30 Day Veg Pledge
- Thread starter Liann
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queenmaynie
Cathlete
RE: Check-in is up and running
Hi Girls!
I just read through this thread and I will be joining in over at the check ins.
I have been "somewhat" of a vegetarian for about 6 years now. I gave up all red meat, but have continued to eat fish, chicken and turkey. Chicken and turkey I only eat once in a while, but I have been thinking for a long time now of giving them up completely. So, here's my opportunity! I see that some of you still eat fish, and I will continue to eat fish, eggs and milk as well. I just am not ready to give them up... at least not yet.
See you guys at the check in! I am psyched and ready to go!
Oh, Liann, I wondered where you were these last couple of days! I even put out an all points bulletin for you at the PYGFO check in the other day!! LOL!
Hi Girls!
I just read through this thread and I will be joining in over at the check ins.
I have been "somewhat" of a vegetarian for about 6 years now. I gave up all red meat, but have continued to eat fish, chicken and turkey. Chicken and turkey I only eat once in a while, but I have been thinking for a long time now of giving them up completely. So, here's my opportunity! I see that some of you still eat fish, and I will continue to eat fish, eggs and milk as well. I just am not ready to give them up... at least not yet.
See you guys at the check in! I am psyched and ready to go!
Oh, Liann, I wondered where you were these last couple of days! I even put out an all points bulletin for you at the PYGFO check in the other day!! LOL!
kathryn
Cathlete
RE: Check-in is up and running
>I have often read that tofu needs to be "pressed" before you
>can use it, which I am guessing means to squeeze the excess
>water out.
It doesn't have to be, and asceptically-packaged tofu can't be pressed without falling apart, but pressing (wrapping it in a dishtowel, then putting it on a plate, with another plate on top and a weight on that plate) water-packed tofu does make it denser, and more able to absorb other flaors. It's a good way to prep tofu that will be baked or marinated, and it makes the texture of tofu mock-'chicken' or mock'-'egg' salad or scrambled tofu better.
>I have often read that tofu needs to be "pressed" before you
>can use it, which I am guessing means to squeeze the excess
>water out.
It doesn't have to be, and asceptically-packaged tofu can't be pressed without falling apart, but pressing (wrapping it in a dishtowel, then putting it on a plate, with another plate on top and a weight on that plate) water-packed tofu does make it denser, and more able to absorb other flaors. It's a good way to prep tofu that will be baked or marinated, and it makes the texture of tofu mock-'chicken' or mock'-'egg' salad or scrambled tofu better.
kathryn
Cathlete
RE: Check-in is up and running
>I ordered the Vegan Complete, and Nona's Kitchen Vegan
>cookbook
Sounds good, Judy!
I should warn you, though, Vegan Complete will make your urine dark yellow(because of the high levels of some B vitamin--thiamin?), so don't worry if things change color!
>I ordered the Vegan Complete, and Nona's Kitchen Vegan
>cookbook
Sounds good, Judy!
I should warn you, though, Vegan Complete will make your urine dark yellow(because of the high levels of some B vitamin--thiamin?), so don't worry if things change color!
Ok, I'm following this topic closely and thinking I would be happy to join in. I have one concern however. As I read the posts I see most dishes include beans. Don't get me wrong...I love beans. I'm just thinking if I ate beans everyday, my love life would be less than stellar if you know what I mean I would prefer to limit tofu for obvious reasons discussed many times here. Any other ideas of good substitutes that are not processed products? I am not into prepackaged food. I feel it's not healthy for me or the enviroment so I try to keep it to a minimum.
I would prefer to limit tofu for obvious reasons discussed many times here. Any other ideas of good substitutes that are not processed products? I am not into prepackaged food. I feel it's not healthy for me or the enviroment so I try to keep it to a minimum.
Liann
Cathlete
Fach - Lol, I hear ya' on the beans! I'm also with you on the highly processed foods. I haven't found too many meat substitutes that I actually like. I'm happy to just leave it out all together. Check out the past "30 Day Vegger" check-ins. We have shared several recipes that do not involve beans. Also, you can go to goveg.com and look up recipes. I have several cookbooks on order at the moment. I'll let you know if any of them are good.
Thanks! I am going over to Borders today to flip through some Veg. cookbooks there. I'm looking forward to great dinner ideas from everyone. My plan is to not mention a word to the family and try to cook vegetarian without their knowledge. What they don't know wont hurt them. As long as the food is tasty they will be happy and not rebel;-)
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
There are so many ways to have the family eat veg without them even knowing it. Pastas are perfect for that. The mac and cheese in the Cathe Cookbook (ping Shelley - limecat for that one) is a fav of my family. Portobella mushrooms are great for giving that chewy meaty texture. Bread some eggplant slices, bake it in the oven for 20/25 minutes, and serve on toasted sprouted bread - YUM! Fall is coming and soups and chilies are so easy to make veg. I'll make up some chili and have it with a salad one night, then later in the week bake some potatoes in the oven and do a "potato bar" - with the chili as one of the toppings - others can include cheese, sour cream - whatever your imagination comes up with. I, too, am looking for alteratives to meat substitutes - so I tend to go fresh as often as possible.
swayzepetsitting
Cathlete
As far as beans go...I hated them until about 9 months ago when I began eating them almost everyday (along with veggies, fruits, and whole grains. At first, yes, I did experience some "problems" with my digestive system. However, this went away after about a week. My body quickly got used to all of the fiber and now I feel great! I am also very regular, which is great (hehe:+ ).
kathryn
Cathlete
For those of you shy about the beans, there are easier-to-digest choices (lentils, split peas and garbanzo beans seem to cause fewer problems) and ways of preparing them that can make them more friendly ("less musical," shall we say? LOL!).
It's best to cook your own beans, soaking them overnight, then rinsing well (the soak water will remove some of the gas-causing aspects) and draining. Cooking them with a bit of kombu (a seaweed) can also help make then more digestible.
It's best to cook your own beans, soaking them overnight, then rinsing well (the soak water will remove some of the gas-causing aspects) and draining. Cooking them with a bit of kombu (a seaweed) can also help make then more digestible.