Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 , " matrixenos " <matrixenos@h...> wrote: > I was also wondering if you had mentioned anything to her. I assumed that you two had not (not sure). It's all about the self > satisfaction, imo...no need to respond as she blabbed on and on and > on. YOU knew....good enough! Nope! :-) We never told her, that's what makes it so funny! She is one of those people that is usually not worth responding to, as she just blabs on and on, saying one ignorant thing after another. I'm sure we all know somebody like that. Sort of makes me think of Rush Limbaugh... Anyways Christmas should be interesting. We're having the usual family Christmas party this coming Saturday. I wonder how many vegetarian sloppy joes she will eat? :-) Or any of the other foods for that matter... Should be amusing! cheryll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 , " cheryll " <naturalist_44240> wrote: > > Nope! :-) We never told her, that's what makes it so funny! She is > one of those people that is usually not worth responding to, as she > just blabs on and on, saying one ignorant thing after another. I'm > sure we all know somebody like that. Sort of makes me think of Rush > Limbaugh... Yes most definitely! Cheers to you...that was a classic story! > Anyways Christmas should be interesting. We're having the usual > family Christmas party this coming Saturday. I wonder how many > vegetarian sloppy joes she will eat? :-) Or any of the other foods > for that matter... Should be amusing! LOL..yes no doubt. Hey, after a few more parties, she will have eaten a weeks worth of veggie menu ideas that she has enjoyed. She's converting and doesn't know it...Muahahaha! Cheers, S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 In a similar note - I have a friend who refuses to eat my stuffed peppers b/c I make them w/ Yves. So for my holiday party this year, I bought two different packages (one spiced, one not) and I plan to serve " veggie peppers " and " nonveggie peppers " (both, of course, being veggie) and see if she likes them. Sure, it's a bit tricky, but that's what she deserves for refusing yummy treats " on principal " eh? , " matrixenos " <matrixenos@h...> wrote: > > > Anyways Christmas should be interesting. We're having the usual > > family Christmas party this coming Saturday. I wonder how many > > vegetarian sloppy joes she will eat? :-) Or any of the other foods > > for that matter... Should be amusing! > > LOL..yes no doubt. Hey, after a few more parties, she will have eaten > a weeks worth of veggie menu ideas that she has enjoyed. She's > converting and doesn't know it...Muahahaha! > > Cheers, > S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 , jigilou wrote: > In a similar note - I have a friend who refuses to eat my stuffed > peppers b/c I make them w/ Yves. So for my holiday party this year, > I bought two different packages (one spiced, one not) and I plan to > serve " veggie peppers " and " nonveggie peppers " (both, of course, > being veggie) and see if she likes them. Sure, it's a bit tricky, > but that's what she deserves for refusing yummy treats " on principal " > eh? I like it :-D You're absolutely right, that's why I have no intentions of telling any of the meat-eaters what's in any of the food I make, at least until after they've eaten it! Actually I'm debating whether to try a cheesecake made with the tofutti cream cheese substitute. Now that sounds like something that my SIL would zero in on! :-) Probably eat about 3 pieces, at least...and I can have my laughs! cheryll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 and see if she likes them. Sure, it's a bit tricky, > > but that's what she deserves for refusing yummy treats " on > principal " > > eh? > > I like it :-D You're absolutely right, that's why I have no > intentions of telling any of the meat-eaters what's in any of the > food I make, at least until after they've eaten it! Actually I'm > debating whether to try a cheesecake made with the tofutti cream > cheese substitute. Now that sounds like something that my SIL would > zero in on! :-) Probably eat about 3 pieces, at least...and I can > have my laughs! > > cheryll Question........I know how I like to know what is in the food I'm eating especially since being a vegetarian there are things I won't eat. Is it fair not to tell the meat eaters what they are eating if they ask? I agree that it is ridiculous for them to refuse to eat tofu dishes when they have no ethical or other reasons not to eat it, but if I expect to be told the truth about what I am eating, isn't it fair to extend the same courtesies to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 It is perfectly fair, in that meat-eaters have no ethical or health reasons for not eating tofu. as long as you know beforehand that they are not allergic to soy (most people who are allergic to soy are probably allergic to meat and many other foods anyway). Besides, it sounds like this sister in law didn't even ask what was in the food, she just started eating it. If someone offered me something that resembled meat I certainly wouldnt start eating it until I made sure it was vegan. However, you may run into a problem if they find out you have unknowingly been feeding them soy. Some meat-eaters may think it is then justified to put meat in food without telling you. Or they'll just get really pissed off when they find out you pulled one over on them. If you tell them from the beginning that something is made out of tofu they may not even try it but at least you won't incur their wrath. > Question........I know how I like to know what is in the food I'm > eating especially since being a vegetarian there are things I won't > eat. Is it fair not to tell the meat eaters what they are eating if they ask? I agree that it is ridiculous for them to refuse to eat tofu dishes when they have no ethical or other reasons not to eat it, but if I expect to be told the truth about what I am eating, isn't it fair to extend the same courtesies to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 > > However, you may run into a problem if they find out you have > unknowingly been feeding them soy. Some meat-eaters may think it is > then justified to put meat in food without telling you. That's what *I* would worry about - call me paranoid - because someone once happily told me that " I don't put much xxxxx in that recipe - you won't even know it's there " - and so from now on I always insist on taking them *out* to a restaurant, because I can't trust them not to try to be 'clever'. You see, it seems to go like this with some people I know: 1. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing for health, then a little bit won't hurt you (excluding allergies) once in a blue moon. 2. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing for ethical reasons, then a little bit won't matter (animal's dead anyway and too late to save). 3. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing for religious reasons, then as long as you don't know about it you won't/can't get upset and worry about burning in hell. 4. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing for economic reasons, then I'm paying for the stuff so don't worry about it. 5. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing to lose weight, then a little bit won't hurt you (as in no. 1 above). 6. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing because you don't like the taste of animal-derived food, then as long as you don't know it's in there it's no problem for any of us. 7. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing because you're trying to be interesting and trendy or to rebel, then it's okay to feed you animal-derived food even if I have to trick you into it. Maybe I missed a few? Hope so - I love drawing up lists! *lol* But I'd tell ahead of time. If they won't eat it, it's their loss. Best, Pat -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ vegetarianslimming/ HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 Your list is so funny and true! I know some people like that too....oh, there's not much chicken broth in there. It sounds like McDonalds french fries to me!!! , Sant & Brown <santbrown@l...> wrote: > > > > However, you may run into a problem if they find out you have > > unknowingly been feeding them soy. Some meat-eaters may think it is > > then justified to put meat in food without telling you. > > That's what *I* would worry about - call me paranoid - because someone > once happily told me that " I don't put much xxxxx in that recipe - you > won't even know it's there " - and so from now on I always insist on > taking them *out* to a restaurant, because I can't trust them not to try > to be 'clever'. You see, it seems to go like this with some people I know: > > 1. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing for health, then a little > bit won't hurt you (excluding allergies) once in a blue moon. > > 2. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing for ethical reasons, then > a little bit won't matter (animal's dead anyway and too late to save). > > 3. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing for religious reasons, > then as long as you don't know about it you won't/can't get upset and > worry about burning in hell. > > 4. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing for economic reasons, > then I'm paying for the stuff so don't worry about it. > > 5. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing to lose weight, then a > little bit won't hurt you (as in no. 1 above). > > 6. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing because you don't like > the taste of animal-derived food, then as long as you don't know it's in > there it's no problem for any of us. > > 7. If you're doing this vegan/vegetarian thing because you're trying to > be interesting and trendy or to rebel, then it's okay to feed you > animal-derived food even if I have to trick you into it. > > Maybe I missed a few? Hope so - I love drawing up lists! *lol* But I'd > tell ahead of time. If they won't eat it, it's their loss. > > Best, > Pat > -- > SANTBROWN@L... > townhounds/ > vegetarianslimming/ > HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ > ---------- > * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have > the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) > * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man > will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 , ssarndt wrote: > Question........I know how I like to know what is in the food I'm > eating especially since being a vegetarian there are things I won't > eat. Is it fair not to tell the meat eaters what they are eating if > they ask? I agree that it is ridiculous for them to refuse to eat > tofu dishes when they have no ethical or other reasons not to eat > it, but if I expect to be told the truth about what I am eating, > isn't it fair to extend the same courtesies to them? OK. I've read all of this thread now and I can hardly believe what this turned into. Touchy bunch, y'all... :/ So let me just say this. I would never, ever feed anything to my SIL, or anyone else, knowing that they had a food allergy or other problem, be it ethical, religious, moral, or whatever, with the food. However she has no food allergies, in fact I believe my SIL has a cast-iron stomach and from the looks of her would probably devour any edible that crossed her path and was not able to run away quick enough, be it donut, bread, vegetable or animal. Put it in front of her, she'll eat it, just don't tell her that it's tofu. Also, any recipe I have is free for the asking, I'd gladly give it to whoever asks. The thing is nobody asked, so I didn't tell. She made a spectacle of herself, started gulping down food and spewing ridiculous remarks about tofu. Mouth in gear before brain is engaged, as always is the case with her. That's what made it so FUNNY. (snicker snicker) Dontcha get it? Ah well. I still think I should make that cheesecake. (still snickering) cheryll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 I agree with you, Cheryll! I am certain you would have told her had she bothered to ask you what was in them before plowing through half the platter. *lol* If she had allergies to tofu or had previously expressed some religious or moral compunction against eating it, I know you wouldn't serve it to a person. We as vegetarians are sensitive to such things and so we wouldn't do something that might cause another physical or emotional harm with our food. I think your little private joke was delightful and done in the spirit of good humor and fun. Bravo! ~ feral ~ The moment the slave resolves that he will no longer be a slave, his fetters fall.Ê Freedom and slavery are mental states. ~ Mohandas Karamchand [Mahatma] Gandhi (1869-1948) ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~~~~> , " cheryll " <naturalist_44240> wrote: > So let me just say this. I would never, ever feed anything to my SIL, > or anyone else, knowing that they had a food allergy or other > problem, be it ethical, religious, moral, or whatever, with the food. > However she has no food allergies, in fact I believe my SIL has a > cast-iron stomach and from the looks of her would probably devour any > edible that crossed her path and was not able to run away quick > enough, be it donut, bread, vegetable or animal. Put it in front of > her, she'll eat it, just don't tell her that it's tofu. > > Also, any recipe I have is free for the asking, I'd gladly give it to > whoever asks. The thing is nobody asked, so I didn't tell. She made > a spectacle of herself, started gulping down food and spewing > ridiculous remarks about tofu. Mouth in gear before brain is > engaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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