Veganuary 2017

[Breadandwine]

Anyone up for this?

I did think of continuing last year's thread, there is some good stuff on there, but thought I'd link to it instead.

And Here's a Veganuary link to start you off.

Here's the more specific #Veganuary link I should have included.

Thanks. I'd forgotten this was a thing but think I'll give it a go. Did 4 weeks recently and felt so much better of it.

I've signed up.
I've had a few vegan spells before (2 years longest). Want to do it again and stick this time. I've managed to cut out eggs completely but still on the cheese at the moment. Want to cut it out forever. Can't cope with factory farming.

Thanks I've Signed up, done my shop & looking forward to getting started. Shouldn't be to hard as we've replaced almost everything with vegan alternatives.

For any Twitter followers:

"Considering being a part of #veganuary in 2017? Take part in #veganrecipehour! 8-9pm (uk time) each Thursday. #vegan"

Generally this takes the form of recipes around a specific subject;

There's also #veganhour between 7-8pm every Tuesday, which is more general chat, tips and hints, etc.

For insomniacs, there's #veganfoodchat, between 1-2am on Monday mornings and Thursday mornings. The hosts are based in New York, which explains the timing. Sometimes specific food based or just general chit chat and sharing.

All the above are great #vegan communities!

There are also Veganuary Facebook pages, but I'm not really into Facebook.

Going to give it a go (again) with dd, but can't promise that we'll last the month!
I don't eat eggs or drink milk, but I do love a bit of cheese. If anyone finds a cheese alternative which tastes good, please let me know.

I was vegan for 3 months 2 years ago but fell off the wagon back to veggie, going to start again having a 3 day fruit and veg only detox as I'm feeling so fat and bloated just now.

Here's The Vegan Society's advice on How To Go Vegan, for those starting out.

I'm going to give it a whirl! I've signed up and donated. I've been trying with the idea for ages and I'm not a big dairy/meat eater so I'm hoping it won't be too hard. Thanks for the links!

No probs!

So far, 40,000 people have signed up to #veganuary!

The #veganuary Twitter feed is absolutely buzzing - can't keep up! Loads of advice, tips, recipes on there, well worth a look!

Yes the Facebook group is pretty much taking over my newsfeed! Day one has been easy. The real test will come on Tuesday when I'm back at work and pushed for time I reckon.

Preparation's the key, no doubt about it. Here, from my blog, are a few more ideas for simple - but tasty - meals.

Ooh chocolate cake and trifle!

Tesco have a great new range in, I went shopping today & noticed a whole isle dedicated to vegan products! This really is a first for me because this is only catching on in Northern Ireland.

So far so good for me. I am not trying replacement products I just don't fancy Quorn, I dint really understand what's the range is made from?!

All the supermarkets are now making an effort - Sainsbury's have introduced a range of 7 vegan cheeses!

Not all Quorn is vegan - yet! It's made out of some sot of fungi, I understand. When I was veggie I used to like their mince and they made a roast chicken substitute you could slice. If I found a vegan version of that, I'd definitely try it.

But, like you, in the main, I avoid substitutes and cook most of my food from scratch. Having said that, in my freezer ATM are a packet of Fry's sausages (been there for ages) and some Fry's polony - which I have to hide from my SIL when he visits!

I've eaten quite a lot of soy/quorn products in the last few days and I think it's upset my tummy. I'm going to be cooking veg meals from now on as much as possible.

Oh dear! Yes, I've seen that before with Quorn with a small minority of people.

Best avoid.

This is really tasty.

Just found this page on vegan snacks. Not exactly health foods I know, but might be useful for some of you.

Onyk, I'm trying to stay away from all that in the hope I actually lose weight along the way

I actually really love veggies so I've been going through my veggie cookbooks to find suitable stuff

I'm with londiling, it would be too easy to let yourself go. Lidl is especially dangerous at Xmas and Easter for that sort of thing. But thanks, anyway.

Lots of biscuits are vegan - but the great majority use palm oil. Not good.

If any of you have time this weekend check out vegan life live 2 day event at Alexandra palace www.veganlifelive.com/london/faqs-london/

onyk I like the Tescos cheese. Still prefer to drizzle tahini then sprinkle nutritional yeast flakes on top of pizza though instead of fake cheese. Just pop it back in oven till it's bubbling.... mmmmmm..... yum

Hi Badger, thanks for that, wish I was closer.

Can I ask, how do you get your tahini to drizzle? Mine is as solid as peanut butter - with a little liquid on top.

bread I tend to use the Lebanese one rather than health food shop one as I find that too thick. You can spoon into a cup/small bowl and mix with a bit of water to thin it out a bit. I love tahini!! Great source of calcium too :)

bread if you mix tahini with unsweetened soy yoghurt (and lemon juice and ras-el-hanout if you're feeling fancy) you get a lovely drizzle-able creamy consistency.

Thanks for the tip Badger