The Veganism Thread

[blondeonabike]

Lots of ideas and opinions here. Personally I do eat meat. I do not wish to enter any debates..just wish to introduce and idea myself and an open minded vegan freind of mine discussed recently. We agreed that life should be considered and it is more 'responsible' to rather choose to eat a large animal like a cow who will feed many people than a smaller animal like a chicken that will feed one family for a day. Less lives lost.

[cfcjim]

This question will get side stepped better than Danie Gerber. 

I only like this for the Gerber reference. The man can drink. And side step a bill: allegedly. Ahem, it was in Windhoek in the nineties.

[cfcjim]

I tried to read the entirety of this thread, but the Danie Gerber reference interrupted me.

 

If it's been mentioned before I do apologise.

 

If you are on the fence about vegetarianism/veganism, find an abattoir and park outside for an hour or so and hear the pigs scream or the cattle lowing (Xmas reference there).

 

It'll change your mind.

 

It did me, in 1988.

Yes, I'm an old f*****.

[Gen]

If one of you could post a vegan recipe that is tried and tested for Sunday lunch I will give it a try..also please... I like food..I also like food that looks appetizing so none of mush that I see so much of on Pinterest.[emoji6]

[Thor Buttox]

Lots of ideas and opinions here. Personally I do eat meat. I do not wish to enter any debates..just wish to introduce and idea myself and an open minded vegan freind of mine discussed recently. We agreed that life should be considered and it is more 'responsible' to rather choose to eat a large animal like a cow who will feed many people than a smaller animal like a chicken that will feed one family for a day. Less lives lost.

Weirdly, in my own way I have arrived at a similar construct. I have stopped lamb, pork, etc and only eat cow and chicken now. But ONLY because I simply cannot eat the stuff my vegan wife does. I have tried but other than a few really yummy dishes, I have failed. Vegan bolognaise and such is just vile.

 

Yes I know I am not perfect, but I have also seriously cut back on milk and other dairy...

 

The problem is I keep telling my wife that the big plastic bottles that she gets her supposedly better water in are far more hazardous to other animals and the environment, and the hypocrisy of perfectly fine tap water kick in. In my book, as long as you are reasonably consistent and don't virtue signal like the 'average' (yes, I know) vegan you are making the place better than it was yesterday.

[Patchelicious]

Weirdly, in my own way I have arrived at a similar construct. I have stopped lamb, pork, etc and only eat cow and chicken now. But ONLY because I simply cannot eat the stuff my vegan wife does. I have tried but other than a few really yummy dishes, I have failed. Vegan bolognaise and such is just vile.

 

Yes I know I am not perfect, but I have also seriously cut back on milk and other dairy...

 

The problem is I keep telling my wife that the big plastic bottles that she gets her supposedly better water in are far more hazardous to other animals and the environment, and the hypocrisy of perfectly fine tap water kick in. In my book, as long as you are reasonably consistent and don't virtue signal like the 'average' (yes, I know) vegan you are making the place better than it was yesterday.

This is why it’s important to be honest about your argument. If you are trying make the world a better place, and take steps across many areas to improve. Like reduce meat consumption, cycle to work, go solar, reduce plastic consumption etc etc. You are going to make a difference.

 

But to say the only way is Veganism is pretty must the same absolutism Eldi was referring too.

 

You can’t go vegan and then neglect the other aspects too. Then you are like those people who order upsized BigMac Meals but with a Diet Coke.

[Eldron]

If one of you could post a vegan recipe that is tried and tested for Sunday lunch I will give it a try..also please... I like food..I also like food that looks appetizing so none of mush that I see so much of on Pinterest.[emoji6]

 

Here is a veggie bobotie recipe we make on special occasions...enjoy!

Lentil Bobotie.docx

[Gen]

Here is a veggie bobotie recipe we make on special occasions...enjoy!

Thanks but I don''t eat normal babotie...[emoji1787][emoji6]

 

 

Also.. milk and egg in recipe[emoji2368]

Edited December 2, 2018 by Gen

[Gen]

This is why it’s important to be honest about your argument. If you are trying make the world a better place, and take steps across many areas to improve. Like reduce meat consumption, cycle to work, go solar, reduce plastic consumption etc etc. You are going to make a difference.

 

But to say the only way is Veganism is pretty must the same absolutism Eldi was referring too.

 

You can’t go vegan and then neglect the other aspects too. Then you are like those people who order upsized BigMac Meals but with a Diet Coke.

If we all did a little we could do a lot Edited December 2, 2018 by Gen

[Eldron]

Thanks but I don''t eat normal babotie...[emoji1787][emoji6]

Hahaha doh.

[Kranswurm]

Thanks but I don''t eat normal babotie...[emoji1787][emoji6]

 

Thats because you have been eating the wrong thing all along.You must try the bobotie...

Especially at the Bo Kaap Kombuis

Their food is all Cape Malay and out of this world

[Gen]

Thats because you have been eating the wrong thing all along.You must try the bobotie... [emoji106]

Especially at the Bo Kaap Kombuis

Their food is all Cape Malay and out of this world

Lol

 

I don't really like the fruit with the savoury .. referring to the raisins..which becomes a texture I am not fond of.. and the egg in it [emoji1785]..and that recipe has milk and eggs in it so not Vegan I suppose.[emoji2368]

Edited December 2, 2018 by Gen

[Kranswurm]

Lol

 

I don't really like the fruit with the savoury .. referring to the raisins..which becomes a texture I am not fond of..and that recipe has milk and eggs in it..[emoji2368]

There I agree with you.Dont like fruit in food either.My mom never mixed savoury with fruit so I  am the same.Anyway I must stop derailing this serious thread.

Off to the Radium for some live Jazz and peri peri...my uncle plays double bass in the band.He is 90

[Mojoman]

Lol

 

I don't really like the fruit with the savoury .. referring to the raisins..which becomes a texture I am not fond of.. and the egg in it [emoji1785]..and that recipe has milk and eggs in it so not Vegan I suppose.[emoji2368]

Ja....mince with custard we used to say...

[Eldron]

Lol

 

I don't really like the fruit with the savoury .. referring to the raisins..which becomes a texture I am not fond of.. and the egg in it [emoji1785]..and that recipe has milk and eggs in it so not Vegan I suppose.[emoji2368]

 

How about shepherdess pie?

 

It has some butter and cheese but those are easy enough to swap out for vegan alternatives.

 

Being a pie it is a bit "brown mushy" but you can sprinkle some colour on before serving.

Shepherdess pie with sweet potato mash.docx

[Gen]

How about shepherdess pie?

 

It has some butter and cheese but those are easy enough to swap out for vegan alternatives.

 

Being a pie it is a bit "brown mushy" but you can sprinkle some colour on before serving.

Will give it a go.