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Hey Vegetarian, How do you get your protein? Protein Daily Requirement

I can't stand this question yet I hear it all the time!!! If you are a vegetarian, I'm sure you hear it too. As soon as someone hears I'm a vegetarian I get, " So you're a vegetarian, how do you get your protein ?" or even worse, "What do you eat?"  Come on, really? Another question that ticks me off is "Why are you a vegetarian?" then, "Is it for health reasons?". I have been a vegetarian for 35 years and I'll tell you why I am a vegetarian. I love animals. They make me happy. They should be treated with kindness. I don't like blood and guts. I don't watch blood and guts movies, and I certainly don't want to eat blood and guts!!!  I don't eat animals. I won't use beauty products that are tested on animals either. Why should animals be tortured in cages so we can look more beautiful? It's complete nonsense. Oh, I do like the health benefits that go along with a vegetarian diet, too. A plant ...

Chickpea Swiss Chard Stew and Lemon Green Beans: Vegetarian Recipes with Protein

Looking for some good vegetarian recipes with protein?  So many people seem very concerned about how vegetarians get their protein. Really, it's not a worry if vegetarians eat a variety of healthy foods throughout the day. A plant based diet can provide plenty of protein along with vitamins, minerals and anti oxidants. The RDA (recommended daily allowance) is  46 grams of protein for an average sized woman and 56 grams of protein for an average sized man per day. We need protein for strong healthy bones, muscles, cartilage, and of course beautiful skin, hair and nails. Click here to read more details on protein & how much protein we need I always try to make tasty vegetarian recipes with protein for dinner that are full of flavor and nutrients for my family. I need them to be quick and easy dinners, too. Who wants to spent a lot of time cooking after a day of working? My younger daughter is all about rich flavor. She wants food with lots of taste. So I try to...

Our Wedding Planning, Part Three: The Caterer; John Serock Catering, Caterer in West Chester, Pa

We are so exciting we found a fabulous caterer for our daughter's wedding!  John Serock Catering in West Chester, Pa.! Our daughter and her fiance met John Serock at an open house at a wedding venue and sampled some of his food there. She thought his food was tasty and creative which is just what we are looking for since we have a group of vegetarians and some gluten free guests attending the wedding.  We want to have plenty of tasty creative options for everyone to eat, so we had a tasting back in December at his location in West Chester, Pa. Cassidy, the events specialist, couldn't have been sweeter! She will help us plan the menu, create a wedding day timeline, make a floor plan for the venue, coordinate with other venders and oversee the entire event. She will also help us choose from the 56 colors available for the tablecloths and napkins! There is also a beautiful selection of dinnerware choices. We began our tasting with three vegetarian appetizer ...