Any vegetarians around here? I went veggie about a week ago...one of the few things in my life that I went into head first without doing much research. I've been contemplating it for a few years, but never really took the plunge. However, now that I've been meat-free for a week, I realized that I am clueless. I tried PETA's website, but I'm not a militant about this choice and I am not a vegan. Apparently, the choice I have made is to be "ovo-lacto-vegetarian" (I eat eggs and dairy) if it has to be labeled.
It's not a political choice. I am concerned about cholesterol and trans fats in my own diet and while this probably sounds callus, I don't pity my food, animal or not. Ironically, I'm finding that feeding my carnivorous family is not as challenging as feeding myself, especially when I hate brown bag lunches....still, I'm going to try and sneak some healthier choices past my family's red-meat-loving palates.
I am wondering (and hoping) if there are any experienced vegetarians around who might be able to share recipes, workarounds, alternative menu choices, etc. with me?
Fortunately, I have access to organic and soy products where I live, so veggie-friendly shopping is not an issue.
OK...well nevermind. I just did a search and found RECIPES! YAY!
It's not a political choice. I am concerned about cholesterol and trans fats in my own diet and while this probably sounds callus, I don't pity my food, animal or not. Ironically, I'm finding that feeding my carnivorous family is not as challenging as feeding myself, especially when I hate brown bag lunches....still, I'm going to try and sneak some healthier choices past my family's red-meat-loving palates.
I am wondering (and hoping) if there are any experienced vegetarians around who might be able to share recipes, workarounds, alternative menu choices, etc. with me?
Fortunately, I have access to organic and soy products where I live, so veggie-friendly shopping is not an issue.
OK...well nevermind. I just did a search and found RECIPES! YAY!