tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post114780550249403590..comments2024-03-19T00:45:26.274-07:00Comments on Vegan Lunch Box: Hot Dog MacaroniJennifershmoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1148078948129128892006-05-19T15:49:00.000-07:002006-05-19T15:49:00.000-07:00Don't forget, eating comforting foods is certainly...Don't forget, eating comforting foods is certainly part of maintaining good mental health! And our mental health, of course, affects our physical health.<BR/>most everything in moderation =)Robyn the Slughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648880155899254637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147967646994062512006-05-18T08:54:00.000-07:002006-05-18T08:54:00.000-07:00Hi, Future Adopter! Yes, thanks for the link -- I...Hi, Future Adopter! Yes, thanks for the link -- I really like their site! The packaging on those applesauce tubes looks so familiar to me, I'm sure now that I've seen them around here somewhere. I love the idea of using them instead of sugary ice pops this summer!Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147959636553060282006-05-18T06:40:00.000-07:002006-05-18T06:40:00.000-07:00ddawnc, a quick note... I wasn't referring to your...ddawnc, a quick note... I wasn't referring to your comment... in fact I very much agree with what you are saying about our bodies being nourished by healthy foods that are also comfort foods, and yes, we can all have our treats when our diets are otherwise very healthy - absolutely! <BR/><BR/>I was addressing all the comments that Jennifer has received in the past... getting picked and poked at just about everything!! There is a great deal of work behind this blog and all the meals she puts together for her shmoo, and yet it seems some people are just looking for an opportunity to criticize. I know most of the comments are very favorable and supportive, but still...Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147920050639626932006-05-17T19:40:00.000-07:002006-05-17T19:40:00.000-07:00Hello Jennifer and all:I love your loaf idea all m...Hello Jennifer and all:<BR/><BR/>I love your loaf idea all my recipes are done that way at my blog ( http://createyourownrecipes.blogspot.com/ ) Many are vegan/vegetarian or easily adaptable.<BR/><BR/>SuzAnneSuzAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412484110192445501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147896256632487222006-05-17T13:04:00.000-07:002006-05-17T13:04:00.000-07:00>>Uh, WHAT critics?Oh my, I have a lot of them! I...>>Uh, WHAT critics?<BR/><BR/>Oh my, I have a lot of them! I don't think anyone was referring to anyone in particular. Things have gotten SO much better since I turned off anonymous posting.<BR/><BR/>Still, I do get emails from people who either think I'm abusing my child by feeding him vegan food, or that I'm abusing my child by feeding him sugar, or he's going to grow breasts because I feed him soy, or that I'm plain crazy, etc. etc. But the good messages really outweigh the bad, and I enjoy most of the messages I get. :-)Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147895765055927432006-05-17T12:56:00.000-07:002006-05-17T12:56:00.000-07:00>>Can you tell me where in the Tri-cities I can fi...>>Can you tell me where in the Tri-cities I can find nutritional yeast flakes?<BR/><BR/>The health food store (in Kennewick and Richland) has stopped carrying it. When I tried to order some they insisted that their own packaged brewer's yeast is the same -- it is not!! <BR/><BR/>So, currently the only source for nutritional yeast flakes that I know of is the enormous 6lb. bucket in my basement that I ordered from Vegan Essentials. <BR/><BR/>You could try special ordering them through the health food store -- maybe they'll listen to you! If you do find a source please let me know. Good luck!!Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147888269902910672006-05-17T10:51:00.000-07:002006-05-17T10:51:00.000-07:00I buy nutritional yeast flakes in bulk at Whole Fo...I buy nutritional yeast flakes in bulk at Whole Foods. Is there one in your area?<BR/><BR/>s.slbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564460707287033621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147888116350353232006-05-17T10:48:00.000-07:002006-05-17T10:48:00.000-07:00I am totally craving mac and cheese. I'll have to...I am totally craving mac and cheese. I'll have to see if the library has the Uncheese Cookbook and try some things out. Once again, thanks for the ideas!<BR/><BR/>-CrystalCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116685291056531223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147885528514514052006-05-17T10:05:00.001-07:002006-05-17T10:05:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147885519267653342006-05-17T10:05:00.000-07:002006-05-17T10:05:00.000-07:00I am so with you on the health/vs comfort thing. I...I am so with you on the health/vs comfort thing. I eat lots of fruits and veggies every day, but I occasionally find myself on a comfort food jag. My thoughts on this: as long as you are eating healthy on a regular basis, veggie dogs or brownies occasionally don't hurt a bit! It all evens out in the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147883598572564072006-05-17T09:33:00.000-07:002006-05-17T09:33:00.000-07:00Wait, aren't brownies a veggie? You're breaking m...Wait, aren't brownies a veggie? You're breaking my heart!Katrina Gutlebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07363176522879501737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147879844177899662006-05-17T08:30:00.000-07:002006-05-17T08:30:00.000-07:00This looks great! I know what you mean about want...This looks great! I know what you mean about wanting to find a balance between comfort food and healthy food. Usually, when I make mac n' "cheese" or want something plain like baked couscous and tofu, I throw in some frozen (thawed and cooked, obviously!) peas. That way I can compromise w/warm, comforting, plain food, and at least a smidge of green vegetable!<BR/><BR/>I think, however, that as healthy as you and your family eat, you hardly need to worry about one veggie-free meal!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15744306048642372564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147871846563238562006-05-17T06:17:00.000-07:002006-05-17T06:17:00.000-07:00Man! I miss this childhood favorite of mine! Sound...Man! I miss this childhood favorite of mine! Sounds so yummy and looks even better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147847695334598612006-05-16T23:34:00.000-07:002006-05-16T23:34:00.000-07:00i totally agree & our family is the same way! foo...i totally agree & our family is the same way! food is more than nourishment.Vicki's Vegan Vicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786229426003858902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147831427080360872006-05-16T19:03:00.000-07:002006-05-16T19:03:00.000-07:00I absolutely agree with your last paragraph and yo...I absolutely agree with your last paragraph and you put it well.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427612782954818231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147830519646820572006-05-16T18:48:00.000-07:002006-05-16T18:48:00.000-07:00Glad to know the brownies satisfied your craving, ...Glad to know the brownies satisfied your craving, Jennifer!<BR/><BR/>As for your "critics", perhaps they could show us how many veggies they eat every day??!! I doubt they'll take me up on that suggestion.<BR/><BR/>Some days I am in awe of how much veg Shmoo eats in his lunchbox! Some of your visitors are just looking for reasons to nitpick with you. Tsk, tsk. You do a smashing job every day.Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147824458552589612006-05-16T17:07:00.000-07:002006-05-16T17:07:00.000-07:00At least vegan food is always cholesterol-free. =)...At least vegan food is always cholesterol-free. =) I think it's great that you show people that one can be compassionate and still enjoy tons of yummy food. Those brownies look -awesome-.Kobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067041998321415395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147824417794068192006-05-16T17:06:00.000-07:002006-05-16T17:06:00.000-07:00And one more thing, Vegan junk is so much better t...And one more thing, Vegan junk is so much better than what some people call healthy omni food. I will sometimes forget that even my junkiest foods are usually still healthy, free of bad fats, cholesterol, animal products, chemicals, colorings, less calories, and 100% cruelty-free. Way to go for vegan "junk"!Eat Peace Pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754499534650636430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147824246850965532006-05-16T17:04:00.000-07:002006-05-16T17:04:00.000-07:00Amen to the last part!Amen to the last part!Eat Peace Pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754499534650636430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147823835268412282006-05-16T16:57:00.000-07:002006-05-16T16:57:00.000-07:00Yeah, those Vive le Vegan brownies are the best th...Yeah, those <I>Vive le Vegan</I> brownies are the best thing ever!sarchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999572301539560294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147817583167727402006-05-16T15:13:00.000-07:002006-05-16T15:13:00.000-07:00I'm not a vegan, not even a vegetarian, but a mom ...I'm not a vegan, not even a vegetarian, but a mom to a food allergic child and I am eagerly awaiting your cookbook. AND I think I need to forward a copy of your latest post to a few friends who also grapple with the healthy vs. fun food issue! Thank you for creating this blog- thanks to your cupcake recipe, my daughter can have birthday party treats!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105901992387921678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147817380996207402006-05-16T15:09:00.000-07:002006-05-16T15:09:00.000-07:00That sounds like a bit of a gross combo... but I k...That sounds like a bit of a gross combo... but I know how kids are with that stuff.High Power Rocketryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537203640644706903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147814750662134652006-05-16T14:25:00.000-07:002006-05-16T14:25:00.000-07:00What most people don't realize is that vegan "junk...What most people don't realize is that vegan "junk" food is often healthier than regular "moderately healthy" food. And, better to enjoy a treat and eat well than be miserable and end up giving up healthy eating!<BR/><BR/>By the way, my family has become obsessed with your cococream pie recipe. The first one didn't turn out, but we added (shoot us) marshmallow fluff and have been going great guns ever since. Not only did we eat your coco cream, but we're making choco cream tonight and intend to try peach and raspberry cream this week!Taleiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521205925498194770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147813339562968812006-05-16T14:02:00.000-07:002006-05-16T14:02:00.000-07:00i agree, there is definite conflict between eating...i agree, there is definite conflict between eating healthily and eating comfortingly, and the men always gravitate toward comfort ;) i've noticed vegan desserts are often quite good, especially vegan chocolate chip and macadamia nut cookies. mmm.Bearettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695540798528134304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1147812752898033312006-05-16T13:52:00.000-07:002006-05-16T13:52:00.000-07:00it is very compassionate to feed ourselves some ta...it is very compassionate to feed ourselves some tasty treats every now and then. still loving your blog. i actually tried some brussel sprouts and now i get sad when the coop doesn't have any in stock!<BR/><BR/>if only i had someone to share the huge pile of vegan fudge i made last night with...<BR/><BR/>and about veggies...it is good to show people that we eat other stuff besides veggies! i swear, most people i know think i only eat tofu and salads becaues i'm vegan!e-rex the vegan dinosaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584556595422563207noreply@blogger.com