Guest guest Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 * I apologise to everyone before you read this, it is a bit patronising* Vegan - A nightmare before Christmas? (PRLEAP.COM) Tony Bishop-Weston vegan guru and food writer has challenged mothers around the world to prepare for what may be their worst christmas nightmare.He asks mothers "How would you cope with this situation?""Your son texts from school to say he’s bringing his girlfriend back home for the holiday season.Before you can get the cork off the bottle of champagne to celebrate the fact that he’s not gay he says ‘just one more little thing - She’s Vegan!’""What would you do? Would you panic? Would you frantically search google online for a cruise on last minute dot com ?""How would you feel about the prospect of no turkey? What gift would you buy a vegan? No silk, no leather, even non organic cotton un-fair trade cotton has a vegan question mark over it these days."As the full implications dawn on one it does seem to get worse.No Chocolate, no wine (often contains fish or gelatine), no un-cruelty free cosmetics?Here is Tony’s suggested ten point plan and coping strategy.1)PICTURE THIS - It’s probably worth a visit to www.worldveganday.org (Typical Vegans) and www.spotthevegan.co.uk to get the low down on these critters and see who you are dealing with2)RESEARCH - Swot up on some Vegan facts so that you can offer winning coversation starters such as "I hear that Donald Watson, the guy that invented the word vegan 60 years ago died aged 95 earlier this year".3)OFFER GUIDANCE - Why not suggest a holiday such as visiting Donald Watson’s birthplace in the UK? A new vegetarian guidebook to the UK may help "Vegetarian Visitor" ($5.00 Jon Carpenter) www.vegetarianvisitor.co.uk4)FEEDING THE IMAGINATION - You could suggest your guest cook this christmas and you how delicious vegan food can be. A good cook book may be an advantage "Vegan" by Hamlyn $14.95 ISBN: 0600611906 www.vegan-cookbook.com 5) PLAN B - It always helps to have a back up plan. Try ‘Tofurkey’ and vegan sausages from www.tofurkey.com("America’s favourite Meat Subsitute") or www.redwoodfoods.co.uk 6) SWEET SUCCESS - Vegan Chocolate is always a winner and surprisingly delicious. One company even has sugar free versions with Hempseeds -www.plamilfoods.co.uk7) GIFT AID - Vegan Shoes may be just the gift to win the heart of your guest providing you can find their shoe size. www.beyondskin.co.uk or www.veganessentials.com8)FACING FACTS - Cosmeticscan be a vegan nightmare but now you can easily find quality and cruelty free in the same pack. Green People Organic Vegan Cosmetics www.greenpeople.co.uk9)FESTIVE CHEER - There are now many companys making wine without gelatine, blood or isinglas from fish. Try Vegan Wine from www.kumala.com , www.carmelwines.co.il, www.freywine.com/freywine and Non alcoholic vegan champagne from www.lono.co.uk10)HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT - Even if you can’t face making your own cakes from one of the many cookbooks now available Vegan Cakes are now available from companies such as www.naturalfeast.com , www.zedzfoods.co.uk and www.patisserieorganic.co.ukFor futher help on coping with Vegans look at The Vegan Society Website at www.vegansociety.com Peter H To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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