Omnivorous
I've gone vegetarian, and I'm taking my family with me. Not full time. Not vegan. Just meatless for one day a week, and it's probably not for the reasons you're thinking. I'm not generally a big meat eater to start with. I have my occasional carnivorous moments, but for the most part, I prefer to keep the meat on my plate as an accent rather than a focus. In the past, I have chosen to avoid meat on days when I wanted to eat lighter or simpler. Vegetarian dishes often fit that bill. But it's not always easy. There's planning involved, and you have to be more aware of ingredients in prepared foods. Picking vegetarian options at a restaurant can be tricky, and your family's not always on board with a home-cooked vegetarian dinner. They didn't sign up for that; so, there's a little guilt involved in serving meatless meals. When I proposed to make one day a week meat free, I expected some resistance from my husband (who is all of my fam