I am vegan. I became vegetarian when I turned 18 after seeing farmer friends slaughter a lamb that was affectionate and friendly, an animal that I knew and loved. He got the knife because he was easy to catch - he came when called like a dog. I thought of him like a goofy dog. So why do we eat lambs and not dogs? Animals want to live, ju…
I am vegan. I became vegetarian when I turned 18 after seeing farmer friends slaughter a lamb that was affectionate and friendly, an animal that I knew and loved. He got the knife because he was easy to catch - he came when called like a dog. I thought of him like a goofy dog. So why do we eat lambs and not dogs? Animals want to live, just like we want to live. It was unbearable to me - that betrayal of trust. Eventually I moved to veganism; it seemed easy and natural, since eggs and dairy had been less a part of my diet over time anyway. I understand that it is a difficult and emotionally challenging change to make, but offers a new world of food that I would not have found otherwise. I enjoy cooking and experimenting with a wide variety of legumes, vegetables, herbs, grains and spices.
I am currently modifying recipes for Christmas baked goods. My sons are not vegetarian or vegan, but happily eat what I prepare. It is food, after all; forget the label.
I am vegan. I became vegetarian when I turned 18 after seeing farmer friends slaughter a lamb that was affectionate and friendly, an animal that I knew and loved. He got the knife because he was easy to catch - he came when called like a dog. I thought of him like a goofy dog. So why do we eat lambs and not dogs? Animals want to live, just like we want to live. It was unbearable to me - that betrayal of trust. Eventually I moved to veganism; it seemed easy and natural, since eggs and dairy had been less a part of my diet over time anyway. I understand that it is a difficult and emotionally challenging change to make, but offers a new world of food that I would not have found otherwise. I enjoy cooking and experimenting with a wide variety of legumes, vegetables, herbs, grains and spices.
I am currently modifying recipes for Christmas baked goods. My sons are not vegetarian or vegan, but happily eat what I prepare. It is food, after all; forget the label.