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Cocoa Puffs: Gateway Drug to Veganism

Why do so many vegans spend so such much time trying to make their food look, and sometimes taste, like the meat products they are not eating? Tofu Bacon? Veggie Burger? Pressed Veggie BBQ Ribs?

Come On! You are vegan! Dont try and hide it with your fake meat looking products.

Chipandy at 9:59AM on 11/10/07

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Fightin' Words on Vodka

This article doesn't prove a point, but it does add support to the argument:

The more expensive the item in question, the more marketing it requires. In the case of Vodka, where there is a less than huge difference between the good and the bad, it takes a lot of marketing to promote a brand as superior to another brand. And I find that the more marketing there is for that brand, the less there is in the brand that I might be actually interested in. If Grey Goose were a better product all around, would they have to spend so much to market it and would they have to target such a small perceived group?

My two cents worth.....

Chipandy at 7:32AM on 09/07/07

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Cocoa Puffs: Gateway Drug to Veganism

Why do so many vegans spend so such much time trying to make their food look, and sometimes taste, like the meat products they are not eating? Tofu Bacon? Veggie Burger? Pressed Veggie BBQ Ribs?

Come On! You are vegan! Dont try and hide it with your fake meat looking products.

Chipandy at 9:59AM on 11/10/07

From Serious Eats

Fightin' Words on Vodka

This article doesn't prove a point, but it does add support to the argument:

The more expensive the item in question, the more marketing it requires. In the case of Vodka, where there is a less than huge difference between the good and the bad, it takes a lot of marketing to promote a brand as superior to another brand. And I find that the more marketing there is for that brand, the less there is in the brand that I might be actually interested in. If Grey Goose were a better product all around, would they have to spend so much to market it and would they have to target such a small perceived group?

My two cents worth.....

Chipandy at 7:32AM on 09/07/07

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Cocoa Puffs: Gateway Drug to Veganism

This amused me. The longest running vegetarian I knew was not very healthy. He was overweight, had high blood pressure and ate a lot of not so whole foods. He had been a vegetarian since 1976.
Being a vegan and making good choices are not mutually exclusive.

JerzeeTomato at 10:19AM on 11/12/07

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Cocoa Puffs: Gateway Drug to Veganism

As a veg, I have two points:

1. I agree... that list really bothers me in that it still supports consuming transfats, processed oils and sugars, excessive packaging... boo. And the girl frankly *is* a bit scary.

2. Soymilk isn't a cure-all for a substitute. In hot chocolate and in baked goods, you'd never know, so for your question, yes, soymilk rocks. Try using it in coffee though ~ YUCK! It coagulates! Bluck.

3. Fake meats aren't about trying to fool anyone or about being "cool" like everyone else (yes, something I've been accused of). Not all veg*ns go veg bc they don't like some meats though... it's for environment, or health or animal cruelty, etc. I won't touch pork, but Gimme Lean "sausage" is dang tasty ~ drier than real sausage, but still really good. And *certain* fake-bacons are really good with tomato on a sandwich. And I don't have to worry about the saturated fats or cholesterol. :)

4. Yep, some veg*ns are downright obnoxious with forcing their views. I apologize for their behavior and hope not to be clumped with them. :)

OK, that was four points... sorry.

No matter what you're eating, enjoy it! Happy Serious Eats to you!

vegasue at 12:38PM on 11/10/07

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Fightin' Words on Vodka

In case of vodka, I always find price doesn't always agree with the taste. I find Stoli taste more of a rubbing alcohol than Sky! I usually dilute the vodka though, vodka redbull, or any fruity sparkly water. However if we're talking about Absolut Peach, I'd take them in any form.

winny at 6:16AM on 09/08/07

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Fightin' Words on Vodka

The only vodka I DON'T like is Stolichnaya. If I had unlimited funds, there would be a half-gallon of Ketel One in my freezer. Right now there's a bottle of Georgi.

Tom Steele at 3:53PM on 09/07/07

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