Vegan/Vegetarian Meals?!
Vegan/Vegetarian Meals?
Why are there always questions from people wanting recipes because they are having a vegan/vegetarian over for dinner. You never see a vegan/vegetarian asking how to have a pig roast. Do you catch my drift ?
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I aggree with you
It's not quite like that. It is ok (and essential) for meat eaters to eat vegetables, and who better to ask than people who lives on veggies?
Veg*ns on the other hand, dont need to ask about how to make a pig roast since most of us are against it. I dont eat it, or cook it for someone else.
I dont mind offering my cooking tips to anyone. When people see how delicious a vegan meal can be, maybe they'll reconsider.
Vegans and vegetarians would not host a pig roast. Why is it that meat eaters are so insecure around people who believe in and support animal rights? Your insecurities are shining through with all the criticism and slams directed towards us. Eli
Would you kill your pet dog or cat to eat it? How about an animal you're not emotionally attached to? Is the thought of slaughtering a cow or chicken or pig with your own hands too much to handle? Instead, would hiring a hit-man to do the job give you enough distance from the emotional discomfort? What animal did you put a contract out on for your supper last night? Did you at least make sure that none went to waste and to take a moment to be grateful for its sacrifice? ~Anonymous
No, I dont catch your drift. I think it's called "thinking of others" when they ask. An omnivore is not going to suffer eating a meatless meal and will most likely enjoy it...but a vegetarian would not eat a meal with meat it in. A vegetarian friendly meal is for everyone.
I agree with gal_D and Elijah. I think a lot of meat eater would be surprised at all the delicious meal available to a vegan/vegetarian. I believe that the Commandment "Thou shalt nit kill" applies to all living being. It is only man's arrogance that allows one to believe that it applies only to humans.
Because a vegetarian meal is something that could be eaten by pretty much everyone, but not the other way around. If someone has dietary restrictions (for ethical, health, religious reasons, etc...) should the host try to accommodate them? That is the choice of the host, and if the host is concerned for the person then they might consider these details.
Of course one of my vegetarian relatives cooks meat for her spouse. So this does happen. I think the difference is someone with extensive cooking experience can cook meals with or without meat, but someone without vegetarian cooking experience is less likely to know what to do.