Michelle Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 I have a sneaky suspiscion that there are a lot of foodies out there, so this thread is dedicated to food - MY FAV SUBJECT!!! I'm mostly vegan, occasionally eat fish but rarely. I'll start you guys off with what I had for Thanksgiving! http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/thanksgiving-pot-pie/ Ok, I stole it from Vegetarian Times but it was YUMMY! I made double the crust recipe so I could have one for the bottom as well. Vegan Pot pie, Wild Rice and Pecan Stuffing, Mashed Chipolte Sweet Potatoes, and Vegan Apple Pie for Desert! Let's talk about FOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruincounselor Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I have a daughter (almost 5) who can't have any dairy. We eat a lot of vegan and often ask about vegan options when we go out to eat because that's easier than explaining what additives she can't have (whey, lactose, butter, etc.). It's amazing how many servers are totally clueless about food issues; I have run into a few that get it and are awesome (they get a great tip too). Bring on the great recipes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm mostly vegan, occasionally eat fish but rarely. Just checking definitions before people get posting recipes. Michelle, can you make the distinctions between vegetarian & vegan. I understand Vegan to = no animal derived products of any kind. And what range of recipes do you want? Just vegan, or vegetarian, or people's favourite recipes of any sort? SunSurfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floBoot Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Michelle thanks for starting topic:D fantastic looking pies..yum...yum I hope anyone posts here Vegan or not:biggthump I get many inspirational food ideas from meat recipes and I make a Vegan version. My understanding of vegan includes besides no animal products/derivatives, also includes some products that to eat would be vegan but an animal may have been used in the process, and avoiding things like Pringles because Proctor and Gamble make them (they are known for their cruel animal experiments)... But some of this does start to hit grey areas...:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floBoot Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Work's Christmas lunch...looks like thumbs-up for me...i had an extremely lovely reply from a restaurant in Perth, to my request for a vegan 3 course alternative... ...happy days...I won't be left alone in the office... Michelle, I would have posted a couple of food pics but I ate the last piece of cake this morning...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 My understanding of vegan includes besides no animal products/derivatives, also includes some products that to eat would be vegan but an animal may have been used in the process, and avoiding things like Pringles because Proctor and Gamble make them (they are known for their cruel animal experiments)... But some of this does start to hit grey areas...:rolleyes: Yes, I would have to agree with this definition. Usually veganism is more of a way of life, so not only is it about the food any more but about causing any unneccsary harm to any animals (including human ones). That includes, as floboot said, using products from companies that don't practice sustainable work environments or have crappy environmental ethics, body products and clothing that is cruelty free (there are lists on the internet), as well as voting with your $$ to support and promote companies that are making choices that you believe in. EX: L'oreal (a company known for years to test on animals - boo!) just bought a company called Urban Decay, which sells a lot of vegan products and has taken a stance against China and their animal practices. So does that mean you support Urban Decay because of their old practices or not support them because they are owned by a horrible company? It's up to the person to decide. It's sad, because a lot of smaller companies with great morals are being bought up by larger conglomerates such as Kashi, which is now owned by Kellogs :(. Most beers and wine are also not animal free, because they use an animal product in the fermentation process probably unbeknownst to most manufacturers. There are some vegan wine makers out there. As for food in resturants, just because there is no meat in the dish doesn't mean it wasn't made with some kind of animal product. Worchestire sauce is not animal free, and most soups are made with beef broth. Gellatin is also an animal product (made of pig's hooves) and it is in a lot of products. Once you start doing the research, it's amazing how many things you find that have some type of animal products. Don't even get me started on factory farming!!! I don't want this thread to be a rant about veganism and cruelty to animals, but merely an awareness about it and more focused on yummy food! It depends on how strict you want to be with your life, but the basic definition is no animal products whatsoever (including honey!) whether they are being ingested, on your body, or in your life. I also agree with floboot that I have taken many recipes and tweaked them to be vegan, as us vegans can be very creative :) Bring them on! Everyone's welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 There are some vegan wine makers out there.do they pollinate the vine flowers by hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 no, because bees doing their bee thing is ok. stealing the food that the bees make for their hive = not ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 My brother has a good one. Stuff a Chicken inside a Duck, then wrap the Duck in Bacon, then put the wrapped stuffed Duck inside a Turkey and bake it for about 5 hours. serve with a fine red wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utahcarver Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I'm no stranger to the kitchen. I know my way around a few dishes. That said, I'm probably more of a Food Network Graduate student than anything. One of my favorite dishes to make to get the grown kids to come over is Tyler Florence's Ultimate Meatloaf. It's actually his dad's recipe. For those of you who don't care for meatloaf, please know that this is an 'ultimate' recipe. So it's played up-tempo, with a key change thrown in. It's a mixture of both pork and beef PLUS it has bacon, smoked bacon on the top as it bakes and bastes in the juices of a magical animal called the pig. Additionally, it is stuffed and topped with a relish which is made of tomatoes, onions, and roasted red peppers. Sweet, piquant, and a delightful comfort food for a Sunday evening or a holiday greeting. Here's the link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/dads-meatloaf-with-tomato-relish-recipe/index.html Stay tuned for a few more recipes in this thread: my takes on dutch oven (black pot) cooking, a chocolate dessert that takes two days to make and has a shelf-life of about 4-5 hours, and a barbecue sauce that is named after my mother, Norma Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhD Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 But suppose you provided the beehouse and maintain it, doctor the bees, take out the trash, cart it around to find good foraging, etc..? Wouldn't it be fair to collect honey in return? The bees always have the option to take off and go make their own hive, so it's not like they are imprisoned. Granted, a mature queen can't fly away, but if she's ensconced in a healthy and secure hive, does she want to? In nature, various animals steal honey. Is that not OK? Does anybody know if there more bees now than before apiculture developed, or whether modern industrial bees are more or less happy, long-lived and prosperous than were their benighted ancestors? BTW, did you hear "Cows with Guns" on Prairie Home Companion last weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 My brother has a good one.Stuff a Chicken inside a Duck, then wrap the Duck in Bacon, then put the wrapped stuffed Duck inside a Turkey and bake it for about 5 hours. serve with a fine red wine. Now you are talking!!! Just add some deep fried butter ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Does anybody know if there more bees now than before apiculture developed, or whether modern industrial bees are more or less happy, long-lived and prosperous than were their benighted ancestors?probably fewer, given the phenomenon of colony-collapse disorder. interesting tangent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floBoot Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 My brother has a good one.Stuff a Chicken inside a Duck, then wrap the Duck in Bacon, then put the wrapped stuffed Duck inside a Turkey and bake it for about 5 hours. serve with a fine red Meat wrapped in meat... Well i've done a Vegan similar: soya wrapped in soya. As part of the Christmas dinner trimmings, I wrapped soya sausages in soya bacon...hahaha Although these days I tend to make things more from scratch or do without, as I know some of the processed foods can be quite nutritionally lacking... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floBoot Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I have a daughter (almost 5) who can't have any dairy. We eat a lot of vegan and often ask about vegan options when we go out to eat because that's easier than explaining what additives she can't have (whey, lactose, butter, etc.). It's amazing how many servers are totally clueless about food issues; I have run into a few that get it and are awesome (they get a great tip too). Bring on the great recipes! Bruincounselor, over the years I noticed more people having dairy allergies...what are some of the alternatives that you used? I hope to post a Pic and recipe shortly for a cake:D...especially as the week end approaches and snow is here in Bonnie Scotland, where I will need energy and scrumptious food. Anyway, I don't use: eggs or butter etc and I am a dark chocolate lover, so that gets used too...:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Bruincounselor, over the years I noticed more people having dairy allergies...what are some of the alternatives that you used? Coconut milk!! YUM!!! or almond milk, is what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 What's your best non meat taco recipe? I love black bean and sweet potato with cabbage and tomato fillings. :) And vegetarian refried beans yummmm Tortillas dorado is a Mexican style of taco that involves toasting cheese-topped tortillas in a skillet before serving. You can try it with any kind of filling. Serves 6 (Makes 12 tacos) Ingredients Sweet potatoes: 1½ Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided 1 white onion, diced 1 large poblano chili or green bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 medium orange sweet potato, cut into ½-inch dice 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed ¼ tsp. ground black pepper To serve: 12 (6-inch) <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Corn-Tortillas-Recipe" "="" target="_blank">corn tortillas Vegetable oil 2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese Chipotle sauce <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Pico-de-Gallo-Recipe_2" target="_blank">Pico de gallo (optional) Directions Active time: 30 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Preheat oven to 400°. Heat a heavy ovenproof skillet (cast iron is ideal) over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp. oil to pan, then onion and poblano chili or green pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized. Stir in garlic and 1 tsp. salt. In a medium bowl, toss sweet potato with remaining ½ Tbsp. oil and ½ tsp. salt. Add to skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute, then place pan in oven and roast 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare tortillas dorado: Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush 1 side of a tortilla lightly with oil and place oil side down in pan. Scatter a generous spoonful of cheese over center of tortilla and cook until cheese is melted and tortilla is lightly golden on the underside but still flexible. Place on a cookie sheet and repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese. When finished, lightly oil a piece of foil and use it to cover tortillas. Remove skillet from oven and stir in black beans and black pepper (beans will warm through from the heat of the pan). Top each tortilla with sweet potato mixture, a drizzle of chipotle sauce, and a spoonful of pico de gallo (if using). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floBoot Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) Michelle, the Tacos look great too.. People keep telling me I should eat more pies..so I might have a go at making your pie above...from tomorrow I have got 6 days off work..that means I can eat pies and snowboard:D In the meantime here's a pic of a fruit cake ready sliced waiting for a cup of tea..:rolleyes: Oh I meant to say, I used rye flour, the cake was sweetened only by the mixed fruit etc, for a bit of moistness water with melted coconut oil (to try and avoid Trans fats, supposed to be stable at higher temperatures) it's interesting using rye flour much harder to get to rise with baking powder...:D ..perhaps someone has some tips Edited December 11, 2012 by floBoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 This looks yummy!!!! What altitude do you live? I know up here at 9,000 ft it is impossible to get anything to rise unless all of the planets line up exactly perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 This looks yummy!!!! What altitude do you live? I know up here at 9,000 ft it is impossible to get anything to rise unless all of the planets line up exactly perfect. I found that if you add a little bit of powdered Viagra to the flour it will rise ok. It worked on a plane ride at 38,000 feet so it should be ok at 9,000 ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floBoot Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) Michelle, I wouldn't be able to breathe at 9K feet......here in Bonnie Scotland the mountains don't go higher than 4k....rye flour it's known for making denser bread etc...my bread is dense but I love the texture..in terms of eating this cake it's great, doesn't seem dense..I just noticed it didn't rise as much as much as lighter flours...:) C5Golfer imagine admitting on a public forum that you don't function properly :eek:and resort to artificial means......I expect you have fast cars with a finely tuned and perfectly functioning engine: to make up for the lack thereof:biggthump Edited December 11, 2012 by floBoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 C5Golfer imagine admitting on a public forum that you don't function properly :eek:and resort to artificial means......I expect you have fast cars with a finely tuned and perfectly functioning engine:biggthump I got it from my grandfather... -- he likes to cook and make things rise. :-) -- I am firing on all 8 cylinders floboot. I'll have to take the 5th on the fast car question ( Do you have a similar response to our 5th in Scotland? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floBoot Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I got it from my grandfather... -- he likes to cook and make things rise. :-) -- I am firing on all 8 cylinders floboot.I'll have to take the 5th on the fast car question ( Do you have a similar response to our 5th in Scotland? ) Too late now C5, everyone now knows you fire on 1 cylinder lawn-mowers...:D what is 5th?:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 .:D what is 5th?:) Taking the 5th refers to our 5th amendment to our Constitution.. derived mostly from old english Law and the Magna Carta -- has to do with self-incrimination if you answer the question. so if the answer may incriminate you -- you do not have to answer. back to cooking good food... working on a Pork Tenderloin recipe - sauteed with apples and cranberries... I may add a little red wine...will be trying this out in Whistler Blackcomb this weekend if my possible sore legs will let me stand in the kitchen long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floBoot Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) Taking the 5th refers to our 5th amendment to our Constitution.. derived mostly from old english Law and the Magna Carta -- has to do with self-incrimination if you answer the question. so if the answer may incriminate you -- you do not have to answer. back to cooking good food... working on a Pork Tenderloin recipe - sauteed with apples and cranberries... I may add a little red wine...will be trying this out in Whistler Blackcomb this weekend if my possible sore legs will let me stand in the kitchen long enough. I thought Clinton stealthily signed away the 5th, one new years eve (good timing eh?) Re NDAA= national defence authorisation act where US citizens can be held indefinitely even though they may not have committed a crime but are merely suspected of...this seems to me to be a sneaky way of taking away ones rights? Perhaps someone knows different? Yes back to food...I'm eating the cake.. I got the Clinton thing wrong, it was Obama, who signed this into us law on 31 Dec 2011 and this is the scariest bit... The most controversial provisions to receive wide attention were contained in Title X, Subtitle D, entitled "Counter-Terrorism." In particular, sub-sections 1021 and 1022, which deal with detention of persons the government suspects of involvement in terrorism.*" http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Defense_Authorization_Act_for_Fiscal_Year_2012 What is interesting is how the word terrorism is being defined? Edited December 17, 2012 by floBoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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