tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post754855555601225725..comments2024-03-19T14:35:15.841+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: MLLA Minestrone and some vegetarian reflectionsJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-41785954762260672572012-06-11T23:51:52.841+10:002012-06-11T23:51:52.841+10:00Thanks WendyThanks WendyJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-79560256742151953592012-06-11T23:51:41.825+10:002012-06-11T23:51:41.825+10:00Thanks Caroline - this is the sort of thing I woul...Thanks Caroline - this is the sort of thing I would make for myself when I lived alone and have lots of it in the freezer for lunches and lazy nights.<br /><br />The article does have a bizarre title. I've never thought to see a doctor just to ask about diet - I would worry I was timewasting. Though I have had low iron at times over the years so when this happens I have talked about diet with doctors.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-56420290015979008572012-06-11T23:49:01.663+10:002012-06-11T23:49:01.663+10:00Thanks Eva - glad it impressed everyone - it is a ...Thanks Eva - glad it impressed everyone - it is a very satisfying meal - hope sylvia loves it one day :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-74980590462607550972012-06-11T23:48:02.627+10:002012-06-11T23:48:02.627+10:00Thanks Mel - I find that often I make recipes off ...Thanks Mel - I find that often I make recipes off my blog and change them too (and sometimes even wonder why I did something else in the first place) but it is good to record a moment in time.<br /><br />I agree that GPs are not that hot on nutrition esp when talking about vegetarians - I found this when I decided to bring up sylvia as a vegetarian - the ignorance in some of the health professionals was shocking (esp as they are still quite willing to give an opinion). So I think you would need to find the right person if you did want to consult someone.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-14304556532517328242012-06-11T23:44:47.810+10:002012-06-11T23:44:47.810+10:00Thanks Kari - I am not sure where I got this versi...Thanks Kari - I am not sure where I got this version of minestrone but have been making it for years - probably learnt from a series of housemates which is how I learnt to cook.<br /><br />It never occurred to me to speak to a doctor when I went vegetarian - but I have had a friend who had so many problems with iron that the doctor advised her to give up being veg - so maybe it is more of a case of see doctor if there are problems.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-4366017511445338722012-06-11T23:41:46.986+10:002012-06-11T23:41:46.986+10:00Thanks Ricki - we should have it more often - a gr...Thanks Ricki - we should have it more often - a great way to have pasta and your vegie too. Cheese is often made with rennet, which is the lining of calves stomachs (I think) - it took me quite some time after becoming vegetarian to really understand it but now I try to eat veg cheeses as much as possible. <br /><br />Yup what Sylvia eats at child care is often a mystery - they put up menus for the kids each day but they don't have the dietary variations for vegetarians (and kids with other "special diets") so it doesn't help me that much.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-11401540258873800502012-06-11T23:39:01.366+10:002012-06-11T23:39:01.366+10:00Thanks Astra - lots of green in the fridge is a go...Thanks Astra - lots of green in the fridge is a good thing but I always worry they will wilt before i get to use them - am sure you will find something yummy for themJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67536462349407171102012-06-11T23:38:16.560+10:002012-06-11T23:38:16.560+10:00Thanks Lisa - indeed!Thanks Lisa - indeed!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61409725031314206382012-06-11T23:38:00.313+10:002012-06-11T23:38:00.313+10:00Thanks GF happy tummy - give me fresh veggies over...Thanks GF happy tummy - give me fresh veggies over vegetarian meat any time :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-62381944289543866202012-06-11T23:37:16.730+10:002012-06-11T23:37:16.730+10:00Thanks Nupur - I thought it odd to talk to a docto...Thanks Nupur - I thought it odd to talk to a doctor about being vegetarian as I have found that quite a few health professionals don't have a good grasp of nutritional issues for vegetarians - but in India I would hope that doctors know a bit more about implications of being vegetarian and maybe even the populations general knowledge is a bit better too.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34075743310205958472012-06-11T06:27:15.448+10:002012-06-11T06:27:15.448+10:00That looks delicious, Johanna. xThat looks delicious, Johanna. xWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157804056370219398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-1052702144910277582012-06-11T04:55:53.545+10:002012-06-11T04:55:53.545+10:00The minestrone sounds delicious - I like the idea ...The minestrone sounds delicious - I like the idea of having lots of different bits and pieces to enjoy. I never make it for myself as I'd end up with enough for a week and get bored of it! <br />Interesting article, but really bizarre title - the tone of the article is nothing like the tone of the title. How odd. I can't imagine people consult their doctor before becoming vegetarian. I'm not vegetarian, but eat that way probably 95%+ of the time, and wouldn't dream of consulting my GP about my diet - I think they'd laugh at me!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-608353380549911072012-06-11T03:19:53.635+10:002012-06-11T03:19:53.635+10:00i made your recipe on friday! simple, delicious......i made your recipe on friday! simple, delicious...volume lasted for 2 days...even carnivore husband enjoyed it!...kids loved it...said tastes just like daddy's meat version...so i proved that vegan can taste just as good!...thank you for your inspiration : )eva @VegucatingMyKidshttp://vegucatingmykids.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67254717513352236172012-06-09T20:34:27.710+10:002012-06-09T20:34:27.710+10:00Your minestrone sounds really good, I love these t...Your minestrone sounds really good, I love these types of meals that make so many leftovers. It can be difficult to write down a recipe that you are always playing around with, I have a few like that on my blog that I posted last year but they are constantly changing.<br /><br />I read that article last week too and don't believe there is much merit in discussing a vegetarian diet with your doctor prior to making the change. Nutrition seems to be an area that GPs lack depth of knowledge in. If you are not up to doing the research yourself, a visit to a dietician or nutritionist would be far more beneficial in my opinion.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-27296434396910300722012-06-09T16:35:37.196+10:002012-06-09T16:35:37.196+10:00This is a lovely recipe, and it is good to have a ...This is a lovely recipe, and it is good to have a 'go to' base for minestrone as it's such a great dish but can vary enormously in ingredients and taste! This sounds like a great version and I love how hearty it looks.<br /><br />Those points on vegetarianism are interesting too, particularly that article in The Age. It would never have occurred to me to speak to a doctor (or dietitian) about vegetarianism, but I suppose if people jumped in without much consideration it could be challenging to get everything one needs.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-88878904056770219802012-06-09T13:27:14.098+10:002012-06-09T13:27:14.098+10:00You know, I like a good minestrone, but I never th...You know, I like a good minestrone, but I never think to make it, either. And believe it or not, I had no idea that there were "non-vegetarian" cheeses!! Isn't cheese just made from milk--?? And now that you told that anecdote about Sylvia, I'd be wondering what she DID eat on those other days! ;-)Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40746680682446823512012-06-09T12:41:51.375+10:002012-06-09T12:41:51.375+10:00What a lovely minestrone! I have lots of greens in...What a lovely minestrone! I have lots of greens in the fridge, too...Astra Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875529379234934319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-52266715970555785892012-06-09T08:58:18.783+10:002012-06-09T08:58:18.783+10:00that is one delightful looking soup!that is one delightful looking soup!Lisa (bakebikeblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14802600386274518441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-87524813004360849392012-06-09T02:28:20.558+10:002012-06-09T02:28:20.558+10:00That minestrone looks delicious! all those fresh v...That minestrone looks delicious! all those fresh veggies..yum! and vegetarian meat --- how precious! haha...thanks for sharing! have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-11809077465434129872012-06-08T23:50:33.814+10:002012-06-08T23:50:33.814+10:00Such a hearty delicious stew! I often throw togeth...Such a hearty delicious stew! I often throw together stews too, and never post them because they are impromptu recipe-less affairs. <br /><br />In a country like India, a large proportion of the population is vegetarian and have been for centuries. No one thinks anything of it. If you ask a doctor's advice, I suspect it would more reflect their own personal beliefs about diet rather than anything evidence-based.Nupurhttp://www.onehotstove.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com