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Mushroom9/5/2009
  Q: I have found a mushroom in the woods at our house. After doing a little research I am still unsure ...
  A: I do not forage mushrooms, so all I can do is provide some links to websites that may be able to ...
LETTUCE AND ASPARAGUS8/3/2009
  Q: Recent research has shown that eating LETTUCE develops a specific sense (not a physical ...
  A: Quote from the Charlottesville, VA Daily Progress, Dated May 20, 2008 (URL: ...
Veg.8/26/2008
  Q: I wanna go veg, help, give me tips!! im a preteen so i need lots of nutrition, waht else?? Thanks, ...
  A: For a good source of information go to this link: http://www.veggie123.com/ Chapter Five covers ...
Freezing Cooked Tofu7/13/2008
  Q: What is the consequence of freezing a stew/soup that contains the cooked Tofu as one of the ...
  A: Kathy, Several variables may affect the texture – which may be slightly chewy or have no change at ...
Veganism.1/31/2008
  Q: I've been a Vegan for a couple of monthes now, and as one, I can't eat whey, milk, eggs, dairy ...
  A: Karen, The first thing you will need to do is learn more about the vegan lifestyle. Being informed ...
Meat substitutes1/19/2008
  Q: I am a vegetarian who eats poultry and fishes. My family has a traditional rice and tomato recipe ...
  A: Rochelle, If you cannot find smoked poultry sausage in your area, you may have to purchase it ...
Vegetarian foods online1/10/2008
  Q: Do you know of a place online that I can purchase vegetarian foods from an online grocery store?
  A: Kristy, I have not shopped for vegetarian foods online, so I cannot recommend a source. Some ...
Becoming a vegetarian?1/9/2008
  Q: I have recently been diagnosed with diverticulosis and have been instructed to be on a low fat and ...
  A: Rachel, Sorry to hear about your health issues. A Google search for “vegetarian” will bring up over ...
newly vegetarian1/8/2008
  Q: im a newly vegetarian and i was wondering if i can eat shrimps??
  A: Suasan, In general, a vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, seafood or any of their ...
Tofu Freezing and Storage12/10/2007
  Q: I am considering eating tofu dishes quite often as I have recently tasted a couple of great tasting ...
  A: The container should have a “use by” date; however, I have kept tofu for several weeks beyond that ...
mescaline greens11/22/2007
  Q: Please, what exactly are mescaline greens? Just ordinary green vegetables? Best wishes, Simon
  A: Simon, Mesclun greens are a mix of young field greens that were once harvested wild, but are now ...
baked beans10/27/2007
  Q: I'm going to try a great recipe for baked beans but it requires pancetta, which is a slab of pork. ...
  A: David, Pancetta is Italian bacon that is cured with herbs and spices. The pork, herbs, and spices ...
food9/24/2007
  Q: I'm a new vegetarian and i kinda need some recipes that are easy to follow and great for a low ...
  A: Sorry it's taken several days to respond. I did not know you had asked a question until this ...
cabbage8/20/2007
  Q: Do you know if dehydrated cabbage can be fermented successfully? Thanks for your help.
  A: Both dehydration and fermentation are forms of preserving food. Dehydration will not preserve all ...
Crock pot cooking8/5/2007
  Q: Well, no harm in asling: I use an old electric crock pot with a high and low setting to typically ...
  A: Cooking rice in a crockpot can be tricky, and that may be why rice cookers have become so popular. I ...
Dyes7/25/2007
  Q: some amount of years ago I heard that yellow and red dyes were made out of bugs and pigs. I know ...
  A: Some yellow dyes are vegetarian, the color yellow can be extracted from saffron, turmeric, ...
vegeterian diet7/2/2007
  Q: I would like to start a vegeterian lifestyle but was wondering what I would eat other then ...
  A: All vegetables and fruits are part of a vegetarian diet. Visit the farmer’s market or the produce ...
thawed veg food.. how long is it okay! please answer here6/26/2007
  Q: Please answer to this e-mail. i put in wrong e-mail before, and did not receive answer! I purchased ...
  A: Mia, I would not take a chance and eat these products. Especially if instructions on the packaging ...
thawed MorningStar vegetarian food for 5 days6/25/2007
  Q: I purchased a bunch of MorningStar Farms vegetarian food, from veg hotdogs to crumbles (like ground ...
  A: Mia, I would not take a chance and eat these products. Especially if instructions on the packaging ...
Beef Flavor?5/23/2007
  Q: I've read that Mcdonalds french fries contain beef flavor. What is beef flavor, is it really beef or ...
  A: It depends upon who is making it. Some companies produce beef flavored products made from beef, ...
Whey5/23/2007
  Q: Is whey still made though the process of curdling it in the third stomach of a cow?
  A: Whey is a byproduct of cheese, which is made after the cow is milked. Go to the URLs below for more ...
vegetarian sausage casings12/28/2006
  Q: I have been searching the internet extensively, looking for a place to purchase vegetarian sausage ...
  A: Although the term “vegetarian casings” has been making its way around the Internet, it seems that ...
Microwave warming10/14/2006
  Q: I would like to know the procedure for warming canned vegatables in a microwave. Thank you
  A: I’m not sure what you mean by “procedure.” In general, the vegetables are placed in a microwave-safe ...
Tofu9/20/2006
  Q: I’ve been trying to change my eating habits. I’ve been doing a little experimenting with tofu. Do ...
  A: The most important thing about cooking with tofu is to remove as much moisture as possible. If you ...
Storing grains8/30/2006
  Q: I wanted to know how I should go about storing cooked grains such as oats, millet, and barley? I ...
  A: I rarely store cooked grains for more than a few days. After cooking, I will keep them in a glass ...
soon to become a vegetarian8/29/2006
  Q: I start uni soon and as I am moving out of my mother's house I am free to eat my own food and stop ...
  A: For questions relating to your specific nutritional needs, you will need to speak to a nutritionist. ...
cucumbers8/12/2006
  Q: With regard to cucumbers, do I have to peel the skin or can I eat the skin without causing harm to ...
  A: Raw cucumber skins are sometimes tough and unpleasant to eat, but I have never heard that they may ...
Kraft Cheesy Pasta? Vegetarian?8/9/2006
  Q: Im not sure about this product being vegetarian, its called 'Cheesy Pasta' and i think in American ...
  A: If it is the Kraft product you are questioning (Macaroni and Cheese in the U.S. and Cheesey Pasta in ...
Vegetraianism8/2/2006
  Q: why do vegetarians become vegetarians? is it just because of heatlth benefits, because of animal ...
  A: People become vegetarians for many reasons. Becoming a vegetarian is a personal choice, depending on ...
preschooler refusing to eat meat6/27/2006
  Q: My four year old daughter recently refuses to eat any kind of meat. I am ok with this but trying to ...
  A: Ann, Soy products are high in protein. Other protein sources are beans, nuts, some fruits, milk, ...
making vegetarian hot dogs6/25/2006
  Q: I have been searching the web for an answer to my question - hope you have it. I need ...
  A: Artielia, Sorry for the delay in responding. My schedule has been quite hectic lately. If you have ...
Ok so I have gained a lot...5/7/2006
  Q: Ok so I have gained a lot of weight in the last couple of months and now I am planning on shifting ...
  A: If you are eating just vegetables and fruits, your best bet is salads. Try a Google search for ...
Re: Vegetarianism1/10/2006
  Q: Yep, it's done. The teacher wanted a short, how-to article, so it's not very long. I hope you still ...
  A: Sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to you. I've been involved in numerous projects, all ...
Re: Vegetarianism11/16/2005
  Q: Janice, Thanks very much for responding! I'm not sure if you have extensive knowledge in the ...
  A: I'm working on your questions. It will take me a few days to get back to you. Is that okay? When is ...
Vegetarianism Article11/14/2005
  Q: I'm working on an article for my magazine writing class at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, ...
  A: I am available for an interview; however, my time is somewhat limited over the next few weeks. Can ...
Protein sources for Vegetarians8/18/2005
  Q: Can you tell me 2 things please. 1. How much protein does the body require daily to function? 2. ...
  A: Protein requirements are based on your weight and activity. You can do a search online for “daily ...
how to cook fresh broad bean...8/5/2005
  Q: how to cook fresh broad beans
  A: Fresh, young tender broad beans can be cooked, unpeeled, by steaming or boiling in water. The amount ...
cucumbers7/30/2005
  Q: We have grown a massive amount of cucumbers this year in our small greenhouse. We are very proud, ...
  A: Cucumbers in sour cream (or yogurt) is a favorite side dish of mine. I slice the cucumbers thin and ...
spaghetti squash - how to cook??7/28/2005
  Q: What are some ways to cook spaghetti squash
  A: Here are a few links that have information and recipes: (Just copy and paste into "address.") ...
Soy Burgers vs. Meat Burgers4/29/2005
  Q: Which is healthier, Soy burgers or meat burgers, and if soy burgers is healthier. How many ...
  A: Here are a few Web sites I hope will be helpful: Ten Benefits of Soy Food ...
vegetarian eggs3/16/2005
  Q: Do you know if they make a powdered egg subsitute that DOES NOT actually contain egg? The wide ...
  A: Presently, I'm not aware of a veggie egg substitute to serve along with the veggie bacon and ...
Vegetarian food2/23/2005
  Q: My sister is a vegetarian, and I was wondering if you could suggest some interesting vegetarian ...
  A: My absolute favorite recipe is Roasted Vegetables. Depending upon what is in season, or on sale, ...
Substituting Ground Beef2/11/2005
  Q: I would like to make this recipe: Cauliflower-Beef Casserole * 1 med cauliflower cut into pieces ...
  A: You should be able to find a wide variety of beef substitutions in your local grocery store, and a ...
new vegetarian12/24/2004
  Q: I would greatly appriciate it if you could give me some ideas/recipes for quick and easy meals or ...
  A: So sorry it has taken a while to answer your question. I was out of town for the holidays, and am ...
Tofu and stainless steel12/4/2004
  Q: My question is about pans and tofu. First I got veggie burger patties that suggested cooking on the ...
  A: First, I have a few questions for you: Are you cooking on high heat? Are you leaving the pan ...
Christmas11/8/2004
  Q: You sound amazing. I'm going to cook Christmas dinner for my extended family. My husband is a ...
  A: You may want to cook a roast pork or ham for those who prefer meat. For your husband, and for those ...
new reciepe10/9/2004
  Q: Hai I love food.But u see i dont know any new dishes(Only Vegetarian).I am from south India So I ...
  A: Ramya, One of my favorite recipes is for Roasted Vegetables. Once the vegetables are cooked, they ...
Vegetarian recipies7/10/2004
  Q: I've recently gone vegetarian and was wondering if you have any good recipies/meal ideas. Thanks!
  A: One of my favorite recipes is for Roasted Vegetables. Once the vegetables are cooked, they can be ...
Vegetarian Foods6/23/2004
  Q: My friend is a Vegstarian and needs help finding good food with out meat. Can you help me with good ...
  A: Beans, pasta, rice, tofu, tempeh, vegetables, fruits, and nuts are good foods for anyone to eat. The ...
TOMATOES6/5/2004
  Q: HOW DO I SUN DRY TOMATOES
  A: Most sun-dried tomatoes are actually baked in a low-temp oven for a very long time. Below is my ...
Kimchee6/5/2004
  Q: I just wanted to ask a question about a Korean dish called "Kimchee". I believe that's how it is ...
  A: According to its definition in the Food Lover's Companion, kimchee “will keep indefinitely in the ...

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