Aug 9, 2008

Local, Sustainable Food

Supporting local farmers, community shared agriculture (CSA), urban ag...food systems are changing. Have you jumped on the local food bandwagon?

Yes - I am committed to buying local foods when I can
Yes - I partake in local initiatives (shared garden, CSA, etc.)
I like the idea but haven't changed anything yet
No - I'm a gourmet who subsists on exotic foods
No - this issue is not on my radar

Results of Local, Sustainable Food poll

Jul 1, 2008

How Often Do You Eat Meatless?

How often do you partake in vegetarian or vegan meatless main dishes? Keep in mind that meat means poultry, red meat, white meat or fish.

Every meal of every day
Several times per week
I partake in Meatless Mondays - or another day of the week
I eat fish or will eat fish/poultry if nothing else is available
Never or not yet

Results of How Often Do You Eat Meatless? poll

May 20, 2008

Animal Advocacy and Activism

How do you promote vegetarianism or veganism?

I am an active activist - I picket, petition and parade
I volunteer my time in less obvious ways (blogging, admin...)
I support advocacy groups, financially or otherwise
I spread the word quietly, through friends
None of the above

Results of Animal Advocacy and Activism poll

Apr 25, 2008

What do You Eat for Breakfast?

Are you a breakfast-eater, or a breakfast-skipper? What makes it into your mouth most mornings? Coffee and tea do NOT count as food! So, what do you have on your breakfast plate?

Cold cereal with a milk-esque beverage
Hot cereal like oatmeal or porridge and/or fruit
Toast, an English muffin or bagel
Hot breakfast like eggs, veggie bacon or scrambled tofu
Nothing - or a liquid breakfast (coffee, tea, juice)

Results of What do You Eat for Breakfast? poll

Mar 4, 2008

Gross Vegetables

Which is the grossest vegetable?

Mushrooms
Brussels Sprouts
Parsnips
Asparagus
Beets

Results of Gross Vegetables poll

Jan 1, 2008

Resolutions

Will you be making food- or diet-related resolutions for 2008?

Nope, my diet is up to snuff but I will make other resolutions
No resolutions here - I'm perfect, or can't keep my own promises
Yes, there's always room for improvement!
I don't make resolutions, but always try to improve.
I resolve to cook more tofu!

Results of Resolutions poll

Dec 11, 2007

Weight Loss for Vegetarians

Does being a vegetarian or eating vegetarian foods helps you lose weight?

It is easier to lose weight eating vegetarian / vegan
It is harder to lose weight being vegetarian / vegan
Vegetarians / vegans do not need to lose weight
Who knows? I'm not vegetarian, and I don't eat vegetarian meals
I don't know, I've never tried to lose weight

Results of Weight Loss for Vegetarians poll

Sep 21, 2007

Vegetarian Entertaining?

When it comes to entertaining family and friends, do you cook up solely vegetarian or vegan fare? Or do you acquiesce to their requests for turkey with gravy?

I cook what I think my guests will enjoy, even meat.
My guests are welcome to bring their own meat dishes.
I tend to eat at others' houses.
We tend to go out to eat.
My household is strictly vegetarian/vegan.

Results of Vegetarian Entertaining? poll

Jul 15, 2007

Summer Cooking

Do you have more, or less time to cook during the summer?

More time.
Less time.
Same amount of time as the rest of the year.
I make time for barbecue.
I don't cook.

Results of Summer Cooking poll

Jun 28, 2007

Where Do You Shop?

Do you shop at specialty stores like Whole Foods, or "mom 'n' pop" health food stores?

No, I shop at regular grocery stores or the market.
No, it is too inconvenient.
Yes, for certain items only.
Yes, for most or all of my weekly groceries.
No, they are too expensive.

Results of Where Do You Shop? poll

May 24, 2007

Have Your Moo About Milk

Which milk-type beverage do you prefer?

Soy milk.
Almond milk.
Rice milk.
A mixed beverage, such as rice + soy, or other grain like oat
Only the real thing, baby.

Results of Have Your Moo About Milk poll

Apr 20, 2007

Favourite fake meat

What is your favourite "Fake meat"?

Vegetarian cold cuts, bacon, or sausage
Textured soy protein (TSP) ("Ground Round" or "burger")
Faux meat for cooking like stir-fry slices.
Convenience foods like veggie burgers, dogs, or nuggets
None of the above.

Results of Favourite fake meat poll

Apr 11, 2007

Planting a seed...

Are you planning to plant a garden full of veggies this spring?

Absolutely! I plant a garden every year. Veggies do a body good.
Yes, but on a smaller scale. I'm more the herb-box type.
My condo is too small, but I frequent the farmers' markets.
I am as of yet undecided and/or am making excuses.
I am a veg*n junk foodie - no fresh fruit and veggies for me.

Results of Planting a seed... poll

Mar 4, 2007

Would you go vegetarian?

April 2nd will mark the first day of Vegetarian Cuisine's Go Veg challenge. Could you change your habits for a week?

Yes, I am an omnivore but I could stop eating meat for a week.
Yes, I am vegetarian but I could go vegan for a week.
I am already vegan but I could eat healthier for a week.
I am already vegan and I don't need to change a thing.
I am omnivorous or vegetarian and don't feel the need to change.

Results of Would you go vegetarian? poll

Feb 11, 2007

Tofu - love it or hate it?

February is unofficial Tofu Month on Vegetarian Cuisine, but it seems some people have an aversion to this versatile vegetarian staple. How do you feel about tofu?

I love tofu! I've tried all the recipes on this site.
I can stomach tofu if it's hidden well.
I only like tofu in desserts.
I refuse to touch that slimy stuff.
I haven't tried it yet.

Results of Tofu - love it or hate it? poll

Nov 21, 2006

Vegetarian Holiday Food

What will you be cooking/eating/serving up this holiday season?

A mock-meat (meat substitute) such as Tofurky
An alternative centrepiece such as lentil loaf
Various veggies - nothing special - I eat what's there
Just hors-d'oeuvres and dessert!
Something vegetarian AND something meaty

Results of Vegetarian Holiday Food poll

Oct 25, 2006

What are you looking for?

What would you like to see more of on the Vegetarian Cuisine site?

Recipes, baby! Bring them on!
"How-to" articles - these ingredients are new to me!
New vegetarian food/product info
Health/nutrition or diet-planning information
Other - and I will email you with what that "other" is!

Results of What are you looking for? poll

Sep 28, 2006

Are you a vegetarian?

Do you consider yourself a vegetarian? If so, what kind?

Yes, I am vegetarian and I eat eggs and/or dairy
Yes, I am vegan (no animal products including dairy, eggs, fish)
No, I am a pescatarian (eat only fish) or avoid red meat
No, but I cook for one or eat vegetarian meals on occasion
No, what am I doing here? I must have clicked the wrong link!

Results of Are you a vegetarian? poll

Sep 28, 2006

Are you a vegetarian?

Do you consider yourself a vegetarian? If so, what kind?

Yes, I am vegetarian and I eat eggs and/or dairy
Yes, I am vegan (no animal products including dairy, eggs, fish)
No, I am a pescatarian (eat only fish) or avoid red meat
No, but I cook for one or eat vegetarian meals on occasion
No, what am I doing here? I must have clicked the wrong link!

Results of Are you a vegetarian? poll