Re: Any vegetarians in Canada?
 

Didn't what'shername, you know, thingy, gay small case canadian singer looks like Elvis, say that Alberta was more disgusted with her being a vegetarian than a lesbian?

Re: Any vegetarians in Canada?
 

that would be kd lang.

BTW hows the new 'ear'?

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I have met many people that call themselves vegetarian but still eat fish/eggs/milk/cheese as a way of getting protein, they have told me it's only vegans that don't - so forgive me if I have misunderstood since the first day I ever found out that there were people out there that didn't eat meat. So no not good news really and still stuck for meal ideas - maybe you don't have any?

Re: Any vegetarians in Canada?
 

Sorry Piff Poff I really didn't mean to sound rude:o For me as a vegetarian (not a vegan) I don't eat anything that once walked, swam or crawled. If you're looking for veggie recipes check out Canadian living Magazine's website they have quite a few good suggestion.:) Be thankful she still eats dairy products cooking for my vegan OH is even more of a challenge.

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Thanks for the reply and suggestions - this has been a complete nightmare for me as I'm so worried she's not eating the right balance of food - in fact she's probably eating the healthiest out of all of us - even if her mercury levels are getting dangerously high from the amount of tuna and salmon:rofl: I wish I had my own personal chef to cook me diet foods:rolleyes: I have said if she wants to become a vegan she wil have to wait until she is an adult and has left home, I think I would understand her choice more if I had a better answer than 'Taylor says', but as it is her choice I want as a Mum to provide the best healthy meals possible. Cheese pizza tonight - she's a happy bunny:thumbsup:

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Why?

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Do have a go love. If it's about compassion for animals then, in the case of the barbecue, the position would seem to lack logic.

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Effing marvellous. The world may sound like the Clangers on helium, but at least I can understand them

Thanks for asking

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Funny I've told my little boy (he's only 6) that if he wants to eat meat he has to wait until he leaves home:rofl: His reply was "I'll never want to eat meat" so I guess I've successfully brainwashed him:eek:

With any luck she'll take an interest in cooking for herself and give you a break.

Re: Any vegetarians in Canada?
 

Try this link:

http://www.communitynaturalfoods.com/

and this:

http://www.calgaryveg.com/

There's also the many farmers markets in and around Calgary to look at.

Yes - it's a packed lunch every day.

There might be links to these already - I didn't read the whole thread.

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Excellent news. I've been meaning to enquire for a while now, but either you're not around OR I get side tracked.

Anyway m'dear get that letter of complaint drafted, how dare the LCBO be so deficient in fulfilling its duties. :thumbdown:

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So what's the difference in reality? A vegan is a *real* vegetarian and a vegetarian is *selective* to make themselves feel better about themselves (Unless they just don't like the taste or some such)?

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There are all sorts of names these days but this is my understanding

Vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat or fish but will eat dairy products

Vegan is someone who doesn't eat meat, fish or animal and dairy products includes honey, eggs etc

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism

My dh will eat eggs and dairy products but will not touch meat, poultry, fish or shell food. i generally eat the same as him as I am not going to cook different meals but I do eat poultry on occasions as well as shell fish but generally if we go out for a meal

Did used to take me ages to shop when we first arrived in Canada due to checking the labels but know have a good idea on what I am buying so I don't check the labels as much now but do tend to buy the same stuff. I also cook more here in Canada so have more control over what is put in it. One thing I do miss is not being able to buy veggie jelly but my mum bless her next month when she visits is bringing me plenty :)

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Because I'm being more conscious of what she is eating and trying to make sure she is getting enough of all the food groups, whereas we are just eating crap as usual:blink:

hah! Not likely - too lazy and messy:eek:

I think I might start doing a couple of meat free meals a week for the whole family anyway - just to make life a little easier and healthier.

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Presidents choice (Dominion) do a nice range of organic pasta sauces - tomato and basil, roasted garlic and a primavera which has heaps of vegetables in it and makes a nice veggie lasagne with a few additions. Their kids pizza's also have vegetables whizzed into the tomato sauce. Their mushroom/swiss veggie burger is also pretty acceptable which is in the freezer section - the ones in the chiller, not so good.

I'm a vegetarian purely out of taste/texture dislike of meat, so tend not to get too picky over the whole grill sharing thing. On that note - A&W's have a good veggie burger, swiss chalet do a reasonable one, montana's do a really good one, boston pizza has a few veggie choices (although they've got rid of the best one - spinach, garlic and feta). Extreme pita and subway are also pretty good although you do get strange looks when they realise you don't want any meat.