cooking

  1. deadknight

    Any vegans who are not huge foodies?

    Any other vegans out there who are not exactly huge foodies? Yes I get it, everybody enjoys good food. However, I seem to have so little interest in gastronomy that I began to find it concerning. It's not about me thinking that learning how to cook is "under my dignity", it's just not my...
  2. N

    Cookery-book

    Looking for a cookery-book that would contain 2 versions of each recipe, one of which would be suitable for vegetarians and the other one would have meat in it. Any ideas?
  3. SapphireLightning

    What do you have in the oven Right Now?

    Since there are a lot of "What did you eat for brekky" or "what are you eating now" threads, I figured I would add to the fun with this one. So, what's in your oven right this second? For me? Maybe it's..... Seitan! (Specifically a smokey sesame oil garlic and cinnamon etc seitan steak that...
  4. Jamie Oliver TV Show

    New Jamie Oliver TV Show-Casting

    Hi everyone, Just spreading the news that Jamie Oliver is currently casting for a new TV show. It's aimed at those who currently rely on takeaway food, but would love to get into cooking. If you're interested, feel free to apply via this link: www.jamieoliver.com/applications Good luck!
  5. meib

    Tip for vegans traveling/living in Japan

    Just wanted to send a quick tip to fellow vegans who are living or traveling to Japan. I live in Tokyo, and I definitely know the struggle of being vegan here… Though while in Japan I obviously want to enjoy its incredible food culture without having to worry about the inclusion of dashi or fish...
  6. B

    Your thoughts on alternatives?

    I would like to know your personal thoughts and feelings toward vegan alternatives. (Vegan Food Alternatives) Alternatives Like or similiar to: Plant-based milk Plant-based Milk products: Cheese, yogurt, sour cream, butter, etc. Plant-based proteins: tofu, boca (veggie chickn patties)...
  7. Jaydoesitgood

    Eating out habit

    I have a terrible terrible habit of eating out. I live in an area where I have a couple of hot spots that have vegan food readily available and when Im stressed I eat out WAY too much. The thing is I LIKE to cook. I have tons of recipes I like, but I just get LAZY. Its not healthy for me an its...
  8. E

    Is this grocery list okay for a healthy vegan diet?

    Hi, I'm 15 years old and have recently transitioned to a vegan. I did it for ethical reasons, but I want to be healthy too. (This list is supposed to supply food for 2 people and is meant to last a week) I've been struggling with what to buy and would hope you could suggest removing or adding...
  9. L

    Vegan cookbooks for non-vegans?

    Christmas is around the corner, and I am looking for a good covert vegan cookbook for a gift for my mother. Any suggestions?
  10. T

    Your favourite kitchen tools?

    Hi all, I work for an ethical store and we're stocking a range of tools for a vegan kitchen. Would you mind sharing your favourite tools, and your kitchen essentials please? Thanks in advance tadhg
  11. MadamSarcastra

    Communal Cook-Fest!

    Hey, gang! It's been a while since we've cooked "together" and I thought since it's winter-time for a great many of us, an awesome way to shake off some of that cold-weather funk is to get involved with another cooking project... with good friends! :) I was initially thinking of folks making...
  12. poohwinner

    How to prepare meals without oils?

    I have heard many bad things about oils (not only health but also bad for nature and animals). So I want to use them as less as possible. How can I do that? How do you prepare foods? Tips are welcome! http://www.ebay.com/bhp/monkey-painting
  13. Igor Garcia

    Delicious alternative to Chicken For Vegans

    Personally this is my favourite recipe to replace chicken, as it perfectly captures the taste and texture of actual chicken. I recommend switching to this recipe if you're finding it a struggle to keep yourself away from eating meat. What you'll need: 1½ cups...
  14. MadamSarcastra

    What about a communal cook-fest?? (May 21st)

    So I had an idea for a community cooking project (not a competition or "cook-off"), and I would like to know what folks think about it.... I thought it might be fun to eventually set up dates, times, dishes, etc. for any willing participants to cook together (but in our own places, of...