Vegetarian & Vegan Food and Lifestyle

[neely]

I eat whole ground flaxseed in my oatmeal for breakfast and love it.

 

[maggiedemi]

I eat whole ground flaxseed in my oatmeal for breakfast and love it.

Is it ground into a powder? I kinda like the crunchy seeds.

 

[neely]

Is it ground into a powder? I kinda like the crunchy seeds.

No, it's not a powder. I'd probably compare it to ground coffee. This is what I buy.
https://www.bobsredmill.com/organic-brown-flaxseed-meal.html

 

[maggiedemi]

Maybe I'll take a pic of it, 'cause I'm confused. It looks like tiny seeds. I do have the powder kind too, but it doesn't taste as good, I like the crunch of the whole seeds.

 

[neely]

Maybe I'll take a pic of it, 'cause I'm confused. It looks like tiny seeds.

Yes, it does look like tiny seeds. We're bringing Carleton to the vet this morning for a planned dental surgery but if I remember I'll take a pic of it for you.

 

[neely]

M maggiedemi I thought I'd take these pics for you while getting my breakfast ready. First is a pic of the flaxseeds and second is a pic of it in my oatmeal.

 

[maggiedemi]

I thought I'd take these pics for you while getting my breakfast ready.

Thank you. Mine is definitely not ground then. It is uniform whole little seeds.

 

[Sabbers]

What is everyone's favourite veggie/vegan recipe books or websites? I'm cooking more from scratch during this quarantine. I have a few books but then end up not picking any recipes because there is too much to chose from.

 

[maggiedemi]

What is everyone's favourite veggie/vegan recipe books or websites?

I like Chloe Coscarelli

 

[maggiedemi]

How do you use Cajun Seasoning in cooking? I made an enchilada casserole with Cajun Seasoning, Chili Power, Cumin, Black Pepper. But it was terrible, those spices definitely didn't mix well. What did I do wrong? Is there a website that would teach me which spices combine well together?

 

[Sabbers]

I like Chloe Coscarelli

I'll look her up thanks

 

[rubysmama]

What is everyone's favourite veggie/vegan recipe books or websites?

I mostly just Google the recipe, or ingredient, I want to cook, and look at the images, and choose that way, modifying the recipe to accommodate whatever I have on hand.

I do like Allrecipes | Food, friends, and recipe inspiration for pretty much any type of recipe

How do you use Cajun Seasoning in cooking?

No idea.

 

[neely]

I went to a cooking demo awhile back by Lindsay Nixon and love her book, very easy recipes - The Happy Herbivore
The Happy Herbivore Cookbook Cookbook
Also met Rip Esselystyn and enjoy some of his recipes: Books By Rip Esselstyn — Plant-Strong by Engine 2

 

[LTS3]

How do you use Cajun Seasoning in cooking? I made an enchilada casserole with Cajun Seasoning, Chili Power, Cumin, Black Pepper. But it was terrible, those spices definitely didn't mix well. What did I do wrong? Is there a website that would teach me which spices combine well together?

Maybe it would be best to follow a recipe than to just add things together?

Cajun seasoning is typically used to season and flavor meat in Cajun cuisine. It doesn't work well for other cuisines as you've found.

Cajun Seasoning: French Flavors Influenced By Rural Louisiana

Cajun seasoning is a spice blend that is supposed to encompass the flavors used in Cajun cuisine. It should not be confused with Creole seasoning even though the two are often viewed as

www.spiceography.com

There are various charts that with suggestions on good spice pairings and waht foods they are typically used for. Here's one:

http://bkc-od-media.vmhost.psu.edu/documents/HO_PE_foodherbspicepairing.pdf

 

[maggiedemi]

There are various charts that with suggestions on good spice pairings and waht foods they are typically used for. Here's one:

Thank you so much! That's exactly the type of chart I was looking for.

 

[Roxabelle]

I gave eating meat last year but at first it was for health/solidarity reasons.

My younger sister was diagnosed with MS, and doctors advised her to cut out meat and dairy immediately as this diet can help prevent a relapse. So it’s more like a vegan/plant-based diet but you’re encouraged to eat fish.

I’m at higher risk of developing MS because my sister has it, and more of the family adopting the same diet made it easier on my sister. I’ve stuck with it ever since! So I guess I’m a dairy-free pescatarian.

I don’t miss meat at all (really thought I would!) but allowing myself to eat seafood means I can still cook a nice dinner for myself and the cat!

 

[Roxabelle]

Since I've eaten meat my entire life up until the last 12 months, and my fiancé is very much a meat-eater, I'm always on the look-out for 'meaty' meat-free recipes that'll satisfy the both of us.

One of my all-time favourite foods as a meat eater was chilli con carne. After a few lacklustre veggie chilli attempts I stumbled across this version, and it has been a firm favourite in our household ever since. Essentially, make it with several types of beans, divide the chilli into two, blitz one portion, then mix back together. The texture is spot on and even meat-eaters love it. Very easy to make entirely vegan, or load it with cheese etc.!

Cookie and Kate - Vegetarian Chilli Recipe

 

[rubysmama]

Thanks for posting, Roxabelle . I've been vegetarian for coming on 12 years, so always on the lookout for new recipes.

BTW, we have a forum specifically for Recipes - Main Dishes And Entrees - Vegetarian/vegan you might want to check out.

 

[maggiedemi]

I like this shirt:

 

[maggiedemi]

Are pumpkin seeds usually bitter? I've been wanting to get a bag of them. But I tried a sample of pumpkin seed butter and it was so bitter! It was a green color. If I do try pumpkin seeds, I will make sure to only get a small bag!
88 Acres Pumpkin Seed Butter Pouch - 1.16oz