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Currently reading a cookbook called "Veganomicon" for the recipes, which have been quite fun to try out. Will be picking out a few vegan philosophy books once I'm done exhausting those cooking tryouts, as otherwise I've only really touched the surface reading the odd essay/article every now and...

Hey, yes everything seems to be ok now, no more unaccounted weight losses (Christmas lentil loaves may have helped with that!) I've been adding a few more calorific snacks into my average daily foods here and there. Nothing major at all, just lots of little things like a handful of nuts every...

My older brother gifted me some milk-based chocolates for Christmas: I am not sure how up-to-date he is on my recent vegan switch, but I forgive him for any mistakes as he's based in Vancouver and can't be expected to be on track with everything going on back in the UK! I thanked him just the...

Thanks for your suggestion - I do like pecan and brazil nuts, despite feeling guilty about the big carbon footprint they undoubtedly leave due to exporting, maybe I should go look for them. I haven't had an avocado in years - how did that happen?! :D

Thanks for your input! You've given me a lot to think about - appreciated. :)

Last summer I found myself similarly dealing with a 'snail apocalypse': had no idea how they would all descend in hordes on my American Giant sunflower shoots every night! I'm ashamed to say back then I used nasty chemical pellets to keep them at bay, which makes me feel rather guilty, now. It...

Hey guys, thought I'd post a quick question to the vegan veterans on here who know the drill! It's been almost 4 months now since I switched to a vegan diet and I've noticed, though not at first, what now is apparent to be a significant reduction in my weight: about 11 pounds. :/ This is...

Vegan chocolate bar. +guilty face+ :innocent:

I habitually give Cafe Nero my custom out and about, as they sell excellent vegan falafels and a pasta pot I adore, plus a variety of rich drinks that can be made completely dairy free if you ask the barista. Checked out their site recently and they provide a good, comprehensive list of their...

Ooh that sauce sounds nice - will have to try! :)

It's certainly been rewarding! I feel I'm eating so much better now, and have more energy to show for it. I definitely need to start looking into farmer's markets - as you say it is an excellent way to get organic fruit/vegetables inexpensively and also supportive of local businesses. :)

Thanks for your input. :) The Fruitarian diet sounds intriguing, though I guess one would have to watch their sources and buy mostly organic. Recently was chatting with a nutritionist friend of mine who warned about the amount of pesticides contaminating supermarket chain fruits like apples.

I enjoy most spices, though I've never been a big fan of pepper! My favourite has to be cinnamon.

Well... to tell a lie I'm increasingly losing the need to keep note of how long I've been vegan as I feel the diet - and lifestyle - is really beginning to synchronise with my daily routines. :) I'm just so glad I finally made this change. Felt awful for the first month on vegan food... I also...

Hey, you've made the right decision! :) Also live with a load of meat eaters - I can sympathise as it is sometimes difficult for the other party to really get what constitutes as vegan food sometimes (over the past 3 months I keep getting asked: 'do you still have milk?') Anyway, good luck...

Lush shops are so nice to simply browse around in for the smell alone. Late shopper here too. :D

Quinoa with chia seeds, and some grapes.

Oh no, getting colder over here, too. Chocolate helps stave off the inevitability of foul winter weather, though. :) I'm forever visiting a cafe who make wonderful vegan soy hot chocolate. Definitely eclipses the milk powder based lattes I used to drink. Wish you luck in your quest!

Houmous and falafel wrap alongside a soy hot chocolate. :)

Old electronics are certainly a big problem that I can't see decreasing in the years to come. :/ Modern, developed society seems less concerned with 'if it's broken, fix it,' and more concerned with replacing everything with a better/latest model. E-waste also generates quite a bit of business...