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  1. Jan 19th, 2012, 12:23 AM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (14)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (14)

    B-toast w/ apple"butter"
    L-vanilla latte and toast
    D-15 bean soup w/cayenne pepper, onions, carrots, celery, and kale, and homemade onion cornbread (tastes like hush puppies)
    Snack-grapefruit,...
  2. Jan 18th, 2012, 12:37 AM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (14)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (14)

    B-polenta fried in Earth Balance, sliced tomatoes
    L-mixed veg salad, homemade dressing, homemade croutons made from leftover wheat bread
    D-homemade veggie and olive pizza
    S-apples and celery...
  3. Jan 15th, 2012, 06:53 PM

    Thread: How to make polenta?

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    Re: What's up with VegWeb.com/ how to make polenta???

    Thanks, harpy! :)
  4. Jan 15th, 2012, 06:42 PM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (14)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (14)

    oatmeal w/banana, vanilla latte w/rice milk
    huge salad w/ mixed veg and homemade dressing
    mushrooms, green pepper, and onions over polenta, tomato sauce
    homemade oatmeal cookies
    wine, tea,...
  5. Jan 11th, 2012, 08:34 PM

    Thread: How to make polenta?

    by amethyst
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    Re: What's up with VegWeb.com/ how to make polenta???

    Whew! Thanks :)
  6. Jan 11th, 2012, 08:21 PM

    Thread: How to make polenta?

    by amethyst
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    Re: What's up with VegWeb.com/ how to make polenta???

    I was also able to access vegweb.com just now. CoolCat, after reading your post, I am seriously questioning my sanity for even attempting it. LOL

    WHY did I think that was a good idea?! o_O
    ...
  7. Jan 11th, 2012, 07:55 PM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (14)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (14)

    Yesterday--

    breakfast--oatmeal w/ apples and cinnamon
    snack--apple
    lunch--steamed cabbage and carrots w/ bragg's aminos (please someone tell me if the amino's are not vegan!)
    grapefruit w/ raw...
  8. Jan 10th, 2012, 08:50 PM

    Thread: Poor vegan, cheap living

    by amethyst
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    Re: Poor vegan, cheap living

    I think you have misread some things in your haste to judge me. I promise not to judge you, no matter what you post. It is not my reason for being here.

    Blessings to you as you walk your path.
  9. Nov 13th, 2011, 10:19 PM

    Thread: Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (2)

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    Re: Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (2)

    Thanks Risker :)
  10. Nov 13th, 2011, 09:42 PM

    Thread: Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (2)

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    Re: Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (2)

    OK. I have been wanting to ask this for weeks, but I have not, due to possible embarrassment for asking what is probably obvious to everyone else. What grain is porridge made from? Is it oats, like...
  11. Nov 13th, 2011, 12:20 AM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    B- popcorn :rollseyes_ani:
    L-roasted red pepper hummus sandwich, carrots
    D-watercress and non-dairy cream cheese sandwich, hummus sandwich, cucumbers
    Snack--more popcorn...weird eating day for...
  12. Nov 11th, 2011, 08:27 PM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    Brunch= bean burritos w/ lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and onions
    Dinner= will be watercress, chive, and non-dairy cream cheese on a baguette (I found the nicest watercress at the market a little while...
  13. Nov 11th, 2011, 08:20 PM

    Thread: (How) Do You Save Energy?

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    Re: (How) Do You Save Energy?

    I am a total bath baby. I stay in there until the water is cold. Forget heating the house--I am trying to heat my old injuries to my bones and joints! At least I'm not wasting the hot water. LOL
    ...
  14. Nov 11th, 2011, 01:05 AM

    Thread: (How) Do You Save Energy?

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    Re: (How) Do You Save Energy?

    We are currently looking for a new home. Some of the important features for us are:

    -enough area for a large veg garden
    -trees for shade and a breeze
    -enough space to install geothermal heating...
  15. Nov 11th, 2011, 12:51 AM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    THAT should be the quote of the day! Priceless! :lol:

    Alas, I had no brownies today. :faint_smilie: But I DID have cocoa crack!

    B- homemade wheat bread w/ apple "butter"
    L-huge raw veggie...
  16. Nov 11th, 2011, 12:42 AM

    Thread: Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (2)

    by amethyst
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    Re: Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (2)

    Sigh... Hungry again. Happens everytime I come in here! :rolleyes:
  17. Nov 11th, 2011, 12:38 AM

    Thread: What's the real definition for vegetarian and vegan?

    by amethyst
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    Re: What's the real defenition for vegetarian and vegan?

    Wow, Aaron. That should be a bumper sticker! LOL (Maybe it is, I didn't check.)

    That one sentence simply defines what made me change from vegetarian to vegan this year. After all of those...
  18. Nov 5th, 2011, 03:39 PM

    Thread: Awesome recipes!

    by amethyst
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    Re: Delicious holiday green bean casserole

    Thank you for this! I just started a thread yesterday, listing my traditional menu for Thanksgiving, and asking for suggestions on making each dish vegan. This will be my first vegan holiday, and I...
  19. Nov 5th, 2011, 03:31 PM

    Thread: Tricks to stay vegan?

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    Re: Tricks to stay vegan?

    I agree sandra. Well said.

    Also, when I see people type the phrase 'vegan products', it makes me pause. I rarely buy things that are labeled vegan. I just buy whole foods like beans, grains,...
  20. Nov 4th, 2011, 08:35 PM

    Thread: Vegan food for New Year's Eve, Christmas and other celebrations

    by amethyst
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    What are you serving for Thanksgiving this year?

    Thanksgiving in the U.S. is on November 24th this year. It will be my first vegan Thanksgiving, so I am beginning to experiment with some of the recipes that I have used over the years. We have had...
  21. Nov 4th, 2011, 08:21 PM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    VA--I am such a light-weight with any alcohol these days that a Long Island would probably have me sliding under the table. LOL I rarely drink, and if I do, it's a glass of red wine.

    You DO...
  22. Nov 4th, 2011, 05:17 PM

    Thread: Tricks to stay vegan?

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    Re: Tricks to stay vegan?

    Thanks for jumpstarting this thread again. It's a great one for anyone who is new to veganism. I shifted from long-term vegetarian to vegan back in the spring of this year. I am comfortable with...
  23. Nov 3rd, 2011, 09:13 PM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    VA---Yes! I was hungover the next day from the sugar high, too. I said in passing that I felt hungover, but that all I had to drink the night before was tea. One of my sons asked me if it was LONG...
  24. Nov 2nd, 2011, 12:50 AM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    Brunch--green beans w/ onions, soy bacon bits, and a little soy sauce + baked russet potato w/ Earth Balance, salt and pepper
    Dinner-2 baked sweet potatoes w/ Earth Balance, salt and pepper +...
  25. Oct 30th, 2011, 11:29 PM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    Brunch-leftover fried potatoes, broccoli w/daiya cheez melted over it
    Snack-soy ice cream
    Dinner-vegan chili
  26. Oct 28th, 2011, 11:04 PM

    Thread: DeGeneres & de Rossi to open vegan restaurant in San Fernando Valley

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    Re: DeGeneres & de Rossi to open vegan restaurant in San Fernando Valley

    I want to try this place out when it's up and running, and whenever I get back to California. I wonder if it will be hard to get into due to the celebrity buzz... At least that would be a good...
  27. Oct 28th, 2011, 10:56 PM

    Thread: Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (2)

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    Re: Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (2)

    jackie, that is a beautiful photo. I bet it was delish!
  28. Oct 28th, 2011, 07:58 PM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    You and me both, honey. LOL. I am craving too many heavy grains and sweet things now that it's getting colder. I need to hit the brakes and eat mostly veggies. o_O

    Yesterday:

    B-oatmeal w/...
  29. Oct 22nd, 2011, 11:10 PM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    veg soup and salad
    "chiken" and dumplings, green beans
    whole wheat cinnamon toast
  30. Oct 22nd, 2011, 03:28 PM

    Thread: Brown rice vs. white rice

    by amethyst
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    Re: Brown rice vs. white rice

    springbulb, I completely understand. And yes, eat what you need to in order to stay at 18+ on the BMI scale. We all have to do what our individual bodies need. No doubt. :)
  31. Oct 20th, 2011, 09:25 PM

    Thread: Anyone have a good rye bread recipe?

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    Anyone have a good rye bread recipe?

    I did a search for rye, and did not get any results. Also, please tell me if there is any reason that rye would not be vegan.

    I make homemade whole wheat bread a few times a week. I posted a...
  32. Oct 20th, 2011, 09:19 PM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    regarding my kitchen sink soup:



    LOL. I never make the same soup twice this way, but always get a variety of veggies and grains, and I don't waste anything either. Makes me happy! :)

    B-...
  33. Oct 20th, 2011, 12:40 AM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    brown rice and mixed fruit cup
    huge salad w/ homemade French dressing and ww croutons
    homemade kitchen sink soup (cleaning out the fridge--everything goes in but the kitchen sink)
  34. Oct 19th, 2011, 05:34 PM

    Thread: Brown rice vs. white rice

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    Re: Brown rice vs. white rice

    springtulip, I am curious about why you want to cut down the amount of fiber in your diet. Is there a health reason for this? Asked as a fairly new vegan, not in judgment. :)
  35. Oct 19th, 2011, 12:58 AM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    B-oatmeal
    L-large mixed greens salad w/ homemade whole wheat croutons (recycling homemade bread) & homemade french dressing
    D-another large salad w/ brown rice and an apple
    no snacks today--have...
  36. Oct 18th, 2011, 05:49 PM

    Thread: Poor vegan, cheap living

    by amethyst
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    Re: Poor vegan, cheap living

    Thanks for your support. And I apologize for veering off topic somewhat. I am not sure how we went over 'there', but now we can come back over 'here' to talk about cheap vegan food. :) And cheap...
  37. Oct 18th, 2011, 04:26 PM

    Thread: Poor vegan, cheap living

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    Wow, I had no idea how long that post was going to be until I had already hit 'enter'. Sorry 'bout that. :)
  38. Oct 18th, 2011, 04:25 PM

    Thread: Poor vegan, cheap living

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    Re: Poor vegan, cheap living

    FaerieSuzy-I agree about not paying for the meat, and that is why the older kids have to take part in the food budget. They eat more expensive things, and more drive thru, than I do. Therefore, they...
  39. Oct 18th, 2011, 12:31 AM

    Thread: Poor vegan, cheap living

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    Re: Poor vegan, cheap living

    [QUOTE=Glory;694109]Amethyst, not to pry or anything, but if you are the one doing the shopping and the cooking then they should be eating like you. I mean, your 13-year old for sure should be eating...
  40. Oct 18th, 2011, 12:28 AM

    Thread: What did you eat today? (13)

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    Re: What did you eat today? (13)

    B- vegan sausage gravy and biscuits
    L-leftover vegan chili
    D-white beans/brown rice and sauteed kale

    no snacks for me today. ate too much heavy food! :)
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