MEATLESS MONDAYS.
Soon to be launched in your home...or has it already?
If, it has not ...would you be willing to implement
the idea of having other meals replace...
a meat-based dish for one full day?
[If anyone was wondering...this mid line across the apple is not a marker. I actually found it in all its original splendour.]
[If anyone was wondering...this mid line across the apple is not a marker. I actually found it in all its original splendour.]
If you missed the first part of this story...click here:
Here, in Montreal, Quebec...
during the mid-March 'Health Food Show Expo'...
the campaign for 'Meatless Mondays' was finally launched.
Every imaginable LEGUME and GRAIN was starring at this show...
the education alone was worth the visit!
It was a great excuse to pick and eat some terribly tasty BREADS and other BAKED GOODS ;0)
The HERBS and SPICES were mountainous in scale.
So many I had never heard of.
I am now capable of confronting my fears of trying new spices other than my regular pantry reliables.
Last, and definitely not the least, would be the amazing selections of...
dried wild MUSHROOMS picked from the forests of our Gaspé region.
Their mushrooms are used by some of the top chefs of Montreal.
the education alone was worth the visit!
It was a great excuse to pick and eat some terribly tasty BREADS and other BAKED GOODS ;0)
The HERBS and SPICES were mountainous in scale.
So many I had never heard of.
I am now capable of confronting my fears of trying new spices other than my regular pantry reliables.
Last, and definitely not the least, would be the amazing selections of...
dried wild MUSHROOMS picked from the forests of our Gaspé region.
Their mushrooms are used by some of the top chefs of Montreal.
I still have a bag of dried Porcini that is begging to join my Risotto.
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This principal of having a meatless day has already been existing...
for many years around other parts of the world.
for many years around other parts of the world.
After a well anchored 13 year run...
our Montreal health food show...
FINALLY brings this idea of Meatless Mondays
to the forefront in highlight to its public.
It begs the question of why would it take so long to present this movement?
After all, it should not be all that difficult to comprehend or practice.
Is this simple concept so difficult to introduce?
Would it be so hard to skip just one day without meat in your plate?
Or, am I slightly delusional about this?
Well, for some...surprisingly, at least to myself personally...it does seem so.
There was a 'small survey' done recently which portrayed that a few had no real opinion on the matter...and a fairly good amount of persons had no qualms towards eating other types of meals. Personally, what seemed most disturbing to me was that there still remained a good percentage that flat out refused to even think about putting a meatless day into practice!?!
What's your personal opinion about a meatless day?
Are my expectations about leading ourselves to an improved and hopefully better health an unreachable goal?
I personally have no problem reducing our meat intake in our daily meals. I've already been practicing this for quite a while now.
No, I am not a vegan or plan to become one...it does seem a little too restrictive...and that's just my opinion.
Please tell me that for the die-hard meat eaters...there is hope that maybe a good ample pasta dish could satisfy their appetite at least once a week!?!
There are so many other meals that can be prepared.
I'll certainly be pleased to keep sharing them with you.
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MEATLESS MONDAYS...what are the ORIGINS of this movement?
In short...the movement began in Baltimore, U.S.A. when the John Hopkins University hospital's public health department decided to put forward an important educational gesture to awaken health sensitivities. They put in place a program to help reduce the incidences of conditions such as: high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular problems as well as the debilitating conditions of osteoporosis, arthritis and even some cancers.
Since there have been many studies done on the troubling issues of both the raising practices of meat as well as the ethical issues surrounding this production...this movement could not have come any sooner.
Lately this has somewhat stemmed conversations around the globe...especially since more materials are written on the subject. However...it seems that a higher alertness has been put forth since the documentary film: Food Inc.* which has shed an incredible light on this troubling issue.
So, for now....enough about just one part of what the Health Food Expo was portraying.
Join along with me...in continuing other fun, interesting and tasty discoveries.
Organic flavoured OILS and VINAIGRETES --- Tropical organic FRUIT JUICES in its most fresh and organic state --- Exotic TEAS and TISANES --- and then came my very favourite discovery...a variety of naturally scrumptious flavoured NUTS.
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It's for sure, that if I were to have more time...I could have sat in on the plethora of seminars about food and green products demonstrations...however...I decided that in a very limited amount of time...a choice had to be made.
I found that the feel and taste-testing of products was much more up my alley.
Through this very short time...I also managed to make some very nice acquaintances that may figure somewhere into the future of this culinary journey of mine.
It is quite amazing that so many great products
are produced right here in my backyard.
Handmade decadent CHOCOLATE truffles with a mega variety of flavours --- BAKED GOODS perfumed the air with tasty cookies and biscotti --- Cascading array of flowing melted CHOCOLATE and HONEY was awaiting my taste buds ;o)
Please note: If you are interested in any of the manufacturers of these products...
Please note: If you are interested in any of the manufacturers of these products...
I'll be pleased to forward them to you personally by email.
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Hope this brought some new interest
and conversation in your life today.
What are your thoughts on the subject?
What are your thoughts on the subject?
Why Mondays?...
On Monday we move from the freedom of the weekend back to the structure of work or school. We set our intentions for the next six days. Monday is the call to action built in to every calendar each week. And if this Monday passes you by, next week is another chance to go meatless. To learn more about the utility of why Monday to start and sustain positive behaviour change, please visit...the Healthy Monday Organization
Here are some RELATED POSTS that can be of interest to you:
. Feature Story: CHOICES - Hand Mouth Connection + Health Food Exhibit
. Feature Article: FOOD, where DO you really come from?
. Feature Article: FOOD, where DO you really come from?
. For your Info: Cinema DVD Corner: FOOD related DOCUMENTARY FILMS
. Feature article: CHICKEN 101 - Let's LEARN more ABOUT what we EAT
Here are just a few MEATLESS RECIPES from FOODESSA
PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA
CAULIFLOWER MUSHROOM Faralle PASTA
FISH cakes CROQUETTES and SAUCES
EGGPLANT cheese RED PEPPER loaf
EGGS VEGGED OUT - Sunny Side Up
CAULIFLOWER MUSHROOM Faralle PASTA
FISH cakes CROQUETTES and SAUCES
EGGPLANT cheese RED PEPPER loaf
EGGS VEGGED OUT - Sunny Side Up
BASA fish filet stuffed Pindjur rolls
MILLET stuffed Bell PEPPER cups
Also, for many more...please refer to the Category Label:
RECIPES: savoury
Wishing you many appetizing MEATLESS MONDAYS.
MILLET stuffed Bell PEPPER cups
Also, for many more...please refer to the Category Label:
RECIPES: savoury
Wishing you many appetizing MEATLESS MONDAYS.
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15 comments:
Hullo Claudia, u have a wonderful blog:-)
When read ur ''about u'' page, i was like, hey am so so happy to meet u, but couldn leave u a note there:-)
Love the idea of meatless mondys and my dear buddy has a link up every mon too:-))
here is her link, she'll love to have u over and so will i:-)))
http://sweetsav.blogspot.com/
Flavorfl wishes to yo too!!
With so many other food categories out there to enjoy and discover,
I don't think that going without meet for one day will do us much harm.
So I'm all for it...will gladly share this initiative with my entourage.
P.S.Thanks for sharing your visit at the food show...looked like alot of great new products out there for us to discover.
Spencer
Claudia, you did such a great service for those who are not aware of such a movement. We had a lecture a few months back about just this issue. We have gone without meat 3 days a week. Hopefully we can start doing better. Thanks for the nice easy recipes. Barbera
OK by me! I can go without meat for days and not miss it!
With BBQ season coming up, this may be a hard sell with the boys.
You did get me to reflect and I will try very hard to sneak in at least a meal or two. We'll have to start thinking of the long term nasties that all this meat eating is doing to us. I'm in. I'm not sure about the rest of my family!!!
Your health show looked like you had a very good time. First time on your blog. I'll be back for more. Thanks, Vanessa
The term Meatless is self-explanatory, however, honestly did not give it more attention than what I took it for.
After having taken a look at your post, I have a new found sense of it all. I'm not a big meat eater in the first place, however, I now know a little bit more where this movement stemmed from. Nice work and glad to see that health shows are still a happening thing for some. Myself, can't handle the crowds!
Looking forward to other feature stories from you. Cynthia.
Hey Claudia, I don't think it's too much to ask of people. I mean, there are so many good reasons (health, environment, animal awareness) to not only skip meat but all animal products for a day. Plus, vegetarian and vegan cuisine is awesome. I'm not a vegan either, but a lot of the food I make is vegan and very satisfying.
Loved all the photos by the way-I like to ogle (smile)...
I'm gradually going meatless but because of the other one at home can't do so completely, I try to strike a balance.
meatless mondays...oh yes, we usually go wout meat at least twice a week, their is so many options..pasta,beans,veggies...great post..
thanks for stopping by
sweetlife
I can go without meat, no big deal, but if you took away my carbs, we would have a big problem LOL.
Great post.
*kisses* HH
I think meatless days are fantastic and anything that encourages people to have more of them is great! I'm definitely a meat eater, but I don't think that eating meat every day is good or healthy so you're definitely not delusional. :)
HI Claudia---I am a great proponent of Meatless Mondays (meatless any days) I wasn't always that way--I still eat meats/poultry/fish---just much much less, more infrequently too. It was a gradual process, and I find that I don't miss meat, but truly enjoy it when I have it.
Our planet really cannot safely sustain the corporate production/massive consumption of beef.
As with many things, ultimately, less is more, less is better.
An important post! Cheers! Nancy
Hi Claudia,
Thank you for your kinds words and also for visiting my blog. Hope you like the 'Beans in Coconut Sauce'.
You have a wonderful blog and I absolutely loved the idea of meatless mondays!
Thanks
Rachana
I really don't mind meatless for one day. Thanks for the info anyway.
What a great initiative you have taken. As I can see from the comments you have received, you have touched a very sensitive cord.
I'm more and more attentive to healthy changes and this is one of them. Several meatless days in my household. Not easy with hubby, but I'm working on it. Replaced meat by fish and often it's on Monday aiming for more. We do love pasta and vegetable dishes so that helps.
Appreciate your culinary site because of all the nice different recipes, new products and different legumes and grains it offers. Any quick recipe with bulgar and kinoa? Thanks for sharing your visit at the food show.
Monica
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