I have always been an omnivore, happily eating all manner of meat, dairy, grain and veg. I'm one of those people who, if deprived of animal protein for several days, will start to get physically shaky and off balance until a small piece of turkey or a couple of meatballs have been consumed. However, I can and often do go a day or two without eating meat, mostly because there are so many other delicious foods in the world crying out to be eaten and I just can't fit them all in single day.
This Wednesday, October 1st is World Vegetarian Day and on that day, I'll intentionally be preparing a series of meatless meals for my little household, in order to participate in the effort. October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, during which folks around the country will be holding potlucks, parties, discussion groups and other activities to raise the profile of vegetarian meals.
For those of you who can't imagine giving up meat, remember that as food costs rise, reducing the number of your meals that are meat-dependent can be one way of keeping your budget in check. Check out the World Vegetarian Day website for tips and information about how you can get involved.
