Mishikaki ya Tofu (Tofu Kabob)
Hello TAPN friends! It has been a while! It is the middle of summer in my neck of the woods and with that comes the long hot days, summer vacation, swimming, playing and having a jolly good time. Although I have not posted much on the blog, I have been busy cooking, developing recipes and writing for Radiant Health Magazine. and having a blast with it. The last time I posted something, I had just concluded the “30 Days A Vegan” Challenge with my husband. In many ways, it was much easier than I thought it would. I cooked a variety of beans, legumes and vegetable dishes and experimented with Seitan, Tofu and Tempeh. Since the challenge, my family has become quite the Flexitarian. If beef was a rarerity in the household before, it is now virtually non-existent on my shopping list. My son’s favorite dish is now Bunny Chow (South African Curry served in bread) with chickpeas substituted for the chicken. It was quite the experience.
Throughout the 30 day challenge, one of the biggest obstacles lay in my African family and friends who simply did not understand why we would not eat meat. After numerous conversations, I came to the realization that many Africans did not understand what vegetarianism is all about. I decided to set the record straight and wrote a Vegetarian Series for Radiant Health Magazine.
If you are interested in being a vegetarian….or simply want to know more about Vegetarianism, you simply must begin here.
Part 1: What Kind of Vegetarian Are You? The health benefits of being a vegetarian and they various types of vegetarians
Part 2: 7 Tips For Making A Successful Transition To the Vegetarian Lifestyle. Simple ideas to give you that push and “stick-to-itiveness.”
Part 3: Planning Vegetarian Meals That Meet Your Nutritional Needs. Nutrients to consider when planning vegetarian meals
Part 4: Dealing With Unsupportive Family and Friends. What to do when your friends just don’t understand your vegetarian lifestyle choice.
