None of them seem to understand yet the difference between vegetarian and vegan. Isabelle explaining why she still drinks milk, and saying that there are lots of different ways to be vegetarian and you can just cut out whatever you like. What she means is she is not vegan. But at no point did she use that word, which would have made her explanation make a bit more sense.
This shows such a lack of research. The reason given was so vague about ‘how meat is got’
Replies were along the lines of, ‘just no’, or.. ‘I just can’t...’
Most who have gone vegetarian are only too happy to explain why, maybe in the hope of inspiring others - which seems to be happening on the ‘secret group’ - but what’s the point if you can’t articulate why?
I know from m experience that many non-vegan/vegetarians can be quite hostile & dismissive, and even some vegans can get ‘nasty’ with vegetarians. Not cool, but very important that you understand the issue if you are to take a stand and not just do it as a dietary preference. Reason being, and honestly, this is not preachy, it’s factual - factory dairy cows endure far greater suffering than those raised for meat. It’s much worse in the US with the massive industrialisation of the dairy industry. Likewise battery chickens & eggs. All info available on line - you don’t need graphic images.
So any ethical vegetarian, would never touch eggs that were from a factory. I think Isabelle mentioned chickens at some point.
And in the UK, it’s so much easier to get true farm free range eggs. Sure, they cost a little extra, but I think they could forgo another pair of Asda shoes for ‘four pound’ in favor of farm eggs. I have found them in a local farm for around £2.50 for 12 - does that sound right?
And it’s the same with milk. Even her creepy stepdad says he uses oat or almond or some other alternative. Why would she drink grocery store milk and not eat meat? It doesn’t add up.
Let’s see if vegan chocolate Easter eggs make an appearance ... hopefully nowhere near as many as last year. That’s if they have any teeth left after Christmas
Lastly, and sorry if this is long & boring to some, but as they keep slipping in the ‘we’re vegetarian’ thing at every opportunity- if you are considering giving it a go this Veganuary - please don’t be put off by the Dee-Lishus slop Sarah makes. If you were going to do a vegan bolognese, you’d still fry off the mushrooms & onions & garlic first, before adding the plant based mince & chopped tomatoes with your own seasoning. A little tip ... mix up some thick bistro and add to the mix. It’s vegan! Also works for shepherds pie, stuffed peppers, chillli, and much more!
Isabelle missed a terrific opportunity to articulate her position. Likewise her ‘passion’ for singing. Generally when someone has a passion for something, it’s hard for them not to follow that and do something that indulges that need and desire. If only she had true role models or teachers who could help her find her path. Most of us who are lucky enough to have had good mothers, and even luckier if they are still around, may well love them with all their hearts - but may not say they were their ‘inspiration’. Then again, Isabelle is very eager to get married and have children, not necessarily in that order - so I guess she’s set the bar within easy reach.
Maybe there is a better chance for Esmé and Isla to reach for the stars. ‘Keep looking up’
Hey Lazy, since your taking requests do me a favour and show us where the prams are!