Going vegan......old style?!

MandM90

WantToBeSE wrote: »

Morning All

pumpkin, what do you usually grow? I am not sure if my attempts at growing will be any good, but i at least want to try it I would like to get the boys involved too, bt my 15 year old has no interest. My 10 yr old will help i think.

Peas and beans are really easy (you can plant both now) and are fun to watch grow.

Salad leaves and radishes are super fast, as are herbs. I'd perhaps give your DS a container himself that he can nurture and be proud of. Some plants really like each other (see http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/organic_companionplanting1.shtml ), so you could plant, say, Nasturtiums (which are edible flowers) and kale together, or marigolds and tomatoes in a big pot.

FrugalLina

Would anyone mind if I resurrected this thread? I think it is full of really useful info and tasty recipes.

After enjoying Christmas with my son, who has transitioned from vegetarian to vegan, I have decided to give it a go as well.

Any other new vegans here?

System

Are crops vegan? As many insects squished by tractors and combine harvesters

Justamum

MatthewAinsworth wrote: »

Are crops vegan? As many insects squished by tractors and combine harvesters

Vegans can only do their best. It's about not intentionally causing harm or suffering to animals. We're not Jains.

BrassicWoman

FrugalLina wrote: »

Any other new vegans here?

newish. And suggesting Ocado deliveries if possible for you as they now sell Noosh as well as loads more vegan stuff than other supermarkets.

[Deleted User]

Hi I am attempting veganuary! I am coming into this after going veggy a year ago. I am looking at doing a big monthly shop of essentials online when my student money comes in. So far I have added to my virtual basket:
Big bag of pasta
Rice
tins of tomatoes
lentils
frozen onions
frozen stir fry veg
veg stock cubes
curry paste
butter beans
refriend beans
frozen veg mince
2 nut roasts
frozen chips
frozen peppers
chickpeas
bread
linda mcartney sausages
tomato puree
coconut milk
uht plant milk
vegan pesto
Linda mcartney burgers

I will get fresh veg from Lidl/ Aldi and already have a cupboard full of herbs, spices and condiments. Is there anything I'm missing?

happy35

Vegan cheese or yoghurt? These are in my staples as I love alpro coconut and almond yoghurt

BrassicWoman

happy35 wrote: »

Vegan cheese or yoghurt? These are in my staples as I love alpro coconut and almond yoghurt

I've been makig my own soy yogurt and pop it with some museli in a coffee cup to eat on the morning train.

Yet to find edible vegan cheese except cream style.

BrassicWoman

drinkupretty wrote: »

I will get fresh veg from Lidl/ Aldi and already have a cupboard full of herbs, spices and condiments. Is there anything I'm missing?

Tahini or peanut butter + lemon juice for turning your tinned pulses into sandwich fillings

Porridge!

Rummer

It is good to see this thread back, I eat a lot of vegan meals and it is always great to hear about more