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Looking for people who are vegan to share recipes. (Tried and tested not just Pinterest recipes.) and to discuss where to buy certain foods.  
Thanks!

I am vegetarian (lacto-ovo). Have you checked the 'recipe' section of ebrandon? There aren't a huge number of recipes in the vegetarian section, but they are all tried and true by the members who have submitted them, and some are vegan.  
What specific foods are you looking for?

I know my wife cooks Vegan food out of Thug Kitchen cookbooks. I think she has 3 of them. I hate to say it but some is actually good. I am a beef guy sorry. All their food in the books are Vegan.

Anyone who is curious should definitely watch "Forks Over Knives" on Netflix.  
 
I think we could save the Healthcare system a TON of money if more people tried this lifestyle.

All the Silk milk products are very good.  
We use ground flax and water to replace any eggs in baking.  
Made some homemade black bean burgers and they were good.  
Lots of stores have options for replacements.  
We have bought stuff from superstore and two farm kids.  
The vegan cheese that we tried was gross. Sorry don't remember the brand.  
You can't really go wrong with any lentil and beans soups.  
Lots of roasted sweet potatoes, butternut squash, rice, quinoa, stir frys, stuffed peppers, etc.

Anyone else watch Forks Over Knives?  
If you suffer from any heart or weight or blood pressure issues watch it!  
Even if you don't change your lifestyle you should watch this documentary.  
 
And "Fed Up" is another good one (about sugar and obesity).

If you like to hear more about a vegan lifestyle, watch Food Choices. It was very motivating and explains more about a plant based diet.  
The Engine 2 Diet, also on Netflix, gives you meal ideas and shows how to get started.  
 
All these are great to watch.  
 
Good websites to check out is Thug Kitchen and Oh She Glows.

My body loves me on the days when I am vegan. And, bacon. But seriously though. I know a few good recipes for desserts. Including key lime cheese cake using hydrated cashews in place of the cheese.  
The bliss balls consisting of good chocolate, ground nuts and rehydrated dried fruits like dates, etc. are always a hit. Throw in some good coconut and whatever you like.  
So good!  
Then you can freeze bananas and run em through a processor with some good natural additives. A little vanilla or whatever. And you've got vegan ice cream.  
 
I know some other vegan recipes too. But the most appealing part of the desserts (given the right control and sourcing of your ingredients) is that they're healthy.  
 
Another handy tip: add some baking soda to your beans when you cook them. It's a secret of the maya people. It helps to cut the gassy bits of the bean that cause the inavoidable toots.  
 
Also, does anyone know if there is a term for someone intolerant to eatting too many beans? Haha!

theMaster said "Anyone who is curious should definitely watch "Forks Over Knives" on Netflix.     I think we could save the Healthcare system a TON of money if more people tried this lifestyle. "

I found that Forks Over Knives was super informative and a joy to watch, but it focuses on the American Health care system.  
 
It is a few years ago they released it now, but most of the information is relevant to everyone.

LoadedGun said "    theMaster said "Anyone who is curious should definitely watch "Forks Over Knives" on Netflix.     I think we could save the Healthcare system a TON of money if more people tried this lifestyle. " I found that Forks Over Knives was super informative and a joy to watch, but it focuses on the American Health care system.     It is a few years ago they released it now, but most of the information is relevant to everyone. "

Yes the show is American for sure.  
But money is money and if we didn't have to treat Heart Disease and Diabetes we would spend less money on Health Care (any country).  
For Canada it is probably even more important as our public tax dollars could be directed elsewhere.  
Not that this should be about the money! People would be healthier. That is the bottom line. (According to this documentary anyway)  
There is also the potential to feed more starving people around the world too if we didn't have to feed the Cows. (Sorry cattle farmers.) lol  
 
And has anyone read the information on how much pollution cattle creates? So many reasons to open our minds to alternate options and dietary lifestyles.

I find I have to shop at sobeys, superstore and health food stores to find everything I like. I am really missing the chicken scallopini breasts.. it's getting harder to find them. I have made a cauliflower/lentil burger. Once I make them again I will actually measure things out and post the recipe. I made a delicious vegan beef barley soup which I think is super easy. I love the maple tempeh especially in my Cesar salad and I found daiya Cesar dressing in wpg at the Health food store when you first come into wpg.

I am not vegan, however, I will incorporate some vegan meals once a week. I got the Oh She Glows cookbook and the recipes in there are delicious! My husband even likes them! Author is Angela Liddon.

Try the frozen Gardenii products - the crispy tenders are fantastic in particular.

Food Choices documentary taught me quite a bit. A terrific watch for sure. Made me at least a vegetarian for now. Will try to become vegan in future for sure

Manitoba harvest has a bunch of recipes on their website.