tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33008871895784764192024-02-02T06:15:42.902-08:00orillia vegetarians"To be a vegetarian is to disagree - to disagree with the course of things today. Starvation, world hunger, cruelty, waste, wars - we must make a statement against these things. Vegetarianism is my statement. And I think it's a strong one." -- Isaac Singerorillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-3555752416195529672010-11-12T15:04:00.000-08:002010-11-12T15:09:46.361-08:00November 2010 - Holiday potluck<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg_2LJFos-mxS5V0JLHwZ0Q1smLD1peiRcGgTm1FAzguajzVbvwbnO5vR2zW8u8syzbdv_13UmLX0rL9d4UdL5mJ39pvACltTcQOiuJwcCSIb7F3L4BV7ceRsx6O73jydTeepSWuIY7Q3v/s1600/aw4421tn.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 72px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg_2LJFos-mxS5V0JLHwZ0Q1smLD1peiRcGgTm1FAzguajzVbvwbnO5vR2zW8u8syzbdv_13UmLX0rL9d4UdL5mJ39pvACltTcQOiuJwcCSIb7F3L4BV7ceRsx6O73jydTeepSWuIY7Q3v/s320/aw4421tn.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538804320723691346" /></a><br /><br /><br />Our November potluck is scheduled for Sunday Nov 28th at 1pm. The location will depend on the number of RSVP's so please contact us at orilliaveg [at] gmail.com to let us know if you plan to attend. Then we can confirm the location closer to the date.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://orilliaveg.blogspot.com/2010/01/info-re-orillia-veggie-potluck.html">this posting</a> for information about how the potluck events work. Hope to see you there!orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-87729369485849952952010-11-10T11:39:00.000-08:002010-11-20T11:48:25.858-08:00Orillia Vegetarians - community displayJust in case anyone is curious about the display we set up at various community events - here's a photo of it! If you have any great ideas for making it better, or if you know of an event where this display would be welcome, please email us at orilliaveg [at] gmail. com !! It is usually accompanied by a simple food item to entice visitors, and the recipe is given out on a card with our contact details. The recipe featured here was "Better than Tuna" chickpea salad with rice crackers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0WNXBqVVrwIUPj8TV1C6P3rEJq2K1847Gzarl8hrFKtTiGUhvvRhh6tmZToMSVpXWn5I9PeYKsmZUx_LxI1GK_gVxL19NzNgX72WLVrTQd1gddNbTC3B2qI0lTm1A46OoWlBbk8qEXsS/s1600/IMG_3016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0WNXBqVVrwIUPj8TV1C6P3rEJq2K1847Gzarl8hrFKtTiGUhvvRhh6tmZToMSVpXWn5I9PeYKsmZUx_LxI1GK_gVxL19NzNgX72WLVrTQd1gddNbTC3B2qI0lTm1A46OoWlBbk8qEXsS/s400/IMG_3016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541720046567631250" /></a><br /><br />This particular photo was taken at the Transition Community Fair that was held Nov 12-14 at <a href="http://www.stpaulsunitedchurch.org/">St Pauls United Church</a>. For more information on Transition Town Orillia, please go <a href="http://transitiontownorillia.blogspot.com">here</a>. Also, a note of gratitude and recognition is always posted to acknowledge that the display board itself is on loan from <a href="http://www.hospiceorillia.org">Hospice Orillia</a> - a local community organization who had an extra!orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-75538446184985794452010-01-06T06:01:00.000-08:002010-01-26T13:35:48.516-08:002010 Potluck Dates<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivI93-4oGZE5idEllN0lFGMVxmsMahPLSUQapqChmpbVCy0i9fRhzs1h9x95YiZVZkVYIsDCpmQjQU6xZxdnUIv7GlW7RzIsuwFCE2hy7KF7CV2fw7vgSp_-s8RcYuN7pTbxZwHLhAXf_h/s1600-h/Compassion.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivI93-4oGZE5idEllN0lFGMVxmsMahPLSUQapqChmpbVCy0i9fRhzs1h9x95YiZVZkVYIsDCpmQjQU6xZxdnUIv7GlW7RzIsuwFCE2hy7KF7CV2fw7vgSp_-s8RcYuN7pTbxZwHLhAXf_h/s320/Compassion.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423627457727017202" /></a><br />On these dates, we'll get together around 5pm, with one potluck item per adult, a printed copy of the recipe and a $2 donation for use of space. <br /><br />The location changes from month to month, and sometimes meetings are cancelled due to low numbers, so email us at <span style="font-weight:bold;">orilliaveg [at] gmail.com</span> if you plan to attend and we will let you know where to be. <br /><br />Jan 24<br />Theme: Spicy Night<br />Location: Email us to find out!<br /><br />Mar 28<br />Theme: Green foods<br />Location: Email us to find out!<br /><br />May 30 (this is the 5th weekend, because the 4th is the May long)<br />Theme: Spring!!<br />Location: Email us to find out!<br /><br />Sept 26<br />Theme: Harvest Time<br />Location: Email us to find out!<br /><br />Nov 28<br />Theme: Holiday Fare<br />Location: Email us to find out!orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-17638079486784496222010-01-05T05:55:00.000-08:002010-05-26T06:00:26.335-07:00Info re: the Orillia Veggie Potluck<span style="font-style:italic;">These are just some of the things you need to know about our Potlucks... let us know if you have any questions!<br /></span><br />The location of our potluck changes each time (or it might get cancelled) depending on numbers, so it`s important to RSVP and someone can confirm location for you.<br /><br />Please bring one potluck item per adult if possible.<br /><br />Don't forget to bring some copies of your recipe.<br /><br />This is a <span style="font-weight:bold;">vegetarian<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> group, but there are many vegans who attend. Also, nut and wheat allergies are common. If it is possible to leave such items "on the side" for your dish, please do so. If not, please be sure to bring a small sign to leave out next to your dish indicating that it contains an ingredient such as wheat, cheese, eggs or nuts. If you have questions about this request, just email beforehand for clarification :)<br /><br />Thanks!orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-14122245022211585882009-11-11T11:42:00.000-08:002009-11-11T11:44:09.524-08:00How our diet can affect our healthRead this interesting article called "<a href="http://www.insidetoronto.com/community/article/160974--taking-a-bite-out-of-cancer">Taking a bite out of cancer</a>".orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-79827849272454453962009-10-29T09:51:00.001-07:002009-10-29T09:51:45.254-07:00in the newsOctober 26, 2009<br /><br />Most choose vegetarian diet for their beliefs<br /><br />Jennifer Adamson<br />For the News-Leader<br /><br />Adam Pruett is a registered dietitian and coordinator of the Nutrition Center at St. John's Regional Medical Center.<br /><br />Question: In general, what is a vegetarian?<br /><br />Answer: A vegetarian is an individual who does not consume any animal-based or animal-derived foods.<br /><br />Q: How many different types of vegetarian diets are there?<br /><br />A: There are four main classes of vegetarians: vegan, lacto-ovo, ovo and lacto.<br /><br />- Vegans consume strictly plant sources of nutrients. They eat no meat, eggs or dairy.<br /><br />- Ovo-lacto-vegetarians, who consume dairy and egg products, but no meat.<br /><br />- Ovo-vegetarians, who eat eggs, but not meat or dairy products.<br /><br />- Lacto-vegetarians, who eat dairy products, but no meat or eggs.<br /><br />Q: In your opinion, why do people choose to become vegetarians?<br /><br />A: Usually, the main reason for following the dietary practice is for philosophical reasons. Many individuals feel this dietary choice allows them to be harmonious with their surroundings.<br /><br />Sometimes, following the dietary parameters of vegetarianism provides optimal care for underlying health conditions. When the vegetarian diet is followed appropriately, it can provide great health benefits to the individual.<br /><br />Q: What are the health benefits associated with being a vegetarian?<br /><br />A: Following the diet will provide vast amounts of vitamins and minerals needed by the body. Also, intake of dietary fiber will increase exponentially compared to the typical American diet.<br /><br />If portions are still controlled and the individual consumes appropriate amounts of protein, carbohydrates and plant-based fats, they can lose/maintain a healthy weight without the risk of deficiencies.<br /><br />Q: Are there any health risks, especially with being on a raw food diet?<br /><br />A: The major health risk associated with vegetarianism involves various vitamin/mineral deficiencies.<br /><br />If the dietary plan is not followed appropriately, the individual may suffer from a lack of proper amounts of protein, vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, iron and vitamin D. Symptoms may include muscle wasting, nerve-tissue damage, tongue deformities, osteoporosis, poor wound healing, anemia and lethargy.<br /><br />Any time you deal with raw food, you must be extra careful with preparation. Make sure all utensils, the preparation area and storage tools are clean prior to use. Also, wash your hands as much as possible to avoid cross-contamination.<br /><br />Q: Is there an age up until which a child needs the nutrients in meat, poultry or fish to grow properly, or is being a vegetarian acceptable at any age?<br /><br />A: Any age can follow the vegetarian diet if the dietary plan provides adequate nutrition to prevent deficiencies and promote appropriate growth.<br /><br />Typically, children following a vegan diet if they are under 5 years of age can obtain enough nutrition to maintain growth, but it will be slower and in the low-normal category.orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-23801642106058821612009-08-29T06:01:00.000-07:002009-08-29T06:05:18.857-07:00Resource for New VegetariansThis past week I've been spending time pulling together some resources for a Display Board that the Veggie Group can use at various community events in and around Orillia. Specifically, we've been asked to put up a display at the <a href="http://www.kidsforturtles.com/">Kids for Turtles</a> Dragonfly Festival later today.<br /><br />In gathering materials, I came across <a href="http://www.vegetariantimes.com/2007/pdf/vegetarian_starter_kit.pdf">this great resource kit</a> for people wanting to move to a vegetarian diet - or at least increase the amount of vegetarian food they eat & reduce their meat consumption.<br /><br />I have printed one copy to put with our display, but otherwise, it's in PDF so is easy to share electronically. Enjoy!orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-91060803985064127382009-07-29T15:38:00.000-07:002009-08-31T08:01:57.447-07:00In the newsSome interesting articles were published today.<br /><br />The Baltimore Examiner had a blurb in their <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-17091-Baltimore-Cancer-Examiner~y2009m7d28-The-health-spot--this-weeks-fascinating-health-updates">"Health Spot"</a> section that states the American Dietetic Association has updated its position in support of vegetarian diets claiming they can be “healthful [and] nutritionally adequate,” and citing a decreased risk of heart disease, cancer, hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Apparently we are at risk for vitamin and iron deficiencies, however, so it's recommended that we take supplements just to be safe. Give me a break. What about the possible vitamin deficiencies in omnivores? Most meat-eaters don't eat the recommended 5-10 fruits and vegetables a day....wouldn't they have some deficiencies??<br /><br />And the Washington Post had <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/28/AR2009072800390.html">a great article</a>, written by a non-vegetarian, which explains why reducing meat consumption matters for the environment. My favourite excerpt reads "The visceral reaction against anyone questioning our God-given right to bathe in bacon has been enough to scare many in the environmental movement away from this issue." This is a good read!orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-81178478146678495252009-07-10T14:23:00.001-07:002009-07-10T14:25:34.573-07:00Getting together in JULYWe are currently scheduled to meet up on Sunday July 12 at 4:30pm at Couchiching Beach Park (behind the greenhouse - on the lake side), same as <a href="http://orilliaveg.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html">last year</a>.<br /><br />Since it seems lots of people have trouble getting together on summer Sundays, I thought I'd suggest the CRAZY idea of getting together on a weeknight instead. <br /><br />Would anyone be interested in having a potluck next Thursday (July 16) instead of this Sunday? Please email orilliaveg@gmail.com with your thoughts.orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-39387996734135293152009-06-15T04:45:00.000-07:002009-06-15T05:03:05.437-07:00Berry Grain SaladThe Orillia Veggie group had a display table at Orillia's <b>Arts for Peace</b> festival this summer. We brought a sample dish for people to taste, and decided to go with a favourite - <b>Berry Grain Salad</b>.<br /><br />Made with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa">quinoa</a>, which is a bit of a miracle grain (the only grain which is a complete protein), it also has walnuts and flax oil to get some Omega 3 fats as well.<br /><br />This salad by the way has no dairy, honey, eggs etc - completely vegan.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKsD_DSPpy8MZZTTaWg8mB57yJ4GqJBIisrs64_PGfeRUXgZIjya0AcDBUqO6ZN2tAGaEjRF2HK-lZJ8WqhLiUF0_rV9RYz-lQHA2q5ZYoIxlhe8irq0IuWl7PC-HCr7531DZGfZajd8I/s1600-h/quinoa_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKsD_DSPpy8MZZTTaWg8mB57yJ4GqJBIisrs64_PGfeRUXgZIjya0AcDBUqO6ZN2tAGaEjRF2HK-lZJ8WqhLiUF0_rV9RYz-lQHA2q5ZYoIxlhe8irq0IuWl7PC-HCr7531DZGfZajd8I/s320/quinoa_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347519660726532754" /></a><br /><br /><b>Berry-Grain Salad</b><br /><br />1 1/2 cups dry quinoa (may substitute with millet, kasha, rice, or a combination)<br />3 cups water<br />1/2 cups chopped walnuts<br />1/2 cups dried cranberries or cherries<br />2 medium stalks celery, chopped<br />1/4 cups sunflower seeds (roasted or raw)<br />1/4 cups chopped green onions<br />1/4 cups chopped parsley or cilantro<br /><br />Dressing<br /><br />2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil<br />2 Tbsp flax or hemp oil<br />3/4 tbsp maple syrup<br />1/4 cup orange juice or 2 tbsp (or more to taste) lemon juice<br />1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<br />1/2 tsp ground cumin<br />1/4 tsp ground nutmeg<br /><br />Pour water into a pot and bring to boil over high heat. Rinse quinoa well and add to pot. Reduce heat to low, then cover and simmer without disturbing for 20 minutes. Uncover (all the water should now be absorbed) and let sit until cool - put in fridge to cool faster. Fluff with a fork and turn the quinoa into a large bowl.<br /><br />Add remaining salad ingredients and toss lightly.<br />In a separate bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients with a whisk. Pour over salad and toss to coat evenly.<br />May be served immediately or covered and refrigerated overnight.orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-54172670657828477372009-05-31T17:36:00.000-07:002009-06-15T06:43:18.894-07:00Picnic time! - OUR JUNE PICNIC IS POSTPONEDIt's that time again! I know, it's hard to believe that May is already over....<br /><br />We haven't booked a location for our <span style="font-weight:bold;">June 7<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> potluck because we are HOPING that the weather will be nice enough to have a <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">picnic</span> in <span style="font-weight:bold;">Couchiching Beach Park</span></span>. If you weren't around <a href="http://orilliaveg.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html">last year</a>, we gathered at a picnic table near the Greenhouse and enjoyed our potluck there. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCRq86LZ7EEO1fx0P151a6N69gYFML1qeq-eAL6ZyllEhpOb7AtaVnGah3HZ5_sU2dd2SM7vOHwcUpl8RJhzgT0zpcrRmVtZkb3AefL9Sfm1IvF-oWt8BykLbJ_BukoE3D7r3aBOJWlAhV/s1600-h/allpicnictables7_01d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCRq86LZ7EEO1fx0P151a6N69gYFML1qeq-eAL6ZyllEhpOb7AtaVnGah3HZ5_sU2dd2SM7vOHwcUpl8RJhzgT0zpcrRmVtZkb3AefL9Sfm1IvF-oWt8BykLbJ_BukoE3D7r3aBOJWlAhV/s320/allpicnictables7_01d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342152622408961282" /></a><br />Everyone is responsible for bringing their own plates/bowls, cups and utensils. Also, best to bring a drink for yourself. And as always, bring one potluck item (per adult if possible) and a copy of your recipe. We'll plan to meet up at <span style="font-weight:bold;">4:30</span>.<br /><br />My cell phone number is 705-238-0799 if you have trouble finding us, or if the weather is crappy and you want to find out what the rain plans are!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">An RSVP is required</span> if you are planning to come... please and thank you. You can email us at orilliaveg@gmail.com or call the cell number above.<br /><br />-Annaliseorillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-23849485733543834402009-05-17T17:44:00.000-07:002009-05-31T19:15:55.686-07:00May on Old MuskokieJust thought I should post some photos from our May 2009 potluck. In the summer months we usually move around and make the most of the lovely Orillia weather. This month we met at mine and Chris' place and enjoyed the day AND all the food. The theme was "What Mom used to make" so we had cabbage rolls and apple crisp and a tofu casserole and a couscous salad and some homemade pita crisps and, and, and.....<br /><br />This is our table laden with goodies:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBo91dLIv35nxkEN5fMku7o5-uFdwilM9oLPwII7vWKlvpmDARrFSZedeOCSauREss6TPSEBeypH94_P-7X-ovcId1gSw_Z2krbBuaTbUmTo8BkhPIc9kpaYuKnE8gkIum1LckIJMTCnd/s1600-h/IMG_0463.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBo91dLIv35nxkEN5fMku7o5-uFdwilM9oLPwII7vWKlvpmDARrFSZedeOCSauREss6TPSEBeypH94_P-7X-ovcId1gSw_Z2krbBuaTbUmTo8BkhPIc9kpaYuKnE8gkIum1LckIJMTCnd/s320/IMG_0463.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342154076359650242" /></a><br /><br />And this is my PLATE laden with goodies!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hFva3QfssDwmMfzQ0Jl54MnCu-4VUpDsJPqh56f9T2xfk72Dh8IgqRL6M2a_6FjILHIOpty8YIdD6NZyPi8eCu-LYK_iyzxfcvKvV65SwN_NrMUr6K7ICdTfd9nj9xL8vOuSDdpPYjhZ/s1600-h/IMG_0460.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hFva3QfssDwmMfzQ0Jl54MnCu-4VUpDsJPqh56f9T2xfk72Dh8IgqRL6M2a_6FjILHIOpty8YIdD6NZyPi8eCu-LYK_iyzxfcvKvV65SwN_NrMUr6K7ICdTfd9nj9xL8vOuSDdpPYjhZ/s320/IMG_0460.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342154086883853410" /></a><br /><br />Yummmmm....<br /><br />-Annaliseorillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-70571837399610526382009-04-28T16:35:00.000-07:002009-05-02T08:10:32.129-07:00curry & cauliflower. yum.what is it about curry and cauliflower together that makes such a great match? i don't really know exactly, but what i DO know is that when you add coconut milk into the mix, it becomes simply irresistable. that's why this quick and easy dish has become a standby at our house. it comes from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-All-Vegan-Irresistible-Animal-Free/dp/1551520672">How it All Vegan</a>, one of my first and still most often used vegan cookbooks. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlmQk_az1d6apu4TBExpHovKrlGxbtpY6vRRAag-LotBjH1YbYTgfEtyt5GsYivqkgknS5evcBseIBjYZOEQkrW-MqDzza1R7WFu_8-utrPraj4WVTPTO4kinAI-1wAdapNNT-B-bXwGG/s1600-h/Creamy+Curried+Veggies+04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlmQk_az1d6apu4TBExpHovKrlGxbtpY6vRRAag-LotBjH1YbYTgfEtyt5GsYivqkgknS5evcBseIBjYZOEQkrW-MqDzza1R7WFu_8-utrPraj4WVTPTO4kinAI-1wAdapNNT-B-bXwGG/s200/Creamy+Curried+Veggies+04.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329891558481989634" /></a><br />Creamy Curried Veggies (HIAV, p. 106)<br /><br />WHAT YOU NEED:<br />1 large onion<br />2-6 cloves garlic, minced<br />1-3 large carrots, diced<br />2 Tbsp olive oil<br />1 medium potato, peeled and cubed<br />1.5 cups cauliflower florets, diced<br />6-8 mushrooms (or some other veg), sliced<br />1 Tbsp curry powder<br />½ tsp cumin<br />½ tsp tumeric<br />pinch of cayenne pepper<br />1 cup coconut milk (I actually just use the whole can)<br />1 cup peas (frozen, but thawed a bit)<br />3 Tbsp soy sauce (or Braggs)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFb1jK3W-tCxALM3AFv5pdXnH8HPBRXshFhqUCJiTsRWaeCnz0uahaSE6KrgJv8vUdc6_7hYvhWXLwiN8ZOdGDDb41CHw3YlsiIbMpGHREZscxfawuhH738GXArhYHFThZUC6bMMcOpoHx/s1600-h/Creamy+Curried+Veggies+01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFb1jK3W-tCxALM3AFv5pdXnH8HPBRXshFhqUCJiTsRWaeCnz0uahaSE6KrgJv8vUdc6_7hYvhWXLwiN8ZOdGDDb41CHw3YlsiIbMpGHREZscxfawuhH738GXArhYHFThZUC6bMMcOpoHx/s200/Creamy+Curried+Veggies+01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329891550119003842" /></a><br />WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:<br />1)Fry up the onions, garlic and carrots in oil on medium-high for few minutes<br />2)Add the potatio, cauliflower, mushrooms (or other veg) and spices. Stir together and cook for 2-4 minutes stirring often so the spices don't stick to the pan<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgheTwPoPdc_zvvvFag5PioOG2sIFqE_udj2G8imrzH5mzRIX6AwSD-qaQbN7Zl0xam353t-U48_tJIZIR8hqbWQlayJDC3HItu7xRZ5uj3Muy841xYPYZXJ7mALj5-YbHz_fv05l55B_/s1600-h/Creamy+Curried+Veggies+02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgheTwPoPdc_zvvvFag5PioOG2sIFqE_udj2G8imrzH5mzRIX6AwSD-qaQbN7Zl0xam353t-U48_tJIZIR8hqbWQlayJDC3HItu7xRZ5uj3Muy841xYPYZXJ7mALj5-YbHz_fv05l55B_/s200/Creamy+Curried+Veggies+02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329891550133630514" /></a><br />3)Add the milk, stir, cover and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer for 10-20 minutes, stirring occassionally.<br />4)Once the potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork, add the peas and the soy sauce (or braggs). Stir together and turn up the heat to medium-high. Cook for a few more minutes until the peas have had a chance to cook. <br />5)Serve over rice or noodles. Makes 2-4 servings.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFpRz3Y8m2zwo5z71Tbhihb7h6SCBmUNz_L1q-ZqOO0wi3WheN5vGgwYstefSEVVoV24YgVTlIOS-qh6UXL8iaoZbYj958JgWqKLimVP9U5QYCMU1SYPt-3k-_wPwrPiUO81CU_iPt_3d/s1600-h/Creamy+Curried+Veggies+03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFpRz3Y8m2zwo5z71Tbhihb7h6SCBmUNz_L1q-ZqOO0wi3WheN5vGgwYstefSEVVoV24YgVTlIOS-qh6UXL8iaoZbYj958JgWqKLimVP9U5QYCMU1SYPt-3k-_wPwrPiUO81CU_iPt_3d/s200/Creamy+Curried+Veggies+03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329891554369436242" /></a><br />-Annaliseorillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-7790302552196740652009-04-05T15:00:00.000-07:002009-05-31T17:53:25.372-07:00The Meeting HouseThe Orillia veggie club has been in operation for just over a year now, and except for a few special trips - this has been our home base for the pot-luck gatherings. It's the <a href="http://www.quakerfinder.org/quaker/near/ON/Orillia/12349">Friends</a> Meeting House. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiab-5E4EL55uMSep6seWXiyKEf6lcopMs7rbeNd9GAqKYtoyC9o2c_MnLSfZ86HVnSku8AQwPvOWNih300qy7HU1CJRHzEjzOjLGEBcCrfkhA6UeuPYNyVEtp3weeDOjU-XE0mMkaFYv_G/s1600-h/IMG_0260.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiab-5E4EL55uMSep6seWXiyKEf6lcopMs7rbeNd9GAqKYtoyC9o2c_MnLSfZ86HVnSku8AQwPvOWNih300qy7HU1CJRHzEjzOjLGEBcCrfkhA6UeuPYNyVEtp3weeDOjU-XE0mMkaFYv_G/s320/IMG_0260.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321331090320986082" /></a>orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-21827131633445718692009-03-19T16:32:00.000-07:002009-03-19T16:44:19.419-07:00March 20 - La Journée Sans ViandeThis is a <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/955312.html">pretty good story</a> from the Miami Herald about the March 20 <i>Meatout</i> day organized by <a href="http://www.farmusa.org/">F.A.R.M.</a> (Farm Animal Rights Movement)). It includes a nice quick summary of all the reasons that vegetarianism makes sense.<br /><br />--------------<br /><br /> How can you stretch your dollars and prop up your spirits? The folks at FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement) have the answer: ``Change Your Diet, Change the World.''<br /><br />Get ready to celebrate, save money, show compassion and affect global change all in one go -- Friday marks the 25th annual Great American Meatout.<br /><br />In 1985, the national nonprofit FARM set aside March 20 to promote animal compassion and veggie ways. Since then, countless Americans have celebrated spring by going meatless. The Meatout is now an annual event in 20 nations including France, where it's La Journée Sans Viande (The Day Without Meat -- everything sounds better in French).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiox09igXl2unIRI2ZfGUjQihQ_NrWvCQ752Cj9977tubBmlWhyphenhyphenD_EHz5rrJo3BfUrJcmQIKOAuzqi48KPrY0UVzxrYZt9foykkmakTQE_-n20bMUt7On1X0FOKjOHywLUNp_vAFVsv3k0t/s1600-h/kiss_veggie.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiox09igXl2unIRI2ZfGUjQihQ_NrWvCQ752Cj9977tubBmlWhyphenhyphenD_EHz5rrJo3BfUrJcmQIKOAuzqi48KPrY0UVzxrYZt9foykkmakTQE_-n20bMUt7On1X0FOKjOHywLUNp_vAFVsv3k0t/s320/kiss_veggie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315048739034880194" /></a><br />Being vegetarian is kind to animals -- and that includes you. According to the American Dietetic Association, a meatless diet lowers risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.<br /><br />Being vegetarian is kind to your palate, too. It's about abundance, not deprivation. There's no hardship in eating whole wheat pasta with vegetables, lemon and mint (see recipe). Chocolate is vegetarian. So is champagne.<br /><br />Being vegetarian is kind to the planet as well. According to Environmental Defense, just one meatless meal per week per person would save as much carbon dioxide as taking half a million cars off the road.<br /><br />Finally, being vegetarian is kind to your wallet. Vegetarian sources of protein -- dried beans, nuts, tofu, even cheese -- are way cheaper than their animal equivalents.<br /><br />If those aren't reasons, go meatless for the next generation. Ohio State University reports that despite all the news about skyrocketing childhood obesity and the importance of eating produce for health, kids don't get their recommended daily dose of veggies. Show 'em how it's done.<br />--- Ellen Kanner of the Miami Heraldorillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-61555454526140150202009-02-06T19:22:00.000-08:002009-02-06T19:28:09.690-08:00who said vegetables are boring?We spiced things up last week with our "Spicy Night" potluck! Some new members joined us for the wonderful meal.<br /><br />One of the spicy dishes was made by Chris. <br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Quick and Easy Chickpea Curry<br /><br />1 med onion<br />2 cups veggies (mushrooms, peppers, cauliflower, whatever)<br />1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed<br />Patak's Biryani Curry Paste (medium)<br />1 can of diced tomatoes (28 oz.)<br />1 cup water<br /><br />-fry the onion in oil until golden brown<br />-add veggies and 4 Tbsp of curry paste<br />-cook and stir for a few minutes<br />-add chickpeas and stir to combine<br />-add tomatoes and water<br />-add about 4 Tbsp more paste<br />-stir to combine and let simmer on low-med heat until water significantly evaporates</span><br /><br />And a sweet (not spicy) dessert was made by Gary. You can see a video of this dish being prepared if you click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeOfPlenty">here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Apple Crisp with Maple Syrup<br />5 apples - peeled, cored, and cubed (1/2” pieces)<br />10 strawberries (raisins - optional)<br />1/2 cup maple syrup<br />1/2 cup vegetable oil<br />2 cup rolled oats<br />1/4 cup sunflower seeds<br />1/4 cup sliced almonds<br />cinnamon<br />nutmeg<br />1 pinch of salt (optional) <br /><br />1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F <br />2. Place apples and strawberries in a glass baking dish to depth of 2”. Toss with syrup approx 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup oil. Add cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. 3. In a separate bowl, mix together oats, sunflower seeds and sliced almonds. Add equal parts ma-ple syrup and oil until mixture is moist but not runny. <br />4. Cover fruit in glass pan with oat mixture 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, until topping is golden brown. Serve warm or at room</span>orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-5867484107241145442009-01-30T12:31:00.000-08:002009-01-30T12:32:33.527-08:00Veggie QuotesCheck out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xrSkiCX3so">this video</a> on You Tube of funny quotes about being Vegetarian.orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-10996989482636007362009-01-30T07:04:00.001-08:002009-01-30T07:06:45.340-08:00Veggie News OnlineI just found <a href="http://veganworldwidenews.blogspot.com/">this online blog</a> that contains "Vegetarian & Vegan News from around the world, news of vegan fashion, vegan food, vegan people, products, news on projects, vegetarian & vegan news on research providing health solutions, animals & the environment."<br /><br />Check it out!orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-18538861442201710512009-01-04T18:34:00.000-08:002009-01-19T14:52:33.484-08:00some thoughts on vegetarianismClick <a href="http://cantseetheforest.org/2007/03/08/on-vegetarianism/">here</a> for an interesting read.orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-75865086897129516542009-01-04T14:33:00.000-08:002009-01-04T18:32:47.922-08:00a very veggie Christmas dinnerMy husband and I celebrated Christmas with his family in Bancroft, Ontario. The two of us have been following a vegan diet, to the best of our ability, for almost 2 years now! Over that period of time, his family has become more and more accepting of this choice, and our family dinners always reflect this. When we're visiting, I usually try to add at least one dish to the planned meal for the evening. For Christmas dinner, I added THREE! We started with some "veg-nog" pictured here:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIP7gYeIcFs-W-AtUJ3MYhOvvdOxP57cZ9jU1xg4iIEANc7u_MZywgbZDzHVgsVl6ab900Cr9tjkq9fn1v6vDOpZmw1NvQU-AYXdIoxbLGvQCRwDGGEUWMR0Nz2QFDV4VhCC5iXOMKpUd/s1600-h/DSCF0104.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIP7gYeIcFs-W-AtUJ3MYhOvvdOxP57cZ9jU1xg4iIEANc7u_MZywgbZDzHVgsVl6ab900Cr9tjkq9fn1v6vDOpZmw1NvQU-AYXdIoxbLGvQCRwDGGEUWMR0Nz2QFDV4VhCC5iXOMKpUd/s400/DSCF0104.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287188165493301906" /></a> You can now purchase a commercial soy product called "Noel Nog" from major grocery stores and health food stores. I confess...I tried this product once and it was good. But I did so only AFTER making my own from scratch as per the recipe below. The commercial version certainly tastes more "authentic" but I believe it has more non-natural ingredients in it too... not to mention the fact that it's pretty costly. So it depends what you're looking for in your nog! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vegan Egg Nog</span> (recipe borrowed from TVA)<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />2 blocks very soft tofu OR 2 packages of soft silken tofu (10.5 oz)<br />2 cups soy milk or rice milk<br />4 tsp vanilla extract<br />¼ cup sugar<br />2 Tbsp brown sugar<br />¼ tsp ground turmeric<br />½ – 1 cup rum or brandy (optional)<br />Nutmeg<br /><br />Thoroughly combine all ingredients (except nutmeg) in a blender and serve, sprinkling each serving with nutmeg.</span><br /><br />As for dinner itself...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4uplQeZl1mfV2ArhLD_ek4HdtRhAfCKB4oR2Aqj5DKrQ7prTFN3yHE9DDnpUktpw0JGNr8yn2kKQfahahQ76oaHJY7HYvLj7bC8qFtsXFHnE-ODCRQrOIm7DWbwhDT0rsdOaufJdQHALl/s1600-h/DSCF0093.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4uplQeZl1mfV2ArhLD_ek4HdtRhAfCKB4oR2Aqj5DKrQ7prTFN3yHE9DDnpUktpw0JGNr8yn2kKQfahahQ76oaHJY7HYvLj7bC8qFtsXFHnE-ODCRQrOIm7DWbwhDT0rsdOaufJdQHALl/s400/DSCF0093.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287630524030680146" /></a><br />...we feasted on tofurkey, mashed potatoes, roasted turnip and a sweet green bean dish. I was pleasantly full, but didn't have the same full to the brim sensation that I used to get from turkey dinners (with all the side effects that usually followed!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tofurkey</span> (from How it all Vegan)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1 lb firm tofu, ¼ inch thick<br /><br />Marinade:<br />1 ½ cups boiling water<br />½ Tbsp dill<br />½ tsp rosemary<br />½ tsp thyme<br />½ tsp marjoram<br />½ tsp sage<br />½ tsp pepper<br />1-4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced<br />3 Tbsp olive oil<br /><br />Whisk above ingredients together.<br /><br />Slice tofu into desired shapes, about ¼ inch thick. Lay slices in a baking dish, cover with marinade and let sit for 1 hour or more (the longer the better). Bake for 60 minutes at 350F, turning slices over at halfway point. Before serving, fry the tofu in a non-stick frying pan until both side are browned. Makes about 10 slices, depending on how you slice it!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sweet Green Beans</span> (from a random magazine)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">2 lbs green beans, trimmed and halved on the diagonal<br />2 tbsp honey or agave syrup (or maple?)<br />2 tbsp butter or substitute<br />1 cup chopped pecans<br />½ cup dried cranberries<br />1tsp grated orange zest<br />salt and freshly ground pepper<br /><br />Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until tender crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain. Melt butter or substitute in a large pan over medium heat. Add beans, pecans, cranberries and orange zest, tossing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 8.<br /></span><br /><br />-Annaliseorillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-20660727149510226382009-01-01T14:36:00.002-08:002009-01-01T14:38:48.647-08:00January 4th potluck is CANCELLED...Sorry about that, but it seems like the first weekend of the year is a busy one for most people. Our next event will take place Feb 1st (see "Upcoming Meetings" section for more details).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcc_a-hP1xq09HAHDDG_kGXi5Ex8_dTjLS3M8ude437wHrnT8OEtwyx-zUFbEj3q20Cg02k6bwF0-luGJWm-_Zh8k0XXbX_Gnc3-lZ6OR1oNK6TzzYiqqSGpyIkWhH8SAOWukEM_fk1Fp/s1600-h/veg_think.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcc_a-hP1xq09HAHDDG_kGXi5Ex8_dTjLS3M8ude437wHrnT8OEtwyx-zUFbEj3q20Cg02k6bwF0-luGJWm-_Zh8k0XXbX_Gnc3-lZ6OR1oNK6TzzYiqqSGpyIkWhH8SAOWukEM_fk1Fp/s200/veg_think.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286458369321685378" /></a>orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-90498467823732586612008-12-22T07:43:00.002-08:002009-09-02T07:01:53.191-07:002009 dates<span style="font-style:italic;">Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. ~ Albert Einstein</span><br /><br />Just wanted to post the dates for our 2009 potlucks. On these dates, we'll get together around 4:30pm, with <span style="font-weight:bold;">one potluck item per adult</span>, a printed <span style="font-weight:bold;">copy of the recipe</span> and a <span style="font-weight:bold;">$2 donation</span> for use of space. The location changes from month to month, so if it's not posted here, email us at orilliaveg [at] gmail.com if you plan to attend and we will let you know where to be!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79Tku00ictYh9Ywm8JwUN6AlAgA8yahPwmX_RMC7rPaKXZfNzHO45Oqd6OEC9QkIfq3m_LRzBl8jhzXmHz1puQBLMOhDROa_eowPe1KBZFNZtIKa7Sjyx_tYNArRIxm99v0f-UxoOy-lh/s1600-h/scan0022.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79Tku00ictYh9Ywm8JwUN6AlAgA8yahPwmX_RMC7rPaKXZfNzHO45Oqd6OEC9QkIfq3m_LRzBl8jhzXmHz1puQBLMOhDROa_eowPe1KBZFNZtIKa7Sjyx_tYNArRIxm99v0f-UxoOy-lh/s200/scan0022.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282645809629421410" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 1</span><br />Theme: Spicy Night <br />Location: Friends Meeting House, 231 Westmount Street South<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March 1</span><br />Theme: Green Foods<br />Location: Helping Hands, 210 Memorial Ave, Unit 126B<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">April 5</span><br />Theme: Spring is coming!<br />Location: Friends Meeting House, 231 Westmount Street South<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">May 3</span><br />Theme: What mom used to make<br />Location: Chris and Anna's house - details to be shared via email<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">June 7</span> <br />THIS DATE WAS POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN/ILLNESS<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">July 12</span><br />Theme: Picnic food<br />Location: Couchiching Park<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">August 9</span> <br />Theme: How to make tofu potsticker dumplings!! (tentative)<br />Location: Natalie, Nora and Stephen's House - details to be shared via email<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sept 13</span><br />Theme: Something New (in honour of the new school year, try a recipe you've never made before)<br />Location: Friends Meeting House, 231 Westmount Street South<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Oct 4</span><br />Theme: Harvest Time<br />Location: Friends Meeting House, 231 Westmount Street South<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nov 8</span> <br />Theme: Early Holiday Party<br />Location: Friends Meeting House, 231 Westmount Street South<br /><br />Hope to see you soon!orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-84450546887290800602008-12-01T19:01:00.001-08:002008-12-01T19:07:57.166-08:00veggies on holiday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVmVQwp0yOgSLigD5HMgvCQqVJcgfVeKzkVUf-NmV-3JM-3IojVCul-RruXAvou6K6vhq4t7pahMRX5POjh1P4Fj0wkwz8_VK2h91-xcunklDd2JOm_23sR2C2BDKIXanoLAcOtes9dieJ/s1600-h/holiday-comic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVmVQwp0yOgSLigD5HMgvCQqVJcgfVeKzkVUf-NmV-3JM-3IojVCul-RruXAvou6K6vhq4t7pahMRX5POjh1P4Fj0wkwz8_VK2h91-xcunklDd2JOm_23sR2C2BDKIXanoLAcOtes9dieJ/s320/holiday-comic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275023632141248242" /></a><br />I'm sure there are a million posts on a million blogs about being veggie during the holiday season. The tofurkey jokes are already flying around my work and social circles.<br /><br />I just thought I'd put up a quick note for those of us attending the Orillia Vegetarians first-ever holiday potluck party on December 2, 2008! (for more info email orilliaveg [at] gmail.com).<br /><br />If you're interested in some recipes, tips and ideas on holiday vegetarian fare, check out the <a href="http://veg.ca/content/view/121/112/">Toronto Vegetarian Association website.</a>orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-76436676771484449192008-11-19T13:03:00.000-08:002008-11-19T18:33:47.436-08:00No Animal FoodA good retort for the dreaded comments about how humans are made to eat meat...<br /><br />"The gorge of a cat, for instance, will rise at the smell of a mouse or a piece of raw flesh, but not at the aroma of fruit. If a man can take delight in pouncing upon a bird, tear its still living body apart with his teeth, sucking the warm blood, one might infer that Nature had provided him with a carnivorous instinct, but the very thought of doing such a thing makes him shudder. On the other hand, a bunch of luscious grapes makes his mouth water, and even in the absence of hunger, he will eat fruit to gratify taste."<br /><br />-R.H. Weldon in "No Animal Food"orillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3300887189578476419.post-9740559704924882372008-11-03T12:45:00.000-08:002008-11-03T12:57:17.286-08:00we're growing!We had 17 people at our November potluck yesterday! Woo hoo! I think that's the biggest at one meal since we started getting together last February. <br /><br />Unfortunately, yours truly forgot her camera but we had quite the spread... I'm surprised we didn't have people lying on the kitchen floor rubbing their bellies after dinner! The menu included Indian spiced potatoes, Balsamic glazed beets, Lentil stew, spicy chickpea and vegetable casserole, wild rice paper rolls, mashed potatoes and veggie gravy... and Benz Balls, Apple Crisp and fresh Honeycrisp apples for dessert!!<br /><br />I happen to have a photo of the Indian spiced potatoes on file, so here it is with the recipe:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NsJMJmrv7WporPLjsRUIIzXyE-uIza_D7f1kOC8I70WKMi9gmxfw2HKe9D0ZBe0k_5N0qLFOsQ4f0pnBtpa0GhScj14MCTGQJRM-QcpsAz23J7O1PE5UhoXs-9tGhcJ2PGOl9LwtPKef/s1600-h/Copy+of+Orillia+012.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NsJMJmrv7WporPLjsRUIIzXyE-uIza_D7f1kOC8I70WKMi9gmxfw2HKe9D0ZBe0k_5N0qLFOsQ4f0pnBtpa0GhScj14MCTGQJRM-QcpsAz23J7O1PE5UhoXs-9tGhcJ2PGOl9LwtPKef/s320/Copy+of+Orillia+012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264537708253096770" /></a><br /><br />4 large potatoes<br />1 tbsp oil<br />1 tsp cumin seeds<br />1 tsp coriander seeds<br />2 tsp mustard seeds<br />2 Tbsp sesame seeds<br />½ tsp turmeric<br />1 tsp fresh chilli, chopped<br />2 tsp lemon rind<br />2 Tbsp lemon juice<br />salt and pepper (to taste)<br /><br />-Peel and chop potatoes, then boil until cooked but not too soft (let cool)<br />-Heat oil in frying pan, cook cumin, coriander, mustard for about 1 minute, stirring<br />-Add sesame seeds, cook for another 1 minute, stirring<br />-Add rest of ingredients, stir<br />-Add cooked potatoes, heat and stirorillia vegetarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00625356551861816741noreply@blogger.com0