tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post114530438125326952..comments2024-03-09T23:07:41.551-08:00Comments on Vegan Lunch Box: Tuno Take TwoJennifershmoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-10956628656314384412009-03-22T18:57:00.000-07:002009-03-22T18:57:00.000-07:00I see that this blog is from 2006. After Kellogg’s...I see that this blog is from 2006. After Kellogg’s discontinued the frozen Tuno, I have been searching for an alternative to no avail. Currently I am trying to perfect a mix of the same items you put in adding shredded red cabbage and chopped tomatoes. I like the mix for a sandwich. <BR/><BR/>I am going to try adding some sea vegetable to this and try the tempeh flavored suggestion from the blog as well. I wasn't very fond of the chickpea mix either.DesertNissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748654995866922314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-42525354057512833292007-06-27T17:08:00.000-07:002007-06-27T17:08:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you posted this. I've been looking fo...I'm so glad you posted this. I've been looking for a way to transition out of eating tinned tuna--the last, occasional meat that I will eat. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>I'm also going to put a link up on my blog to your blog; I love it!raging.liberalismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055345791947287833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1146514143671351842006-05-01T13:09:00.000-07:002006-05-01T13:09:00.000-07:00Maybe too late to comment but...the tuna free sala...Maybe too late to comment but...<BR/>the tuna free salad recipe from Vegan Planet is fabulous. I posted the recipe on my blog because I love it so much. I use kelp powder/granules instead of dulse to give it that sea flavour. I just found kelp easier to find. <BR/>I've never seen Tuno in these parts, but I'll watch out for it. <BR/><BR/>Thanks.sphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00026913030147899339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145528892680495602006-04-20T03:28:00.000-07:002006-04-20T03:28:00.000-07:00I am glad to see you gave it another chance. I, to...I am glad to see you gave it another chance. I, too, quickly learned that rinsing it is key. I am sad to learn that it may not be around. One thing we do to increase the "tuna fish" flavor of it that we learned of from some transitional cookbook years ago was to sprinkle it with seaweed flakes. Great blog and good to see so many simple and tasty options for lunches.Leigh-AnneDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921320795602564162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145476051655162242006-04-19T12:47:00.000-07:002006-04-19T12:47:00.000-07:00Echo: Wow, you let your husband put meat on half ...Echo: Wow, you let your husband put meat on half the pizza?! You’re too nice, my omni other doesn’t even get to have meat in the house (unless it’s lunch meat and he has to keep that in his special drawer in the fridge). I’ve been “accidentally” served chicken burritos a couple times and I was spitting out that first bite before I even realized what happened. Barf, gross!Shananiganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537301327510516106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145383609156411602006-04-18T11:06:00.000-07:002006-04-18T11:06:00.000-07:00yeah, the mercury thing... I am a vegetarian and d...yeah, the mercury thing... I am a vegetarian and don't eat fish, but I do teach a prenatal class so have to know about all the fish-risks.<BR/><BR/>Large marine fish can potentially collect high levels of mercury in their edible tissue-- albacore tuna and tuna steaks are considered a risk and are not to be eaten more than once per month by growing kids and pregnant women. Other risky fish are sea bass, shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. <BR/><BR/>Light white tuna should be OK... but I'm sure I'd prefer Tuno!!!Ms. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622709342226684808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145380668592323902006-04-18T10:17:00.000-07:002006-04-18T10:17:00.000-07:00vegcooking.com has a DELICIOUS suna recipe. in fa...vegcooking.com has a DELICIOUS suna recipe. in fact, i'm eating it right now!KRWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317514789604404224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145378709369942852006-04-18T09:45:00.000-07:002006-04-18T09:45:00.000-07:00Wow, I've avoided Tuno for ever, I may actually ha...Wow, I've avoided Tuno for ever, I may actually have to try it!Amy O'Neill Houckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554411237706815410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145377120416630232006-04-18T09:18:00.000-07:002006-04-18T09:18:00.000-07:00Hey Shan, I've been eating tuna fish all my life,...Hey Shan, I've been eating tuna fish all my life, from when I was a child during the 60's-70's to present day. No ill effects and I have the mind of a steel trap.<BR/>Sure pollution is abundant today as it was over 30 years ago, but who's to say there isn't poison in the veggies you eat? Even the FDA states there are acceptable limits on the number of rodent droppings and insect parts that can be in a head of lettuce to be deemed safe to eat. So, how do you like your rat droppings? Sauted or baked?Mistrmindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07588336406386682033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145375903997819782006-04-18T08:58:00.000-07:002006-04-18T08:58:00.000-07:00I love TUNO! I had some last week, made into sand...I love TUNO! I had some last week, made into sandwich spread with Veganaise, pickle, and a few chopped scallions. It was good, but not as good as it used to be when I was a kid. The recipe the company is using has changed and it is more bland now than it used to be. I miss the oily, fishy-ness of the old Tuno, but that's okay. . .this actually fits the palattes of most much better. Thanks for the memories. . .La Tea Dahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138624485398178242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145371851647993782006-04-18T07:50:00.000-07:002006-04-18T07:50:00.000-07:00Love this blog!Just wanted to point out that the w...Love this blog!<BR/>Just wanted to point out that the website you linked to is a lobbyist organization (natural resources defense council). Try this link to see what the current US FDA guidelines are about fish and mercury, and to separate fact from fiction: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/seafood1.html<BR/>Like other posters have said it is all about moderation of intake (for those of us who are non-vegan). The fish to really worry about are older/larger fish (longer time to absorb mercury) like shark and mackeral. Although according to the FDA albacore tuna also has a high level of mercury too.little redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822151987378814282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145366570775677952006-04-18T06:22:00.000-07:002006-04-18T06:22:00.000-07:00I've been lurking for a long time...thank you so m...I've been lurking for a long time...thank you so much for this blog. I am not a veg or vegan, but I do try to feed my family well. With my 5 yr old in school this year, lunches have been suffering. She goes back-n-forth between school lunch and cold lunch. And lately it's been more cold lunch from home. Where lunch for her used to be sandwiches and stuff- she is now enjoying things like tacos and spaghetti and she loves it so much. Thank you so much for your lunchbox blog. It is such an inspiration for anyone who wants to feed their children well.Erika W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16817539364974864595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145363721385043882006-04-18T05:35:00.000-07:002006-04-18T05:35:00.000-07:00Melissa, I'm afraid I'm ashamed to say that I can'...Melissa, I'm afraid I'm ashamed to say that I can't provide reference sources for olive oil as a carcinogen (when cooked over extremely high heat). I know I've heard it from reputable sources such as the CBC, and on Food Network as well. Olive Oil shouldn't be used over high heat, like a wok, anyway because it breaks down, even if it isn't carcinogenic. You need an oil that can take higher heat like peanut or canola.<BR/><BR/>And as daughter to a well-respected dentist, I cringe at the mercury-filling debate. Properly created mercury fillings will NEVER leach mercury during a person's lifetime. NEVER. The amalgalm can't be broken down in the conditions in a persons mouth.Karliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591484933005525101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145349330050359532006-04-18T01:35:00.000-07:002006-04-18T01:35:00.000-07:00Tuna is so delicious!------VegetarianTuna is so delicious!<BR/><BR/>------<BR/><A HREF="http://vegetarian-food-recipe.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Vegetarian</A>Adv. Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730026393204514426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145343738716110222006-04-18T00:02:00.000-07:002006-04-18T00:02:00.000-07:00Does little schmoo like curry? Or Old Bay seasoni...Does little schmoo like curry? Or Old Bay seasoning? These can be great in mock tuna salads (I'm also fond of mustard in mine).Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938673081731672113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145339482738508542006-04-17T22:51:00.000-07:002006-04-17T22:51:00.000-07:00Okay-so I just got excited to try this TUNO and no...Okay-so I just got excited to try this TUNO and now it might be discontinued??? Maybe I won't try it so then I can't miss it! Trader Joe's eggless salad is DELICIOUS btw. It has dill in it which was different for me at first but it isn't overpowering or anything. Very egg-like, try it.dollydluxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06269405987053936908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145333867549366982006-04-17T21:17:00.000-07:002006-04-17T21:17:00.000-07:00Jennifer - I love this site so much and check it f...Jennifer - I love this site so much and check it far more times a day than I would care to admit. I recently started a (macrobiotic) blog of my own and today figured out how to include links - and immediately linked to your site. Just wanted you to know! (And please let me know if you would rather I didn't.)<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Jordan<BR/>mymacrolife.blogspot.comMacroGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624640588510123880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145332449226632562006-04-17T20:54:00.000-07:002006-04-17T20:54:00.000-07:00In reference to the comment about whether your pal...In reference to the comment about whether your palate adjusts and forgets flesh meat tastes:<BR/><BR/>This weekend we took some omni friends to a vegan restaurant. My husband made a comment about the mock chicken tasting just like chicken and our friends looked at us like we were crazy. But it's been so long, I guess we don't remember, which I'm glad. But your palate really does adjust. I remember actually being scared to try seitan and now I love it. I think part of it has to do with the kinds of taste buds you use as an omni compared to being veggie. Foods seem to taste more vibrant to me now, where as when I ate the same foods as an omni I "needed" to doctor up the foods to make them taste good. I think your buds become more sensitive to the finer flavors.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177007259762474175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145329035775372852006-04-17T19:57:00.000-07:002006-04-17T19:57:00.000-07:00Love the tuna :)R2KLove the tuna :)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://r2000.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">R2K</A>High Power Rocketryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537203640644706903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145324764647292002006-04-17T18:46:00.000-07:002006-04-17T18:46:00.000-07:00do you really, honestly, and truly promise me that...do you really, honestly, and truly promise me that the tuno is good after rinsing? 'cause it 'bout killed me dead the first time (and last) that i ate it. its vileness is etched in my memory.robiewankenobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074365459757102519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145322858039677572006-04-17T18:14:00.000-07:002006-04-17T18:14:00.000-07:00I actually had high levels of mercury in me due to...I actually had high levels of mercury in me due to my fillings from waaaaay back when that really affected my thryoid - so I'm very careful now of tuna and whatever stuff out there that might increase my mercury level.<BR/><BR/>I think I'll give Tuno a try because I actually love tuna sandwiches, but have been afraid of the mercury.WannabeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938094279274975960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145322286095813992006-04-17T18:04:00.000-07:002006-04-17T18:04:00.000-07:00I also agree that the canned tuna mercury issue, w...I also agree that the canned tuna mercury issue, while serious, needs to be put into perspective. Canned "chunk light" tuna is skipjack tuna (a smaller tuna which has been found to contain lower levels of mercury). Obviously any large fish that eats other fish is a mercury concern, but eating canned tuna (as long as it's not albacore) 1-2x month is probably ok (if you are a tuna-eater).<BR/><BR/>this article is interesting:<BR/>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/06/19/MN257163.DTL<BR/><BR/>Having said that, I wanted to add that I love your blog. You've inspired me to go vegan for a month and I am writing about it on Slashfood on Tuesday and Saturdays. Here is the first week's wrap-up:<BR/><BR/>http://www.slashfood.com/2006/04/15/going-vegan-week-one-wrap-up/Stefania Pomponi Butler aka CityMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07728498204991717100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145321106412102882006-04-17T17:45:00.000-07:002006-04-17T17:45:00.000-07:00Someone mentioned the olive oil as a potential car...Someone mentioned the olive oil as a potential carcinogen if used to saute...<BR/><BR/>We do saute with olive oil so I did a tad of research and found this:<BR/><BR/>http://app1.chinadaily.com.cn/star/<BR/>2001/0719/bz11-1.html<BR/><BR/>Is this different than the study/research/etc. that you (all) know about?Sugared Harpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942635623063404442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145318498915949572006-04-17T17:01:00.000-07:002006-04-17T17:01:00.000-07:00I wonder if my cat would like that. He used to ea...I wonder if my cat would like that. He used to eat tuna with my husband on occaision when we were omnis. It was so rare and so long ago yet I can't open a can without him running in the kitchen, yelling his head off! One of my other cats loves soy bacon so I may have to give this a try...Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177007259762474175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1145314011289946362006-04-17T15:46:00.000-07:002006-04-17T15:46:00.000-07:00Although you're right that there's definitely merc...Although you're right that there's definitely mercury contamination in many fish, the problem occurs when you consume it as a main part of your diet (like some Inuit and Asian populations). As long as you moderate your large-fish (by size of the fish) consumption they've shown it you won't suffer any ill effects. In fact, it's more dangerous to sautee with olive oil than eat tuna, because at high temperatures olive oil develops very dangerous carcinogens.<BR/><BR/>My your lunches are always marvelous looking! I'm inspired to buy either a laptop lunchbox or a Mr. Bento lunch jar for work this summer.Karliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591484933005525101noreply@blogger.com