AboutDeborah Robinson Expertise I love to cook and collect recipes. I'm not a chef but the things I prepare are big hits at pot lucks - and everyone signs me up for their favorites before I get a chance to decide what I want to bring. I'm not a vegetarian - and I enjoy cooking foods from around the world. My least favorite regional food is the food of Japan - but I have picked up some great recipes while living in Asia. Cooking is my hobby and a great way to get rid of stress for me.
Experience I have lived in Libya, Morocco, Chad, Japan, Indonesia and Niger. I have learned to cook foods of the Middle East and India as my favorites. Friends from around the world share recipes with me so I'm not limited to recipes from my 'homes' worldwide.
Expert: Deborah Robinson Date: 3/2/2008 Subject: I want to turn Vegan
Question Hello, I want to turn vegan and wish to know a lot more but I cant seem to find the information. i try looking on all different sites but a lot want money. Please can you advise me on how to START from scratch and some of the everyday things i will have to give up. Also am I likely to lose weight if i follow a Vegan lifestyle? Thank-you
Answer Dear Rebecca,
I'm not certain if you read my profile carefully - but I am not a vegetarian and know little or nothing about being one. I simply enjoy cooking many foods that vegetarians can eat. I'm sorry I can't help you with this.
Have you tried www.about.com? I just went to their site ... http://vegetarian.about.com/ and on the left, toward the bottom, there are a bunch of links under 'Topics' that might be very helpful for you.
I'm sure you will be able to get more direct help, from people you meet in their forums and such, than I can give you.
