Food & Drink - 24 October 2007

Okay, I have always been a meat eater. But recently I have been looking up facts on the butchering for the meat and the animal cruelty that they go through. So I no longer wish to eat meat.
Well anyway, I have been eating more carbs i.e. pasta, potatoes, breads, etc. to feel full. But, I am afraid to gain weight and inches. What I do know is that meat can be replaced with mushrooms and soy protein. I am trying to lose weight, around 10 lbs by January. Well here are my questions...

How do I maintain a healthy diet, and lose weight?
How do I handle the carbs thing?
Do you eat alot of carbs?
How do you prepare your meals?
What do you make for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
What products do you use?
How do you cook soy protein?
What other information can you share with me?

I am a rookie at this so your information is grately appreciated. Worried of eating too many carbs seeing how "thanks giving" is coming very soon.

Please help...

2007-10-24 08:40:18 · 9 answers · asked by Glamorous Unicorn 3 in Vegetarian & Vegan

2007-10-24 08:38:52 · 18 answers · asked by Atlacatl C 1 in Other - Food & Drink

I can't get the technique right. I want a crisp shell with a soft spicy interior.
Please don't refer me to internet recipes - I have tried lots, please give me your own recipes, and the little things that make all the difference

2007-10-24 08:35:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ethnic Cuisine

2007-10-24 08:34:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertaining

I have never ever made pot roast before, so I need you to "dummy proof" your explainations. I have a Bonless Beef Shoulder Rib Roast thawing on the counter. I also have a 4 qt Crock pot. As far as veggies go I have nothing. I do have garlic salt (for flavoring?), salt and pepper, and of course water. Now what do I do?

2007-10-24 08:30:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

2007-10-24 08:29:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

I know a ruben sandwich is made with corned beef, sour kraut, rye bread, and swiss cheese (I think). But is there a spread? Do you have a recipe for a great Ruben?

2007-10-24 08:27:42 · 12 answers · asked by quietlycrazy 2 in Cooking & Recipes

Here's an idea:

If i was raising 2 children, both the same age, health, and genetics, and i raised one on a vegetarian diet, and one on a non-vegetarian diet; What would be the health outcome of the both?

What do studies say? Do vegetarians live longer? Or, are non-vegetarians the healtheir ones?

What is your personal opinion? Would you base your life style upon that opinion?

2007-10-24 08:27:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Vegetarian & Vegan

The dough is homeade yeast dough. What do I add to it to turn it into cinnamon rolls? Please don't paste a recipe, just tell me the broader strokes of a quick way to turn pizza dough into cinnamon rolls. Thanks!

2007-10-24 08:16:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

2007-10-24 08:09:03 · 23 answers · asked by Jason The Great 6 in Other - Food & Drink

Don't say pills, I want to stay with vegitarian. And whats the difference between vegitarian and vegan?

2007-10-24 08:06:17 · 10 answers · asked by acortezrojas 2 in Vegetarian & Vegan

2007-10-24 08:01:03 · 5 answers · asked by ms_sassy_wi 2 in Other - Food & Drink

and whats the recommended level a week
and if i exceed this whats the likely outcome for my health and well being

2007-10-24 07:59:43 · 3 answers · asked by eddie 1 in Beer, Wine & Spirits

They are about the size of small button mushrooms.

2007-10-24 07:53:17 · 9 answers · asked by Jes 5 in Cooking & Recipes

What are the following used to flavor? (PLEASE NAME ONE)
Is the Following a Herb, spice, or blend?


1. ground sage
2.Crushed Red pepper
3.Garlic seasoning
4.whole celery seed
5. whole Basil.
6.ginger
7.nutmeg
8.Dill weed
9.Cumin seed
10.Whole black peppercorns
11.mustard seed
12.pepper
13.salt
14.chille powder
15.onion powder
16.cream of Tarter
17.Italion seasoning
18.cavenders
19.cinnamon
20.seasoned salt

2007-10-24 07:52:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

I want to make a pizza for Friday night (DS B-Day), but I only have about half the amount of yeast I need. I do, however, have a very small amount of wheat dough frozen (about the size of two dinner rolls). How can I best combine the two for pizza dough? Is it safe to make a starter and let it sit overnight? Will the yeast reproduce enough for a whole pizza? DO I set it in the fridge overnight, or the counter?

Thanks so much for any words of wisdom you might have!!

2007-10-24 07:48:24 · 5 answers · asked by Wildflower 5 in Cooking & Recipes

i over cooked it in the oven can i add water or something to make it soft or put it back in the oven to heat up? help i dont wanna throw it away lol and it taste good its hard to come out the glass pan i baked it in what to do????????

2007-10-24 07:47:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

I was thin two years ago when i was 18 and began eating a lot because i was tired and unhappy with my body. My girlfriend bought me some weight gain shakes and i began to have a 6-7 meal plan everyday.

Fast forward to today I'm 5'9'' 352 pounds and i have been trying to lose just a few pounds because it is too much but i can't. I actually kind of like it. Why does that seem weird?

2007-10-24 07:35:36 · 5 answers · asked by datonman 2 in Other - Food & Drink

Can someone explain to me how to cook them. i know that u cut the potatoes up and put them in a pan with hot grease but i noticed that it said something about butter.. i never have used butter??? What do u think?
Also, i always put salt and pepper. anymore seasoning ideas???

2007-10-24 07:32:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

I'm a great cook and( love )to cook,But i'm running out of idea's so anyone wanna give me there idea's . it's 50 degrees here what could i cook up today to warm the hearts of my family it's freezing-please - don't say soup! THANKS.

2007-10-24 07:29:01 · 10 answers · asked by so curious 3 in Cooking & Recipes

Aren't they the same thing? I went to the store and there was a variety.... some said slow cooker and some said crock pot.....

2007-10-24 07:25:16 · 14 answers · asked by Kara 3 in Cooking & Recipes

I am so addicted to chocolate....I usually have to have a chocolate candy bar after I eat lunch...sometimes 2. And now that Halloween is near....everyone in the office keeps on bringing in chocolate....I can't stop eating it!!! How can I stop? I am not overweight, but fear if this keeps up, I'm going to start gaining!

2007-10-24 07:25:09 · 9 answers · asked by deez0477 3 in Other - Food & Drink

I need advice, techniques etc, do I just put it in my mouth?

2007-10-24 07:15:19 · 18 answers · asked by I R B 1 in Other - Food & Drink

I like to cook, but sometimes just don't have the time or energy. So, like any other bachelor, I slop together some lunch meat on 2 slices of bread and call it a meal. LOL My favorite is hard salami and wheat bread and I wash it down with either coffee, hot tea, water or a beer at the end of a long day. Sometimes I will make it fancy and have a carrot, or a radish, olives or whatever else I might have laying around.

That's my "quick fix".

Anyone else?

2007-10-24 07:12:45 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

2007-10-24 07:11:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

E.g. salad and sauces etc.

I'm making them for the first time tomorrow for my nieces and nephews, and I need to know what additional ingredients I need to buy.

Thank you

2007-10-24 07:10:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

What is hte name of the noodles you get at chinest buffets and restuarants. They are orange looking, and have cabbage with them I believe. I can't remember the name for anything!!

2007-10-24 07:06:54 · 8 answers · asked by sarasarasara 2 in Ethnic Cuisine

i'm having a halloween party in my bar, and i want to make some cocktails, either pithcer or glass, that give the appearance of smoke coming off, or steaming. i'm not too sure how to go about it, so anyone got any ideas? serious answers only...i've already thought about giving them marlboros ;)

2007-10-24 07:04:39 · 3 answers · asked by this_space_for_hire 2 in Beer, Wine & Spirits

I added some carraway seeds. Anything else to jazz it up?

2007-10-24 06:57:38 · 11 answers · asked by Jes 5 in Cooking & Recipes

I was watching some show about chinese food and at a restaurant they were rolling out thins long thick green noodle. And its served like that, as just one big long noodle. Does anyone know what its called?

2007-10-24 06:56:35 · 6 answers · asked by Yuzuki 4 in Ethnic Cuisine