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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 12:57 PM
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I need some good advice, non veggies moving in with us soon.
My mom is moving in with us, at least for a while and my sister is probably coming along as well. We don't buy meat and I don't want to cook it.

Do I tell them they can eat what we have and have them to go out to a restaurant for meat?

How do others handle this. Do you cook meat for non vegetarians? I really, really don't want to buy it or cook it but I think I need input in case I'm being stinky about this.
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Elad ADMIN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 01:12 PM
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1. My opinion is that in your home
they should respect your decision. If you have smokers moving into your house, and you don't want them smoking in your house, do you think it's rude to ask them not to smoke in your house? Of course not.

You're providing your guests with plenty of healthy food. If they want something other than what you're providing, then you're right, they can go to a restaurant.
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 04:19 PM
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6. Thank you for the clear thoughts on this
I am a bit overwhelmed with all the changes as it is, so clear concise thoughts are really good for me to hear.

Yay, I'm not being stinky. :7
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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 01:52 PM
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2. I agree with Elad.
If you're doing all the buying/cooking especially, no way. After all, I'm sure you're a fabulous veggie cook. :D

I don't think you're being stinky about it at all, and I think the smoking analogy he made is a fair one too. It's your house after all. There are tons of great meat substitutes on the market, maybe they'll get hooked.

:hi:
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 04:22 PM
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7. Thank you! I hope you are well.
I know it will be healthier and feel they will probably better. :hug:
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govegan Donating Member (661 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 02:29 PM
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3. I always tell relatives they are welcome, however ...
Edited on Mon Jul-16-07 02:42 PM by govegan
in my house you must eat what is best for you, us, the planet and the economy. They must be all organic, all vegan, much raw, all the time. No ifs, ands or buts ... as the old saying goes.

I would recommend that you hasten to http://www.drmcdougall.com/

Order some of his most excellent dvd presentations. In addition to any or all of Dr. McDougall's presentations, I very heartily recommend "The Pleasure Trap" by Dr. Doug Lisle. Dr. Lisle, who is a psychologist, presents some profoundly illuminating information on the difficulties facing those who change their diets and lifestyles. He does so with wit and humor.

Dr. McDougall has a grasp on the science, including up to the moment medical literature which is hidden from public view by the medical-hospital-pharmaceutical powers that be.

You have a potentially golden opportunity, a captive audience who perhaps want to know why anyone would want to keep meat off the table.

McDougall's latest "Dr. McDougall Disputes Major Medical Treatments" is spot on in its presentation of the deception of the above named powers that be.

Seriously, you are not being stinky by doing what is best for your relatives, and best for you and your conscience as well. Do not fall into the pleasure trap, but provide your loved ones with the information that they need.

Dr. McDougall also usually will respond to direct email inquiries about his programs or medical questions. He is very dedicated to the practice of informing anyone who will listen about the benefits of "one to five pounds of good food and a good pair of walking shoes."

Whatever you do, best of luck. Your guests could always have an option of going out on their own, if they feel that they must.

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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 04:24 PM
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8. Thank you for the link
I appreciate your input into this as well. These are big changes for all of us and I do appreciate the support you have given me here. :hi:
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Exultant Democracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 02:59 PM
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4. I think it is absolutely fair. A few years ago my roommate at the time ran into
so financial problems and so for a few months I was taking care of all the bills. I told him if I am going to be be paying $1600 a month for an apartment then it would have to be meat free.
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 04:28 PM
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9. This is pretty much how it will be for us
I want my mom to have a happy and healthy rest of her life, as she's about to be 84.

Thanks for the support, I appreciate your thoughts on this. :hi:
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Exultant Democracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 04:43 PM
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11. What a wonderful daughter. Take good care of mama.
:toast: :yourock: :applause:
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livetohike Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 04:09 PM
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5. Just cook as you normally do
Almost 30 years ago when my in-laws came for a visit, the first meal I made was homemade veggie burgers. My father-in-law (R.I.P.) had seconds and then said, "This is really good. What kind of meat is it anyway?"

I "sneak" soy sausages right by my breakfast guests and they love them. I know everything will work out okay. Just try not to be uptight about it :-).
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-16-07 04:30 PM
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10. I feel much better now
thank you, at least this is now one thing I don't have to worry about. Good idea, just serve it and say nothing. :7
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