Vegetarians. There doesn't seem to be a food/drink forum, so . .

Mr_Singleton

Ladyshopper wrote: »

No they don't. Pescatarians eat fish.

not helped by people who say "I'm vegetarian but eat fish" or even worse "im vegetarian but eat chicken!"

Drives me mad as you can probably tell!

Pot/Kettle/Black

No different from manufacturers of vegetarian food selling things like "QUORN MEAT FREE BACON RASHERS"

Bacon rashers !!!!!!!!!!

"QUORN MEAT FREE ROAST CHICKEN SLICED FILLETS"

Fillets!!..... its never even been anywhere near a chicken!!

Mr_Singleton

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Telling someone with an established diet what this allows and denies them (as in my previous example) is just plain arrogant IMO. Some of us just do not see flesh as foodstuff, its off our radar.

Eh? so why is SO MUCH vegetarian foodstuff sold using and referencing MEAT terminology?

As I've already pointed out Quorn is selling "meat free ROAST CHICKEN SLICED FILLETS"

Vegetarians are a pain in the bum all they seem to do is whinge and whine.

NewShadow

thriftwizard wrote: »

One of my pescatarian daughter's favourites is chick pea burgers (no nuts, no cheese) as follows:

I tin chick peas
An onion, chopped fine
Pinch of salt
Tsp Moroccan spice - adjust to taste
Tsp dried coriander leaves, or Tbsp chopped fresh
1 egg
(optional - tomato puree - gives a more burger-like colour)
Oatmeal
Flour of choice - for your hands!
Tbsp oil of your choice - for frying

Open the tin, drain & mash well in a bowl. Mix in the chopped onion, salt, spice, coriander leaves , tomato puree if using (we usually don't) & egg. It'll be fairly sloppy, so mix in oatmeal until it's dry enough to form & hold shapes. Flour your hands, and scoop up a handful; roll it into a ball, then flatten it. Repeat until you have about 8 burgers & the mixture's all gone. Heat oil until a tiny bit dropped in forms bubbles, then fry the burgers, about 3-4 mins on each side until golden. Best eaten swiftly for maximum deliciousness, but they will keep & hold together for lunch boxes or future reference.

Very good with potato wedges & salad...

Thanks TW, That looks really nice - Plus I bet much lower on the calories than the mince alternative :cool:

apardion

NewShadow wrote: »

Thanks TW, That looks really nice - Plus I bet much lower on the calories than the mince alternative :cool:

Mr_Singleton wrote: »

Eh? so why is SO MUCH vegetarian foodstuff sold using and referencing MEAT terminology?

As I've already pointed out Quorn is selling "meat free ROAST CHICKEN SLICED FILLETS"

Vegetarians are a pain in the bum all they seem to do is whinge and whine.

You seem to be the only one whinging and whining - what is the point of your contribution?

OP - try dried soya mince from Holland and Barrett instead of quorn mince. It's cheaper and lasts longer. I use it in chillis etc..

VfM4meplse

LameWolf wrote: »

I always scrutinise the ingredients list of anything that doesn't declare itself "suitable for vegetarians" on the label. And I finally got my GP trained not to prescribe capsules for me.

I'm strict with my food choices, but I don't expect the NHS to fund my ethical / lifestyle choice. When it comes to meds, I accept the benefit to myself over the harm to the animal.

Mr_Singleton wrote: »

Eh? so why is SO MUCH vegetarian foodstuff sold using and referencing MEAT terminology?

As I've already pointed out Quorn is selling "meat free ROAST CHICKEN SLICED FILLETS"

I have no idea, I hated the taste of meat which is why I resisted as a child in the first place. But I'd love to know why non-vegetarians eat the veggie food choice when it is in limited supply. I see this the most on airlines (thankfully the food's not worth eating anyway), but also at shared meals where the veggie option provokes an active interest from the meat eaters in addition to their meat dishes.

Anne_Marie_2

Mr_Singleton wrote: »

Eh? so why is SO MUCH vegetarian foodstuff sold using and referencing MEAT terminology?

As I've already pointed out Quorn is selling "meat free ROAST CHICKEN SLICED FILLETS"

Vegetarians are a pain in the bum all they seem to do is whinge and whine.

No need to shout Mr_Singleton, I am sure that most of us can read, especially with all the carrots giving us vegetarians better eyesight.

I am so sorry that you seemed to have only met whingers and whiners, but then again, I have met a lot of people in those categories who eat meat. My advice is to avoid like the plague, people who whinge and whine, but do so only, after meeting them, no matter their eating preferences.

thriftwizard

I'd love to know why non-vegetarians eat the veggie food choice when it is in limited supply. I see this the most on airlines (thankfully the food's not worth eating anyway), but also at shared meals where the veggie option provokes an active interest from the meat eaters in addition to their meat dishes.

We sometimes play host family to young German students. I'm one of the few hosts who is happy to have vegetarians (but not vegans - I keep chickens, we live on eggs!) and about half the youngsters who have come to us have been "nominal" vegetarians. Not one of them so far has actually been veggie; the parents tick the box because they've been told how awful British food is, know all about mad cow disease etc. and think it'll be the safer option. I get paid more for vegetarians, and would be very happy to have some real ones, as my daughter costs less to feed than most of the rest of my offspring; she doesn't eat Quorn or McCartney sausages or any meat substitutes.

I wonder if other people on airlines & at shared meals are working on the same premise - that the vegetarian option will be safer?

NewShadow

thriftwizard wrote: »

I wonder if other people on airlines & at shared meals are working on the same premise - that the vegetarian option will be safer?

I run events at work which are often catered (free lunch :money:).

I'll quite often have some of the vegetarian offerings (and always make sure to order 50:50 even though there's rarely very many vegetarians)

Why? Well, because I'm not a carnivore - I'm an omnivore.

I'd never eat the last of something if there wasn't enough, but i need my 5-7-9 a day too you know :rotfl:

ShoestringJane

See if you can find some of the old style Cranks recipe books on-line somewhere. I have had mine for years and they are pretty much falling apart. They are brilliant! Also good is Vegetarian Kitchen by Sarah Brown. Again very old - I like to get value from my cookery books. I can't stand Quorn actually. It is convenient and quick though. Much cheaper to use pulses and nuts. (Having said all this, I am not actually a vegetarian, but I do like to leave out the meat fairly regularly - cheaper and healthier in my view).
Jane

Caterina

thriftwizard wrote: »

We sometimes play host family to young German students. I'm one of the few hosts who is happy to have vegetarians (but not vegans - I keep chickens, we live on eggs!) and about half the youngsters who have come to us have been "nominal" vegetarians. Not one of them so far has actually been veggie; the parents tick the box because they've been told how awful British food is, know all about mad cow disease etc. and think it'll be the safer option. I get paid more for vegetarians, and would be very happy to have some real ones, as my daughter costs less to feed than most of the rest of my offspring; she doesn't eat Quorn or McCartney sausages or any meat substitutes.

I wonder if other people on airlines & at shared meals are working on the same premise - that the vegetarian option will be safer?

I have students stay occasionally, the meat eaters are PITAs (not them personally, but the stink of meat in the kitchen that I am contracted to provide for evening meals). This week I have a vegetarian and a vegan, hurray! We agreed that we will all eat vegan evening meals, so I am really going to enjoy cooking for them, for a change.

Sunday was lentil and quinoa veg soup with felafel and salad, yesterday Italian Pasta and Bean soup with HM coleslaw vinaigrette, stewed apples with soya yogurt for pudding.

Tonight tofu and mix veg stir fry, brown rice and sliced banana with vegan custard.

Planning a nice veg curry, bean burgers and a chick pea stew with dumplings. The girls are loving it, we were discussing yesterday how they would have found it difficult to stay in a meat eaters family.

For a change having students is not a bothersome chore for a bit of extra money, I am enjoying it!

But I dont get extra money for vegetarians and vegans! I wish!