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Fatale
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Posted: 27 Jul 2007 01:51 pm |
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A few weeks ago I completely cut meat out of my diet. Still, I drink an deat milk products but no eggs. It's not a moral decision, I just don't like meats all that much and thought to try going veggie!
Now, the rest of my family does not want to give up meat. That's fine with me, it just makes preparing meals a little more work. Though, especially the kids like the tofu meals I served. (Maybe because in our area (Missouri) the word vegetarian still has some shock value, and the two older girls are just the age of wanting to shock)
My question - what kind of pre-packed vegetarian/vegan products are good? I already eat lots of Boca producs and like them, I'm not so happy with the Morning Star foods. During me internet search I found Yves products and some other products that sound interesting, but I have not seen them in out grocerie store. (shop&Save) I'm willing to make the extra trip and pay the extra buck to get the products if they are good and if I know where to get them.
Thanx! :)
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collegestudent
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Posted: 29 Jul 2007 02:00 pm |
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Fatale,
You can ask your grocer to stock specific foods if you would like. I would highly recommend the Amy's line of vegetarian products. They generally have a decent nutritional profile. You can also prepare meals that are vegetarian and serve yourself and add the meat last. That's what my mom does whenever I am at home. She prepares pasta (for example) and takes out my serving before she adds any butter. Ditto on the sauce: she'll take out some for me before she adds any meat. It is summer now, so it is really easy to hit up the fresh fruit and veggies. A great site for vegetarian recipes is vegweb.com. If you look there, you can make fully veg meals without many special ingredients. Make a big meal on Sunday and freeze portions for the week.
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NevD
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Posted: 30 Jul 2007 12:02 pm |
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I don't know the details, since my wife is the cook (I'm the bottle-washer), but she prepares some sort of flan (see pic below) using tofu and textured veg. protein instead of eggs.
Point being that all the carnivores who visit when it's served compliment the meal and are surprised that it's a tree-hugger special.
Please do read the labels on the stuff you buy, however worthy it sounds. I'm always shocked at the ingredients of some 'healthy' packaged meals.
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Fatale
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Posted: 2 Aug 2007 01:30 pm |
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I'm getting better in cooking with Tofu! Though, I still have not found a place that sells fresh tofu, I'm not too unhappy with the prepacked stuff. (Maybe I shouldn't try the fresh stuff or I'll start hating the packeaged tofu)
I made a pretty good teriaky stir fry the other day and some delicious noodles in creamy sauce with tofu instead of chicken.
nevd - please, have your wife give you the flan recipe, I'd love to try it! It looks great! :)
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Peter
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Posted: 4 Aug 2007 03:00 am |
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For anyone reading this...
Keep in mind that there is a lot of vegan junk food out there. Just because it's vegan, doesn't mean it's healthy.
I'm not suggesting that vegan foods are bad, just that -- as always -- you have to be careful.
Peter
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trimB
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Posted: 6 Aug 2007 08:16 pm |
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Not sure if these options will be available in your area, but here are some things to try whenever you get bored of tofu...
TVP, textured vegetable protein - I use in any recipe calling for ground beef
tempeh or seitan - both can be used similar to tofu but a meatier texture
Okay so these aren't exactly the pre-packed food you talked about, but since they have a more meat-eater-friendly texture your family might like them. Easier to just prepare one meal, if possible!
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Fatale
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Posted: 7 Aug 2007 03:28 pm |
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Thanx for the tip! I'll check into that!
I finally found a wholefood store close to my work. I'll check it out one of these days. At least I don't have to drive all through town to buy some Tofu! Hopefully they are not too pricey. though, I don't mind paying something extra, i don't want to blow our family budget!
*sigh*
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