AOC tweet:
A few weeks ago I told @RepRaskin that this year I wanted to adopt a vegetarian diet for Lent in memory of his son Tommy.
Jamie said, Well youd have to do it the way Tommy would, which means bring people along with you!
So, I have 3 requests:
1. Does anyone want to join me? Rules are 1) No judgement 2) Make it your own (you can go full 40 days, just veggie Mondays, etc 3) Be inclusive (no need to observe Lent to join)
2. Please comment w your favorite veggie recipes below! I would like to avoid 40 days of Easy Mac
Link to tweet
(Pro-tip... make it permanent. Seems like a pretty good idea for the environment... just saying. #GreenNewDeal)
RIP
Zoonart
(12,467 posts)There are so many easy vege meal options today, for beginners to get their feet wet. I highly recommend it as a lifestyle.
Lovely tribute to Tommy and sweet of AOC.
demmiblue
(37,646 posts)I made this last week:
https://www.liveeatlearn.com/chickpea-tikka-masala/
(though I used crushed tomatoes and a little less smoked paprika)
I love chana masala too. Chick peas are my jam.
demmiblue
(37,646 posts)Zoonart
(12,467 posts)LOL
demmiblue
(37,646 posts)Hope you like the outside seating.
MyOwnPeace
(17,188 posts)what a MARVELOUS person AOC is!!!!!!
demmiblue
(37,646 posts)I will join you in the hat tip, though!
MyOwnPeace
(17,188 posts)deserves the recognition - and THANKS for posting it wherever!
handmade34
(22,813 posts)should make that 40 days permanent... good plan AOC
hot veggie stews are so good on these cold days
MoonchildCA
(1,331 posts)Even when meat eaters come and stay with me, they dont miss the meat.
I dont really cook vegetarian, I just cook good food without meat as an ingredient.
The Wizard
(12,739 posts)Weight, blood pressure and cholesterol all lower. Everyone my age who gave up meat looks younger.
PhylliPretzel
(141 posts)I would like to go vegan, but I love cheese (from goat & sheep milks, not cow milk) and ice cream too much.
While avoiding as many animal products as possible is good for the environment, it has reduced the inflammation around my joints so much that I no longer have any pains from arthritis. Still can't move well, but no pain!