Honest to goodness people feel they have the right to question what I eat or rather don't eat. I can damn well bet you if I sat there lecturing them about their meal and snack choices they would not like it. I have never been a big fan of meat. I am a huge fan of vegetables. I really like tofu. I also like cakes, kale, and pandas. Though the latter I don't nom on. I won't get on my soap box to ream you out about your steak, so stop trying to feed it to me. You may notice I am a bit amped up about this, well I had yet another annoying experience where a guy tried to tell me what I should eat. One who has no say in what I eat for that matter! But I am not overly worried about balancing proteins. I have a vegan guru to go to. I also have the Tofu Guru to watch, such great ideas and catchy music!
Today's vegan experiment came from a Snarky Chickpea. It was vegan cheddar biscuits! And they were delicious! I mean Noodle, my aspie kid with textural and taste issues, ate his whole biscuit! I made them with whole wheat flour and coconut shortening because they were what I had on hand. Still all in all a success.
I should clarify that technically today I am still a pescatarian as occasionally I eat fish. I am hopeful I will find good vegan substitutes so I can kick the shrimp and scallops. I don't eat other meat or partake in dairy. I intend to kick the fish habit starting today, but even then I will never be vegan. And the reason is eggs. I love them, and they just can't be replaced for deviled eggs, meringues, and dippy eggs. I do usually replace them in baking though, vegan cupcakes are pretty much win... and so is the frosting!
I am hiding this no fish thing from people in general that are happy I still eat them, I get tired of the lectures about my diet. I am a big girl. I will manage my proteins just fine! So here's to being a vegetarian!
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