Rich people problems - Page 9

In the end one should eat what they want, no one should dictate their ideologies, whether you are veg or non veg eaters. Mostly to my observations its veg or vegan who preach to people who eat non-veg and can get annoying pretty fast.

Originally posted by: BettyA1

So she's a vegetarian at home but turns vegan when travelling to a country like Sicily?

I checked the rates and it's $850/day, maybe she expected them to hire an Indian chef specializing in vegan meals?

Any way if you're vegan and want variety in your food please don't travel unless absolutely necessary

Eggs are nothing but chicken's period, according to PETA 😒

South Indian vegetarian restaurants are good options for vegans

Most of their veg food is dairy free unlike North Indian food

Idli, Dosa, Sambar, Chutney, Pesarattum, Puttu, Kootu, Idiappam etc.

Even their desserts are not as heavy on dairy...

Tu ghar pehi beth. Sab types ka khana mil jayega.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Not true. Most bread varieties tend to be vegan. Flour. Water. Salt. Leavening. Some enriched bread like brioche, challah, Japanese milk bread, will have butter or dairy for richness and softness. Egg breads and bread using egg wash exist but are less common.

The two popular breads in Italy are focaccia and ciabatta which are both vegan. Italians prefer olive oil to enrich bread vs dairy.

But then again, when you book an accommodation/ package with food included you are kind of promised good food choices

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Vegetarians and vegans must be willing to do extra homework before traveling. In major metropolitan cities, you will get options. But once you go off the beaten path to smaller regions, it becomes harder. Even if you stay at an expensive resort.

Veganism is a privileged rich people trend. 90% of the world relies on what is abundant and affordable. Many cultures even consume nose to tail so as to never waste anything. If you are vegan for ethical or sustainability reasons - some non-vegan local food can be more ethical and sustainable than mass-produced commercialized vegan stuff in the west. If you cannot respect how locals live and eat, you shouldn't travel.

I encourage people to follow what I call sensible veganism. Do your honest best to stay vegan. But make exceptions for travel, especially if someone will be hosting you or showing you around.

Sicily is a relatively large Mediterranean island. Surrounded by the ocean seafood is a major component of their food. They also rear many sheep and cattle. But Sicily is not a major producer of vegetables. They grow more fruits and nuts. And also, do not go to Italy if you wish to be vegan. They are a major cheese-producing nation. They take great pride in their cheesemaking culture and incorporate cheese into as many foods as possible. [Sidebar: Not that we are a tourist destination. But vegans should not come to Wisconsin. Dairy is a religion here.]

Sicilian blood oranges are a treasured and prized varietal of oranges. The other thing to note is that dessert in Europe is often a cheese and fruit plate with dessert wine and espresso. The other popular dessert in Sicily is cannoli (filled with sweet cheese). So anyone complaining about sliced fruit as dessert clearly is not a good traveler.

IDk what fruit she is complaining off. But anyone complaining about being served Sicilian blood oranges literally deserves to be slapped across the face till they come to their senses. Like bitch people are winning to pay obscene amounts for a can of San Pellegrino Arranciata Rosa. If you are complaining about getting those oranges fresh - you don't deserve to exist.

one of the most sensible posts!

my husband and I are both vegetarian but we eat eggs. We live in the states and have travelled to few countries in Europe. Contrary to what we had heard about European countries, we never had trouble finding vegetarian food at all. Almost every country or region can make a dish of pasta at the end of the day. Honestly, some places had really good food (Indian and other cuisines). We try to enjoy local food as much as we can and had great experiences at most of these places and no we didn't travel to any 7 star resort except when we went to Greece.

Originally posted by: BettyA1

South Indian vegetarian restaurants are good options for vegans

Most of their veg food is dairy free unlike North Indian food

Idli, Dosa, Sambar, Chutney, Pesarattum, Puttu, Kootu, Idiappam etc.

Even their desserts are not as heavy on dairy...

I love south indian food too and also explains why Mira is always binging on dosa and other south indian delicacies 😆

Originally posted by: sunflower52

In the end one should eat what they want, no one should dictate their ideologies, whether you are veg or non veg eaters. Mostly to my observations its veg or vegan who preach to people who eat non-veg and can get annoying pretty fast.

Just going by this thread itself, your observation seems biased lacking of objectivity.

Agree about no one dictating nor judging the others about their eating habits and dietary requirements. To each there own!

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Vegetarians and vegans must be willing to do extra homework before traveling. In major metropolitan cities, you will get options. But once you go off the beaten path to smaller regions, it becomes harder. Even if you stay at an expensive resort.

Veganism is a privileged rich people trend. 90% of the world relies on what is abundant and affordable. Many cultures even consume nose to tail so as to never waste anything. If you are vegan for ethical or sustainability reasons - some non-vegan local food can be more ethical and sustainable than mass-produced commercialized vegan stuff in the west. If you cannot respect how locals live and eat, you shouldn't travel.

I encourage people to follow what I call sensible veganism. Do your honest best to stay vegan. But make exceptions for travel, especially if someone will be hosting you or showing you around.

Sicily is a relatively large Mediterranean island. Surrounded by the ocean seafood is a major component of their food. They also rear many sheep and cattle. But Sicily is not a major producer of vegetables. They grow more fruits and nuts. And also, do not go to Italy if you wish to be vegan. They are a major cheese-producing nation. They take great pride in their cheesemaking culture and incorporate cheese into as many foods as possible. [Sidebar: Not that we are a tourist destination. But vegans should not come to Wisconsin. Dairy is a religion here.]

Sicilian blood oranges are a treasured and prized varietal of oranges. The other thing to note is that dessert in Europe is often a cheese and fruit plate with dessert wine and espresso. The other popular dessert in Sicily is cannoli (filled with sweet cheese). So anyone complaining about sliced fruit as dessert clearly is not a good traveler.

IDk what fruit she is complaining off. But anyone complaining about being served Sicilian blood oranges literally deserves to be slapped across the face till they come to their senses. Like bitch people are winning to pay obscene amounts for a can of San Pellegrino Arranciata Rosa. If you are complaining about getting those oranges fresh - you don't deserve to exist.

Well said, you have to be flexible and research.

I am vegetarian and lived in France which is tougher as main course is meat unlike Italy where you have pasta options. I used to eat salads, couscous, also dips, hummus, cheeses, bread, fruit, soup, yogurt and it was fine