Carnivorous Church Suppers and Pot lucks - how can I convince my congregation to ease off?

[Green Irish Eyes]

Originally Posted by Capt. Cave Man

Some of us don't know all the rules. Some veg's eat fish, some chicken, some eggs, some cheese, etc. I understand what veg is, but not everyone does.

Actually, vegetarians don't eat chicken or fish.

Glad I could clear that up for you. Again.

[sheena12]

Now THAT"S what I'm talkin' about.

Hence my squamishness about eating food prepared by others!

The frequenttly think fish and chicken are vegetables.

[Capt. Cave Man]

Originally Posted by sheena12

Now THAT"S what I'm talkin' about.

Hence my squamishness about eating food prepared by others!

The frequenttly think fish and chicken are vegetables.

Then teach, don't preach. Inform, don't belittle. Share, don't force. Let them taste, and taste what they have to offer. It works both ways.

[Green Irish Eyes]

Originally Posted by Capt. Cave Man

Then teach, don't preach. Inform, don't belittle. Share, don't force. Let them taste, and taste what they have to offer. It works both ways.

Well, actually, if someone offers me something with chicken broth, fish, or any other meat product in it, I'll have to respectfully decline.

Because, you know, I'm a vegetarian and, therefore, don't eat meat products.

Not preaching, not belittling, not forcing anything on anyone else -- just asking others to respect my choices, as I respect the choices that others make.

[sheena12]

No one is preaching but somehow they always see it that way.

[Capt. Cave Man]

Originally Posted by sheena12

No one is preaching but somehow they always see it that way.

Just an old say'n that I proabably messed up, but I'm close anyway.

[sheena12]

You id mess it up because I have no idea what you meant.
Are you a vegetarian? Are you interested in becoming a vegetarian?
Just curious.

[sunshineleith]

Originally Posted by sheena12

Now THAT"S what I'm talkin' about.

Hence my squamishness about eating food prepared by others!

The frequenttly think fish and chicken are vegetables.

Good point. I am always fascinated (over here in the UK) when the "vegetarian option" is salmon!

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by sheena12

I have no idea how you could construe that I resent them for eating vegetarian dishes!

This is how:

They will eat the meat dish and also eat the food without meat, leaving slim pickens for the vegetarian!

and this:

Sometimes it does happen that omnivores are well... OMNIVORES and leave little left over for the vegetarians!

Do you want omnivores to eat the food you prepared, or don't you?

And then you say:

I WANT people to taste and see that food with out meat can be good and satisfying.

Hence my confusion. You want them to eat your food without meat, but then you complain because there's none left for the vegetarians.

So. Which is it?

[JustJulia]

Originally Posted by sheena12

I WANT people to taste and see that food with out meat can be good and satisfying.

This is great! I agree with the people who suggested leaving the fake meat out. My daughter wanted to be a vegetarian for a while, and we tried almost every type of fake meat we could find. Most of that stuff, to an omnivore, is revolting. I'm sorry, but it is, just as chicken broth or butter is revolting to you. If you want to encourage omnivores to eat less meat--which is a great thing!--I recommend not using those ingredients.

Good luck with your venture.