The Grapevine (OFF TOPIC CHAT) Part II

Just Like Heaven · 13-07-2014 08:50PM

--LOS-- wrote: »

I always find the airport to be the worst place, and every time I say next time I'm bringing my own stuff, but then you leave in a hurry and forget all about it. The airport here anyway, there is literally nothing I can eat, they don't even sell popcorn or anything.

There's actually vegetarian places in a lot of airports now that do vegan friendly stuff, you just need to fly to Asia more!

--LOS-- · 13-07-2014 09:14PM

fewtins wrote: »

There's actually vegetarian places in a lot of airports now that do vegan friendly stuff, you just need to fly to Asia more!

I'm not that well travelled fewtins :P

I'm craving noodles now

--LOS-- · 13-07-2014 11:21PM

http://www.thejournal.ie/fears-cats-poisoned-dublin-3-1568748-Jul2014/

Why do people hate cats so much

warning don't read the comments, load of idiot responses!

Zombienosh · 14-07-2014 07:42AM

Yeah Is it just an irish thing?

--LOS-- · 14-07-2014 12:29PM

Zombienosh wrote: »

Yeah Is it just an irish thing?

Does seem to be a very Irish thing to hate cats. People have the same sort of attitude to them as rats etc.

Zombienosh · 14-07-2014 01:45PM

We have a kitten in the house at the moment, its awesome

loveisdivine · 14-07-2014 03:47PM

Whipped up some churros last night during the football. Another accidentally vegan treat

Just unfortunate that when you see them in restaurants etc they always add unnecessary eggs or milk!

fillefatale · 15-07-2014 12:26PM

loveisdivine wrote: »

Whipped up some churros last night during the football. Another accidentally vegan treat Just unfortunate that when you see them in restaurants etc they always add unnecessary eggs or milk!

Recipe please?!

Also, am thinking of going into the Asian supermarket in Jervis, I've never been in a purely Asian/Polish/etc supermarket before so am unsure as to what bargains I should be looking out for! Any tips?

loveisdivine · 15-07-2014 01:11PM

fillefatale wrote: »

Recipe please?!

Also, am thinking of going into the Asian supermarket in Jervis, I've never been in a purely Asian/Polish/etc supermarket before so am unsure as to what bargains I should be looking out for! Any tips?

http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/churros-y-chocolate-4819

I don't bother with the sauce. Although I think they would be nice with some sort of tangy fruit coulis maybe.

Phenix · 15-07-2014 02:24PM

hi...mind if I pop my head in to say hi!!
new vegan (up until 3 weeks ago I wasn't even vegetarian). In that short space of time I feel completely different:D I am trying as hard as I can but I did make some muffins with my 2 year old at the weekend and eat one

still a bit of research to do as I notice a lot of talk about omega's and B12 deficiency :eek: but hoping all you well seasoned vegan/veggies can help me out

Just Like Heaven · 16-07-2014 10:54PM

Welcome Phenix

Best of luck with it and if you have specific questions somebody will be able to answer.

Lots of new people

loveisdivine · 17-07-2014 01:19PM

Just recieved my first order from Plant Goodness 24. The Redwood Vegi Deli brussels style pate is really delicious! I could eat the whole pack in one sitting

Tar.Aldarion · 18-07-2014 10:22AM

Phenix wrote: »

hi...mind if I pop my head in to say hi!!
new vegan (up until 3 weeks ago I wasn't even vegetarian). In that short space of time I feel completely different:D I am trying as hard as I can but I did make some muffins with my 2 year old at the weekend and eat one
still a bit of research to do as I notice a lot of talk about omega's and B12 deficiency :eek: but hoping all you well seasoned vegan/veggies can help me out

Any questions Phenix?

Welcome aboards.

Phenix · 18-07-2014 11:12AM

thanks

loads of questions........don't laugh at them though

last week I was sooo good making dinners etc but this week.....im lazy. I'm eating the same dinners as hubby minus the meat/dairy. The other night I had roasted veg - Although delish...probably not the healthiest.
night before that was mash and beans
last night: salad, couscous, hummous, homemade baba ganoush, flatbread

what do you eat for quick proteins?

Tar.Aldarion · 18-07-2014 11:42AM

I'd say lots of things, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans...all beans, nuts seeds. I'd throw nuts into my veg etc. Tahini, hummous. Also the likes of tofu (must freeze and thaw to taste good!) or fake meat if you are into that.
Any soy product really, soy beans etc. Nut butters, tempeh. Quinoa too, that's good for you and yummy in general. Much better than having rice or couscous.
Veg*n protein is quite fast and easy to add into a dish! I'd make peanut butter stew with chickpeas, or just cook something and throw nuts in...or make a banana peanut butter smoothie.
You can also get the ground up seeds/nuts that you can throw on any dish, chia seeds etc.

I'm getting pretty starving writing this :eek:

Phenix · 18-07-2014 12:03PM

Also the likes of tofu (must freeze and thaw to taste good!)
this is very interesting!! as in stick it in the freezer for a couple days? I had tofu I think once before years ago and wasn't keen but would like to try it again.
love quinoa, chickpeas, hummous so onto a winner there :P

I hear ya, im starving too. its lunch time but mine is frozen solid :eek: I made a curry last week wt chickpeas, cauliflower, spinch etc (prob one of the nicest things ive eaten btw) and grabbed a portion out of the freezer this morning for my lunch......its trying to thaw under my desk as we speak!

Tar.Aldarion · 18-07-2014 12:28PM

Don't need to freeze it that long, as long as it is frozen and thawed it completely changes the texture, makes it much much tastier. Really don't like tofu much when it hasn't been frozen. Was discovered in Japan by accident when they left it outside at night to keep it cool

It's also much nicer marinated , mm, completely different food then.

Chickpeas are a super food, make them into anything..hummous...falafel etc. God speed frozen lunch. Everybody here is off for pizza, I have a sandwich, bad times.

Just Like Heaven · 18-07-2014 10:16PM

Proteinnnn. I used to try and get a mix of legumes and grain everyday to make sure that I was getting enough of all the essential amino acids, in addition to just getting enough protein. But, I track what I eat on cronometer and the stats came out just fine even on days where I ate nothing but fruit some days, so don't really worry about it too much anymore! That being said some kind of grain and legume is a quick dinner/lunch combo. And legumes are great for many other reasons. Had a red pepper stuffed with lentils for lunch myself today was great.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 19-07-2014 06:09PM

Fecking Americans and their all-over-the-shop units of measurement. Grammes of protein per cup, well I never :mad::p

Oldtree · 19-07-2014 06:17PM

came back to look at the nice picture of pink cakes, was it deleted?

found them sorry lol

Killer_banana · 20-07-2014 02:22PM

Been lent a copy of The Happy Cow cookbook by my boss as we're going to write to our co-contributors. Just flicking through is making me so hungry, some really yummy looking stuff. Must buy my own copy.

Zombienosh · 20-07-2014 02:23PM

I haven't heard of this book, is it a vegan book or just veggie?

Killer_banana · 20-07-2014 02:32PM

Zombienosh wrote: »

I haven't heard of this book, is it a vegan book or just veggie?

Vegan. The website happy cow has been round for yonks but the cookbook only came out this year I think. The site is great for finding vegan and veggie friendly restaurants and the cookbook combines recipes from 45 vegan restaurants around the world.

Zombienosh · 20-07-2014 02:35PM

Yeah I've seen the site before and used the app, seemed to more american based though.

Zombienosh · 20-07-2014 03:28PM

seen this in YLYL.

Just Like Heaven · 20-07-2014 03:31PM

My parents moved house and I really like it, we have a balcony overlooking the sea and there's a little convenience store selling pineapples for a euro, I've literally sat on the balcony eating pineapple from the minute I wake up until going back to bed all weekend (the weather is great here atm not torrential like Dublin's been).

Is your restaurant in the cookbook Killer B?

Zombienosh · 20-07-2014 03:43PM

Pineapple is awesome.

Killer_banana · 20-07-2014 03:55PM

Zombienosh wrote: »

Yeah I've seen the site before and used the app, seemed to more american based though.

I think it is a bit. Originated in the US anyway. Cookbook seems to be a good balance of places though. I have only flicked through it so far though.

fewtins wrote: »

Is your restaurant in the cookbook Killer B?

Yup. Interview with the owner and two recipes (although I think one of them might only have been served in Spain).

--LOS-- · 21-07-2014 11:27PM

I wanted a 'treat' thing so I got pack of plain nachos and guacamole in the supermarket, just looking at the jar after, the guac has milk in it -_-
I didn't even think to check it, it's so frustrating that they would put milk in guacamole, like why >.<

Animord · 22-07-2014 09:46AM

--LOS-- wrote: »

I wanted a 'treat' thing so I got pack of plain nachos and guacamole in the supermarket, just looking at the jar after, the guac has milk in it -_-
I didn't even think to check it, it's so frustrating that they would put milk in guacamole, like why >.<

It is so stupid, isn't it? Utterly unnecessary ingredients and at least you know to read labels (though I can see why you got caught out on that one) - think what people who never read labels are eating.

The Grapevine (OFF TOPIC CHAT) Part II

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