another new mom to vegetarian kiddo

[Guest guest]

In august my six year old looked down at her favorite breakfast of

bacon and eggs and said " I can't eat dead animals anymore. " She hasn't

looked back and we respect her decision. I've always used whole grains

so we're ok there. She still eats eggs & dairy and will also eat

legumes. She loves her leafy greens too. The main issues will be

expanding/changing my cooking canon without adding a lot of fat from

dairy products and to keep it kid friendly. Also, simple, quick fare

to put together for dinner after work is going to be a challenge until

I get the hang of it.

 

I don't want to cook two meals so dear partner and I are (mostly)

joining daughter.

 

looking forward to learning; I'm sure we'll all be healthier for it.

 

wanda

[Guest guest]

When I was in college (my husband and I lived together

and got married while we were still in college) we

picked up a book called " Meatless Meals for Working

People " from the Vegetarian Resource Group. It has

great meal ideas and easy recipes. We could make

meals in just a few minutes - which was important when

we were both trying to balance school and work and

being a couple. It also has a review of restaurant

chains and vegetarian/vegan options on their menus.

Renee

 

ps I loved Jennifershmoos blog so much I made my own

www.anotherveganlunchbox.blogspot.com - though mine

tends to be more ranting than meal related.

 

--- merelywanda <merelywanda wrote:

 

> In august my six year old looked down at her

> favorite breakfast of

> bacon and eggs and said " I can't eat dead animals

> anymore. " She hasn't

> looked back and we respect her decision. I've always

> used whole grains

> so we're ok there. She still eats eggs & dairy and

> will also eat

> legumes. She loves her leafy greens too. The main

> issues will be

> expanding/changing my cooking canon without adding a

> lot of fat from

> dairy products and to keep it kid friendly. Also,

> simple, quick fare

> to put together for dinner after work is going to be

> a challenge until

> I get the hang of it.

>

> I don't want to cook two meals so dear partner and I

> are (mostly)

> joining daughter.

>

> looking forward to learning; I'm sure we'll all be

> healthier for it.

>

> wanda

>

>

>

>

>

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Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

 

[Guest guest]

There are lots of veggie cook books out there. If your not vegan, you might

want to check out Nava Atlas 5 ingredient cookbook. It has recipes for quick

and easy meals. She also has a family cookbook. You could also check out the

Mail Order Catalogue. Although I don't remember the web address off the top of

my head. Check Amazon for vegetarian coolbooks. Many of them are kid friendly.

I love when kids find vegetarianism on thier own. I think, perhaps, it means

more to them since it is thier ethical decision. And I am glad to hear that you

and hubby are going along. Give yourself a pat on the back. Many moms would

not allow a 6 year old to make such decisions. My daughter is in 6th grade and

vegan. Some of her friends would like to become veg. but thier parents won't

let them. Good Job!

 

merelywanda <merelywanda wrote:In august my six year old looked down

at her favorite breakfast of

bacon and eggs and said " I can't eat dead animals anymore. "

 

 

Carol, mom to

Melissa, 3/14/94

Julia, 2/18/97

Lily, 9/7/04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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