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gberardi · 11-15-2006, 06:13 PM

Since I made my decision to cut animal-based food from my diet, I knew this day would come, and just yesterday I realized that it was a week away! Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means attending dinners...

...which means having to turn down all sorts of food that has been slaved over and painstakingly prepared for me. B-(

A vegetarian friend of mine told me that it is good etiquette to bring something to the meal myself. Since I am still new to being vegan, I'm still learning about what meals I can prepare. I am afraid that my diet is no more diverse than it was when I wasn't so concerned about what I eat; I have simply replaced certain staples with other staples.

Anyway, Thanksgiving. I have two questions:

What do you suggest I bring? I don't want to bring just whole apples and grapes and call it a meal.

How much should I bring? Enough for me, or enough for everyone?

EDIT: Also, I figured that this post had more to do with relationships, but if you think it is more appropriate in a different forum, feel free to move my post.

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gberardi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 229	Vegan and Thanksgiving Since I made my decision to cut animal-based food from my diet, I knew this day would come, and just yesterday I realized that it was a week away! Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means attending dinners... ...which means having to turn down all sorts of food that has been slaved over and painstakingly prepared for me. B-( A vegetarian friend of mine told me that it is good etiquette to bring something to the meal myself. Since I am still new to being vegan, I'm still learning about what meals I can prepare. I am afraid that my diet is no more diverse than it was when I wasn't so concerned about what I eat; I have simply replaced certain staples with other staples. Anyway, Thanksgiving. I have two questions: What do you suggest I bring? I don't want to bring just whole apples and grapes and call it a meal. How much should I bring? Enough for me, or enough for everyone? EDIT: Also, I figured that this post had more to do with relationships, but if you think it is more appropriate in a different forum, feel free to move my post. __________________ -- GBGames' Blog: An Indie Game Developer's Somewhat Interesting Thoughts Have a Facebook account? Play Sea Friends and protect real coral reefs while you do! Last edited by gberardi; 11-15-2006 at 06:16 PM.