I am a vegan. I don't eat anything from animals... When they make parties all they make is meat meat meat and more meat, and that makes me fell left out since they know that Im a vegan. I don't want to impose food on them and make them eat something that they won't like.... and I think its rude to eat something different from what your guests are eating...what do you suggest? Thank you!
2007-03-30 14:02:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
I'd have to go with the majority on this. I would suggest that the fact that your family leave you out when they make loads of meat, shows that they neither understand nor particularly care about your feelings towards food/animals.
To make a point, I think you should put on a fantastic tasty spread of all vegan food to prove to them that vegan food is interesting, tasty, healthy etc etc.
If you are paying for this food and preparing it then you absolutely should not give up your principles and start buying or preparing meat.
If you really don't want to give them all vegan food and you're prepared to actually touch and prepare meat for them all, then no, it is not remotely rude to prepare a completely separate dish for yourself. Make a huge amount, and offer everyone a spoonful of it on a separate plate from their meat so that they get a chance to find out what you eat.
People are far too quick to condemn a diet or a philosophy that they don't understand, so give them a bit of an education while they're there.
This is your party - you make the rules.
2007-03-31 05:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by emsr2d2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have to impose or feel rude (and this is coming from a hardcore meat eater), I just think you need to be creative. I would work to integrate as much vegetables as possible into the side dishes, which will be shared by everyone and let it be known that your intentions are not to stand out, but to respect your decision as a Vegan. I also would leave the meat cooking to someone else, or make it something so easy it's pretty impossible to have problems with, like roasted Turkey Breasts or Grilled Italian Sausage. I would even say, do your best to make a filling meal that you enjoy, and don't worry so much about what they think.
Cultural cuisine is a great way to go, too. A lot of Mexican, Mediterranean and Asian Food can be very Vegan friendly, and your guests may not know the difference.
Good luck ... but don't compromise for no reason! :)
2007-03-30 21:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by beertendernick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're hosting the party cater it however you want. There's absolutely no reason for you to provide meat though.
It's best to have one or two interesting vegan things to try, and then have lots of basic options available. Sometimes people feel intimidated about trying new things.
Basic options- pasta w/ fake meatballs and sauce
Salad
Mashed potatoes w/ soy milk, gravy
Typical side vegetables
More interesting things:
Dolmas -stuffed grape leaves
Something with tofu
And be sure to make some tasty vegan deserts. Here's an easy one.
Take a package of soft tofu (the nonrefrigrated kind in the juicebox container) and a package of vegan chocolate chips. Melt the chocolate chips and blend with the tofu. Pour into a graham cracker crust and refrigerate for a few hours.
2007-03-30 21:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Vegan 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can make food that looks like what everyone else eats but it is animal free. I do that with those fake-shreddy-meat packages from the freezer section, I make a mexican meal for hardcore carnivores and the plates are all clean at the end of the meal. I am not "tricking" anyone either as they know I am a vegetarian-heading-toward-vegan. Everyone is happy and full and the question of what we all prefer to eat doesnt even come up..
2007-03-30 21:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Rosanna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just serve something that is vegan. There are many dishes that can be made that even meat-eaters would like. Perhaps tofu is not the answer, but that isnt the only option either. I know many people that cant stand tofu, no matter how it is served. Be creative with your dishes, look into ethnic foods for your dishes.
2007-03-31 00:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by ynotfehc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make a yummy vegan spread of food. You don't have to do anything some of them may see as "weird" (for some reason a lot of people won't eat tofu where I live)--just do vegan pasta dishes or something along those lines. Keep in mind that often ethnic foods--Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, etc.--are very vegan-friendly and tasty enough that everyone likes them.
2007-03-30 21:17:20 · answer #6 · answered by N 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried your local health food store? If you have one in your area talk to them about foods that you can make to look like foods your family would eat at home. EXAMPLE- Veggie lasagna, fried eggplant, and grilled mushroom burgers. Check on line or talk to the people at the health food store you could even ask some friends if they know or know someone who might be able to help. GOOD LUCK.
2007-03-30 21:16:32 · answer #7 · answered by Shelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't serve meat at your party. If you don't believe in it, why should you buy it and serve it?
I'm sure they can live w.o meat for one dinner. Maybe they'll realize they can eat, and be satisfied, without something dying?
2007-03-30 21:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by zxcvbnm 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest a huge plate of whole wheat angel hair pasta tossed with olive oil and garlic with steamed broccoli and red and yellow peppers. Serve a garden salad along with it.
2007-03-31 08:34:14 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it's rude at all if you choose to make THEM meat, and then you eat your vegan stuff----in fact, that's very nice and CONSIDERATE of you to make them foods they'll like!
2007-03-30 21:06:00 · answer #10 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋