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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Is Pimiento Paste Vegetaria? | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: Is pimiento paste used to stuff green olives vegetarian? I heard or read somewhere it's kind of ... A: The basic ingredients in pimento paste are pimento, sodium alginate, guar gum, and water. Sodium ... | |
| Mushroom | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 ASPARAGUS | 8/3/2009 |
| 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 Tofu | 7/13/2008 |
| 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 substitutes | 1/19/2008 |
| 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 online | 1/10/2008 |
| 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 vegetarian | 1/8/2008 |
| 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 Storage | 12/10/2007 |
| 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 greens | 11/22/2007 |
| 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 beans | 10/27/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| food | 9/24/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| cabbage | 8/20/2007 |
| 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 cooking | 8/5/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dyes | 7/25/2007 |
| 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 diet | 7/2/2007 |
| 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 here | 6/26/2007 |
| 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 days | 6/25/2007 |
| 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, ... | |
| Whey | 5/23/2007 |
| 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 casings | 12/28/2006 |
| 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 warming | 10/14/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tofu | 9/20/2006 |
| 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 grains | 8/30/2006 |
| 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 vegetarian | 8/29/2006 |
| 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. ... | |
| cucumbers | 8/12/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Vegetraianism | 8/2/2006 |
| 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 meat | 6/27/2006 |
| 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 dogs | 6/25/2006 |
| 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: Vegetarianism | 1/10/2006 |
| 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: Vegetarianism | 11/16/2005 |
| 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 Article | 11/14/2005 |
| 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 Vegetarians | 8/18/2005 |
| 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 ... | |
| cucumbers | 7/30/2005 |
| 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 Burgers | 4/29/2005 |
| 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 eggs | 3/16/2005 |
| 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 food | 2/23/2005 |
| 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 Beef | 2/11/2005 |
| 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 vegetarian | 12/24/2004 |
| 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 steel | 12/4/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Christmas | 11/8/2004 |
| 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 reciepe | 10/9/2004 |
| 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 recipies | 7/10/2004 |
| 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 Foods | 6/23/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| TOMATOES | 6/5/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Kimchee | 6/5/2004 |
| 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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My cooking style leans towards Mediterranean, with an emphasis on gourmet, party fare, and vegetarian cuisine. I am a food journalist, I’ve written and edited several cookbooks, and I develop and teach cooking classes.
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I have developed recipes for specialty food manufacturers, conducted many seminars on cooking and ethnic foods, and have taught customized cooking classes. I have also owned a gift shop, a floral design business, and a catering business. I’m the author of Con Amore, a contemporary novel about food, love, and life – Italian style. It includes a brief history of Italy, the foods of each region, and a variety of recipes – many that are vegetarian or easily adaptable to the vegetarian diet. I am the author of Herbed-Wine Cuisine and several other books on a variety of topics. I publish a quarterly e-newsletter, Simply Elegant, which provides information on food, decorating, and entertaining. I also publish a monthly e-newsletter, Tutto Italiano, about everything Italian. Visit my Web site, www.jtmancuso.com, to learn more.
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