tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19489228.post-1151585992825107772006-05-14T05:56:00.000-07:002006-06-29T06:45:52.376-07:00<strong>Question For Savvy Vegetarian:</strong><br /><br />I need lots of help returning to a vegetarian lifestyle. My family makes fun of me, and I am lacking time to make elaborate meals. - L.M.<br /> <br /><strong>Savvy Veg Advice:</strong><br /><br />Dear L.M.,<br /><br />You don't give your age, circumstances, or what your family situation is, although they sound like a typical family. Hardest on those they love! Try not to let them push your buttons - if there's no response, it's not nearly as much fun to make fun. <br /> <br />And it isn't necessary to make elaborate meals, or to go veg again overnight. Take it easy. If you're cooking for non-vegetarians, make one dish that you can eat, and/or add to - cheese, beans, nuts, tofu, tempeh, etc. Go for one dish meals, and set aside a portion without meat for yourself. If you make a veg stew or soup, grains, or beans, make extra and freeze serving size portions for yourself. Keep a few instant meals around for when you're pressed for time. <br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/recipes/index.php">Savvy Veg for recipes</a> that are simple and easy to make, or get a cookbook like Nava Atlas's Five Ingredient Gourmet.<br /> <br />Thank you for subscribing to SV Updates. I've attached <a href="http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/social-report.php">the SV Social Report</a> as a Word document. I've also included <a href="http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/nutrition-report.php">the veg-nonveg report</a>, thinking that it might be helpful to you. <br /> <br />All the best,<br />Judy Kingsbury,<br /><a href="http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/index.php">Savvy Vegetarian</a>Judy Kingsbury, Savvy Vegetarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17271023387688274651noreply@blogger.com