dream_weasel

Yes. That’s how people use it, so that’s what it is. The original intention doesn’t matter.

Go live in Mexico for awhile. Nothing beats immersion. There is no other silver bullet and even that one won’t work if you don’t commit to speaking the language often and badly.

Kids do like it, but it’s a pretty common side dish option. I probably make it… Once a week. And I have since before my wife and I had kids.

False. Best takeaway is the fiber increase. It it is nice to have fewer nasty bites though.

Also, when I DO opt for a steak I don’t feel as bad spending more money and really making a production of it.

Strong agree. I don’t want food pretending to be other food so I eat it, I just want food that tastes good.

Do you need a different cheese for each use case? Like a good vegan cheese to sprinkle on as a topping, a good one that will melt, one to have on sandwiches, and so on?

I imagine you would. I’ve tried a few vegan varieties and had pretty bad luck: it has all tasted like the cheapest diner version of that cheese or butter I’ve ever had. So far kinda unfortunate.

I’m not a vegan and I take issue with you saying you’ll have a delicious turkey… I’m not sure such a thing exists.

That said, I DID just finish putting one in a brine…

Cooked pasta (macaroni noodles are short elbow-shaped tubes) typically mixed with milk and one or more cheeses mixed until smooth.

Of course, the vegan varieties would use dairy substitutes.

Normal gift, yes.

Love conquers all? This isn’t a Hallmark movie, yo. Have a chat after Xmas. If you have the presence of mind to see your kids supporting shit we literally fought wars over, you don’t pat them on the head and say “ah it’ll be fine”.

Be a good parent; talk to your kids.

That will get you banned around here too though if you aren’t careful.

Two nights of drinking and rage commenting around election day has eliminated my need to browse politicalmemes though… So maybe still fine?

There’s an argument in there that isn’t a caricature though. I could be persuaded to eat less meat, but I also don’t want to add vegan lab protein science kit to my food. It has been my experience that anyone who uses the word ”carnist" unironically is beyond understanding that we can take 2 or 3 steps and maybe end up at the same perspective (or come closer to your way of thinking), or you can drive people away before the discussion even starts.