tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88637077702139288.post7746148122662210306..comments2023-02-24T11:34:26.824-05:00Comments on Compassionate Consumption: Faux Meat FavouritesCompassionate Consumptionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01756040839215240827noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88637077702139288.post-79895837914442604042008-04-01T14:05:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:05:00.000-04:00Hello and thanks for your comment. I got a chuckle...Hello and thanks for your comment. I got a chuckle about your staple Tofurkey sandwiches every day!<BR/>Don't be afraid to just throw things together - some will be hits and some misses (I still have those). I also remember buying some of those powdered sauce mixes, usually in the Asian aisle at the grocery story, to flavour whatever I was preparing. I have also, over the years, amassed a large collection of vegetarian cookbooks and magazines - this helped me "learn" how to prepare new dishes without meat.<BR/>Now I try to make a rough list of some dishes I would like to try out during the week - and I do it. (Mind you I also work part time, hence I have the time to prepare a decent meal.) Most casserole dishes are good places to start - maintain the basic recipe but substitute the meat with TVP, tofu or a soy-meat. <BR/>Good luck on the vegetarian path, sounds to me like you are well on your way.<BR/>PrasadCompassionate Consumptionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756040839215240827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88637077702139288.post-76507472571470877882008-04-01T01:15:00.000-04:002008-04-01T01:15:00.000-04:00Yes, the hypothesis you raised about how, if you n...Yes, the hypothesis you raised about how, if you never had the experience of eating meat, you wouldn't have anything to compare the "meatless" meat to is very interesting. I've been vegetarian for close to 2 years now, and I'm not too sure if I really "remember" the taste of meat, although I seem to judging by some of my comments. <BR/>I'm trying to eat closer to a plant diet (less processed foods), although I find I can only do that when I have time, unfortunately. I pack my lunch, and it's usually (ok, always) a Tofurky sandwich with maybe some lettuce/a handful of bagged salad to top it off.<BR/>When I have time, I make a delicious recipe consisting of microwaved potatoes, chopped in bite-size pieces, with melted marble cheese on top, chopped green and red peppers, green onions, and diced tomatoes. It's absolutely delicious, but it's a bit time consuming. <BR/>I guess the hardest part is learning how to really cook - and well. I would love to make some vegetarian chilli but am completely clueless as to how. Oh well, I will learn some day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88637077702139288.post-73439446755344005972008-03-30T07:38:00.000-04:002008-03-30T07:38:00.000-04:00Sister,Your comments just get better and better!! ...Sister,<BR/>Your comments just get better and better!! Please make note somewhere of those 6 other questions. I am fairly certain at this point that I will try to resurrect the Hamilton Veg'n Group, with the intent to try to do six sessions of monthly meetings each with a topic or theme. I already have 2 topics in mind (LOL) but my spidey sense tells me that your 6 questions (along with the others you refer to in your comment) might provide me with at least 4 more topics!<BR/>See you soon.<BR/>Quang PrasadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88637077702139288.post-34357369482996309332008-03-29T22:49:00.000-04:002008-03-29T22:49:00.000-04:00Yes, but you weren't wearing "their skins." That ...Yes, but you weren't wearing "their skins." That is the point. Is wearing something that looks like an animal skin being non-compassionate toward the animal? No. But it does say that you admire the look of them. What was your motivation and intent when wearing the vest? What is the attachment, what is the aversion, what is delusional thinking, in all of this? Something to think about. I've just thought of about six more questions, and I won't go into it here. Interesting though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88637077702139288.post-15617706171875767872008-03-28T09:35:00.000-04:002008-03-28T09:35:00.000-04:00Good morning Sister,Thanks for the comment. I have...Good morning Sister,<BR/>Thanks for the comment. I have read many times in vegan sources, that (from a "purist" point of view) we should be moving away from faux furs, meats, etc. Your comment, then brought to mind an incident that happened at work a couple of years back, which bothered me enough (one of those "terrible gifts"). I had worn a faux-leopard skin vest to work that day. With black sweater and black pants, I really loved the look. Someone at the meeting, knowing I was vegetarian, jokingly commented "she doesn't eat meat but it's ok to wear their skins". <BR/>I haven't worn the vest since - I think I might donate it to Value Village from whence it came.<BR/>Quang PrasadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88637077702139288.post-47515100800589894582008-03-28T09:07:00.000-04:002008-03-28T09:07:00.000-04:00Dear Anonymous,I agree, the price of the meatless ...Dear Anonymous,<BR/>I agree, the price of the meatless chicken is high (I noticed it increased from the launch price by approx $2.00). They are seasoned, so require only baking or nuking (I think you can also barbeque them but not 100% sure; I'd have to check the instructions.) Two evenings back, I roasted some sweet potato chunks, with peppers, onions, broccoli drizzled with olive oil, seasoned with rosemary. With about 20 minutes left of baking time, I popped two of these breasts on top of the veggies. <BR/>Another thought that came to mind (among the 9 million thoughts bouncing about in monkey mind LOL) is that, had I never tasted meat of any sort (let's say I was born Hindu), then I would have nothing to compare these meatless foods with. Surely my impressions would be totally different. It would be simply a matter of my taste buds telling me yes, pretty tasty or no, don't like this at all.<BR/>PrasadCompassionate Consumptionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756040839215240827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88637077702139288.post-67142013844819309082008-03-27T22:02:00.000-04:002008-03-27T22:02:00.000-04:00Thanks for this post. I've tried the meatless beef...Thanks for this post. I've tried the meatless beef strips and I think they're quite delicious. Coincidentally, I just used them in a stir-fry today with red onion, green peppers and red peppers. They're a nice source of protein but I don't eat them every day either.<BR/><BR/>I haven't tried the chicken one.. it is a little more expensive, and I'm not sure I would really like the taste. The only thing I've tried that comes close to tasting like real chicken is the Schneider's meatless chicken nuggets which are no longer being sold, sadly. <BR/>Does the PC meatless chicken have seasoning on it? Generally, how easy is it to prepare?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88637077702139288.post-9480740405488287842008-03-27T15:17:00.000-04:002008-03-27T15:17:00.000-04:00I once had difficulty with the idea of eating some...I once had difficulty with the idea of eating something that looked, tasted and had the texture of meat, while advocating a vegetarian diet. However, one wise person told me that they didn't become vegetarian because they didn't like the taste of meat; they became vegetarian so as to have compassion for animals. In fact, just like faux fur, I believe that it is another way of saying you can have what you are looking for without cruelty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com