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Vegetgirl said #21 Apr 29, 2010 at 12:25pm

while I'm on here I might as well ask, does anyone know where to buy mochi?Oh and is there a substitute for mirin without alcohol? And one more question, where to find granulated maple sugar? If anyone could help me with this? Thanks:)

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Jenna Robertson said #22 Apr 29, 2010 at 12:37pm

I am originally from Edmonton, AB and now live in Grande Prairie. I have been able to find most ingredients at local grocery stores, however eating in restaurants is a totally different story!!! This is an oilfield based city and most people just don't seem to be on board with the vegan way of life. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I travel back to Edmonton regularly, so if anyone has any good restaurants/spots to try out, let me know. Thanx

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Kristen Lloyd said #23 Apr 29, 2010 at 12:40pm

Ohhh Roanne I went to school in St Kitz! Are you from there? I miss Chili's on Monday nights :)

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Kayden Ryan said #24 Apr 29, 2010 at 1:06pm

Hola!!!

Am I the only one on here from Victoria, BC.... :(

I'm finding it difficult to find anything here and would love some tips from others who have done the reseach and have more knowledge than me!

thanks so much!

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Renee Ansell said #25 Apr 29, 2010 at 1:41pm

Hey Roanne!
I found some granulated maple sugar at Whole Foods - it's quite expensive: for a little bottle of it - $12.00. But completely worth it I'd say. I've been trying to cut down on my sugar use anyway, and if I have a smaller stash of it, it really makes me pay attention to how much I'm using! (i kind of ration it!)

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Meredith Bessey said #26 Apr 29, 2010 at 3:20pm

Anybody from the Maritimes found maple sugar anywhere?

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Vegetgirl said #27 Apr 29, 2010 at 3:34pm

Hi Kristen, I am from St. Kitz..born and raised!
Thank you Renee, I heard it's quite expensive..but you're right it is worth it! :)

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Terra said #28 Apr 29, 2010 at 3:43pm

Hi all!
I'm from Toronto, so have lots of places to look for stuff, although haven't really explored all (or even many) options.
I had been looking for maple sugar and completely forgot the last time I was in Whole Foods! I'll have to look for it this weekend.

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Tessa Nickel said #29 Apr 30, 2010 at 1:00am

Jenna!
I feel for you as I have family who live in Grande Prairie... and yes, they aren't exactly on board with the idea of the vegan life style. My suggestion would be to get everything you need from Edmonton with lots of freezable items! Also, try inviting your friends over for a fun dinner party and make the food all vegan! It will be fun, it will show them just how yummy vegan food can be, and maybe you will create a couple of flirters! :) That way you won't be in it all alone!

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Jenna Robertson said #30 Apr 30, 2010 at 8:14am

Good idea Tessa! Now with it coming into BBQ season there are tons of grilled veggies and summer salads that I can make. I am going to Edmonton this weekend actually, going to have to stock up.
Thanx for the suggestions

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