All Things Considered...

I’ve been thinking a lot about some pretty deep issues lately…like becoming a Vegetarian.

(I think that sound I just heard was Mr. Wilson passing out)

It’s not just because these days it’s a healthier option, either, although it is. Additionally it’s not because meat has become INSANELY overpriced- although it has. It’s a moral decision. Other life forms were NOT put here for my dining pleasure just because I got the thumbs…I get a sickened feeling when I think about chicken farms, beef farms, and slaughter houses. So much so that it’s prompted me to ask the "what entitles me?" question and I’m hearing…silence.

This is the natural twist of a path of spiritual evolution, Witches. We question ourselves, our actions, our beliefs, and the world as we THINK we know it.

You think maybe it’s because I’m getting older. Maybe I’m just a softie. Is she a bleeding heart-tree hugging- hippie underneath her cold, hard, take no prisoners-pit bull loving exterior? Would it be any better if it was more personal and we actually raised animals in a decent and humane way for slaughter? I don’t know- I’ve never done that. Really, I have no interest in doing that. I’ve always done my hunting in the meat department of the local grocery store, armed with my loaded wallet and shopping list.

I think honestly it’s just that you never stop growing up…and I’ve hit that space in my evolutionary development where it’s just not good enough to "feel bad" about the way things are. "The way things are" has simply GOT to change. That’s just not a good enough reason to stand still and be part of the unaware masses anymore. I also understand that this is an intimate choice, and may not be appropriate for everyone.

But it is for me, and I’m starting now.

*An interesting thought; did you know that we are one of the only countries that eat meat every day, usually with MORE than one meal…and almost ALWAYS with dinner?

What are your thoughts on Vegetarianism? Are you firmly entrenched in one camp or the other?

Until next time-

Sit down and eat your veggies :)

Mediterranean Pasta With Roasted Red Peppers and Almonds

Ingredients

Directions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of

the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

Meanwhile, heat broiler. Place the peppers on a baking sheet skin-side

up and broil until blackened, 8 to 10 minutes. When the peppers are

cool enough to handle, scrape away the blackened skins with a knife

and discard. Cut the flesh into 1-inch pieces.

Add the peppers, olives, almonds, oil, thyme, 2 tablespoons of the

reserved cooking water, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper

to the pasta and toss to combine (add more cooking water if the pasta seems dry.

Boston Vegan

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