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    Re: Vegan life in Herts/Beds

    Hi Emzy 1985 (Metalhead? I'm a bit of a metaller). Anyway...

    Woodys Cafe, 19 Dickinsons Quay, Apsley, Hemel Hempsted, HP3 9WG.
    ( off Belswains Lane ) Telephone: 01442 266280

    Sticking that...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol - support

    I've been away from vegan forum for a while. After about a year of veganism I maybe didn't feel I needed the forum for support so much as I had become quite settled with my new lifestyle. However,...
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    Re: Vegan life in Herts/Beds

    I used to go to Woodys quite a bit. But their staff can be a bit wierd, they rather offended my nan. I also got fed up with them always being out of their vegan desserts and cakes. It's been a few...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    Thanks Owen, I've added 'Everyone is Not Doing It' to my amazon wishlist. It look like it offers an interesting and collective approach to several factors of my lifestyle.. sober, vegan,...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    My bf has actually started drinking a bit more since I quit as I drive when we go out now. I'm sure it's just the novelty value. It's interesting how people use alcohol as a crutch. I never needed it...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    Thanks a fantastic idea... looking up religious views and information on alcohol. Didn't think of that. Cheers :-)
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    or vegan in a society that's pro-meat... I think it gets easier with time. I'm 6 months vegan and it feels like I always have been now. It's a lot easier, and I'm a lot more confident about being...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    snap, snap, snap! Sunbathing rocks! I find it acts as an appetite supressant too, and it's just as fulfilling as comfort eating/drinking has ever been. I believe that as long as you don't over do it...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    First of all, congrats! Secondly, I couldn't agree more. My mum was an alchi throughout my teenage years, and it was tough. Certainly when it came to bringing bf's home. I figured if they loved me...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    Good 4 u!!!

    I think my bf has been a little disappointed that I haven't wanted to go the pub with him the past week, but I want to be ultra confident about my abstinence when I put myself in that...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    Thanks foxy!

    Wow, thanks cvC. Some strong words there. A bit OTT for me 'satans tricks'... but thought provoking and not given in a 'fluffy bunny' way. I will be sure to check out the link.
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    Thank you all for the encouragement. Why can't friends/family be like that? I think I need some vegan or at least health conscious friends.


    I've never seen it, but I'll be sure to look out for...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    Thanks Pilaf, would the following of my lifestyle factors classify me as straight edge?

    I only have loving sex in my 4 year relationship. I don't drink. Don't smoke. Don't do drugs. No...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    I don't believe at all that all the crap in coke can be much better than alcohol. I suppose the ultimate evil mix is spirits mixed with coke.


    Haha. Just like they say one cup of coffee a day...
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    Re: Teetotal, no alcohol; support

    Thanks Hetfield. The reassurance gained from knowing you can drive and be independent is certainly worth something. Now that I have a bf that is happy to drive I've been lazy but I'm sure he will now...
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    Teetotal, no alcohol - support

    I've recently made the decision to stop drinking alcohol. Support is lacking amongst friends etc. I can't even find any good articles or books. Books seem to be about how to give up drink if you're...
  17. Thread: Weight Loss

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    Re: Weight Loss

    I just thought I'd share this, in case it's of use to anyone. I've lost 4lbs in the past week and a half. I've eaten, salads, two cooked meals out, but I have a new secret weapon. An icecream maker....
  18. Thread: Raw Vegans II

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    Re: Any Ex Raw or Current Raw Vegans?

    I'm in the process of going raw. I'm about 1 1/2 weeks in. I've got 3 books, detox your world (fantastic book), detox delights, and eat smart eat raw. I treated myself to an icecream maker too. ...
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    Re: Sprout chick peas to get B12?

    I've just bought a Biosnacky Germinator (www.avogel.co.uk). Too my amazement looking through the booklet this morning it states that quite a variety of sprouted seeds contain B12. I can't find...
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    Re: Veganforum meetup @ Bristol Vegan Fayre 2006

    It was a greaty day. To those of you I met, it was lovely to meet you. To those of you I didn't... maybe next time. I might start going to the London meets now.

    Did anyone go to the talk on...
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    Re: Veganforum meetup @ Bristol Vegan Fayre 2006

    I'm leaving tomorrow to spend the weekend in Bristol. I'm staying at Travel Inn, Bristol South.

    So if anyone at the fayre spots me please say hi. I'm intending to wear a pink/purple top that ties...
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    Re: Veganforum meetup @ Bristol Vegan Fayre 2006

    I'm starting to get really excited! Have we sorted out any way yet of recognising/meeting people from the forum there? I don't know anyone here that well as I haven't been a member for very long, but...
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    Re: Vegan friendly restaurants in UK

    Woodys, Apsley Marina, Hemel Hempstead.

    I can't believe that there's a vegetarian restaurant in Hemel!! Not a huge choice of vegan options on the menu, but a few. The staff are very friendly and...
  24. Re: Survey: How often vegans eat out--to be sent to the Virginia Beach Health Departm

    How often do you eat out?
    Once a week.


    Are you vegan?
    Yes.

    If yes, please answer the following:
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    1. On a scale of 1 (easy) to 10 (strenuous), how difficult is it to...
  25. Thread: pasta sauce

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    Re: pasta sauce

    That sounds nice. I normally mix a tin of tomatoes with some vegan pesto. I've saved a lot of money from not buying sauces anymore.

    A tin of tomatoes also makes a great base for curry sauce...
  26. Thread: Vegan Greece

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    Re: Vegan Travel - Greece

    I'm going to the Greek Island Kefalonia in September. I would be interested if anyone on here has been on holiday to the Islands and could share their experiences here. Including the obvious things...
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    Re: chocolate chip cookie recipe from vegweb

    Well, they taste great, a little soft and crumbly though. Had to be eaten on a plate. Maybe I didn't cook them for long enough.
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    Re: J D Wetherspoon Pubs

    I didn't mean offence Jamie. It's just all the ones where I live are always full of chavs, blinged up, shouting abuse at everyone and boasting about how their 3 year olds mimick their smoking (I kid...
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    Re: chocolate chip cookie recipe from vegweb

    I've made some already!!!!!! Been stuck in waiting for a phone call. They look and smell delicious (licking the spoon after was fun too). I'm not gonna start on them til my bf gets in though,...
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    Re: chocolate chip cookie recipe from vegweb

    Thanks for that FoxyT! I'm co-hosting my first party and the weekend since turning vegan, and whilst most of the food will be a mix for all I want to wow people over with my delicious vegan cooking....
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    Re: J D Wetherspoon Pubs

    Considering they're a chain of chav pubs, Wetherspoons aren't too bad. They're pioneering the way for non-smoking venues and have been very helpful on the two occaisons I have written to them.
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    Re: HayFever

    Fingers crossed, mine hasn't started yet. Since turning vegan a couple of months ago I've hardly noticed my other allergies (cats etc). Previous summers I've limited dairy and noticed an...
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    Re: Crafty ways to end ignorance

    Thanks Pilaf,
    I read your post literally before going to the library last night. So I slipped some Viva leaflets ("So you're an animal lover are you?") in the books and cd booklets. What a great...
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    Re: Supermarket Secrets

    I'm looking forward to watching these videos.
    I'm currently reading 'shopped, the shocking power of UK supermarkets'. I decided at the weekend to avoid shopping in supermarkets as much as possible....
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    Re: Witty Vegan Comebacks!

    This is one I wish I'd known at the weekend when I got a grilling from a lady working at a psychic fair.
    Lady: 'But you have to eat animals to get vitamin B12'
    Me (what I'd wish I'd known in order...
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    Re: Favourite Vegan Food Products - UK

    They're back! They disappeared from my local for a while too. Now they're back with new packaging. An orange box rather than green. They're fantastic in a large wholemeal bap, with melted tofutti...
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    Re: new mag: livescape (UK)

    it's not just a womens glossy gossipy mag. It has articles about both veggie and non-veggie issues (e.g. the Buncefield explosion in my home town, raw food diet info, helplines for kids, celebrities...
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    Re: Let's Get Fit and Healthy Together!

    Stirfry. with soy sauce, garlic, red peppers and shiitake mushrooms. Although, at 7 days old it must be getting a bit past it.

    I can't keep up with you guys, posting on here all the time.
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    Re: Vegan Food for Christmas and Other Celebrations

    I wasn't planning a special dinner. But seeing your post Roxy has reminded me that my mum has decided her and my nan are coming to visit me over Easter. Omnies through and through. I might think...
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    Re: Decaffeinated tea and coffee

    Clippers Organic Decaffeinated Freeze-Dried Arabica Coffee (Fairtrade). Glass jar, green top, available in most supermarkets.

    "Organically grown and decaffeinated without the use of harmful...
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