tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772682185631476879.post9128733293339663100..comments2023-10-29T09:37:35.996-04:00Comments on veggie cookie: This is about food, not cooking. And me.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14917367078025519399noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2772682185631476879.post-57514852415603751872009-12-11T10:58:36.416-05:002009-12-11T10:58:36.416-05:00Meals at other people's houses are tough. My f...Meals at other people's houses are tough. My friend and my sister need gluten-free, I don't eat red meat, my stepdaughter is allergic to dairy, other are allergic to nuts... Trying to provide good options for everyone is really difficult. <br /><br />That said, I think it is irresponsible of a host not to provide a solid vegetarian dish. It's not like vegetarianism is so uncommon -- and making a hearty meat-free dish or two isn't all that hard. Also, everyone could benefit from some delicious fresh vegetable side dishes.<br /><br />For the restaurants -- can you ask to speak to the chef to prepare a special dish for you? My gluten-free friends do that all the time. I don't think there is anything wrong with you making the ask. <br /><br />Family-style - ugh! I hate family style. People always turn up their noses when I add a tofu dish to the family-style options at a Chinese restaurant. Italian - yep, you're stuck with lots of cheese and too much breading. Blech.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859038927236521812noreply@blogger.com