Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 My vegan 3 yr. old and I have just juiced ( her request) apple, beet, carrots and celery. We are also baking ( again, at her request) turnips and apples with maple syrup. I am the happiest mom in the world and had hoped to meet parents of older kids with similar stories. My " support " system keeps telling me it will not last. And my second question is about finding a good way to deal with a restaurant that we frequent that I just found out its using chicken and beef broth ( with all kinds of other by-products) to season its " vegetarian " tacos. The local newspaper published a recipe of the tacos I order weekly and the ingredients listed included the seasoning, I had just finished one! and asked the cook if I could read what it was, He let me. I found the owner and explained, I also mentioned several mutual friends that she and I share and told her how many vegans I have brought there. She reacted by saying that she thought vegetarians ate vegetables and not chicken or beef. I explained further and let he know that my daughter could have gotten sick and that some people have allergies and have to take her word on ingredients. she said she could change the seasoning BUT I would love to be able to supervise what the new one consists of. Is there a tactful way of doing this? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 I would forget tack. You should explain to this person that McDonalds just settled a 10 million dollar suit over misrepresenting non-vegetarian food as vegetarian. Most restaurants are not going to survive a law suit like that. It would be worth while for her to be more Conscientious. Phil Welsher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2002 Report Share Posted June 27, 2002 > > Nanette Scalzo <nscalzo > some advice needed > > My vegan 3 yr. old and I have just juiced ( her request) apple, beet, > carrots and celery. > > We are also baking ( again, at her request) turnips and apples with maple > syrup. > > I am the happiest mom in the world and had hoped to meet parents of older > kids with similar stories. My " support " system keeps telling me it will not > last. I hear this too. I just tell them I intend to keep my kid isolated until he's 21. ;-) I think that you're doing a great service to your daughter and setting a great example for her and others, too. It'll be up to her whether she continues such good habits as she grows up and is faced with choices at friends' houses, restaurants, etc. So if it " lasts " (and what's the definition of that? Just through her childhood or into adulthood?) it'll be up to you daughter and how well you support her decisions - and how " free " she feels to make decisions for herself. And her own mindset. It sounds like your circle of friends includes some veg*ns - do they have kids? I would also suggest surrounding yourself with veg*n families over the next few years. That'll help to maintain and reinforce such good eating habits. > > And my second question is about finding a good way to deal with a restaurant > that we frequent that I just found out its using chicken and beef broth ( > with all kinds of other by-products) to season its " vegetarian " tacos. > (snip) > she said she could change the seasoning BUT I would love to be able to > supervise what the new one consists of. > > Is there a tactful way of doing this? Not sure what your conversations thus far have included, but you might want to follow up with another visit, telling her you have been thinking about (and appreciate) her " interest " in reformulating the taco recipe and thought you might be able to help her come up with a suitable alternative - and have a few ideas on paper, listing brands of vegetarian " chicken " broth, veggie broth recipes, etc., although her food supplier (SYSCO or whomever) will have a premade veggie stock. During that visit, you can offer your services as a " vegan ambassador " or something like that, letting her know that you can answer her questions and offer suggestions for that recipe or any others she'd like to change or add. Be sure to tell her you want to support her changes and that you love coming to the restaurant.... Good luck. Doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2002 Report Share Posted July 5, 2002 Nanette Scalzo <nscalzo > some advice needed > > My vegan 3 yr. old and I have just juiced ( her request) apple, beet, > carrots and celery. > > We are also baking ( again, at her request) turnips and apples with maple > syrup. > > I am the happiest mom in the world and had hoped to meet parents of older > kids with similar stories. My " support " system keeps telling me it will not > last. I hear this too. I just tell them I intend to keep my kid isolated until he's 21. ;-) ***I have an 8-year-old son who has been a vegan his whole life. We limited sugary foods until he was 2 and we feel it has made all the difference. We have some vegan and vegetarian friends, but he also spends time with his omnivorous and junk-food-eating cousins. I was concerned about this at first--but no more!!! He is not interested in their junk foods and he is hard-core vegan. I have taught him that different people have chosen different ways of eating--and that we have chosen a more healthful and humane way of eating--and that who knows , just by being around my son that his cousins might choose to eat more healthy as they get older, but, if not, they are okay too. Anyway, he does not have a sugar tooth, although he does like to eat vegan baked goods on occasion and chocolate too. But, for the most part, he continues to eat a varied and healthful diet. Part of the key to continuing healthy eating, I feel, is to make sure they are continually introduced to new foods and new dishes (such as from different countries). My son often feels that eating is an exciting adventure...sometimes he likes the new meals we try, and sometimes he doesn't--and that's okay. I never pressure him to " like " something--he only has to try one bite. ) So, there is hope your daughter will keep eating healthy... emma Sign up for SBC Dial - First Month Free http://sbc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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