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JerseyGirl2
#1Hey Vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 1:30pm

I said VEGetarians and no, this isn't about the vegetarian homo who was fired...

A little over two weeks ago (after reading Skinny Bitch and surfing the PETA site) I decided to give up meat. I had dropped red meat and pork first and then decided I could live without chicken, too. Well, does anyone have any pointers or advice? Anyone have any fantastic recipes they want to share? What about restaurants? Any in the city that are must tries?

Thanks for any input.


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papalovesmambo
#2hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 1:36pm

yer giving up all meat, jg2? wink, wink.

my wife liks zen palate. she's not a total meat nazi, but she eats very little. just a few double-cheesburgers now and then. a little bulgogi.


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tazber
#2re: Hey Vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 1:38pm

Be sure you get protein from other sources (legumes, the Morningstar products, etc).

Be careful not to supplement with carbos. It's very easy to load up on the starches b/c in the beginning you may feel like you haven't had a real meal.


I have a ton of excellent recipes that I'll PM you when I get home.


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blondebaby589
#3re: Hey Vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 1:38pm

Congrats on the decision Jerseygirl! I was a vegetarian for 8 years, but now I'll eat chicken on occasion. (No red meat still.) My best advice is to try a bunch of different stuff! Some people really love soy, while others love tofu. My favorite product are Boca Burgers. (I especially recommend the 'chicken' patties!) Here's their website, they have some awesome recipies too.
http://www.bocaburger.com/our-products.aspx

Best of luck!


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Calvin
#4re: Hey Vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 1:40pm

I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this cookbook:
Main-Course Vegetarian Pleasures

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papalovesmambo
#5hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 1:43pm

taz is right. you need lots and lots of protein.

as far as the veggie stuff from the supermarket, i am a fan of the morningstar farms veggie stuff. 'spcially their burger family. the mrs. loves the veggie dogs. i've made veggie chili with their faux ground beef crumble and it didn't suck nearly as bad as i thought it would.

*update*

and i just got that first line ya linguist ya.


r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.

...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty

pray to st. jude

i'm a sonic reducer

he was the gimmicky sort

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Updated On: 3/3/09 at 01:43 PM

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StageManager2
#6re: Hey Vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 1:47pm

Re restaurants: I highly recommend Zenith on W 48th & 8th Ave. It can be a bit pricey, but it's oh so good!

www.zenithvegetariancuisine.com


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Updated On: 3/3/09 at 01:47 PM

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JerseyGirl2
#7re: Hey Vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 1:53pm

Well, I was already in love with Morningstar Farms Mushroom Lovers burger. And their chicken really surprised me.


Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!

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Madcap Maisie
#8re: Hey Vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:10pm

My best friend is a vegetarian, I'll ask her if she has any advice.

also, 3 words.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI!


yummm


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papalovesmambo
#9hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:11pm

and jg2, protein. lots and lots of yummy protein.


r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.

...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty

pray to st. jude

i'm a sonic reducer

he was the gimmicky sort

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Dollypop
#10hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:12pm

Try that tofu-pasta that's available in the refridgerated organics section of the supermarket. I think it's called "SH*Taki" or something very close to that.


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#11hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:16pm

"Some people really love soy, while others love tofu"

Well, actually tofu is made from Soy milk.

I'm on Weight Watchers and their web site has lots of recipes that use little or no meat. Some of them are either really good or I just think they're good because I'm starving....

ANYWAY - that's a good spot to find recipes for meatless chilis, soups, stews, etc.


Meow!

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StageManager2
#12hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:24pm

The TOFU COOKERY is another great cookbook. Their enchiladas (pictures below), sloppy joes, and especially chili are to die for. You can purchase the 25th Anniversary Edition on Amazon for just $15, but I'd check your local library first. They may have an older edition, but it's all the same.

hey vegetarians...


Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia
Updated On: 3/3/09 at 02:24 PM

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LizzieCurry
#13hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:27pm

I dropped them all at once on New Year's when I was 14. My roommate went slowly from dropping red meat, then white meat, then fish. Different things work for different people!


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tazber
#14hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:37pm

I was like Jersey. Inspired by a PETA propaganda film.
Even as a little tot I was aware and uncomfortable eating animals,
but when I saw that PETA film it was all over.

That is some harsh stuff.


....but the world goes 'round

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papalovesmambo
#15hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:38pm

i love watching the peta films with a burger and some chicken fries.


r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.

...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty

pray to st. jude

i'm a sonic reducer

he was the gimmicky sort

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tazber
#16hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:40pm

gross.

Give me the good old fashioned torture porn. I can handle people being chopped up, it's the animals that get to me.


....but the world goes 'round

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papalovesmambo
#17hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:41pm

please, all that torture porn is so cheesy. i need the real thing man. chop the chickens, baby.


r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.

...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty

pray to st. jude

i'm a sonic reducer

he was the gimmicky sort

fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective

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Weez
#18hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:53pm

Welcome to Veggietown! Your new best friend is the soy bean. You can eat it as a bean, you can drink it as soy milk (although as soy milk tastes vile, you may want to look into rice milk instead), and you can eat it in a curd. Cut cubes of tofu, roll 'em in cornflour, deepfry until crispy brown, season, and devour. It's my most favouritest thing to eat. :3

Mmmmm, soy beans... :3


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Calvin
#19hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 2:55pm

I like shake & bake Tofu topped with marinara. hey vegetarians...

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IAMWHATIAM
#20hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 3:04pm

I'm not yet a vegetarian, but my 17 year old daughter is a vegan, and we're always trying out new vegetarian/vegan restaurants. Here are a few good ones in the city:

HanGawi (Korean) - 32nd east of Fifth
Blossom - Ninth between 21st and 22nd
Cafe Blossom - Columbus between 82nd and 83rd
Candle Cafe - 3rd & 75th
Candle 79 - 79th off Lexington
Gobo - the Downtown one - 6th Ave (I forget where)
Lula's Sweet Apothecary (Dessert) - 6th between Ave A and Ave B

If I think of more, I'll let you know.

Look into seitan - a meat substitute derived from the protein portion of wheat - it's got a good texture and is pretty versatile.

If you're eating a lot of soy, make sure you talk to your gynecologist, as there is still a split of opinion about the science related to the effects of a lot of soy on breast health.



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Updated On: 3/3/09 at 03:04 PM

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papalovesmambo
#21hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 3:08pm

see, jg2, yer vag needs meat! you know the number.


r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.

...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty

pray to st. jude

i'm a sonic reducer

he was the gimmicky sort

fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective

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Kasie
#22hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 4:30pm

SM2, I have that cookbook and use it all the time. It has some great soup and salad recipes, too.

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JerseyGirl2
#23hey vegetarians...
Posted: 3/3/09 at 7:08pm

Whoa! Thanks for all the great suggestions! I can't wait to try some of this stuff.


Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!


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