by JacquelineW » Wed Mar 07, 2007 12:28 pm
I'm new to the forum, but have to post a reply to this one, as a vegetarian of 13 years. I decided to become a veg. for ethical reasons and back then it was hard to find vegetarian options (especially with pizza). Don't get me wrong, I like green peppers and onions on my pizza, but it is so boring! I'm a vegetarian, I love vegetables. Now I can call up a place like Tony Boombozz and have a gourmet vegetarian pizza!
About 7 years ago, while still in college, I tried going vegan but it was really difficult. One of the things I remember most is ordering pizza with no cheese. It would have been really nice to have the option of soy cheese!
As for fake meat products, I use them in so many dishes. On the topic of pizza, I was finally able to make a Hawaiian style pizza using the fake meat product and have discovered a new favorite! I can also join in at summer time grill outs with veggie hot dogs or veggie burgers, instead of having a grilled cheese. So although I choose not to eat meat, I can still enjoy many of the same foods.
On the topic of vegetaarians, I have ran into a problem at many restaurants when I ask the server if a soup is vegetarian and they say yes. Then I ask if it is made with chicken stock and the answer is usually yes, which for me means it is not vegetarian.