Comments on: Faux no! http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:54:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Vanessa (of vanesscipes) http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1038 Vanessa (of vanesscipes) Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:53:07 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1038 I think faux-meats are just fine. I don't tend to eat a lot of them myself, but so many food "memories" are made while we're young and I think it's OK to acknowledge that our senses "miss" the textures of foods we were fed while growing up. <br />I think it's exciting that people who grew up eating meat are making the conscious choice not to eat it any more! <br />It's funny but just because someone is vegetarian doesn't mean that they love all vegetables - I know a number of (faux-)meat-and-potatoes vegetarians and although I myself love new, fresh ingredients there's no accounting for taste sometimes. There is, however, something to be said for someone that eats with respect for the universe. I think faux-meats are just fine. I don’t tend to eat a lot of them myself, but so many food “memories” are made while we’re young and I think it’s OK to acknowledge that our senses “miss” the textures of foods we were fed while growing up.
I think it’s exciting that people who grew up eating meat are making the conscious choice not to eat it any more!
It’s funny but just because someone is vegetarian doesn’t mean that they love all vegetables - I know a number of (faux-)meat-and-potatoes vegetarians and although I myself love new, fresh ingredients there’s no accounting for taste sometimes. There is, however, something to be said for someone that eats with respect for the universe.

]]> By: mamafabun http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1030 mamafabun Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:22:22 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1030 I've been vegetarian and sometimes vegan since I was 11 (12 years now) and just started using faux meats a couple years ago. Before that I thought they were pretty weird but I don't mind having them occasionally. Some are actually really tasty. Also, it's nice that I don't have to deny my little boy all the foods he hears about elsewhere and wants to try. It just so happens that my versions are cruelty-free and generally healthier. I’ve been vegetarian and sometimes vegan since I was 11 (12 years now) and just started using faux meats a couple years ago. Before that I thought they were pretty weird but I don’t mind having them occasionally. Some are actually really tasty. Also, it’s nice that I don’t have to deny my little boy all the foods he hears about elsewhere and wants to try. It just so happens that my versions are cruelty-free and generally healthier.

]]> By: Mikaela http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1027 Mikaela Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:53:46 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1027 I've done the same thing w/ the faux meats. Usually when they're on sale - stuff I'd *never* buy otherwise, I see it on sale and think I should stock up. So silly :)<br /><br />Happy 2007!<br /><3 Mikaela I’ve done the same thing w/ the faux meats. Usually when they’re on sale - stuff I’d *never* buy otherwise, I see it on sale and think I should stock up. So silly :)

Happy 2007!
<3 Mikaela

]]> By: joyce http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1026 joyce Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:48:04 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1026 The Morningstar fake burgers are pretty good. The Boca ones are horrible because the taste is too realistic. The Morningstar fake burgers are pretty good. The Boca ones are horrible because the taste is too realistic.

]]> By: Ruthie http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1025 Ruthie Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:09:24 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1025 Yum, those fig not-ins look delicious!<br /><br />We use TVP a lot, and that's pretty much faux meat, just unseasoned. I do occaisionally crave store-bought veggie burgers or breakfast sausage.<br /><br />I think the best thing about store-bought faux meats is that they're incredibly quick and easy. I'd say our favorite faux meat is Soyrizo. Yum, yum!<br /><br />OK I just discussed it with Russell and here is our list: Health is Wealth Chick'n Nuggets/Burgers, Soyrizo, Gimme Lean Sausage, Amy's Texas or California burgers, and Yves Salami. So I guess we do like our faux meats. :):)<br /><br />Just as a side note, our least favorites are: (Russell) tofurky holiday roast thing, (Ruthie) Veat. Ewwwww.... :) And of course, real meat is the grossest of ALL! Yum, those fig not-ins look delicious!

We use TVP a lot, and that’s pretty much faux meat, just unseasoned. I do occaisionally crave store-bought veggie burgers or breakfast sausage.

I think the best thing about store-bought faux meats is that they’re incredibly quick and easy. I’d say our favorite faux meat is Soyrizo. Yum, yum!

OK I just discussed it with Russell and here is our list: Health is Wealth Chick’n Nuggets/Burgers, Soyrizo, Gimme Lean Sausage, Amy’s Texas or California burgers, and Yves Salami. So I guess we do like our faux meats. :) :)

Just as a side note, our least favorites are: (Russell) tofurky holiday roast thing, (Ruthie) Veat. Ewwwww…. :) And of course, real meat is the grossest of ALL!

]]> By: Candi http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1024 Candi Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:16:00 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1024 I'm not much into the processed faux meats, but that's because of the processing part! (like you said too.) <br /><br />Those fig not-ins look so yummy! I love the raspberry part! :) Great substituting! I'm all into making them healthier! I’m not much into the processed faux meats, but that’s because of the processing part! (like you said too.)

Those fig not-ins look so yummy! I love the raspberry part! :) Great substituting! I’m all into making them healthier!

]]> By: Laura Faye http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1023 Laura Faye Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:22:14 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1023 The Fig Not-ins look awesome! That's a recipe I've been meaning to try. I'll think I'll do what you did and add in some raspberry jam. Fig filling by itself doesn't really appeal to me. The Fig Not-ins look awesome! That’s a recipe I’ve been meaning to try. I’ll think I’ll do what you did and add in some raspberry jam. Fig filling by itself doesn’t really appeal to me.

]]> By: Johanna3 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1022 Johanna3 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:02:56 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1022 Kris:<br />the tofu may looks spicy like maxican for the color but is not spicy if you dont use the pepper adobo. my husband dont like spicy food but love this tofu! <br /><br /> the not-ins looks so good and profesional, yum!<br /> i like to explore new things, so when a faux stuff come to the town , we try them. not a lot because her they are very costly. like a can of faux hot dogs is $5.25 Kris:
the tofu may looks spicy like maxican for the color but is not spicy if you dont use the pepper adobo. my husband dont like spicy food but love this tofu!

the not-ins looks so good and profesional, yum!
i like to explore new things, so when a faux stuff come to the town , we try them. not a lot because her they are very costly. like a can of faux hot dogs is $5.25

]]> By: erica http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1021 erica Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:36:55 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1021 I love the veggie dogs, everything else I can pass on. I've been vegetarian for 13 years and somehow they just don't taste right to me anymore. <br /><br />The fig not-ins I've looked at, but I'll have to save them for a rainy day when I have a few hours. I made the samosas from VwaV for Christmas and it took like 3 1/2 hours. Perhaps I'm just really slow? I love the veggie dogs, everything else I can pass on. I’ve been vegetarian for 13 years and somehow they just don’t taste right to me anymore.

The fig not-ins I’ve looked at, but I’ll have to save them for a rainy day when I have a few hours. I made the samosas from VwaV for Christmas and it took like 3 1/2 hours. Perhaps I’m just really slow?

]]> By: Nikki http://squirrelsvegankitchen.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1020 Nikki Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:55:35 +0000 http://squirrelsvegankitchen.wordpress.com/2007/01/09/faux-no/#comment-1020 I like faux meats on rare occaisions, so maybe 6-10 times a year I'll splurge. My things are nuggets and meetballs. I can't remember the last time I had either. Maybe June?<br /><br />The fig not ins look good. I love Isa's recipes because you can totally play around with them and still end up with an awesome end product. I always use less sugar than she calls for and never end up with something less than something completely fantastically delicious. I like faux meats on rare occaisions, so maybe 6-10 times a year I’ll splurge. My things are nuggets and meetballs. I can’t remember the last time I had either. Maybe June?

The fig not ins look good. I love Isa’s recipes because you can totally play around with them and still end up with an awesome end product. I always use less sugar than she calls for and never end up with something less than something completely fantastically delicious.

]]>