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  1. Thread: UK Vegan Cider?

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    Re: UK Vegan Cider?

    Most of the traditional "scrumpies" are vegan as they are un-fined. The Animal Free Shopper has a list of vegan Alcohol - but as with most food products, the manufacturers seem to randomly change...
  2. Thread: Daiya cheese

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    Re: Daiya cheese

    Agreed! It seems to be something which divides opinion - just like most Vegan cheeses. Some folk like them, others don't. I personally think Blue Scheese is pretty good but some others hate it. I'm...
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    Re: Wakame and radiation

    The Japanese confirmed that Iodine 131 has been released into the ocean. It's true that Wakame absorbs Iodine readily but any Iodine 131 from Fukushima absorbed by the plant should have mostly...
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    Re: E. coli and sprouts

    The convoluted journey that seed and produce takes makes it very hard to isolate the source of outbreaks such as these. Sprouts are a low in calories but a good source of vitamins and minerals and we...
  5. Thread: zoos

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    Re: zoos

    I think that we definitely don't need tourist attraction style zoological parks which use animals for entertainment in order to generate revenue. What may be of benefit are the activities of the...
  6. Re: Veganism, cooking, and disability: practical issues

    I would also agree with harpy that it is a good idea to cook in bulk. I have suffered from mobility problems due to spinal fractures since last year and have found the freezer to be a real boon....
  7. Re: I want to start a vegan restaurant - input please

    I don't work in the catering trade but know a good number of people who do. I don't want to sound negative but they all say the best advice is not to go into the trade unless you have experience and...
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    Re: UK Vegan Podcast?

    Can I volunteer as listener number three?
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    Re: Help with finding the right cookbooks

    Hi Oveeja

    Could I possibly suggest a few which I have found particularly good? I don't know how available they are in Mexico as I am in Scotland but hopefully Amazon will oblige.

    Madhur...
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    Re: Vegan Project Survey

    Can you please publish a summary of your project either on the forum or provide a link? I'm sure may of us who took the survey would be interested in some of the responses and your conclusions.
  11. Thread: Vegan Edinburgh

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    Re: Vegan Edinburgh

    Did you go jimmeh? The food is usually excellent.
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    Re: What did you eat today? (15)

    Pancakes with maple syrup. An american delicasy I believe. http://www.youtube.com/user/SherawVeganShef#p/u/8/jJiPNR-7-WQ
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    Re: Muller's 'Thank You Cows' campaign

    You have a point Flora. I wonder if it would do any good to complain to the ASA about the Mueller ad? Anyone have any thoughts?
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    Re: Pictures of good vegan food (5)

    Actually Korn. Had another thought. Would it be worth making a searchable database, perhaps freeform. that people could post into? I haven't actually seen one for vegans anywhere else.
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    Re: Pictures of good vegan food (5)

    Excellent idea Korn. Don't think there would be much of a problem with copyright as most people (if they're anything like me) adapt recipes anyway so they differ from the original. I think it would...
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    Re: Cakes from Ron Likes Cakes

    Hi Bowie

    Have you thought about making one yourself? It's pretty easy to make a good vegan cake and ice it and because it was baked with you love and care it would be more personal than buying...
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    Re: Lady Gaga's "meat bikini"

    She has demeaned herself and the poor animal(s) killed for her stunt. Some people will do anything for publicity (and money). Maybe her agent can arrange a photo shoot at the big cat enclosure at the...
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    Re: Pictures of good vegan food (5)

    Did I mention it makes my mouth water?
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    Re: Pictures of good vegan food (5)

    I agree. That cream doughnut makes my mouth water. Maybe she could drop you one round. It's not far - only two inches on my map.
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    Re: Tricks To Staying Vegan?

    I have the same problem nadejda. I've been vegan a long time but still wear mostly leather shoes as I have had problems getting ones which are both smart for my work and fit me. It is easier to get...
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    Re: Pictures of good vegan food (5)

    You can buy diffusers from companies like Speedgraphic http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/flash_accessories/diffusers_filters_etc/187_0c.html if you are using an accessory flash gun with something like an...
  22. Re: Do vegans need supplements? Do you take any?

    I agree that vitamin D is also important in the winter for postmenopausal women and those with darker skins. As far as I am aware there is little evidence for the efficacy of supplementation in...
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    Re: Vegan world = world peace?

    I think it would contribute. The main hurdle to peace though is money as this is what most wars are fought over when you get down to it.
  24. Re: Which significant person would you like to become vegan overnight?

    Barack Obama
  25. Re: Do vegans need supplements? Do you take any?

    Most people who have a balanced diet don't need any supplements. In fact too much of certain vitamins and minerals can make you ill. There is a big supplements industry out there who would like to...
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    Re: Anyone made their own gravy powder?

    The commercial ones are mainly caramel and thickeners. You could make gravy and spend a lot of money to buy a machine to spray dry it but wouldn't go to all of the bother and expense to be quite...
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    Re: Your personal vegan story

    I'm sure your husband will come round to the idea and be very supportive. When you love someone, you support them and the choices they make.
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    Re: Favorite oatmeal/porridge additions

    A pinch of salt in your porridge is good. It enhances the flavour. No more than a pinch though - you don't want it to taste salty. Haven't heard of cheese in porridge. My father used to tell me that...
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    Re: Favorite oatmeal/porridge additions

    Prunes. It tastes better than it sounds and they are quite nutritious.
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    Re: Are you a member of the vegan society?

    I have been a member of the Vegan Society for about twelve years or so. I do think the magazine is a little thin on content these days and that there could be more promotion done in the media but I...
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    Re: Advice to a 16 year old 'you'?

    I'd say - treat every day as if it is your last and try to be a good person. You never know how long your life will be.
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    Re: Favorite vegan entree to make for meat eaters?

    Stoved Potatoes - a very simple but tasty Scottish dish. You take Potatoes and thickly slice them. A firm rather than floury type are best. Put in a pan with thickly sliced Onions (about 2/3 the...
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    Re: Favorite vegan entree to make for meat eaters?

    That's at least four votes for the Shepherd's Pie then. That and Stovies are the only things I make that meat eaters uniformly love.
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    Poll: Re: How long have you been vegan?

    I've been vegan for 15 years and was lacto-vegetarian for 10 years before that. I initially decided to stop eating animal flesh for moral reasons but continued to eat cheese and products with animal...
  35. Thread: Hay fever

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    Re: HayFever

    Mometasone furoate works brilliantly. It's prescription only though.
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    Re: So angry at co-op

    The Mint Imperials are still labeled as Vegan in my local Co-op but there is definitely less choice of Vegan labeled products in there all round now. There needs to be some sort of convention on...
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    Re: What did you eat today? (15)

    Home made coleslaw and potatoes. Not much but I haven't been well.
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