the problem I'm having with going vegan

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Originally Posted by punkie

Has anyone tried the chickpea cutlets in veganomicon? http://www.chow.com/recipes/11364 They are raving about them at MDC.

We use Earth Balance, so I can't be much of a help there, but I totally agree that I'd rather eat a processed product like EB rather than a pesticide-pumped, pus-filled dairy product. I try to avoid processed foods, but I don't mind eating them occasionally.

OK, I have to admit I've been having a *really* hard time lately. ANd I was sitting here nibbling on a small piece of jalapeño cheese. But Punkie, thank you so much for the reminder of what I'm really eating. I think I'm gonna puke now... (seriously, thanks though! I didn't need the extra fat/calories anyway. )

We couldn't do substitutes b/c of legume allergies (soy among others)

We're not currently eating vegan , but when we did I learned to use oils for almost everything, or to just skip the butter. Learning to eat vegan with a tendency toward "whole foods" (not much processed stuff) is a lot about thinking outside the box in terms of foods/meals, IMO.

Baked Potatoes were tough, b/c I love them with just butter and salt. But Irene had posted a recipe for ranch dip that was vegan and soy-free. (and chili works too)

Cinnamon toast I would use an oil mister or a basting brush instead of butter. Vegis can be flavored with broth.

Are there are particular ways in which you use butter that you can't think of a substitute for? Maybe some folks here can give suggestions?

Originally Posted by Katherine

We couldn't do substitutes b/c of legume allergies (soy among others)

We're not currently eating vegan , but when we did I learned to use oils for almost everything, or to just skip the butter. Learning to eat vegan with a tendency toward "whole foods" (not much processed stuff) is a lot about thinking outside the box in terms of foods/meals, IMO.

Baked Potatoes were tough, b/c I love them with just butter and salt. But Irene had posted a recipe for ranch dip that was vegan and soy-free. (and chili works too)

Cinnamon toast I would use an oil mister or a basting brush instead of butter. Vegis can be flavored with broth.

Are there are particular ways in which you use butter that you can't think of a substitute for? Maybe some folks here can give suggestions?

Ohhh- what a bummer to be allergic to soy and legumes!!

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If you want something for bread, I like to use either olive oil or jam.