The Grapevine (OFF TOPIC CHAT) Part II

Flabangav

thesandeman wrote: »

Yeah. From the packaging they look like fish fingers with mushed up veg in some sort of breadcrumbs.

Yeah that's pretty much exactly what they were. I thought they were quite tasty compared to standard veggie burgers like that.

Amalgam

You get a cute, dinky little card when you buy chillies in Lidl.

99cent for a small punnet. I've been adding them to smoothies, mostly beetroot and carrot. I barely notice them.



Your selection in the punnet is random, I notice you have to search through the punnets for Rawit and Serenade, they seem to crop up less often.

BMJD

Habaneros are absolute bastards if you wear contacts, or rub your eyes within like 48 hours of using them :mad:

Amalgam

BMJD, strangely, it's the Cayenne chillies that I have problems with, I find it a very chemical, acrid, sort of heat, whereas the others seem to be okay.

The Rawit (seeds removed) are great on roughly sliced and diced, oven cooked sweet potato..

loveisdivine

Was thinking of getting the Moodley Manor Christmas Roast but to be honest the price is a bit off-putting. €24!

My husband likes their stuff but I'm not that keen I find the bacon too sweet and the burgers seemed really heavy/dense and rubbery to me

Tar.Aldarion

Yeah they are really dear aren't they. I still couldn't resist and bought two , want to have something damn nice for xmas dinner, also my sister is pescetarian, and one of my brothers want's to eat less meat - maybe a future vegan heh, so I can facilitate them. I just couldn't say no to that sausage stuffing in it! Was an easier choice for me as I love their stuff, plus they have gone out of their way to help me out and so on. Still, ouch!

Since you don't like their stuff, usually I'd just get one of the roasts from down to earth, think they are around €8. Think they are 390g, the moodley yoke is 850g.

Zombienosh

At first it looks expensive but it is pretty big, I don't think the photo does it justice.

Tar.Aldarion

yeah 850g is pretty big.


these recipes look great oh yes
http://www.jamieoliver.com/christmas/collection/vegan/

Zombienosh

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

yeah 850g is pretty big.


these recipes look great oh yes
http://www.jamieoliver.com/christmas/collection/vegan/

Omg so much tasty looking ideas there.

Zombienosh

People horsing sweets and chocolate into them around work, I should bring in my own chocolate..

BMJD

Zombienosh wrote: »

, I should bring in my own whiskey..

GOOD PLAN

Mr.Saturn

Not sure if it was just a trial thing, but Tesco have a couple of vegan candy options. Their sour strips and strawberry laces are marked 'suitable for vegans".

Zombienosh

They've started marking a lot of their things as vegan now.

New Home

Mr.Saturn wrote: »

Not sure if it was just a trial thing, but Tesco have a couple of vegan candy options. Their sour strips and strawberry laces are marked 'suitable for vegans".

I came here just to post the same thing - their jelly beans too. I bought quite a few yesterday, the sour cola strips are to die for. My mouth waters just thinking about them.

Tar.Aldarion

aldi now have a vegan page and a listing of all their vegan products
https://www.aldi.ie/en/product-range/special-diets-and-intolerance/choosing-a-vegan-diet/

Zombienosh

Found some decent vegan New Balance runners in JD sports.
Happy with that, usually just settle for converse but needed something a bit more sporty...

henryporter

Zombienosh wrote: »

Found some decent vegan New Balance runners in JD sports.
Happy with that, usually just settle for converse but needed something a bit more sporty...

I think all NB runners are vegan, as are Brooks (my preferred road shredders - well joggers at least

Ryan89

Hi, Ive recently moved to Cork and loving everything about it. Only thing i can't seem to find are those Vegan Larry&Lenny's protein cookies. Can any1 help me out. Serious cravings going on

Zombienosh

henryporter wrote: »

I think all NB runners are vegan, as are Brooks (my preferred road shredders - well joggers at least

Not all are, some have suede. I think most are accidentally vegan though.

Zombienosh

How's everyone doing?

ElKavo

I'm only new to Vegan lifestyle. So I'm doing great!! Haven't felt this energetic in years. My mind and soul feel light (not through a lack of nourishment) Pitty a few of my mates feel the need to belittle my efforts. But I remember I used to do the same so I cant complain that much LOL Have a great day everyone!

BMJD

Zombienosh wrote: »

How's everyone doing?

tis very quiet in here lately

Zombienosh

BMJD wrote: »

tis very quiet in here lately

sure is. Everyones too busy eating vegan qourn?

Tar.Aldarion

And now munching vegan ben and jerrys! http://www.benjerry.com/flavors/non-dairy

Tar.Aldarion

Haven't seen vegan quorn anywhere

Zombienosh

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Haven't seen vegan quorn anywhere

It's in a lot of the Dunnes stores, not seen it in any other chains.

henryporter

Just back from a few days in NYC - Vegan paradise: diners, restaurants, michelin starred restaurants, pizzas, doughnuts, shops (got some egg-replacer, the Mrs. got some shoes), takeaways - sheer bliss Have a look at Champs Diner, The Cinnamon Snail, Avant Garden, Moo Shoes, Dun Well Donuts, Blossom Du Jour and Dr. Cow - can't wait to go back (although need to earn a wad of money before that happens again!)

Tar.Aldarion

That sounds amazing would love a more detailed write up! Good holiday! I'm off to Orlando tomorrow, won't be quite as glamorous

loveisdivine

JC's supermarket in Swords have loads of vegan stuff these days. A good range of the Fry's frozen bits and much cheaper than the health stores too. They also sell the infamous Vego Bars!

Zombienosh

Finally got that praline crunch almond dream ice cream today. God damn.