JournalNow.com: Veggin' Out

Contrary to a popular stereotype, vegetarians are not all champions of self-denial, pathetically munching a sprout on the sidelines while watching the omnivores have all the culinary fun. Instead, the vegetarians we know love good food and know where to get it. They aren't about to settle for a bland meal, either at home or at a restaurant.

Giving thanks

Yes, I know Thanksgiving was yesterday, but sometimes I’m a little slow. So, better later than never, here’s a list of some vegetarian-related things I’m thankful for:

*My vegetarian friends—it’s so much easier to be vegetarian when friends share your eating habits!

*Open-minded carnivores.

*Vanilla rice milk.

*Nasoya’s already-cubed tofu.

*Dark chocolate.

*Laughing Seed Cafe in Asheville.

*"This product not tested on animals.”

*Summer rolls with tofu.

*The growing selection of vegetarian and organic products in grocery stores.

*Organic baby carrots.

*Vegetarian dishes on the lunch buffet at Nawab Indian Cuisine.

*Wonton wrappers.