that matter. Maybe I just haven't had the right ones, but the whole idea of vegetable matter made to LOOK like meat products kind of bugs me.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2005 : 07:16:33
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I totally agree, VV. The last thing I want is something that looks and tastes like a burger or bacon.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2005 : 08:08:44
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As far as butter goes, I used to be a butter lover but I really have no craving for it anymore. I've never tried Earth Balance but for my baking needs, when I need to replace butter or shortening I use "Spectrum Spread," which works perfectly for baking (I'll have to show you my peanut butter coopkie recipe!) and some of the non-vegans I know think it tastes just like butter. I, however, never eat it outside of baking because the smell revolts me (it smells just like butter and the smell of butter revolts me). Anyways, it's not hydrogenated but it's made from canola oil, which is one of the worst things you can put in your body (but when I get the craving for a wonderful carrot cake or peanut butter cookie I really don't give a fuck!).
ˇViva los Católicos! http://adrianfoster.dmusic.com/ |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 07/09/2005 : 10:10:53
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
I totally agree, VV. The last thing I want is something that looks and tastes like a burger or bacon.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
No i am with you guys... I just think if given the choice of the taste/texture of meat vs fake meat... fake meat is better and has a better texture. Not as greasy either. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2005 : 10:58:25
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Originally posted by NimrodsSon
As far as butter goes, I used to be a butter lover but I really have no craving for it anymore. I've never tried Earth Balance but for my baking needs, when I need to replace butter or shortening I use "Spectrum Spread," which works perfectly for baking (I'll have to show you my peanut butter coopkie recipe!) and some of the non-vegans I know think it tastes just like butter. I, however, never eat it outside of baking because the smell revolts me (it smells just like butter and the smell of butter revolts me). Anyways, it's not hydrogenated but it's made from canola oil, which is one of the worst things you can put in your body (but when I get the craving for a wonderful carrot cake or peanut butter cookie I really don't give a fuck!).
ˇViva los Católicos! http://adrianfoster.dmusic.com/
Would you be a prince and post your peanut butter cookie recipe? Thanks!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2005 : 11:38:08
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Set oven to 375 degrees F
ingredients:
-1 cup spectrum spread
-1 cup sucanat (or other unrefined sugar), ground in a food processor or electric nut and seed grinder to as fine a powder as possible
-3/4 cup maple syrup
-egg replacer for two eggs, follow directions on package
-3 cups w.w. pastry flour
-1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 cup crunchy peanut butter (the kind that's made just with peanuts, not the Peter Pan bullshit!)
In a large bowl whisk together in this order: margarine, sucanat, maple syrup, egg replacer
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this to the margarine mixture and whisk well to combine.
Stir in peanut butter.
Shape into one inch balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet three inches apart.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes (not too long!)
ˇViva los Católicos! http://adrianfoster.dmusic.com/ |
Edited by - NimrodsSon on 07/09/2005 11:38:49 |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2005 : 11:43:11
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You rock, NimrodsSon!
And brownie points to you for a recipe that uses as a sweetner maple syrup. Pure Vermont maple syrup, of course.
Good point on the peanut butter, too. I grind my own organic peanuts, when I need some. It's nice and warm and fresh!
Thank you!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2005 : 23:01:46
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that cookie recipie sounds yummy!
that's cool... i didn't know there were egg replacers... prob been under my nose all along and never noticed... thanks for the heads up. 
I think for me the reason why i am waiting to try being vegan is that i don't cook for myself... i know that's stupid... but it's hard to find stuff that's vegan in the first place... and it's usually more pricy... so someday I will prob switch... |
Edited by - Daisy Girl on 07/09/2005 23:05:12 |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2005 : 05:47:17
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You don't enjoy cooking, Daisy? It can be a great pleasure.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 10:11:42
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hehe - i've seen soy corn dogs before.. I've never had a corn dog tho, so i have no idea of what i'm missing..heh..
As for fake meats, i'm not trying to 'simulate' anything..i'm just open to different tastes and textures, as long as no-one gets hurt at least. =)
"Live life like you're gonna die...because you are." - William Shatner, You'll Have Time / Has Been |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 10:19:23
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I don't use butter. I don't really even enjoy the taste anymore, and it's just too fattening for my taste.
watch me jumpstart as the old skin is peeled |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 10:21:41
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speedy, speedy, speedy ...
Butter is the only obstacle standing between me and veganism.
That and the occasional nibble of sharp Cheddar cheese. Mmmm.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 10:25:40
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I kinda miss cheese, I must say. This low fat stuff is NOT cutting it.
I do love peanut butter though. President's Choice Blue Menu Peanut Butter. All natural, all delicious.
watch me jumpstart as the old skin is peeled |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 10:26:27
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I'm telling you, grind your own organic peanuts, speedy. Best pb ever!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 10:32:00
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Really?
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 10:34:13
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Go to your local groovy natural foods place. I bet they have a peanut grinder next to the bulk peanuts. Be a good environmentalist and take with you your own recycled plastic container. Grind the peanuts, go home, slap together a PB+J and taste the difference. It's the best pb, I swear.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 10:39:57
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I will totally try that, thanks K!
watch me jumpstart as the old skin is peeled |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 16:13:24
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Yeah, fresh PB is pretty nice, tho the 'natural' stuff in the store is pretty close.
Have you tried almond or cashew butter? Two more real treats..
I've also taken to sprinkling chocolate chips on toast w/nut butter, then popping it in the toaster oven for a few seconds, so they melt...oh my..
"Live life like you're gonna die...because you are." - William Shatner, You'll Have Time / Has Been |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 16:18:18
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Almond or cashew butter.. I've never even heard of that. I've been REALLY into nuts lately, esp. almonds and cashews. Such a tasty treat, but it's hard not go overboard.
watch me jumpstart as the old skin is peeled |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 16:20:02
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I can eat cashew butter by the pound. It goes down so smoothly. Not so almond butter. You gotta cut that stuff with a chaser of soy milk.
Speedy, there's a whole universe out there for you if you're into discovering nuts.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 16:22:17
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Just like when I first discovered my own nuts.
watch me jumpstart as the old skin is peeled |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2005 : 16:25:09
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On that note, check your email.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 11:16:16
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Ew.
Can we go back to chocolate chips now?
"Live life like you're gonna die...because you are." - William Shatner, You'll Have Time / Has Been |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 15:37:31
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Come on Dave, mention your nuts, get an email. This is how I interact with women in real life too. Results are 'mixed'.
watch me jumpstart as the old skin is peeled |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2005 : 15:38:47
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I get it, mixed. Like mixed nuts. I get it. Oh, that's what I call humor.
Cough.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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ARE YOU VEGAN????
