That last part was obviously an exaggeration however, there are times that I have received rather dramatic, and negative reactions to my dietary preference. I chose to be diplomatic with my responses for awhile but it has come to a point to where I have to be that vegetarian/vegan who goes to lengths of explaining the gruesome (to me) details of slaughter houses and the unseen dairy industry. I don't want to be that way. I just want to eat the way I feel most comfortable and be respected for that...is that too much to ask? And in all honesty, why does it really matter what I eat anyways?
Because I have been asked a lot if all I can eat is salad (which, it wouldn't hurt people to eat a little more salad in their diets - just sayin'), I wanted to share what I ate when we went out for my birthday last week.
Pre-Birthday dinner included vegetarian sushi from a great, local place named Saina Japanese. If I could eat there everyday, I would! The ingredients are always fresh and even though it is slow service, it is worth the wait. I even converted a non-sushi lover into enjoying this restaurant!
Lunch on my actual birthday was spent at Source in San Francisco. We started with their buffalo bites (which were amazing) and I ordered the burger with fries and my husband ordered the grilled veggie pizza. Unfortunately, I was not too thrilled with our entrees (sorry Jenny!!) but not because it was "rabbit food"; only because the particular dishes could have used more seasoning (a little salt and pepper goes a long way).
Every item pictured is "vegan". And nothing looks like a plain old salad!
I am happy my decision to consume little to no animal products and I definitely do not care that other people choose to eat meat. That's their choice to make! All I would like is for those people to respect my decision as I respect theirs. I do not need to make comments or jokes in regards to your food choices every time you eat a cheeseburger, so please show the same refrainment when you see me eating a salad!
