Vegan In The USA

The USA is a diverse place where toleranace is strongly encouraged. However , that doesn;t apply to vegetarians. Go away from the trendy, coasts and you wond up in th e heart of meat country. America's interior is a place where ribs and burgers are taken just as seriously as football and hunting. This is great if you love juicy beef and pork, however it's a nightmare if you prefer your meat alive and cuddly.

This dilemma was the subject of an article in yesterday's New York Times Dining section.The piece, written , by A.G. Sulzberger, tells if her dilemma of being vegan in Kansas City , Missouri. As we all know she is in the heart of meat county where beef reigns supreme. She is  also in the Midwest where most meals, whether they be breakfast, lunch and  dinner begin and eat with some kind of animal protein. Some places  do pose a problem.After all a rib joint is not going to offer any soy products (although I'm sure vegans stay far away from these type of places)

Ms. Sulzberger gets creative about where to eat.She is lucky to have two good vegetarian restaurants in her home town, again rare but progressive for Kansas City.Most eateries, including the chain ones, offer tow ro three meatless choices as well. She has even encountered some stalemates here in the New York area. For good ,truly vegetable based fare.Ms.Sultzberger recommends Indian, Thai, Lebanese,Ethopian and even Venezeluan places She also gives advice . Bring  a jar of peanut butter with you if there'  is nothing on the menu to eat. Also consider just having any kind of potato which can sub in for meat.

,It is tough to be a vegan in this country. Yet there are options for those who shun meat.  It;s just a matter of researching and choosing the right restaurant that caters to vegetarian dining.