tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post8564523359524689362..comments2023-10-20T04:02:58.029-07:00Comments on Green's Going Green....and Everything In Between: FlexitarianStephanie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05882624961922548749noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-65293785649075187572011-02-25T09:48:28.500-08:002011-02-25T09:48:28.500-08:00Thanks for the great article and joining the Green...Thanks for the great article and joining the Green Blog Hop. Sorry it took me so long to get to you. <br /><br />Jacqie @ talesofthewife.comJacqiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510007449016687831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-3756205936081911652011-02-23T05:03:37.063-08:002011-02-23T05:03:37.063-08:00Oooh! Another recommendation - tempeh! It's ...Oooh! Another recommendation - tempeh! It's so yummy, and my favorite way to make it is to pan-fry in vegetable oil. Then add salt, and it's delish on salad or as a snack. Nice and crunchy and filling. Warning: it looks gross in the package, but once you saute or pan fry it, it looks less gross and tastes great.Anna F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09305295298051223249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-10421428171132828942011-02-23T05:01:41.353-08:002011-02-23T05:01:41.353-08:00Steph, I like Peter Berley's cookbooks - they ...Steph, I like Peter Berley's cookbooks - they are all about vegetarian meals that you can make in an hour and that are seasonal, so you can use your veg from your garden while you cook! My favorite is Fresh Food Fast, which is all vegetarian and has very filling meals. There is also the Flexitarian Table, which I don't have (since I don't cook meat at all), but I've heard great things. I would also highly recommend hummus sandwiches for lunches or with carrot sticks for a snack. You can make it with your kids (it's super easy), and it is very transportable. And very healthy!Anna F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09305295298051223249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-1909753247501103682011-02-22T19:12:12.181-08:002011-02-22T19:12:12.181-08:00Good Luck Steph! Just take it day by day. Have you...Good Luck Steph! Just take it day by day. Have you started with 'meatless mondays' then at least there is one day a week set aside to experiment with the vegetarian menu. Brenna is right- try things that are hearty and fulfilling like vegetarian shephard's pie (every man i know LOVES this), vegetarian curries, chillis and other hearty meals. If you start with salads no one will be enthusiastic. xo m.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878259391140205192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-29980990772801978952011-02-22T17:14:43.391-08:002011-02-22T17:14:43.391-08:00You guys are great! Keep the info coming!You guys are great! Keep the info coming!Stephanie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05882624961922548749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-50466331728501749572011-02-22T16:51:11.221-08:002011-02-22T16:51:11.221-08:00I am so excited! I have been vegetarian for about ...I am so excited! I have been vegetarian for about 2 years now, and I don't plan on changing it anytime soon. The biggest obstacle you have to overcome is trying not to feel like there is something "missing" in your meal because there is no meat. There are so many good protein alternatives, and they don't have to involve curry- even though it's delicious :P. In our house we eat a lot of beans, and if you cook them from dried, they are insanely cheap! We also do stir fry with quinoa (a complete protein), and the occasional tofu dish. Also don't worry too much about getting enough protein, because it is surprisingly easy to do. I am constantly asked "where do you get your protein from?!?!", and it is really not difficult, you just have to think about your meals throughout the day. Don't fall for the "fake meats". They won't taste the same, and your kids will not be impressed. Instead, don't make it an issue that there is no meat in the meal. Simply serve it and don't say anything. That way they won't be automatically missing the meat because that is the first thing you have mentioned about the meal. Try making a vegetarian chili, or shepherds pie. You won't notice the difference. I have a few recipes on my blog, and Meaghan at ECOmilf has some great veggie recipes, that are kid friendly! Good luck with the transition. I am happy to provide you with more recipes, just stop by and ask!<br /><br />Brenna<br />consciousearthveg.blogspot.comBrennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556244513660572044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-36337351264887755962011-02-22T15:40:43.458-08:002011-02-22T15:40:43.458-08:00Here are a few cookbook recommendations for you:
&...Here are a few cookbook recommendations for you:<br />"Get It Ripe" by Jae Steele<br />and anything by Sarah Kramer: 'La Dolce Vegan", "Where it all Vegan", and "The Garden of Vegan"...<br />We're not vegan but these are all books I use often for "sides" and often main courses. I try to do one or two vegetarian meals a week. A recent study presented on our national tv network stated that, out of 100 randomly selected samples of chicken bought at major stores across Canada, 67% contained antibiotic-resistant bacteria.<br />I mean, YUCK!!! I vowed upon seeing this report that I would no longer eat chicken unless I raised it myself. I was just too grossed out. Mass-produced meat is unnecessarily injected with growth hormones and antibiotics (even if the animals aren't sick)...my kids have never been on antibiotics, but if they ever have to be, I don't want to hear that THEY'RE immune because of exposure through their meat...<br />But I do like meat, too...<br />I'll mail you a few of my fave recipes (kid tested!)<br />Also, Jamie Oliver's cookbook (can't remember which one) has many great ideas for carrots which my kids love...The Knitty Gritty Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890656094078973552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-6236446554769299852011-02-22T13:21:34.204-08:002011-02-22T13:21:34.204-08:00oh dear, you don't like curry? I don't thi...oh dear, you don't like curry? I don't think I can follow your blog anymore! haha, j/k...I have recently become vegetarian, and am also hoping to find things my family will eat. I'll make sure to post or pass along recipes!Misty Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107274364128577601noreply@blogger.com