VEGETARIAN SPICE

A tasty discussion group for vegetarians, vegans, those in transition, wannabees and all with a serious interest in vegetarian topics.

We offer great recipe ideas, mostly tried and true, for the unusual and the familiar in vegetarian and vegan cuisine from around the world and friendly vegetarian chat around our dining table. Our theme is 'hot and spicy', but other recipes are welcome. Please read on for some handy information before joining.

QUICK DEFINITIONS:

VEGETARIAN refers to someone who abstains from eating all animal flesh (meat, poultry, fish and their products such as stock, gelatin, lard, fish oils), but does not necessarily exclude dairy and/or eggs.
VEGAN refers to a vegetarian who not only abstains from eating animal flesh or products (as above) but also abstains from eating dairy, eggs and (usually) honey. (Vegans also often avoid the use of such animal products as leather, fur, wool and silk.)

NOTE:
1. To avoid disappointment, prospective members should indicate their interest in vegetarianism, veganism and vegetarian topics when applying to join.
2. This is neither a weight-loss group nor a group for medical advice and/or specialized medical problems.
3. This is not the place for activist notices, petitions, etc., nor for discussion of politics and religion.
4. The usual warnings about offensive postings, advertising and all spam apply, with a special warning against postings that could be offensive to vegetarians or vegans. Offenders will be firmly and promptly, albeit regretfully, shown the door.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED