tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post7803222343429578083..comments2024-03-16T02:18:16.412-07:00Comments on Salt and Chocolate: vegan 'til six--startMary Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147791473133449106noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-85853737653173558952009-03-09T13:02:00.000-07:002009-03-09T13:02:00.000-07:00Hmmm...I switched to soy milk, even in my coffee. ...Hmmm...I switched to soy milk, even in my coffee. But I tend to think soy is super sweet so I use the regular Silk, not the vanilla Silk. Makes all the difference! Good luck!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978371169108528359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-41391692473825390372009-02-27T05:05:00.000-08:002009-02-27T05:05:00.000-08:00Oh and after the beans get done, we make a gravy- ...Oh and after the beans get done, we make a gravy- heat oil, add onion + ginger + garlic paste, saute. Add pureed tomatoes. Throw in some powder spice- turmeric, chilli, cumin, Garam masala. Add the cooked beans with the watet. Boil, taste for salt. Serve with steamed rice :)Elfin Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04508737534403409479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-13317824309662883282009-02-27T05:03:00.000-08:002009-02-27T05:03:00.000-08:00Hey! Beans are a huge part of Indian cooking. Here...Hey! Beans are a huge part of Indian cooking. Here's how I cook them (esp chick peas and kidney beans)- Soak the beans over night or at least 8 hours. To cook, put into pr. cooker with water covering little more than the top of beans, add salt to taste. Cover lid of pr. cooker.....heat on high, wait for 3 whistles. Turn off heat. Let the pr. cooker release pressure on its own. <BR/>The beans get done well and dont split. If they're not done to your liking, put the lid back on and give it another couple of whistles. Hope this helps :) <BR/>Our Lenten plan- Im totally off alcoholic drinks, meats just once a week, giving up worrying :) and deliberately focusing on gratitude!Elfin Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04508737534403409479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-15778792545614396702009-02-26T21:16:00.000-08:002009-02-26T21:16:00.000-08:00There are also soy creamers (for coffee) in differ...There are also soy creamers (for coffee) in different flavors at the store. I have tried the vanilla soy creamer and it was pretty good with my coffe. <BR/>Although I'm not doing vegan till six now, I am being more aware of how to increase plant foods in my diet and thanks for the inspiration (:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-30441205714530429572009-02-26T05:38:00.000-08:002009-02-26T05:38:00.000-08:00I'm giving up sweets- cake, candy, cookies, pastri...I'm giving up sweets- cake, candy, cookies, pastries. NOT coffee, not even vanilla lattes.<BR/><BR/>I just checked my Coffeemate for you, it has "less than 2% sodium caseinate (a milk derivitive)** ** Not a source of lactose."<BR/><BR/>I think that's the only source of dairy.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-43581805119612700062009-02-26T05:13:00.000-08:002009-02-26T05:13:00.000-08:00I am pretty sure the brand "coffeemate" makes a no...I am pretty sure the brand "coffeemate" makes a non dairy creamer that has all sorts of flavors. I have no idea what it is though? but...i am pretty sure it is non dairy. I am doing the vegan for lent as well! Thanks for the info about the rice. I'm gonna try that too.The Lowry Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12961335141733670497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-41931294923141152502009-02-26T02:54:00.000-08:002009-02-26T02:54:00.000-08:00I'd love to hear if you feel any different after d...I'd love to hear if you feel any different after doing this. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-79849539421114803462009-02-25T13:14:00.000-08:002009-02-25T13:14:00.000-08:00I'm not vegan, but we have a milk allergy in our h...I'm not vegan, but we have a milk allergy in our house and so drink almond milk. We tried all sorts of alternatives first, and almond is the closest thing to real milk. I even bake with it and can't tell any difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-66379403459753151562009-02-25T11:46:00.000-08:002009-02-25T11:46:00.000-08:00i am so intrigued. can't wait to follow along on ...i am so intrigued. can't wait to follow along on your lent journey-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-40126985005190806782009-02-25T09:17:00.000-08:002009-02-25T09:17:00.000-08:00Just wanted to let you know i've decided to watch ...Just wanted to let you know i've decided to watch less TV for Lent. I wasn't going to give up anything, but you spurred me on and inspired me to give it a try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-18630007578134271532009-02-25T08:14:00.000-08:002009-02-25T08:14:00.000-08:00Awesome - sounds like a wonderful lunch! We're bla...Awesome - sounds like a wonderful lunch! We're black coffee drinkers around here but I would try organic hemp or almond milk and then maybe coconut milk. You have to be careful with processed almond/hemp/oat etc. milks b/c they often have unwanted ingredients (even the organic ones)...you can always make your own weekly almond milk! YUM!Our Green Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426519782784581649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-21814672819477983732009-02-25T06:56:00.000-08:002009-02-25T06:56:00.000-08:00I've been making a slow transition to vegan until ...I've been making a slow transition to vegan until 6 (my house it's like 4:30 or so dinner time). I switched to unsweetened vanilla soy milk, which is rather yummy- I enjoy the hint of vanilla without the sugar. I hope this might help.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790498956206713440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-90928211890452305892009-02-25T06:36:00.000-08:002009-02-25T06:36:00.000-08:00I prefer almond milk over soy. I would give that a...I prefer almond milk over soy. I would give that a try. I make beans in my crockpot (at least twice a week) and freeze them in "can size" portions to use in recipes or eat on salads or with rice. That way I don't feel like I have to get through the whole batch before making a different variety... I almost always have chickpeas, black beans and pinto beans in my freezer!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519925071466083222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-89505974710203103682009-02-25T06:11:00.000-08:002009-02-25T06:11:00.000-08:00When I was nursing my little one I drank vanilla s...When I was nursing my little one I drank vanilla soy milk and was delicious. You might want to try that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-29633442950907074332009-02-25T06:01:00.000-08:002009-02-25T06:01:00.000-08:00We are vegetarians with low milk/egg consumption. ...We are vegetarians with low milk/egg consumption. The coffee is hard; I'd say try rice/almond/hemp/oat milk and see if there's one you like. As for the dried beans, add a strip of kombu for extra minerals and a savoriness that makes the beans delish! Good luck in your endeavor! :)<BR/><BR/>PS. Your nature table looks great!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002360993206729015noreply@blogger.com