Hi everybody! I was a vegan from 2003-2008, a half-assed vegetarian (aka "cheating frequently and heart not really in it") from 2008-2010, then I chucked it all and threw my convictions out the window for the last five years. I started seriously dating a meat-eater and ended up marrying him, and used a limited grocery budget and the desire to love my "meat and potatoes" guy with food as my excuses to start eating meat again.
But we are getting our financial feet under us to the point where I can afford to buy what I need to nurture myself as well as him, and I am secure enough in our loving relationship to be my own person from a dietary perspective.
And honestly- I missed it so much. I missed plugging into those good feelings of ethical eating. I missed how it made me feel, physically and spiritually. I don't know why it took me so long to come back, but I'm happy to be here, and happy to be a part of an online community!
I kicked off my renewed commitment with a celebratory dinner at the Chicago Diner! I had ginger-lime seitan ribs, a smoked tofu club sandwich, a side of mac 'n cheeze and a slice of vegan chocolate mousse cake. All my husband could find to eat were french fries, but I didn't feel too sorry for him because that might be my predicament next time he gets to choose the restaurant!
Looking forward to getting to know you all!
But we are getting our financial feet under us to the point where I can afford to buy what I need to nurture myself as well as him, and I am secure enough in our loving relationship to be my own person from a dietary perspective.
And honestly- I missed it so much. I missed plugging into those good feelings of ethical eating. I missed how it made me feel, physically and spiritually. I don't know why it took me so long to come back, but I'm happy to be here, and happy to be a part of an online community!
I kicked off my renewed commitment with a celebratory dinner at the Chicago Diner! I had ginger-lime seitan ribs, a smoked tofu club sandwich, a side of mac 'n cheeze and a slice of vegan chocolate mousse cake. All my husband could find to eat were french fries, but I didn't feel too sorry for him because that might be my predicament next time he gets to choose the restaurant!
Looking forward to getting to know you all!