I really didn't enjoy them. They tasted like a cheap cheese spread instead of a cheese if that makes sense?Found the vegan babybels today in Asda, been dying to try them… drumroll… they were good, I’ll definitely buy them again, I mean if I can find them again
Get a proper tofu press, I found mine for £20 on Amazon and upped my tofu game immensely.After having tried Tofu a few times and never being able to grasp the correct way to prep/cook it…
I tried the crispy chilli Tofoo bites and they were sooo yummy. I was close to writing off Tofu but these have won me round. Anyone tried other flavours?
Does quorn still make their nut roasts? I had a bizarre reaction to it years ago, it always made me violently ill but I loved the taste. Wondering if it’s worthwhile trying again. I also remember a brand of carrot and cumin sausages but never been able to find them and I forgot the name, but they were some of the tastiest vegan sausages I’ve ever eaten
Second this - got the bosh one in boots for a fiver after Christmas and the difference is unrealGet a proper tofu press, I found mine for £20 on Amazon and upped my tofu game immensely.
They tasted like chunks of butter to meI really didn't enjoy them. They tasted like a cheap cheese spread instead of a cheese if that makes sense?
I think what you're feeling and experiencing is entirely normal (and understandable and valid!) I wonder if it might be more helpful not to think of veganism as an all-or-nothing lifestyle, and try to just be as plant-based in dietary choices and vegan in lifestyle as possible? I think slowly transitioning into a lifestyle with values you personally align with might make things more sustainable for yourself in the long run. And don't be so hard on yourself either!I’m not sure if this is the right thread for this question - had a look and didn’t see a more general veganism one. But basically I’m feeling like I am going to have to go fully vegan. Reluctantly, if I’m honest.
I’m vegetarian for animal welfare reasons. I find it very easy although I do miss fish. But increasingly I realise that it doesn’t really make sense to reject meat, but to still buy and eat milk and eggs. Thing is, I don’t really want to stop eating these things. I eat so many eggs. I love baking, I love butter and I love ice cream more than life itself. My family and friends can easily cope with me being veggie but vegan is a whole other level. I’d be OK at home but eating outside of the house would be much harder, I assume. And then what about leather? And wool? It’s a total lifestyle change. Argh, it’s hard.
Did anyone else have these thoughts? Do I just need to suck it up and take the plunge?
ETA I must also stress that I’m not commenting on anyone else’s choices - not to say one is better or anything, it’s just a personal thing I’m wrestling with.
I miss dairy ice cream and cheese as a vegan so I feel your pain but for me it was a case of suck it up and get on with it. I had decided to be vegan so that was that. I bake lots, people can’t tell the difference between some of my vegan cakes and non vegan versions. Eating out is harder, and I don’t class one vegan item on a menu as an ‘option’ but that’s another discussionI’m not sure if this is the right thread for this question - had a look and didn’t see a more general veganism one. But basically I’m feeling like I am going to have to go fully vegan. Reluctantly, if I’m honest.
I’m vegetarian for animal welfare reasons. I find it very easy although I do miss fish. But increasingly I realise that it doesn’t really make sense to reject meat, but to still buy and eat milk and eggs. Thing is, I don’t really want to stop eating these things. I eat so many eggs. I love baking, I love butter and I love ice cream more than life itself. My family and friends can easily cope with me being veggie but vegan is a whole other level. I’d be OK at home but eating outside of the house would be much harder, I assume. And then what about leather? And wool? It’s a total lifestyle change. Argh, it’s hard.
Did anyone else have these thoughts? Do I just need to suck it up and take the plunge?
ETA I must also stress that I’m not commenting on anyone else’s choices - not to say one is better or anything, it’s just a personal thing I’m wrestling with.
Oh, that cartoon image got me 🥹Thank you so much @bourb0nbiscuits and @purple-rain. It’s good to know I’m not a terrible human for wavering about it.
@bourb0nbiscuits that’s a really good point about vegan options being more widely available now. And @purple-rain I really like what you said about framing it less about what I can’t eat, and more about aligning my life more with my values. That’s so lovely.
I’m off to scour these threads for yoghurt and ice cream alternatives! Might also do a ceremonial last chocolate bar too. I did that before I became veggie - had a massive Five Guys one night and sushi the night after. Then went cold turkey after that. But I agree that with veganism a more gradual transition is probably better!
Oh and almost forgot - in my Googling last night I found this picture which I think sealed the deal for me. It made me cry (admittedly I’m PMSing). Putting it under a spoiler as this post is huge already and it’s very poignant and I don’t want to make anyone else weep! Did anyone else have a sudden moment where they decided to make the change? Or was it more gradual?
If it helps at all re: dairy alternatives, I really like Tesco's own brand Greek-style soy yogurt. That and the Alpro Greek yogurt are the most convincing I've found (but I prefer Tesco's marginally as it's unsweetened and can be used in savoury dishes as a sour cream substitute, dressing, etc.) If you like flavoured yogurts, Nush do some really tasty fruity ones. Nush also do good vegan cream cheese alternatives. I like the original flavour.Thank you so much @bourb0nbiscuits and @purple-rain. It’s good to know I’m not a terrible human for wavering about it.
@bourb0nbiscuits that’s a really good point about vegan options being more widely available now. And @purple-rain I really like what you said about framing it less about what I can’t eat, and more about aligning my life more with my values. That’s so lovely.
I’m off to scour these threads for yoghurt and ice cream alternatives! Might also do a ceremonial last chocolate bar too. I did that before I became veggie - had a massive Five Guys one night and sushi the night after. Then went cold turkey after that. But I agree that with veganism a more gradual transition is probably better!
Oh and almost forgot - in my Googling last night I found this picture which I think sealed the deal for me. It made me cry (admittedly I’m PMSing). Putting it under a spoiler as this post is huge already and it’s very poignant and I don’t want to make anyone else weep! Did anyone else have a sudden moment where they decided to make the change? Or was it more gradual?
Is it this one @EddyDarling ? My two have Oatly Barista but the fussy 3yo seems to only want to eat carbs and fruit lately so I need to get more protein into him! Does it taste nice? I imagine it to be gritty and earthy but I’m sure it’s notMy kids have Mighty Pea m.lkology or original mighty pea unsweetened as it's good for protein and well fortified
That's the ticket! It's not gritty at all. My youngest likes it so much he's drank 3 litres of the stuff since I stocked up on Tuesday!Is it this one @EddyDarling ? My two have Oatly Barista but the fussy 3yo seems to only want to eat carbs and fruit lately so I need to get more protein into him! Does it taste nice? I imagine it to be gritty and earthy but I’m sure it’s not
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Oh great, thanks so much! I think it’s only available in Holland & Barrett here in Ireland so I’m going to order some later. Hopefully it will do the trickThat's the ticket! It's not gritty at all. My youngest likes it so much he's drank 3 litres of the stuff since I stocked up on Tuesday!
Are you in North Ireland? If so the Mighty company delivers to you!Oh great, thanks so much! I think it’s only available in Holland & Barrett here in Ireland so I’m going to order some later. Hopefully it will do the trick
No, I’m in ROI. So lots of places are not delivering here, especially since Brexit. I’m even struggling to get the lovely Applewood smoked cheese and that breaks my heartAre you in North Ireland? If so the Mighty company delivers to you!
If not, feel free to tell me to Eff off
Oh bloody hell sorryNo, I’m in ROI. So lots of places are not delivering here, especially since Brexit. I’m even struggling to get the lovely Applewood smoked cheese and that breaks my heart
Thanks though
You might get lucky in SuperValu, some of them seem to have it. It’s v frustrating that once we cross the border our options open up so much more!No, I’m in ROI. So lots of places are not delivering here, especially since Brexit. I’m even struggling to get the lovely Applewood smoked cheese and that breaks my heart
Thanks though
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