Fixed, rotating food schedule?

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I would love, love, love to do organic, and tried at one point. Unfortunately, it jacked up our grocery bill out of my reach. I usually have to pick and choose carefully with organics. It's sad that everyone can't afford to eat this way if they so choose, but man, it's sooooo expensive. Organic veggies will have to wait till summer when we harvest from our garden (love that!).

Honestly, I was completely overwhelmed with the notion of going vegetarian. I grew up on a farm so EVERY meal was the standard farm-folk meal - meat, veg, potato. It's taken lots of practice. I love cooking, so I don't mind much. I certainly raised an eyebrow at the beetroot risotto thinking it would be gross. Much to my surprise, it's really, really good...and so easy to make! I sent some leftovers home with a couple parents, who also loved it. Who knew beets, rice, wine and cheese could be good? I was as shocked as anyone.

I would, however, give my left arm for a good roast beef dinner...with yorkshire....and gravy.....mmmmmmmmm. I did, however, make some vegan 'pulled pork' a couple weeks ago for my family. Even my teen boys showered me with compliments like 'it was ok' and 'I didn't mind it'....feeling the love, lol. The taste was right on, but I didn't prepare the jackfruit properly, so texture was a little off. Next time.....