Happy Vegan Holidays...or are they?

I'm so behind on posting wonderful vegan food. I've both cooked it, and eaten some in restaurants.

But first I'd like to ask you something: Does your family eat and enjoy the food you contribute to typical pot luck opportunities, like the Christmas dinner just past?

Or do you feel like some family members won't even give your offerings a fair shot, because they know they're vegan and assume they won't like it.

It's on my mind because yesterday I came home with half a cake and half a shepherd's pie, and I feel a bit like the hours I spent lovingly preparing them were kind of a waste. Which I know is totally immature. But still, I'm wondering if next time I should just pick up a meal for myself at Whole Foods and give in to the other-ness.

I'll be back this week with the photos and feedback on the recipes I cooked. But what is a blog if not the place to share what's on my mind? And it's on my mind: Do you feel rejected if people won't try your vegan cooking?

Comments

[Lu]

sometimes, I don't tell people it is a vegan dish because of the backlash and plain ignorance in assuming the food is going to be bad. If they ask, I tell them there was no meat in the dish, otherwise, we are all happen enjoying having something tasty to eat.

[Elisa Camahort]

If I were bringing something to a party where a lot of folks wouldn't know me, I would definitely try that. The problem is I can't exactly pretend with my family...they're all well aware that I'd only bring vegan dishes :)

[LG]

One of my greatest joys in cooking is the surprise that people get when they realize my food is in fact more delicious than theirs. And then it usually becomes the first to go at any party. I always have people ask for the recipe, and then they think aloud, "hey, if this is healthy, I can definitely start making this."

Just make them try it.