Comments for Plant Prosperous

Comment on Ultimate List of Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z by Stephen Betts

Stephen Betts — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:29:13 +0000

In reply to Richard VanGorder. Hi Stephanie, thanks very much for such a comprehensive and crossed referenced list. I will be using it as part of a game later this year.

Comment on MaryRuth’s Liquid Morning Multivitamin Review by Mary

Mary — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:55:38 +0000

I love this vitamin. I have chronic fatigue but you would never know it. I have so much more energy with this vitamin. However I lose my energy by about 5 in the afternoon. I am 75 years old. I have been taking this for about two months and my 80 year old husband. We are octo ovo vegetarians. I would like to take another swig once in a while to stay awake longer.

Comment on Can Vegans Eat Eggs From Their Own Chickens? (Even When Humanely Raised) by Rob

Rob — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:14:36 +0000

I think some people may be getting caught up on this word “Vegan” …and may identify with it…I saw a definition above but not sure of the origin…anyway. (in Stephanie’s comment “not eating food derived from animals or using animal products” maybe we should insert the word exploited into this definition) …anyway, I have no words for the way I live my life but I try to live with kindness toward all things. The truth is that these days, we are predominantly unaware of the harm our actions do, we can hopefully try to improve on our naivete, which adds to the joy in life. I liked James’ “beyond vegan” comment though😊…but here again, a new definition will be needed. It seems that this conversation is more about the strict definition and folks calling themselves Vegans. This is not necessary, but if so, then beyond vegan makes perfect sense too. Or maybe we should strive to call ourselves “considerate beings” or (conbe) which will encompass all that we do.
But the difficulty here is that if the egg is not a fertilized egg, why let it go to waste? And there did not seem to be a strong argument for that, except for the definition of the word Vegan and one being able to identify as one. But there was a strong argument for James doing kindness (Beyond Vegan).

Comment on How To Bring Vegan Food On An Airplane by Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:02:28 +0000

Thank you! I have only been vegan for about a year and have been stressing about what to eat during the 19+hours we’ll be traveling! Your tips help a lot!

Comment on How To Sweeten Oatmeal Without Sugar [25 Healthy Ways] by Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 03:41:00 +0000

Molasses is good in oatmeal. Blackstrap molasses is a good source of iron. It has to say “blackstrap,” though, or it isn’t.

Comment on Vegan Tomato Coconut Curry Soup [In Under 30 Minutes] by Wonderful cook

Wonderful cook — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:03:25 +0000

Simply delicious. My family loved it. Serve with bread and a pasta salad for a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again!

Comment on How To Bring Vegan Food On An Airplane by Erica

Erica — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:10:45 +0000

This is very helpful! Thank you!

Comment on Do Vegans Eat Fish? [What To Eat Instead For The Same Benefits] by Thomas Peter Nazzaro

Thomas Peter Nazzaro — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:06:18 +0000

I think vegan is the best way to go! Why? The first doctor on the earth stated, do no harm(Hippocrates, the father of medicine). A great thing to think about. Why must we hurt others to eat? Why must we hurt others at all? That’s why, I, love the vegan lifestyle! It doesn’t hurt anybody! Ha,ha.

Comment on Can Vegans Eat Eggs From Their Own Chickens? (Even When Humanely Raised) by Staci

Staci — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:16:29 +0000

I have to agree with Stephanie here about the very definition of veganism. I can put aside the ethical ramifications of eating eggs vs. not for a moment, which is where most people are getting stuck at. You cannot say you are a vegan but you eat eggs. I found this definition of vegan that states: eating, using, or containing no food or other products derived from animals. The egg is derived from the hen, so if you eat it you are not a vegan.

There are some things that you cannot be partial, for example, you cannot be partially pregnant or partially faithful to a spouse. You either are or are not. I found the argument about manure quite interesting because yes, that was derived from an animal but is often necessary for utilizing for other food sources such as vegetables and fruits. In a sense then, every vegan has trace amounts of animal waste in them. However, horses and cows must poop, it doesn’t exploit them to take their feces away so I understand why the argument goes back to the ethics of consuming eggs and whether it is exploitive. I look at it like this, if human beings were not there to meddle in the life of animals what would happen? Most likely that egg would be fertilized by a rooster, but the animal feces would naturally fertilize the ground to increase the seed’s development into that of a plant.

So, looking at it from all points of few, Stephanie is correct, sorry guys, you cannot be a vegan and eat eggs. That being said I am a vegetarian and enjoy eggs and milk and am okay with that title. If I decide one day I am not okay with this then I would have to cut out these animal products and only then call myself a vegan.

Comment on How To Bake In Cast Iron So It Doesn’t Stick by Ima

Ima — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:33:11 +0000

Hi, Stephanie. I just realized that my favorite pie pan is in storage, but I do have my trusty iron skillet. I want to bake a quiche. I’ll be using a pre-made pie crust. I read somewhere else that I should pre-heat the pan before putting the crust in, but you give a very good reason for not doing that — could be dangerous!

Have you ever baked a quiche in a cast iron skillet? Any tips?