In our April story “Peace at the Table,” we learned that it is possible for people who do and do not eat meat to exist in harmony when both parties practice patience and respect regarding their dietary preferences.
Now it’s your turn. Do you share your kitchen with someone who eats differently than you? We want to know!
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I've had my share of making vegan meals for kids who've had long terms at being vegetarians. Making sure to have at least one dish and preferably two is what works in my household for keeping the peace between meat-eaters and others. I've expanded my cookbooks and recipes to include Mediterranean and Indian cooking which have a lot of vegan choices.
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Oh my gosh....yes.....my entire family. I have gluten and dairy intolerance as well as an intolerance to meat. I can eat fish within reason. I cook for my family and then I prepare my grazing foods for myself. I am a A+ blood profile which fits me and my eating habits to a tee! I grow my own herbs [and veggies] for mostly myself. My daughter and son are more apt to eat my foods which pleases me immensely AND they too cook foods which is pleasing to my body. I believe in looking back into your roots to see where YOU came from.....I found it extremely interesting especially looking at your blood type!
ReplyDeleteMy wife is the omnivore, while I embraced vegetarianism over two years ago. At first we poked fun at each other's dietary choices (she ate animal corpses, I ate wimpy rabbit food) but we made a truce, decided to respect one another's choices and work together toward healthy eating for both of us. Every meal includes a variety of fruit/nut/vegetable items. She has learned to enjoy soy based faux meats, and I cook her real meat a few times a week, while happily dining on tofu, seitan, or other vegetarian fare. On days that my wife does the cooking, she tends toward more veg items and fewer meat items, having cut back considerably on her meat consumption. The truce has become an adventure in discovering new dishes that please us both. And we've lost quite a few pounds in the bargain.
ReplyDeleteWe are currently struggling with this in our kitchen. After doing a cleanse a few weeks ago, I've discovered food sensitivities to dairy & gluten. I also had eliminated meat for part of the cleanse and found I really feel physical and mental benefits. I've decided to keep some changes and reduce meat signicantly. My husband is a "meat & potatoes" guy. A meal without meat to him is not complete. I can relate to the poking fun of pastorjim, but at times it's not fun at all. My "hippie food" is here to stay and we will have to get to a truce, just not sure how to get to that. If anyone has so tips or things that worked in their relationship, I would love the input!
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