Comments on: Contemplating Meat on a NC Beach

By: Belinda

Belinda — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:34:05 +0000

Ladies – I know what you mean! Bacon…but trying, trying to be more veggie on some days (hard when I only recently started eating veggies), but that donut idea is fantastic!

By: Lawyer Loves Lunch

Lawyer Loves Lunch — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:34:58 +0000

This was such a great post because I’m kinda in a similar place right now. I want to give up or at least cut back on eating meat for sustainability reasons but the truth is, I really like meat. Maybe I’ll substitute meat with donuts?

By: cheapappetite

cheapappetite — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:08:52 +0000

Well… I’m a meat lover. But once in a while I’ll be on the Veggie mode to make me feel better.

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:49:27 +0000

Lovely post, very informative…. the pigs in the farm look adorable. I’m all for free range. Since I moved to California i’m eating more and more vegetables, because the veggies at the Farmer’s Market here are glorious. But sometimes I crave a burger or bacon. Sigh* Why they have to taste so good? LOL

By: Belinda

Belinda — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:19:19 +0000

Gera: I can only imagine what the debate would be like there!
@Spicy: that’s what I tend to think – we all have different needs
Denise: =) bacon and cheese the vegan make not
Kristy: does it work? Like for a day? I try to do no meat several days of the week
Jeanne: yes, read the book!!
Magic: thanks for sharing. In the book Eating Animals he talks about that struggle as a kid – think we instinctively have those struggles at some point
Tsering: it can’t be easy being vegetarian in an omnivorous household
Bunky: agreed…and will be better about the sunscreen – I say that every time
Devaki: thanks so much. I can see why Emerald Isle is your favorite!
Juliana: thanks…good excuse to get new sunglasses
MaryMoh: those donuts in moderation…not easy
Lori: thanks – hard to beat beautiful days!

By: Lori Lynn

Lori Lynn — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:45:33 +0000

Thoughtful post.
Really neat photo of the sea w/blue and yellow umbrellas.
LL

By: MaryMoh

MaryMoh — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:45:17 +0000

Love reading your post but you make me want to have a donut real bad now!…LOL. Well, sometimes it’s hard to keep the balance what to eat. But I think I would go moderate in all things and eat more food that’s as close to nature as possible. Hope you have a wonderful day.

By: Juliana

Juliana — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:24:08 +0000

Oh Sorry to hear about the sun burn and the glasses….but overall you had a great weekend…the pictures are beautiful

By: Devaki

Devaki — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:22:43 +0000

What I love about your posts is the way you are able entwine food, fun, humanity and a poignant message all in one neat little package (with a ribbon on top!)

And this one is no different Belinda. Cycle of life and death stalks us like love and taxes And yes, all for the humane handling of all living organisms …people and animals.

And by the way my fave NC beach will always be Emerald Isle

Ciao, Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

By: bunkycooks

bunkycooks — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:30:35 +0000

Great post. I think if we all were closer to the process of raising animals humanely for food purposes, it might change our way of thinking about eating meat and poultry. I know I could not even think about watching the one video you have on here.

I go back and forth on how I feel about the whole thing, but know that I enjoy cooking and eating certain foods to much to give up meat. I also know vegetarians that struggle with some health issues even when they know all the right foods to combine.

There’s no perfect answer other than to be thoughtful about where our foods are coming from. PS – Don’t forget the sunscreen everywhere!