Vegetarian? - Page 13

griffonwing · 06-25-2009, 03:17 PM

I can honestly say that I do not know what a felafel is. Time to google it.

krisk · 06-25-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by disney_mommy

I disagree that cows are not harmed in being milked. Cows are kept indefinitely in narrow pens and hooked up to IV's where they are fed intravenous hormones to keep them producing the milk long after their own calves have grown up. They are attached to cold metal machines so they can be milked often every day, without stop. By drinking the milk, not only are you supporting this treatment, you are ingesting the same hormones. (Which many studies have deduced has caused adolescents to sexually mature years earlier than our ancestors.)

you are clueless about dairy farms and dairy cows. as was the person clueless about shearing (sheep are NOT killed by shearing!)

this thread has become a litany of unfacts being strewn about at will.

krisk · 06-25-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by griffonwing

I can honestly say that I do not know what a felafel is. Time to google it.

falafel

DixieGal · 06-25-2009, 03:20 PM

I love a good falafel pita sandwich with taziki sauce. Lots of fiber, so I have to plan my day around that sort of lunch!

griffonwing · 06-25-2009, 03:22 PM

found it in wiki. Falafel looks to be quite tasty. Depending on what the actual ingredients are.

Undfortunately, with my tastebuds, the veggies/onions and such would have to be minced or pureed, but I can see having one with shredded pork or beef would be quite delish.

griffonwing · 06-25-2009, 03:23 PM

Yes, I knew it was Falafel, but I assumed "Felafel" was an alternate or regional spelling.

DixieGal · 06-25-2009, 03:30 PM

GW, you would love it. It's minced together so finely that it is more of a paste. Made into little patties and deep fried, then piled onto a pita and YUMMY! There's about a billion middle eastern restaurants in B'ham, and it seems to be pretty much the same at all that I've tried. Dip it into taziki sauce, which is cucumber & sour cream sauce, then take a big bite.

The reminds me that gyro is one meat that I do NOT like. I always seem to get the slices with eyeballs or cloven hooves or something else icky.

Bilbo1967 · 06-25-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by griffonwing

Yes, I knew it was Falafel, but I assumed "Felafel" was an alternate or regional spelling.

And you were right - 'felafel' is a totally acceptable alternative spelling.

vivaldirules · 06-25-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by griffonwing

found it in wiki. Falafel looks to be quite tasty. Depending on what the actual ingredients are.

Undfortunately, with my tastebuds, the veggies/onions and such would have to be minced or pureed, but I can see having one with shredded pork or beef would be quite delish.

In my experience, the dicing is quite fine. But, of course, you'll have to try one.

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Originally Posted by krisk

you are clueless about dairy farms and dairy cows. as was the person clueless about shearing (sheep are NOT killed by shearing!)

this thread has become a litany of unfacts being strewn about at will.

Oh, let's not head down that road. If you really think someone's clueless, the polite euphamism to use is "I think you're full of sh**!" Seriously, I would be sad if there's namecalling or bad feelings in this thread so let's please be kind. It's a fact that we all have our thoughts and opinions we hold dear and they can't all be simultaneously true.

krisk · 06-25-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

GW, you would love it. It's minced together so finely that it is more of a paste. Made into little patties and deep fried, then piled onto a pita and YUMMY! There's about a billion middle eastern restaurants in B'ham, and it seems to be pretty much the same at all that I've tried. Dip it into taziki sauce, which is cucumber & sour cream sauce, then take a big bite.

The reminds me that gyro is one meat that I do NOT like. I always seem to get the slices with eyeballs or cloven hooves or something else icky.

it should be yogurt sauce unless they have REALLY culturally adapted the recipes to the region. and silly dixie!!! there isn't any of that in the meat! you may dislike the lamb in it, which on occasion tends to be a bit more mutton than lamb

krisk · 06-25-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

In my experience, the dicing is quite fine. But, of course, you'll have to try one.

Oh, let's not head down that road. If you really think someone's clueless, the polite euphamism to use is "I think you're full of sh**!" Seriously, I would be sad if there's namecalling or bad feelings in this thread so let's please be kind. It's a fact that we all have our thoughts and opinions we hold dear and they can't all be simultaneously true.

I wasn't name calling. y'all know whan I am. I grew up on and around farms and ranches. and yes I deplore the big industrial spreads, the small places are very neat, clean and healthy. that doesn't get around the FACT that a stressed cow will not milk. milk cows are treated extremely well even by the jerks.

DixieGal · 06-25-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by krisk

it should be yogurt sauce unless they have REALLY culturally adapted the recipes to the region. and silly dixie!!! there isn't any of that in the meat! you may dislike the lamb in it, which on occasion tends to be a bit more mutton than lamb

Yogurt! That's right! Although I do think a thicker sour cream sauce might be yummy too, now that you mention it.

krisk · 06-25-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

Yogurt! That's right! Although I do think a thicker sour cream sauce might be yummy too, now that you mention it.

it'd be incredibly yummy, but it would also kind of negate the health factor of the dish! also there is something about the tartness of yogurt that really makes the tzatziki (that's the name of that sauce) so good.

acprinter · 06-25-2009, 03:43 PM

I am a vegetarian and eat eggs, cheese, dairy. With 1/3 of an acre out behind the house I have a steady supply of vegetables and fruits 12 months of the year. I am sitting munching on carrots straight from the garden. Yummy.

With the way most vegetables taste from the grocery store I am not surprised that many people want to eat meat.

griffonwing · 06-25-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

GW, you would love it. It's minced together so finely that it is more of a paste. Made into little patties and deep fried, then piled onto a pita and YUMMY! There's about a billion middle eastern restaurants in B'ham, and it seems to be pretty much the same at all that I've tried. Dip it into taziki sauce, which is cucumber & sour cream sauce, then take a big bite.

The reminds me that gyro is one meat that I do NOT like. I always seem to get the slices with eyeballs or cloven hooves or something else icky.

You'll have to make me one special

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06-25-2009, 03:17 PM	#181
griffonwing Suave Swabby, Savvy? Posts: 1,602 Karma: 520350 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone	I can honestly say that I do not know what a felafel is. Time to google it.

06-25-2009, 03:20 PM	#184
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I love a good falafel pita sandwich with taziki sauce. Lots of fiber, so I have to plan my day around that sort of lunch!

06-25-2009, 03:22 PM	#185
griffonwing Suave Swabby, Savvy? Posts: 1,602 Karma: 520350 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone	found it in wiki. Falafel looks to be quite tasty. Depending on what the actual ingredients are. Undfortunately, with my tastebuds, the veggies/onions and such would have to be minced or pureed, but I can see having one with shredded pork or beef would be quite delish.

06-25-2009, 03:23 PM	#186
griffonwing Suave Swabby, Savvy? Posts: 1,602 Karma: 520350 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone	Yes, I knew it was Falafel, but I assumed "Felafel" was an alternate or regional spelling.

06-25-2009, 03:30 PM	#187
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	GW, you would love it. It's minced together so finely that it is more of a paste. Made into little patties and deep fried, then piled onto a pita and YUMMY! There's about a billion middle eastern restaurants in B'ham, and it seems to be pretty much the same at all that I've tried. Dip it into taziki sauce, which is cucumber & sour cream sauce, then take a big bite. The reminds me that gyro is one meat that I do NOT like. I always seem to get the slices with eyeballs or cloven hooves or something else icky.

06-25-2009, 03:43 PM	#194
acprinter Groupie Posts: 163 Karma: 3141364 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Gold Country Device: Paperwhite 11th generation	I am a vegetarian and eat eggs, cheese, dairy. With 1/3 of an acre out behind the house I have a steady supply of vegetables and fruits 12 months of the year. I am sitting munching on carrots straight from the garden. Yummy. With the way most vegetables taste from the grocery store I am not surprised that many people want to eat meat.