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VEGAN FEAST SUBSCRIBERS' COOKING AND RECIPE FORUM>
Questions
snoogiewoogie
2 posts
Jan 01, 2008
1:27 PM
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Hello,
arghh just wrote a lengthy post and it was lost, so I here go again.
I live in the UK and am not familiar with some of the ingredients, so could I ask some questions?
Nutritional yeast, I only found one manufacturer in the UK doing it and that is Marigold. Rather expensive considering I need - so I assume - cup measures of the dry stuff....???
Soy Protein Powder - can only find body builder supplements on the vegan shopping site (goodness direct) they do Whey Powder - would that be alright?
Russet Potato? What is that?
Thanks so much - am determined to go fully vegan this year but I need some help!
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Bryanna
Owner/Moderator
2240 posts
Jan 01, 2008
2:55 PM
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Q)
Nutritional yeast, I only found one manufacturer in the UK doing it and that is Marigold. Rather expensive considering I need - so I assume - cup measures of the dry stuff....???
A)
Yes, that is the right yeast. It sounds expensive, but it is never used in large amounts. This is a cheaper place to buy it:
http://www.veganstore.co.uk/yeast.html
125 g is about 4.4 oz.
1.99 British pounds= about $3.95 US
1 lb. nutritional yeast flakes sells in the States for about $12.95 US, which is about the same.
Is there no health food store near you that might have it in bulk?
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Soy Protein Powder - can only find body builder supplements on the vegan shopping site (goodness direct) they do Whey Powder - would that be alright?
A)
Whey powder is a dairy product-- it's the residue left after cheesemaking.
Here is a product from the UK on a UK site that is ONLY isolated soy protein powder:
http://www.dolphinfitness.co.uk/en/body-for-life-soy-protein-300g/4907
This is another product that you will only be using occasionally and in small amounts. it keeps well
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Russet Potato? What is that?
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The Russet potato is the most common American potato for baking and mashing. It is sometimes called an Idaho, and in Canada it is sometimes called a Netted Gem.
It has a roughish, brown skin and is white inside, with a floury texture when cooked. From my research, in England you would use a King Edward vaariety. According to the British Potato Council, you could also use Estima, Maris Piper and Desiree varieties.
This UK site gives you UK varieties suitable for various cooking styles:
http://www.britishpotatoes.co.uk/potato-varieties/
Last Edited on 1-Jan-2008 3:13 PM
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snoogiewoogie
4 posts
Jan 02, 2008
1:46 AM
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Thanks Bryanna,
I have been trailing the Health Food Stores and not much luck yet, but there is a Vegan Shop in Birmingham so might go there this Saturday!
Take care
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