Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> "Default User" >
> :
>
>>
>> Your choice is your choice. Mine is to be as accomodating a host as
>> is practical. I try to make sure there's a reasonable selection of
>> vegetarian foods when there will be such guests. One friend of the
>> family has followed that for at least five years. I make some
>> vegetarian dressing at Thanksgiving for her, for instance, it's not a
>> big deal.
>>
>> I cook for my guests, not for me. If someone is an unacceptable
>> guest, they shouldn't be invited in the first place. If they are
>> invited, then reasonable provisions should be prepared for them.
>
> Brian, I really have to agree with you on this. I want my guests to
> feel comfortable and welcome in my home. Most of them anyway I
> don't mind doing something extra for a guest vegetarian or otherwise.

Dave pointed out, this "guest" was not expected. And she claimed to be
vegan, not vegetarian, which puts so many more restrictions on things. No
fish, no butter, no eggs. Not even Worcestershire sauce (for shame!) which
contains anchovies. And then the next time he saw her she was chowing down
on meat at a buffet. Catering to a 16 year old's flimsy whims isn't
something I'd like to do.

I have a very nice 5-Bean soup recipe which could qualify as vegan if
prepared using vegetable stock or broth, but I much prefer to use beef stock
or broth It just tastes so much better

Jill