Jessifly Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yesterday I was talking to someone about how odd the foods are the some people pay extraordinarily ridiculous prices for such as caviar and fois gras. Then he asked "What do wealthy vegans eat? What would be a ridiculously spendy gourmet food for a vegan?" What do you all think? My thoughts are truffles and some raw-food creations or super-foods. But for fun I'm curious about more ideas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 www.sunfoodnutrition.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyvegan Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hand made organic chocolate trufflesExotic fruitsProperly Raw NutsAssorted condiments, cold pressed oils etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 ...at restaurants like: MillenniumCandle 79Pure Food and Wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinzen Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I would think whatever they want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessifly Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 I would think whatever they want Sure but I don't mean literally what do they eat, I mean what would be the price/delicacy-equivalent of fancy-schmancy foods but vegan... I looked at the menu for those restaurants you listed Robert and that was exactly what I was looking for, I'm gonna pass on some of of those entree titles to him. He is into gourmet cooking and although he's not vegan perhaps I can be a guinea pig for some gourmet vegan experiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yeah, I don't think I come across really fancy shmancy stuff. Some things are slightly expensive, but I don't think I've seen much which is crazy like caviar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Bif always says that the food she buys is so expensive, it's gonna send her to the poor house! She buys organic papayas that are like $6 a pound or something. She bought a jar of raw tahini for $10 once. She lives in Vancouver and a lot of stuff is overpriced there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I've seen vegan octopus, vegan squid, duck, eel, cod, crab, absolutly everything. All made of wheat and soy protein, all coming from China and sold frozen for people or for Asian restaurants. The vegan caviar is pretty expensive but less than the real I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjohanx Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 different spices, mushrooms and probably all those organic vegan truffles. i would guess wine and chocolate too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 That So Decadent ice cream costs a fortune. I'd love to try some!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pink Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 It doesn't seem to cost any more then So Delicious. I have some of that whenever I have the chance. Some places it cost's 4.99 and some it cost 2.50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 The most expensive items I purchase are wild mushrooms. Italian truffles run in the $50/ounce range but the Oregon truffles are cheaper ($30/ounce) and better, IMO. Many other wild mushrooms are in the $15 to $25 per pound range. Some oils, especially nut oils such as pistachio can be very pricey. Robert listed my top 3 restaurants. I think Pure Food and Wine is the most expensive, probably because they base many of their dishes on pricey imported foods (young Thai coconuts, cashews, raw cocoa) - and I always leave somewhat hungry even though I've surely eaten at least 800 gms of fat. Candle 79 is relatively pricey but the food is fairly consistent and it's a great place to take omnis. The kitchen staff is not always consistent, especially the pastry/dessert chef - but they get their seitan from a guy in Pennsylvania and it's always great. Millennium is the most innovative, IMO. Having Chef Eric Tucker at the restaurant from the beginning has allowed the quality to remain outstanding since they've been open. I miss being close to New York and would spend a LOT more on restaurants if I was still on the east coast. There are no restaurants in Portland that come close to the quality of the three mentioned - which saves us a lot of money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 What would be a ridiculously spendy gourmet food for a vegan?" Organic produce, regardless of whether or not it is out of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Organic produce, regardless of whether or not it is out of season. I think this depends on where you shop. I just returned from my farmers' market and the conventional was as expensive as the organic produce. Of course, these aren't corporate farms so they don't have the same opportunity for mark-ups. Goes to show you that much of added value of organic food is in the advertising, not the actual cost to the farmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 What do wealthy vegans eat?Other vegans. Good source of B12! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 It doesn't seem to cost any more then So Delicious. I have some of that whenever I have the chance. Some places it cost's 4.99 and some it cost 2.50. Up here's it's like $6.99 for a little tub of it. I'm not joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icarus0720au Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) Really good question... I'd probably go with some expensive spices, cooking oils, olives, etc... all of which add to the cooking (and dining) experience. Just out of curiosity, what's everyone spend a week on their vegan groceries / produce? The minimum I'm spending is around $70 and that covers weekly fresh produce, canned beans, etc. When I have to re-stock on things (soy milk, some spices, whole wheat flour [vega and supplements not included]), I probably drop $150. All in all, I probably spend $360 a month on food, in the DC area, and that's just for ME. Maybe I eat too much. Vegan-Oink. Edited September 10, 2008 by icarus0720au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Larry and luna's coconut base icecream is 5.99. Worth it cuz it's great but can be a little spendy. Maybe wealthy vegans just have more money for wine/liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 http://www.dr-cow.com/shop/ http://www.dr-cow.com/images/shop_CheeseBox.jpg Aged Tree nut cheese/ Box 8 wheels$75/boxShipping Included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 You can also spend a small fortune at the Dragonfly in Columbus Ohio. http://www.dragonflyneov.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 We just had a Bear's Head Tooth mushroom from the mushroom stand at the farmers' market. It ran about $20 per pound and really did taste a bit like lobster. Michael, thanks for the link to the nut cheeses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 At $20 a pound I expect an orgasm out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bella Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 At $20 a pound I expect an orgasm out of it. haha same here! Really good question... I'd probably go with some expensive spices, cooking oils, olives, etc... all of which add to the cooking (and dining) experience. Just out of curiosity, what's everyone spend a week on their vegan groceries / produce? The minimum I'm spending is around $70 and that covers weekly fresh produce, canned beans, etc. When I have to re-stock on things (soy milk, some spices, whole wheat flour [vega and supplements not included]), I probably drop $150. All in all, I probably spend $360 a month on food, in the DC area, and that's just for ME. Maybe I eat too much. Vegan-Oink. I too spend a lot on food. I don't know how much because I don't want to think about it. If I were wealthy, I'd just buy everything vegan that I could get my paws on. Instead of standing at the store and contemplating whether or not I should spend the money now or wait, I could just shop my little veggie heart out. Yay for vegan piggies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 It would be great to not worry about how much vegan food costs. Right now I probably on average spend 50-60 dollars a week on food, and not all of it is the most nutritious food I could buy. But until I make a bit more I have to buy what I can afford! I tend to eat a lot of rice, beans, soy products, fruits, canned foods, vegetables, and cereal. Oh and when I can afford it I try to purchase Vega too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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