My mother-in-law let me know that the family would actually come to our house for Thanksgiving, which is great, but that she may bring turkey for her brother's girlfriend who won't hear of a Thanksgiving Dinner without it. We are vegetarian trying hard to do away with all dairy in our diet (almost there). This has become a pattern. My husband's sister visited two years ago and she too asked that we made sure there was meat for her in our fridge. What is the best way to address this without antagonizing anyone? I just do not want meat in my fridge ever. I would never go to someone's house and tell them what to buy. How do I put it?
(By: Carine)
I would handle it one of two ways. The first way would be to tell them that in your home you respect the life of all living beings so you do not allow any animals to be eaten in your home. If they feel so strongly about eating animals then you will have to go to someone elses home for Thanksgiving diner.
If you are willing to take a stronger stand, you can mention what I wrote above but instead of talking about going to someone elses home, just mention that you are going to have Thanksgiving diner at your home without serving "meat". You could then mention that you would love to have them eat with you but you are not going to give up your respect for animals by allowing animals to be eaten in your home. I would go on to say that if they can not respect you and your house rules then you will miss them at diner.
(By: doc)
Here is an idea:
Get some LightLife or other vegan 'turkey' slices.
Make a batch of vegan 'turkey-style' gravy.
Heat the slices gently in the gravy.
Serve with mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, peas in
'butter' sauce (use margarine), apple pie, etc.
They will be amazed.
[99 out of 100 omnis love this.]
> My mother-in-law let me know that the family would actually come to our
> house for Thanksgiving, which is great, but that she may bring turkey for
> her brother's girlfriend who won't hear of a Thanksgiving Dinner without
> it. We are vegetarian trying hard to do away with all dairy in our diet
> (almost there). This has become a pattern. My husband's sister visited two
> years ago and she too asked that we made sure there was meat for her in our
> fridge. What is the best way to address this without antagonizing anyone? I
> just do not want meat in my fridge ever. I would never go to someone's
> house and tell them what to buy. How do I put it?
> (By: Carine)
Guests
[By: @ 2010-11-03, 14:55 | Reply | Print ]My mother-in-law let me know that the family would actually come to our house for Thanksgiving, which is great, but that she may bring turkey for her brother's girlfriend who won't hear of a Thanksgiving Dinner without it. We are vegetarian trying hard to do away with all dairy in our diet (almost there). This has become a pattern. My husband's sister visited two years ago and she too asked that we made sure there was meat for her in our fridge. What is the best way to address this without antagonizing anyone? I just do not want meat in my fridge ever. I would never go to someone's house and tell them what to buy. How do I put it?
(By: Carine)
Category: General Questions
ANS: Guests
Hello Carine,
[By: @ 2010-11-03, 15:32 | Reply | Print ]I would handle it one of two ways. The first way would be to tell them that in your home you respect the life of all living beings so you do not allow any animals to be eaten in your home. If they feel so strongly about eating animals then you will have to go to someone elses home for Thanksgiving diner.
If you are willing to take a stronger stand, you can mention what I wrote above but instead of talking about going to someone elses home, just mention that you are going to have Thanksgiving diner at your home without serving "meat". You could then mention that you would love to have them eat with you but you are not going to give up your respect for animals by allowing animals to be eaten in your home. I would go on to say that if they can not respect you and your house rules then you will miss them at diner.
(By: doc)
Category: General Questions
ANS: Guests
Here is an idea:
[By: @ 2011-01-05, 18:30 | Reply | Print ]Get some LightLife or other vegan 'turkey' slices.
Make a batch of vegan 'turkey-style' gravy.
Heat the slices gently in the gravy.
Serve with mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, peas in
'butter' sauce (use margarine), apple pie, etc.
They will be amazed.
[99 out of 100 omnis love this.]
> My mother-in-law let me know that the family would actually come to our
> house for Thanksgiving, which is great, but that she may bring turkey for
> her brother's girlfriend who won't hear of a Thanksgiving Dinner without
> it. We are vegetarian trying hard to do away with all dairy in our diet
> (almost there). This has become a pattern. My husband's sister visited two
> years ago and she too asked that we made sure there was meat for her in our
> fridge. What is the best way to address this without antagonizing anyone? I
> just do not want meat in my fridge ever. I would never go to someone's
> house and tell them what to buy. How do I put it?
> (By: Carine)
(By: Chef Deb)
Category: General Questions