kumnio Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Ive decided to be a pescatarian for a month. No meat apart from seafood, I doubt I could give up on that, although, maybe one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Sister-in-law became vegetarian after visiting me and the missus in Cairo during the 1980s. Anyone who eats meat should witness its slaughter and butchery, imv, and not much came vacuum packed in Egypt back then. S-in-L's fella is great at cooking very tasty veggie meals and I suspect that's the key. Most shop-bought ready-mades seem pretty poor, although Glamorgan sausages are good. Having said that, just had Xmas with them and the Quorn roast was fine. Socially, I suppose the main problem is that carnivores can go round to a veggie household for a meal, no problem, but have to put a bit of thought into it when being visited. Also some countries are easier than others - Japan must be a real bugger for vegetarians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 We decided to stop inviting vegetarians round to our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) We decided to stop inviting vegetarians round to our house. Quite right, they'd only disagree with you. Edited January 4, 2016 by adamntg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Quite right, they'd only disagree with you. They would. Not only have they lost their sense of humour, but they also do far more than their fair share of farting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 They would. Not only have they lost their sense of humour, but they also do far more than their fair share of farting. You need to meet a better class of vegetarian. You're right about the farting though. I had Hans Blix at the door with a search warrant the other day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 You need to meet a better class of vegetarian. You're right about the farting though. I had Hans Blix at the door with a search warrant the other day.... Hans Brix? Oh no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 All vegetarians? I think that's about 5000 posts and that's the first time I've mentioned it, and in response to a direct question on the subject. A very lazy and cliched observation. Funnily, I do see an awful lot of meat eaters on here very abusive towards vegetarians and vegetarianism. My advice would be if you don't like vegetarianism, don't do it. This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) All vegetarians? I think that's about 5000 posts and that's the first time I've mentioned it, and in response to a direct question on the subject. Actually you've mentioned it quite a few times. Looking at your posting history you like to remind us about once a year. http://taboard.com/archive/index.php?showtopic=139215&page=2#entry2201028 2012 http://taboard.com/archive/index.php?showtopic=148557&page=2#entry2489943 2013 http://taboard.com/archive/index.php?showtopic=149288#entry2520462 2014 To be fair you missed out on 2015, but snuck in an early mention 4 days into 2016. Edited January 4, 2016 by phart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Actually you've mentioned it quite a few times. Looking at your posting history you like to remind us about once a year. http://taboard.com/archive/index.php?showtopic=139215&page=2#entry2201028 2012 http://taboard.com/archive/index.php?showtopic=148557&page=2#entry2489943 2013 http://taboard.com/archive/index.php?showtopic=149288#entry2520462 2014 To be fair you missed out on 2015, but snuck in an early mention 4 days into 2016. Once every 1500 posts? What a zealot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Once every 1500 posts? What a zealot. Don't shoot the messenger. Some of my best friends are vegetarians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Some of my best friends are vegetarians. Said Nigel Farage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Said Nigel Farage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Don't shoot the messenger. Some of my best friends are vegetarians. I wouldn't shoot anyone. I'm a pacifist as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I wouldn't shoot anyone. I'm a pacifist as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Actually you've mentioned it quite a few times. Looking at your posting history you like to remind us about once a year. http://taboard.com/archive/index.php?showtopic=139215&page=2#entry2201028 2012 http://taboard.com/archive/index.php?showtopic=148557&page=2#entry2489943 2013 http://taboard.com/archive/index.php?showtopic=149288#entry2520462 2014 To be fair you missed out on 2015, but snuck in an early mention 4 days into 2016. At least he's consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Just trying to bring some empiricism to the debate I was more parodying the some of my best friends are black from well before Farage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Been a vegetarian longer than i was a meat eater. So much easier now than years ago, Linda McArtney is the patron Saint of veggies. She showed people you can still eat tasty and 'meaty' food without using animal flesh. If other people eat meat that's their decision but I get really pissed off with people who pick arguments with my choice. It used to happen quite often, usually men and usually the types that feel threatened by anything slightly out of the ordinary. I eat eggs, loads of them but get them from friend who has chickens so they're free range. Dont like milk or yogurt but again if I need any dairy I get from my friends who makes cheese, cream, etc from goats milk. The milk is bowfing on its own but great in cooking and cheese is brilliant. I buy vegan butter, don't know how it's made but get from Wholefoods. The real difficulty now is buying cruelty free household and body products. They may be cruelty free here but if the company sells in China then they test on animals as it's a legal requirement there. Body Shop is now owned by L'oreal so although the products sold in body shop aren't tested on animals the profit made goes to a company who does test. Have never tried to be a vegan as too weak willed to stick to it. Just try my best with vegetarianism, no animal skin clothing and making a friend who ate rabbit when crowd of us were out cry when I went on and on and on about my rabbits and sent her a peta video of battery raised rabbit factory conditions. (No Orra, that has nothing to do with the Rampant variety.) In my defence she can be a tight fisted git on nights out so any chance to get back at her is taken. Oh there is one group who get on my t*ts, people who say they're vegetarians but still eat fish and or chicken. You're not a fecking veggie, they're animals. (Not aimed at piak who I know was just asking for ideas.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Been a vegetarian longer than i was a meat eater. So much easier now than years ago, Linda McArtney is the patron Saint of veggies. She showed people you can still eat tasty and 'meaty' food without using animal flesh. If other people eat meat that's their decision but I get really pissed off with people who pick arguments with my choice. It used to happen quite often, usually men and usually the types that feel threatened by anything slightly out of the ordinary. Agree 100%. I would suggest that the number of veggies trying to ram their vegetarianism down people's throat is significantly less that this group of people. Oh there is one group who get on my t*ts, people who say they're vegetarians but still eat fish and or chicken. You're not a fecking veggie, they're animals. (Not aimed at piak who I know was just asking for ideas.) Tell me about it. They just make life difficult for the actual vegetarians who have to spend their lives telling people that no they don't eat fish (chicken less so). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Been a vegetarian longer than i was a meat eater. So much easier now than years ago, Linda McArtney is the patron Saint of veggies. She showed people you can still eat tasty and 'meaty' food without using animal flesh. If other people eat meat that's their decision but I get really pissed off with people who pick arguments with my choice. It used to happen quite often, usually men and usually the types that feel threatened by anything slightly out of the ordinary. I eat eggs, loads of them but get them from friend who has chickens so they're free range. Dont like milk or yogurt but again if I need any dairy I get from my friends who makes cheese, cream, etc from goats milk. The milk is bowfing on its own but great in cooking and cheese is brilliant. I buy vegan butter, don't know how it's made but get from Wholefoods. The real difficulty now is buying cruelty free household and body products. They may be cruelty free here but if the company sells in China then they test on animals as it's a legal requirement there. Body Shop is now owned by L'oreal so although the products sold in body shop aren't tested on animals the profit made goes to a company who does test. Have never tried to be a vegan as too weak willed to stick to it. Just try my best with vegetarianism, no animal skin clothing and making a friend who ate rabbit when crowd of us were out cry when I went on and on and on about my rabbits and sent her a peta video of battery raised rabbit factory conditions. (No Orra, that has nothing to do with the Rampant variety.) In my defence she can be a tight fisted git on nights out so any chance to get back at her is taken. Oh there is one group who get on my t*ts, people who say they're vegetarians but still eat fish and or chicken. You're not a fecking veggie, they're animals. (Not aimed at piak who I know was just asking for ideas.) Don't talk to me about bloody cheeses ! Even that dug refused to eat it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 some of the veggies/vegans i know are right fat feckers - think he scoffs pizza's all time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I know a veggie who imposes her veggieness on her two dogs. Feeds them yogurt and cereal. That is just wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Oh there is one group who get on my t*ts, people who say they're vegetarians but still eat fish and or chicken. You're not a fecking veggie, they're animals. The wife's sister's rule is "Nothing with eyes except potatoes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I know a veggie who imposes her veggieness on her two dogs. Feeds them yogurt and cereal. That is just wrong. I agree with you. But then dogs eat their own shite so, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Lamia, I was offered a prawn dish in a restaurant years ago and the waiter was insistent they were okay as his sister was veggie and she said prawns were more like a plant! Euan, I agree that lots of vegetarians are overweight. Not sure if it's laziness and junk food easier to eat than preparing good veggie meals, (I'm in that category) they eat a lot of carbohydrates, (also in this category) they eat lots of peanut butter to soothe their souls at the cruelties meted out to the animals in the world. (I'm in this category. Seriously I've hundreds of excuses for being a fat veggie Euan, most are pi*h but I'm sticking to them. ;-) ) My dog wouldn't touch any quorn dishes but loved a veggie sausage roll. Much preferred steak and chicken though. Good rule Donny and glad to hear you enjoyed your vegetarian Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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