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A Lesson for Omnivores: Vegetarian Myths, Debunked

I don't eat beef, lamb or pork but I do eat chicken, turkey and fish. I have my own reasons for my eating choices and I never expect anyone to understand them nor do I ever judge anyone else for eating those animals. My immediate family took some time to "get it" but when I visit they always have a chicken or fish option which I appreciate. I am also appreciative when others make an effort to do the same but I would never expect anyone to go out of their way and am happy to eat sides when the main course doesn't appeal. What I'm trying to say is that no matter what anyone chooses to eat, a mutual respect is always the best way to go.

amosbkln at 3:15PM on 05/09/08

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What's Your Take on Cake Ice Cream?

I tried this and I really liked the chocolate frosting but didn't love the cake batter taste--rather disappointing!

amosbkln at 11:31AM on 04/18/08

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What childhood food do you wish they still made?

Hands down Morton's Honey Roll. I'd come home from school on a cold day, slather some butter on a frozen roll, put it in the oven and watch the roll soften and the butter melt. I'd give anything to have one again!

amosbkln at 4:39PM on 04/02/08

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In Videos: Food Fight

The cold war was my favorite.

amosbkln at 5:19PM on 02/28/08

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Ketchup Chips: The Search for Delicious

They're at the Gristede's in Brooklyn Heights at Henry and Clark--about the only reason you would want to step foot on this store.

amosbkln at 12:09PM on 01/31/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Eggs benedict with smoked salmon instead of ham

amosbkln at 5:02PM on 12/13/07

Responses to Comments by amosbkln

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A Lesson for Omnivores: Vegetarian Myths, Debunked

What a great article. Thanks so much for posting this. I've been a vegetarian for most of my adult life. The aggressive distain of some meat-eaters frustrates and saddens me, but no more so than the presumption of moral superiority of some vegetarians. I'm with you, fascfoo.

baboo at 6:58PM on 05/11/08

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A Lesson for Omnivores: Vegetarian Myths, Debunked

As many know, it's not that meat doesn't taste good, it's that it's FLESH. Some people are not into eating FLESH, considering it a revolting practice. Human flesh is supposedly divine when it's roasted up, why aren't we eating that? It's just exactly the same thing. Tastebuds are very easily entertained by flavor - all junk food being a case in point. And how then, can vegetarians not judge meat-eaters? Respect and unconditional love over-rides judgement among the educated.

june2 at 6:02PM on 05/11/08

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A Lesson for Omnivores: Vegetarian Myths, Debunked

As Wunami's comment clearly illustrates, yes, this topic is still VERY relevant.

I'm an omnivore (tried the veggie thing for awhile - it didn't work out), and there are an unbelievable amount of meat eaters out there who think that the mere existence of vegetarianism as some sort personal affront to their way of life. It's annoying as all hell. There are meat-eaters who are fine with vegetarians and vice versa. The more middle ground there is, the more we can get rid of the assholes on the extreme ends of both groups.

fascfoo at 10:50AM on 05/11/08

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A Lesson for Omnivores: Vegetarian Myths, Debunked

sloppy, unfortunately the *sshole comments are not abnormal. This is actually a very civilized discussion here with a lot of respect.

And Gordon Ramsey is well known for his disdain of vegetarians (as is Bourdain) and has taken great pleasure in tricking vegetarians into consuming animal products. What I don't get is he donates money for the domestic abuse as his mother was battered but doesn't understand how disrespectful, controlling, deceptive and abusive his own actions are.

But GR is hardly the only one. There's tales all over the net of meat eaters taking glee over having put one over on vegetarians. And then there are the ones who write into advice columns for help on how to turn their girlfriends to meat and ideas on how to sneak meat in so she'll find out how much she really does like it.

Other advice column questions regard how selfish brides are who would even consider not serving meat for their guests and the evil vegan bosses who will be throwing an office party that won't have meat in the spread which can possibly be anything but a nightmare and are they still obligated to go...?

Heck, there was even the Miss Manners question from the couple who were so upset to find out via the church gossip the couple whose company they so enjoyed a few weeks prior were ::whisper, whisper:: VEGANS! Which meant they'd been tricked into eating vegan cake and they don't like soy!

Sieseye at 12:42PM on 05/10/08

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What's Your Take on Cake Ice Cream?

I hate the cake batter flavor...too sweet and artificial, as everyone else seems to think. And I'm mad at B&J's...my favorite flavor (Coconut Almond Fudge Chip) can only be had at the scoop shops now, not in the grocery store. I hope it's not going the way of the dinosaur...

rosezilla at 6:32PM on 05/07/08

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What childhood food do you wish they still made?

Shake-a pudding

DianaGeiser at 8:21PM on 04/22/08

From Talk

What childhood food do you wish they still made?

Let's see here, KFC's barbeque chicken, Hollywood candy bars, Mounds candy bars,and Cherry Cooler cookies.
Lex in CA

lexalpha at 2:24PM on 04/21/08

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What's Your Take on Cake Ice Cream?

I recently tried B & J's cake batter flavor and I LOVED it. I then bought it again and loved it at first, but a few spoons later it started to make me feel sick and I didn't finish it. I don't know why the inital love of it faded so fast, but I think it comes down to it being too sweet and too authentic to cake batter - while that should be a good thing, but realistically, who eats the whole bowl of batter? You lick the beaters and the remains of the bowl, not the whole thing~!
I would love to try an ice cream with cake pieces, that sounds great.

radley24 at 11:18AM on 04/20/08

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What's Your Take on Cake Ice Cream?

Haven't tried the Ben & Jerry's flavor, but have had mixed feelings about the ones out in ice cream shops. Some are quite tasty--I think it's more a mood. Sometimes I want a fine, subtle gelato and sometimes I want that ooey-gooey-way-too-much-junk-in-it feel of ice cream. When I want B&J, I'm usually in the latter mood.

One thing I have really mixed feelings about is cheesecake flavored ice cream. I've only had the Cold Stone version, which I thought was tasty but off putting. Thoughts?

lovesomething at 1:28AM on 04/20/08

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What's Your Take on Cake Ice Cream?

Haven't tried the cake batter ice cream - probably won't.

I miss B & J's Rainforest Crunch flavor. It was so good, I'm surprised that they discontinued it.

suegsf at 1:06AM on 04/20/08