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Post by fathershark on Jan 23, 2003 9:24:45 GMT 10
I'm actually rethinking the whole "meat as a part of your diet" thing - well, beef in specifically. I'm thinking about converting to Hinduism, which frowns on the eating of the cow, as it is a mother to all.
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Post by Sonic Death Monkey on Mar 19, 2003 21:31:47 GMT 10
Meat or dead-rotting flesh as my brother likes to call it, is becoming a smaller and smaller part of my diet. I haven't had red meat in a while now. Apart from the religious/philosophical reasons for not eating it, the whole land degradation thing and salinity problems that we have in this country is a good reason not to eat meat.
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Post by Tiberius on Mar 19, 2003 23:26:57 GMT 10
Meat should be part of your diet though as it contains protein that you need. Mushrooms are a good substitute but your strongest source is from meat. My belief is that animals were put on Earth for us to eat and also for us to look after them. That may sound contradictory but hey, survival of the fittest. As long as they're not killed cruelly then I don't have any moral concerns about eating meat. However, I do hate the idea of battery chickens being forced to lay eggs in such a small torturous confinement. That's just evil.
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Post by fathershark on Mar 20, 2003 8:23:00 GMT 10
my own views on eating meat have certainly wavered over the years, and this owes largely to the fact that my significant other for 4 of the last 7 years has been a vegetarian (and a vegan at one point).
I have come to the decision however that there is such a thing as a food chain, and I seriously doubt we have these crushing molars for breaking up celery.
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Post by Sonic Death Monkey on Mar 20, 2003 17:33:51 GMT 10
there are plenty of other sources of protein other than just meat. I still eat meat but i try and only have it 2-3 times a week at the most, and there's no doubting that the human body was designed so that we could eat meat if we wanted but like most things in life we tend to do it excessively.
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Post by fathershark on Mar 21, 2003 8:13:08 GMT 10
that is true. That is also why in Western Culture we have such extreme problems with Obesity and Heart Failure.
I'm going to try and take more of a leaf out of the Japanese dietary ethos this year.
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Post by loux2 on Mar 21, 2003 9:37:32 GMT 10
Apart from the religious/philosophical reasons for not eating it, the whole land degradation thing and salinity problems that we have in this country is a good reason not to eat meat. [ramble] yes, but wouldn't eating them get rid of their impact on the soil, as they're not there? (jk) yeah, the salinity and degradation in this country is getting worse and worse...that's what why those of us that like meat should try to eat more soft footed animals..like kangaroos  although, i kinda get a bit sqeemish eating kangaroo (only had it once or twice) cause it's on the national emblem and all..hehe but then they're still going to clear land to keep the kangaroos, so therefore less trees -> more salinity bleh, i dunno i like meat personally. but i don't have heaps of it. i think i'd probably become low on iron if i stopped eating it as i don't like mushrooms and spinich all that much. i don't eat veal, but that's just cause it's a baby cow and they're so cute  ..also the taste doesn't grab me much. i don't like seafood much, like fish, bleh. but i do like shellfish and oysters. anyhow, i'll stop wasting time now and go to my tutorial.. [/ramble] |
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Post by Tiberius on Mar 21, 2003 13:33:18 GMT 10
It's true you should be balanced. Red meat every day isn't a balanced diet, and yeah, the Japanese diet would be a good place to look considering they have the longest life expectancy out of any country in the world.
This is bad segway, but speaking of mushrooms as Lou was briefly, I have a mini recipe for a mushroom sandwich that tastes like a steak sandwich... sorta.
Just get a large portobello mushroom and grill it. Then put it on toast with chopped up red capsicum and grated cheese. Reheat it so the cheese melts a bit then cut it in half, and eat. The mushroom when grilled takes on a steak-like texture and flavour and it's a good alternative to meat if you're feeling like a hippy.
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Post by fathershark on Mar 21, 2003 14:12:29 GMT 10
Attention Girls - Penis is also a good alternative to meat if you're feeling like a hippy.
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Post by somethingforkaty on Mar 23, 2003 20:54:47 GMT 10
Is anyone else as surprised as me to see Sharky taking such an interest in cooking? I'm surprised you find the time with all your evil scheming ... If you ever come to Newcastle you have to cook me dinner |
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Post by Sonic Death Monkey on Mar 23, 2003 22:40:35 GMT 10
Penis, the other white meat  |
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Post by fathershark on Mar 24, 2003 11:08:06 GMT 10
If you ever come to Newcastle you have to cook me dinner I might very well be in Newcastle next year - we are leaving Orange in December for pastures where the locals don't necessarily take to road signs with shotguns for sport. In this case, I'd be happy to cook you and your then new husband my speciality - Pasta Napolitana with Olives, Capsicum and Capers. The secret is a teaspoon of sugar and using fresh basil. |
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Post by somethingforkaty on Mar 24, 2003 14:36:44 GMT 10
Mmm yum! Pasta is my fave ... ;D Unfortunately i doubt he will be my husband, still my fiance by then. I am still heaps sick and no work = no money and no money = no wedding. So hence we probably won't be getting married in Sept  Also i am told i will be sick for at least the next 3 months, and then need to take it easy for the rest of the year, which doesn't leave much time for wedding planning. HOWEVER, we are looking to buy a house towards the end of this year instead, so maybe you will be one of our guests to our VERY OWN house ;D I have a good recipe for chicken soup and chocolate chip cookies that i will have to post... |
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Post by fathershark on Mar 24, 2003 14:55:18 GMT 10
I'm sorry to hear that your wedding plans have been put back, and I can relate to the frustration - my own wedding hinges on being able to sell my house by a certain time and at a certain price.
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Post by dirtgirl on Mar 24, 2003 17:03:06 GMT 10
ah yes the art of buying and selling houses... I just got mine valuated today (as i'm thinking of selling to pursue my dream of becoming a PhD student...) only to discover that Perth has been doing very nicely indeed...good to get a win. Bummer about the wedding thing Katy (get well soon!). ooh yeah food: I have an excellent vegetarian recipe for apple tart (yum): Apple Tart: crust1 cup plain flour pinch salt 1 tbspn brown sugar 4 tbspn chilled margarine or butter 2 tblspn cold water filling3 granny smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup of raspberry, apricot or strawberry jam crust: combine the flour, salt and sugar in a food processor. Process for 30 sec using a standard cutting blade. With the machine running, add the butter in bits through the feed tube. Then add the water and process until dough forms a ball, about 20 sec. wrap the dough in plastic and chill at least 30 mins. filling: Preheat the oven to 190C. With your fingers press the dough into a tart pan, evenly distributing the dough up the sides. Arrange the apple slices in a concentric circle, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with the sugar. Bake until the crust is golden, about 45 min. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the jam over medium heat, stirring well. Remove the tart from the oven and pour the melted jam evenly over the tart. Let cool at least 30 mins. Serve warm or at room temp. ;D |
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..also the taste doesn't grab me much.
