First things first! No updates for a while because I have been without a PC. But don’t worry I’ve been making notes!
Did you know that the 1st of October is World Vegetarian Day? Whilst not as good as the 19th September (Talk like a Pirate Day for those not in the know) it looks interesting. While its still a long way off until this years event chances are I will be tucking into a hog roast come October 1st so we will have to examine it now.
According to the official website;
‘World Vegetarian Day was founded by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) in 1977 and was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978. October 1 is the official date, however, if necessary, individuals may schedule their event on a nearby day instead’
Come on Vegetarians, have a little fight in you. How meek is that. Don’t let people reschedule! Make them have there event on the day set aside for them.
World Vegetarian Day is the kick-off for Vegetarian Awareness Month. I assume that lasts all October.
Below are some suggestions for Non-vegetarians to get involved;
• Eat meat-free for the day or throughout the month – (Who in their right mind would go meat-free for a month?)
• Learn how a vegetarian diet can benefit you personally
• Try the meatless options available at local restaurants and eateries
• Discuss vegetarianism with your interested friends, family and co-workers – (Only your interested friend mind, don’t go bothering thought not interested)
• Host a meatless meal or potluck for your friends - (Potluck, like a meaty Russian Roulette. 6 Meals. One contains steak. The others contain Quorn. Who will be the lucky one?)
• Eat meatless meals on a regular basis
They are very polite if nothing else!
You can find out more at http://www.worldvegetarianday.org/
Vegetarian Dish of the Day:
The Co-Operative Summer Eating Stuffed Peppers
Box Blurb: 2 red pepper halves filled with cooked long grain rice, roasted butternut squash, onion, cream cheese, sun-dried tomato paste and garlic topped with Cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
I’m a big fan of peppers. These however were very middle of the road. The mixture featured in these was edible but maybe too cluttered. Check the list in the box blurb section. Could they cram anymore into a humble capsicum? I doubt it. Another problem with these was they were not really a stuffed pepper. The pepper had already been split before cooking and the filling added to each half. As such you don’t get the same affect as if the pepper was whole when cooked. The butternut squash didn’t bond with the rest of the ingredients and I think taking it out would benefit the whole. I oven roasted these but they can also be barbecued. I think this method would suit them a lot more; adding an extra dimension. In the oven they took a lot longer than the stated cooking time and even then they seemed a little undercooked. Tasty but could be better!
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