Ginger question: dairy-free at Italian restaurant?

[Guest guest]

I'm with you. I prefer my own cooking. I take things along in my purse to add

to my meal also.

You're in their territory and you don't need to rattle the boat. Who knows how

nasty a prior vegetarian was in there before you, could have made a lasting

impression on the cook. I saw try to make it simple and don't give them a hard

time.

Every week there's a list printed in the local newspaper of places in my area

the board of health has closed or given severe citations for various reasons,

vermon, refrigeration not cold enough, no hot water, etc. Gives me the creeps.

Donna

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[Guest guest]

Same here Donna,

I recently read that there will be fewer restaurant kitchen inspectors due to

the economy.

Good heavenly days !!, it was bad enough before , can you imagine what it will

be without inspections.

 

I seldom if ever eat out, but recently had to go to a family get together. It

was held buffet style at a small local restaurant. I was surprised that half of

the food was Vegetarian (hopefully). The servers were wonderful and the food was

actually very tasty. I'm sure the beans and tortillas were meat free but

probably not totally Vegetarian.

 

If I have to eat out I call ahead and ask what type of Vegetarian meals are

available. There are very few restaurant these days that don't have vegetarian

choices. Not perfect or Vegan but close enough if I choose to eat at a

restaurant.

 

People should also realize that a veggie burger is cooked on the same grill as

everything else. How many fries did Vegetarians eat before they were told what

the potatoes had in them? Also, all deep fried food items are cooked in the same

oil.

 

No such thing as *perfect*, not even close, but the best one can do is prepare a

certified organic meal at home and invite friends and family.

 

Sending smiles and hugs to you all

Deanna in Colorado

also at recycled_gardens

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(((thelilacflower wrote:

> I'm with you. I prefer my own cooking. I take things along in my purse to

add to my meal also. You're in their territory and you don't need to rattle the

boat...))))

[Guest guest]

This is not always true. Each restaurant is different. Many restaurants do

cook their vegetarian burgers in a clean pan, not on the grill. Many also

cook their potatoes and vegetables in separate oil from their meat products.

Just ask each restaurant about their policies.

 

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People should also realize that a veggie burger is cooked on the same grill

as everything else. How many fries did Vegetarians eat before they were told

what the potatoes had in them? Also, all deep fried food items are cooked in

the same oil.

 

No such thing as *perfect*, not even close, but the best one can do is

prepare a certified organic meal at home and invite friends and family.

 

Sending smiles and hugs to you all

Deanna in Colorado

also at recycled_gardens@ <recycled_gardens%40>

 

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(((thelilacflower wrote:

> I'm with you. I prefer my own cooking. I take things along in my purse to

add to my meal also. You're in their territory and you don't need to rattle

the boat...))))