Four Quick Vegetarian Dinners

My wife and I are both still fully employed, even though we're getting very close to retirement age. Because of our busy lifestyles, we don't always have a lot of time to put together dinner. As a teacher, I'm often late due to faculty meetings, participation in extra-curricular activities, and staying behind to clean up my room and finish grading papers and exams. Since I do most of the cooking, I'm always on the lookout for a quick vegetarian supper that my wife and I will both enjoy.

The Health Benefits of Vegetarianism

This is one of my favorite topics. No, I'm not one of those vegetarians who goes around telling other people that they shouldn't eat meat. But I will defend my veggie lifestyle by testifying to the health benefits of eating less meat.

Meat Relapses

When people find out that I'm a vegetarian, one of the questions they get around to asking goes something like this: "But don't you miss meat?" The honest answer to that question is yes; I do miss the rare steaks, barbecued ribs, and pot roast of my old diet. I'd be lying if I didn't say that I have, from time to time, longed for things like pork chops, beef-on-toast, and ceviche.

My Favorite Vegetarian Breakfasts

Okay, I'll admit it. My absolute all-time favorite vegetarian breakfast is a box full of donuts and a giant mug of strong black coffee. I rarely enjoy this particular calorie-and-sugar fest, mostly because I don't want to go back to high blood pressure, arrhythmia, and unhealthy eating. But every once in a while, my wife will pick me up a donut or two and I'll enjoy a few minutes of blissful breakfast snacking.