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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

yewberry

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16. Absolutely go and bring food.

Reply to bmichaelh (Original post)

Fri Aug 15, 2014, 01:47 PM

Aug 2014

I have to attend these things sometimes-- the last group outing I attended turned out to have a few vegetarian/ veg-curious people and some folks with gluten sensitivity. I usually make a big bowl of baba ghanouj with crudite and some kind of gluten-free chips or crackers. Black bean salad is also usually welcomed at picnics & barbecues.

I completely agree with others here: do not eat any potato salad or pasta salad unless you yourself make it. You'll probably be safe with corn on the cob, green salad or bread, but better to bring a protein you can eat/something a bit heartier so you won't feel deprived.

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Vegetarian at an Office Picnic: What to Do? [View all] bmichaelh Aug 2014 OP

Make an appearance... eat before hand hlthe2b Aug 2014 #1

Bring contributions that are suitable for you, elleng Aug 2014 #2

Bring your own food. silverweb Aug 2014 #3

I second that dflprincess Aug 2014 #6

I'll give that a third Warpy Aug 2014 #9

Surely there will be things like potato salad and corn on the cob you can eat. rocktivity Aug 2014 #4

You have to be careful even with the seemingly vegetarian side dishes. kentauros Aug 2014 #11

I went to a restaurant with some friends. CrispyQ Aug 2014 #13

I was looking at the menu of a "gourmet" donut shop here. kentauros Aug 2014 #14

very good take on what going on. truedelphi Aug 2014 #17

I haven't eaten bacon in almost twenty years kentauros Aug 2014 #19

Thanks for your rec about bacon. However, I don't do pork. truedelphi Aug 2014 #20

It is weird what our brains determine for dream content. kentauros Aug 2014 #21

Ask whoever runs it to provide veggie burgers or bring your own. Warren Stupidity Aug 2014 #5

My daughter is vegan gwheezie Aug 2014 #7

I am loving your Shirley Chisolm photo and quote. n/t truedelphi Aug 2014 #18

I understand your dilemma. JohnnyRingo Aug 2014 #8

Yes it is not uncommon . No worry ! Do what you want for food and really the picnic is lunasun Aug 2014 #10

trust me, nobody will notice what you are eating. if they do, they are rude. ginnyinWI Aug 2014 #12

Asking them to provide veggie burgers is not out of line these days. CrispyQ Aug 2014 #15

Absolutely go and bring food. yewberry Aug 2014 #16