Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 My sister-in-law is coming to visit this weekend and I have no idea what to feed her. She isn't a vegetarian, which wouldn't be a big problem, except that I have recently gone vegan and have basically removed all processed foods from my diet and she eats a very typical SAD...lots of meat, lots of salt, lots of sugar and LOTS of processed foods. She doesn't like vegetables, with very few exceptions, won't touch fake meats or, heaven forbid, tofu, and only has a vague concept of what a whole grain is. I'd like to make something that she'll actually like and be willing to eat, and I'm not interested in making too much of a " you are going to die if you keep eating like you do " statement (at least not this weekend). But I'm also not willing to make a seperate meal for her or to go out a buy animal products for her. She's a good kid and I'd like to be able to figure something out that we both can enjoy. Help! ~Rachael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Perhaps what I do for my non-veggie son who lives with us. We have spaghetti, with the sauce that I make myself. And I add veggies to it and let the sauce cook all day in the crock pot. My son has meat balls that he adds to HIS spaghetti. A salad, garlic bread and we are a happy family. ~sue~ ---- Rachael 10/05/06 18:10:45 Help! Trying to feed a non-veggie! My sister-in-law is coming to visit this weekend and I have no idea what to feed her. She isn't a vegetarian, which wouldn't be a big problem, except that I have recently gone vegan and have basically removed all processed foods from my diet and she eats a very typical SAD...lots of meat, lots of salt, lots of sugar and LOTS of processed foods. She doesn't like vegetables, with very few exceptions, won't touch fake meats or, heaven forbid, tofu, and only has a vague concept of what a whole grain is. I'd like to make something that she'll actually like and be willing to eat, and I'm not interested in making too much of a " you are going to die if you keep eating like you do " statement (at least not this weekend). But I'm also not willing to make a seperate meal for her or to go out a buy animal products for her. She's a good kid and I'd like to be able to figure something out that we both can enjoy. Help! ~Rachael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi Rachel, This is just my two cents. We can't change the world, only ourselves. This is just what I would do, I would go half way. I would, for one dinner, maybe some spaghetti and eggplant, and for another I would get something in the meat that she likes. and so on, For my own family, about 5 nights out of the week I cook vegetarian, but like 2 or so I do make ch & *$%n. I don't like it, I hate the idea, but I can't force my ideas on them. This works because they know they need to eat healthier, and because I make them their ch word on two of the nights, they don't mind the other nights. If it were me I would go and buy some things for her, as painful as I know it will be, and also introduce her to some of my vegetarian dishes as well. You never know, she may just walk away with a good attitude about eating healthier because of it. hugs, Chanda - Rachael Thursday, October 05, 2006 6:10 PM Help! Trying to feed a non-veggie! My sister-in-law is coming to visit this weekend and I have no idea what to feed her. She isn't a vegetarian, which wouldn't be a big problem, except that I have recently gone vegan and have basically removed all processed foods from my diet and she eats a very typical SAD...lots of meat, lots of salt, lots of sugar and LOTS of processed foods. She doesn't like vegetables, with very few exceptions, won't touch fake meats or, heaven forbid, tofu, and only has a vague concept of what a whole grain is. I'd like to make something that she'll actually like and be willing to eat, and I'm not interested in making too much of a " you are going to die if you keep eating like you do " statement (at least not this weekend). But I'm also not willing to make a seperate meal for her or to go out a buy animal products for her. She's a good kid and I'd like to be able to figure something out that we both can enjoy. Help! ~Rachael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 my sentiments exactly Sue. hugs, Chanda - Sue Thursday, October 05, 2006 6:19 PM Re: Help! Trying to feed a non-veggie! Perhaps what I do for my non-veggie son who lives with us. We have spaghetti, with the sauce that I make myself. And I add veggies to it and let the sauce cook all day in the crock pot. My son has meat balls that he adds to HIS spaghetti. A salad, garlic bread and we are a happy family. ~sue~ ---- Rachael 10/05/06 18:10:45 Help! Trying to feed a non-veggie! My sister-in-law is coming to visit this weekend and I have no idea what to feed her. She isn't a vegetarian, which wouldn't be a big problem, except that I have recently gone vegan and have basically removed all processed foods from my diet and she eats a very typical SAD...lots of meat, lots of salt, lots of sugar and LOTS of processed foods. She doesn't like vegetables, with very few exceptions, won't touch fake meats or, heaven forbid, tofu, and only has a vague concept of what a whole grain is. I'd like to make something that she'll actually like and be willing to eat, and I'm not interested in making too much of a " you are going to die if you keep eating like you do " statement (at least not this weekend). But I'm also not willing to make a seperate meal for her or to go out a buy animal products for her. She's a good kid and I'd like to be able to figure something out that we both can enjoy. Help! ~Rachael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Also, I make a great lasagna with Morningstar crumbles. My family never know the difference. And of course, my pasta is always whole wheat. ~sue~ ---- Sue 10/5/2006 6:19:42 PM Re: Help! Trying to feed a non-veggie! Perhaps what I do for my non-veggie son who lives with us. We have spaghetti, with the sauce that I make myself. And I add veggies to it and let the sauce cook all day in the crock pot. My son has meat balls that he adds to HIS spaghetti. A salad, garlic bread and we are a happy family. ~sue~ ---- Rachael 10/05/06 18:10:45 Help! Trying to feed a non-veggie! My sister-in-law is coming to visit this weekend and I have no idea what to feed her. She isn't a vegetarian, which wouldn't be a big problem, except that I have recently gone vegan and have basically removed all processed foods from my diet and she eats a very typical SAD...lots of meat, lots of salt, lots of sugar and LOTS of processed foods. She doesn't like vegetables, with very few exceptions, won't touch fake meats or, heaven forbid, tofu, and only has a vague concept of what a whole grain is. I'd like to make something that she'll actually like and be willing to eat, and I'm not interested in making too much of a " you are going to die if you keep eating like you do " statement (at least not this weekend). But I'm also not willing to make a seperate meal for her or to go out a buy animal products for her. She's a good kid and I'd like to be able to figure something out that we both can enjoy. Help! ~Rachael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 There are so many things to make. Look in the casserole folder, the quiche folder, how about manicotti? The chili folder has white chili and regular and you could add some Crumbles like Chanda suggested. Look in the Mexican folder at the Cuban Cigars, those are a hit. Have some hummus and pita chips to start with. Donna " The reason we're succesful, darling? My overall charisma, of course. " Source: Freddie Mercury of Queen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Let me jump in for a quick comment. I'm not a vegetarian but joined this list to learn more about cooking veggies (and its paying off: thanks all!!). If I go visit someone, unless I have a serious ailment or dietary need, I would expect to eat whatever the host household serves. I don't expect anyone to cater to my whims! Serve your guests whatever you would normally serve yourself!! (imho!) Donnalilacflower wrote: > There are so many things to make. > Look in the casserole folder, the quiche folder, how > about manicotti? The chili folder has white chili and > regular and you could add some Crumbles like Chanda > suggested. Look in the Mexican folder at the Cuban > Cigars, those are a hit. > Have some hummus and pita chips to start with. > Donna > > " The reason we're succesful, darling? > My overall charisma, of course. " > Source: Freddie Mercury of Queen > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I did the lasagna w/ crumbles too for my son's birthday, and both my parents, my grandparents, and my evil in-laws loved it. I also have a recipe for an absolutely fantastic vegetable soup that was also a big hit. If you'd like I can post it. I might just do that anyway, but I'll have to find the magazine first, which with my recent addiction to Star Trek that might take a while... I'd suggest a compromise- make something vegan, but don't feel too bad about using processed foods. Find out something you both like, and figure out something that will make everyone happy. What I did for my " big " gathering was I came up with several ideas, things I make very well, and I had them all vote. They all voted lasagna, while I wanted the soup. I ended up making them both since I reeeeally wanted the soup. Voting was great because if somebody didn't like what I made I'd have been able to blame it on someone else. Kadee Sedtal Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 My opinion exactly, though I'd add spiritual/moral issues to the list of exceptions. I just don't want her not to have anything she is willing to eat for the next few days; she's already going to be missing her soda and junk food, as the worse thing we have in the house is unsalted organic corn chips. I don't cook meat in my house (except for the animals who need it, but thats a different issue), so I'm not willing to offer up meat for her. If she wants to bring something, thats fine, but since she's in college, I'd like to feed her something good and free. I've been looking through the recipe folders and have a few ideas. My partner just called her and asked if she'd eat lentil soup and she said yes, " as long as there are no gross big pieces of vegetables in it...or if there are, I'll just pick them out. " I'm not 100% sure why little pieces of onion are any less of an issue as big pieces of onion, but whatever, gives me an excuse to use some of my cool mandoline blades and make tiny veggie bits. And its something I can make up when I have time tomorrow and stick in the crock pot. So lentil soup and salad it is, barring any last minute objections. Thanks! ~Rachael , jplynch <jplynch wrote: > > Let me jump in for a quick comment. I'm not a vegetarian but joined > this list to learn more about cooking veggies (and its paying off: > thanks all!!). > If I go visit someone, unless I have a serious ailment or dietary > need, I would expect to eat whatever the host household serves. I don't > expect anyone to cater to my whims! Serve your guests whatever you > would normally serve yourself!! > (imho!) > > > Donnalilacflower wrote: > > > There are so many things to make. > > Look in the casserole folder, the quiche folder, how > > about manicotti? The chili folder has white chili and > > regular and you could add some Crumbles like Chanda > > suggested. Look in the Mexican folder at the Cuban > > Cigars, those are a hit. > > Have some hummus and pita chips to start with. > > Donna > > > > " The reason we're succesful, darling? > > My overall charisma, of course. " > > Source: Freddie Mercury of Queen > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Bean soups or chili? With a nice hearty bread on the side. Would she cook *with* you? Sometimes the process of cooking together makes a strange meal less strange and she might be surprised and pleased. Good luck Diane , " Rachael " <rw1647 wrote: > > My sister-in-law is coming to visit this weekend and I have no idea > what to feed her. She isn't a vegetarian, which wouldn't be a big > problem, except that I have recently gone vegan and have basically > removed all processed foods from my diet and she eats a very typical > SAD...lots of meat, lots of salt, lots of sugar and LOTS of processed > foods. She doesn't like vegetables, with very few exceptions, won't > touch fake meats or, heaven forbid, tofu, and only has a vague concept > of what a whole grain is. I'd like to make something that she'll > actually like and be willing to eat, and I'm not interested in making > too much of a " you are going to die if you keep eating like you do " > statement (at least not this weekend). But I'm also not willing to > make a seperate meal for her or to go out a buy animal products for > her. She's a good kid and I'd like to be able to figure something out > that we both can enjoy. Help! > > ~Rachael > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Here Here Jim.....I am the same as you. Not vegetarian, close but no cigar however, when I go to someone else's home to visit or invited for dinner, I DO NOT expect them to make special dishes for me. If I go to one of my Asian friends home, I am sure to be treated to Asian food, if I go home to Lancaster PA, its meat and tators...I know that. Make what you eat Babe and dont worry about it!! Good luck! Roxanne NE Philly PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 I could not agree more for the comment below. I never apologize for being a vegetarian--all of my friends & family know it. Some accomodate me, some do not. When they come to my house they usually get vegetarian, so I do not have to cook two main dishes. My husband is a non vegetarian so I sometimes cook meat for him, but that is mostly very simple stuff and never for company. Having been a vegetaian for almost 30 years and living in California makes it easier for me. I have more trouble getting low fat food to deal with gall bladder disease when I eat in people's homes and travel. Kathleen Where it was a beautiful sunny day in Eureka for our local peace rally. when I go to someone else's home to visit or invited for dinner, I > DO NOT expect them to make special dishes for me. If I go to one of my Asian > friends home, I am sure to be treated to Asian food, if I go home to > Lancaster PA, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 I made a chili with the Boca ground burger and nobody here knew the difference... it was good. ) Rachel ~ http://www.thelucastribe.com ~ KUSTOMIZED KIDS ~ http://www.cafepress.com/kustomizedkids Baby & Kids, Pregnancy, Natural Parenting, Wedding, & Personalized Clothing Designs Also lots of Halloween shirts this month! - Kadee M Friday, October 06, 2006 12:06 AM Re: Help! Trying to feed a non-veggie! I did the lasagna w/ crumbles too for my son's birthday, and both my parents, my grandparents, and my evil in-laws loved it. I also have a recipe for an absolutely fantastic vegetable soup that was also a big hit. If you'd like I can post it. I might just do that anyway, but I'll have to find the magazine first, which with my recent addiction to Star Trek that might take a while... I'd suggest a compromise- make something vegan, but don't feel too bad about using processed foods. Find out something you both like, and figure out something that will make everyone happy. What I did for my " big " gathering was I came up with several ideas, things I make very well, and I had them all vote. They all voted lasagna, while I wanted the soup. I ended up making them both since I reeeeally wanted the soup. Voting was great because if somebody didn't like what I made I'd have been able to blame it on someone else. Kadee Sedtal Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 So glad that worked out for you. Everyone was happy. Yeah! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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