Newbie Questions

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I have only been a vegetarian a short time with an occasional slip

when nothing else was available to eat. Apple B's has nothing

vegetarian that I could see and that's where everyone wanted to eat so

I choose the grilled salmon I need some restaurant tips for sure!

 

We ate out at a very nice Japanese restaurant a week or so ago and I

had a very nice meal. I felt almost attacked by the other people

around the table, however. I didn't make an issue of what I ordered

but was questioned by people. One lady asked " So you don't eat ANY

meat? " I said no I don't..... and then she said " So you just ate

vegetables grilled on the same grill as meat was cooked! " I really

didn't know what to say as I am a fairly new vegetarian and haven't

read up enough yet I guess????? I said to her I was eating vegetarian

for health reasons not political reasons. My vegetable were actually

grilled almost first. The chef cooked the shrimp and then my

vegetables. I really didn't know what to say..... I have actually

decided to go Vegan after reading The China Study recently. This same

lady also stated she didn't eat meat that had 4 legs.... she eats fish

and chicken.

 

My question is or request actually..... Can anyone recommend any good

books for becoming a vegan? How to respond to people, recipes, ect.... People

(including relatives)are making me feel like I am doing something

strange and they are making this very difficult for me.

 

I joined this list because I think I need some education on the life

style that I have choosen.

 

 

 

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Best regards,

Vicki vickisdesigns