Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

Smiling · 02-10-2013, 10:14 PM

One of my favorite things to do is to use zucchini instead of noodles and toss it with a nice light sauce. It is a fresh and delicious substitute for pasta without the heavy feeling of eating a plate of noodles.

Hollylane · 02-10-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Huge-Smile

One of my favorite things to do is to use zucchini instead of noodles and toss it with a nice light sauce. It is a fresh and delicious substitute for pasta without the heavy feeling of eating a plate of noodles.

I do like zucchini as a replacement, on occasion. But generally, I choose a different squash, spaghetti squash. I never use pasta, because I try to keep my carbs way way low. The miracle noodles are a great substitute, for me. When I do want something a little heavier, that's when I bring out the spaghetti squash.

Smiling · 02-10-2013, 10:22 PM

Ooooh! I haven't had spaghetti squash in years! I never see it for sale, but yum!

Hollylane · 02-10-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Huge-Smile

Ooooh! I haven't had spaghetti squash in years! I never see it for sale, but yum!

It is super simple for me to make. I just cut it in half, remove the seeds and extra muck, brush it with olive oil, sprinkle on a few desired spices, place it face down on a cookie sheet, and toss it in the toaster oven to bake. Damn, I just gave myself a craving!

Greyson · 02-10-2013, 10:43 PM

Okay, this thread says it is for vegetarian, discussions, recipies and laughs. I will file this under discussions and laughs. I was reading some stuff about animal rescue and ran across a story about Tyke the vegetarian Lion. Some of you may already know of her. Sorry to report that she has passed but she had quite a story.

Vegetarian Lioness: Little Tyke

At four years old, the mature African lioness weighed 352 pounds. Her body stretched 10 feet 4 inches long and could run 40 miles per hour. Her skull, highly adapted to killing and eating prey, possessed short powerful jaws. Normally, African lions eat gnus, zebras, gazelles, impalas, and giraffes. This particular big cat, in her prime and perfect health, chose a more gentle way of life, vegetarian!

http://www.vegetarismus.ch/vegepet/tyke.htm

SmoothButch · 02-16-2013, 06:50 PM

Tomorrow I will be starting my fifth meat-free day. I am trying to reduce as much meat consumption as I can with the hopes of becoming vegetarian.

I am a huge animal rights believer and I really do not agree with needing animals dead to survive. I am tired of being a part of that way of living. I am against hunting of any sort, for food and especially hunting for fun as a sport.

Anyways, I am taking it one day at a time. I quit smoking almost seven years ago and I quit drinking soda two or three years ago. So I know I have the will power stored to break an addiction.

I am also excited about the benefits of being healthier by giving up meat.

Wish me luck along my new journey!

nycfem · 02-16-2013, 06:58 PM

Mad props for doing this. Animals deserve dignity. Every effort is meaningful.

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Originally Posted by SmoothButch

Tomorrow I will be starting my fifth meat-free day. I am trying to reduce as much meat consumption as I can with the hopes of becoming vegetarian.

I am a huge animal rights believer and I really do not agree with needing animals dead to survive. I am tired of being a part of that way of living. I am against hunting of any sort, for food and especially hunting for fun as a sport.

Anyways, I am taking it one day at a time. I quit smoking almost seven years ago and I quit drinking soda two or three years ago. So I know I have the will power stored to break an addiction.

I am also excited about the benefits of being healthier by giving up meat.

Wish me luck along my new journey!

Hollylane · 02-17-2013, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothButch

Tomorrow I will be starting my fifth meat-free day. I am trying to reduce as much meat consumption as I can with the hopes of becoming vegetarian.

I am a huge animal rights believer and I really do not agree with needing animals dead to survive. I am tired of being a part of that way of living. I am against hunting of any sort, for food and especially hunting for fun as a sport.

Anyways, I am taking it one day at a time. I quit smoking almost seven years ago and I quit drinking soda two or three years ago. So I know I have the will power stored to break an addiction.

I am also excited about the benefits of being healthier by giving up meat.

Wish me luck along my new journey!

Simply, AWESOME!

SmoothButch · 02-01-2017, 10:53 AM

Four years later and still going strong!

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Originally Posted by SmoothButch

Tomorrow I will be starting my fifth meat-free day. I am trying to reduce as much meat consumption as I can with the hopes of becoming vegetarian.

I am a huge animal rights believer and I really do not agree with needing animals dead to survive. I am tired of being a part of that way of living. I am against hunting of any sort, for food and especially hunting for fun as a sport.

Anyways, I am taking it one day at a time. I quit smoking almost seven years ago and I quit drinking soda two or three years ago. So I know I have the will power stored to break an addiction.

I am also excited about the benefits of being healthier by giving up meat.

Wish me luck along my new journey!

02-10-2013, 10:43 PM	#5
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02-16-2013, 06:50 PM	#6
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02-10-2013, 10:14 PM	#1
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02-10-2013, 10:22 PM	#3
Smiling Senior Member How Do You Identify?: with a distinct flair Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: somewhere else Posts: 1,852 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,623 Thanked 4,388 Times in 1,009 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Ooooh! I haven't had spaghetti squash in years! I never see it for sale, but yum!