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magiclovemuffin posted an update in the group
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This group is so quiet. Controversial discussion topic! Fake meats: yay or nay?
Personally, I say nay. I stopped eating meat because the thought of it grosses me out, so why would I eat something that allows the consumer to pretend they are eating meat? I once ate a Quorn chik’n patty that resembled chicken so much I stopped eating after a few…[Read more]
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Yeah I read about meat glue and how they use it to make fake cuts like filet mingon
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I’m all for it. I mean, there are researchers out there working on growing meat in petri dishes, and I think that’s awesome. People eat meat because they think it tastes good. If it’s possible to make cruelty-free meat (or fake meat) that still tastes good, I’m not sure what the problem is. It would just encourage more people to eat less of the real deal.
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I think it can be a good aid for the transitional period right after someone becomes a vegetarian. My transition to vegetarianism was extremely sudden. I saw some cows get shot for food and never touched meat again. I had all these cravings and eating fake meat (veggie burgers and a lot of the Morningstar Farm products) got rid of those…[Read more]
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I think it’s good for sudden “food urges,” like fake Italian sausage to go with my sauteed onions and peppers, or fake bologna to put in my epic sandwiches. I don’t miss the taste of meat, but I do miss certain foods that I enjoyed when I used to eat meat. But I’m suspicious of the looong list of ingredients in fake meat, and so in general they…[Read more]
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Oh nooo, fake veggie buffalo wings are the SHIT. that and the tofurky italian sausage which made a pleasant addition to my spicy jambalaya that i made for my little evening shindig. So, I’m suspicious most of the time, like I just tried “fake” bacon strips and they taste like cardboard. But, as a black woman, I grew up eating “soul food” which…[Read more]
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I almost always regret eating fake meat on the rare occasions that I do. I just think they’re so heavy and heavily processed, tofu all the way!!
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…I avoided fake meats at all costs the first five or six years I was a veg. Somewhere along the line (I think it was when I first discovered tempeh and seitan, or when I went vegan?) I got over the ick-factor, and now make seitan from scratch about once a month, to the extreme delight of many of my friends. I’m also hopelessly in love with the…[Read more]
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I think I agree that fake meat is a good transitional tool. I was making fake chicken finger subs and tacos when I went veg. A big part of why I stopped is I don’t think loading up on soy every day is a great idea. Maybe my disfavor toward fake meats is misplaced. I mostly just thought that Q’uorn chik’n patty tasted and had a texture far too much…[Read more]
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I wasn’t really into fake meats in the beginning for a similar reason – it tasted like meat and weirded my head out too much. But 17 years later, I’ve forgotten what meat tastes like and can enjoy a Red Bamboo nugget (or five. YUM) and homemade seitan in a stir-fry. I would LOVE to figure out how to make delicious “chicken” nuggets though. Anyone…[Read more]
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yes! it is quite labor intensive but totally worth it. my gf makes it for me as a special treat when i have a horrible week. i prefer to toss them in wing sauce. i miss boneless buffalo wings on the regular. they key is freezing the tofu. keep it in the package, dont open it, and put it in the freezer over the night. then put in fridge and thaw.…[Read more]
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borinlauren posted an update in the group
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Bought a new Loaded Vanguard over the weekend :D I had to brag about it to someone, haha!
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Nice! Congrats! How much did that set you back?? I’m currently saving for kite surfing lessons :D
Boarding + Cement has always made me nervous
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I would LOVE to try kite surfing! Have you already tried it a bit? I would imagine your arms and shoulders are like jell-o at the end of your first day, haha! Looks amazing!
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No, not yet! [though not for lack of desire] I have been wake boarding for several years though, and that definitely tires your arms and shoulders [and back and legs] if you aren’t in super excellent shape. I imagine it will be similar in kite surfing. On that note, I’m gonna go to the gym! :P
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magiclovemuffin posted an update in the group
Veggiestraddlers 12 years, 4 months ago
Grilled vegetarian sub from Penn Station for lunch. Win!
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borinlauren posted an update in the group
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I need some advice… I’m booking a week off work in February to go on what I hope will be a great snowboarding trip, but I’m torn between Quebec and Vermont. Any recommendations?
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Now you can’t take my word as expert advice, I’m only telling you what I have heard from snow-sporting friends and relatives, but I’d lean toward Quebec. It gets more natural snow, stays as powder for longer, and has a higher percentage of tricky slopes. I have also heard complaints about Vermont [specifically Killington and Smuggler’s] having…[Read more]
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Hmm… A friend told me Stowe was kind of a bust the last time she was there. Plus, I’ve always had good luck in Quebec, so I’ll probably just plan to stick with a winner. Thanks for the feedback!
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