Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Hello everyone, I've decided to " try on " this veg group to see how I do... I was a vegetarian for about 14 years until I gradually went off the wagon, so to speak. I'd be interested in how many of you have gone through the vegetarian route with kids from infancy to teenager with smooth sailing. I found it was much easier to stay veg with a support group of adults who also were raising veg kids who were friends and schoolmates. It was extremely easy to cook all kinds of interesting dishes for the adults in particular since everyone was game to have parties, holidays and just get together over food. The kids could always find things they liked. Once I moved away and lost that support group plus my kids hit adolesence, I found staying " family veg " a trial. My kids seemed to lose their taste for most of the things I was cooking and meals became a battle of sorts with me resenting the prep time it took and the boys hardly willing to eat cooked vegetables, stews or horrors! lentils-peas-beans! Ok with anything egg or cheese though. I could get them to eat whole meal salads, but even now, a couple of them complain about vegetables. My husband will eat anything. (rolls eyes) I *used* to be a great cook with a reputation for trying new things among my friends.The only vegetarian friend I have is a vegan and drives me nuts sometimes since he is always lecturing about milk, eggs, meat and trying to bring up all the gross stuff. I've never been a food nazi and frankly I don't want to be obsessive about food all the time. I think there are more important things going on in the world right now than whether I like to eat milk products. Why am I here? Like I said, I used to enjoy cooking for friends and family, collect veg cookbooks and try new things. I'm getting depressed going to the grocery store and looking at the prices for the meat/cheese my kids are willing to eat. Frankly, I've lost my kitchen mojo and I'd like it back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Sue, Welcome to the group. Sorry I can't help you with the kids thing mine are all raised and none were raised Vegetarian. They are all meat eaters. Being Vegetarian is a life style for me and I never even think about it and my friends and family are so used to it they don't even notice. Actually no one notices unless I mention it. I love eating and trying new recipes ..I know there are Vegetarian parents in this group who will be glad to help you with great ideas and be sure and check the files for fun kid food. Sending smiles and hugs your way Deanna , " westminstersue " <Sue wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I've decided to " try on " this veg group to see how I do... > I was a vegetarian for about 14 years until I gradually went off the wagon, so to speak. mojo and I'd like it back... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 We raised our son as a vegetarian in rural Alaska with no problems. Just make good food and don't give any alternatives. If they don't like it, then let them know that you run a house and not a restaurant. If you have small children. Make sauces our of blended veggies and maybe cottage cheese or yogurt so they get their veggies. GB , " westminstersue " <Sue wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I've decided to " try on " this veg group to see how I do... > I was a vegetarian for about 14 years until I gradually went off the wagon, so to speak. > I'd be interested in how many of you have gone through the vegetarian route with kids > from infancy to teenager with smooth sailing. > > I found it was much easier to stay veg with a support group of adults who also were > raising veg kids who were friends and schoolmates. It was extremely easy to cook all kinds > of interesting dishes for the adults in particular since everyone was game to have parties, > holidays and just get together over food. The kids could always find things they liked. > Once I moved away and lost that support group plus my kids hit adolesence, I found > staying " family veg " a trial. My kids seemed to lose their taste for most of the things I was > cooking and meals became a battle of sorts with me resenting the prep time it took and > the boys hardly willing to eat cooked vegetables, stews or horrors! lentils-peas-beans! Ok > with anything egg or cheese though. I could get them to eat whole meal salads, but even > now, a couple of them complain about vegetables. My husband will eat anything. (rolls > eyes) > > I *used* to be a great cook with a reputation for trying new things among my friends.The > only vegetarian friend I have is a vegan and drives me nuts sometimes since he is always > lecturing about milk, eggs, meat and trying to bring up all the gross stuff. I've never been > a food nazi and frankly I don't want to be obsessive about food all the time. I think there > are more important things going on in the world right now than whether I like to eat milk > products. > > Why am I here? Like I said, I used to enjoy cooking for friends and family, collect veg > cookbooks and try new things. I'm getting depressed going to the grocery store and > looking at the prices for the meat/cheese my kids are willing to eat. Frankly, I've lost my > kitchen mojo and I'd like it back... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 -GB, We did the same with out children although not Vegetarian their food consisted mostly of fresh fruit and vegetables. I prepared recipes from scratch. They ate what was served and never complained. However they did occasionally ask for a certain type of food and I would try to substitute with something they really loved like pizza or spaghetti. They are all healthy eaters now but are not Vegetarians. Although I see they are leaning in that direction. They eat little or no red meat and all are excellent cooks. My daughter made 'sauces' as you mentioned for her babies. Cottage cheese and yougurt were favorites and the grand children loved them. She even bought organic turkey, etc. and made her own 'baby food'. It is my theory that it will just get better with each generation. Sending smiles and hugs Deanna -- In , " greatyoga " <greatyoga wrote: > > We raised our son as a vegetarian in rural Alaska with no problems. > Just make good food and don't give any alternatives. If they don't > like it, then let them know that you run a house and not a > restaurant. If you have small children. Make sauces our of blended > veggies and maybe cottage cheese or yogurt so they get their veggies. > > GB > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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