bump in the road...

Okay so I think I have officially hit a rough patch...it's not always easy being vegetarian/vegan when the rest of your family isn't. I think my oldest daughter and husband are going through meat withdrawal. I had to break down and buy pork chops to prepare for dinner for them because I was starting to feel so bad. It got me to thinking just how much we associate care and love of our families with the food we prepare them. As a wife and mother I feel guilty not feeding them the foods they are used to eating...like I am not taking care of them. Yet, eating whole grains and vegetables is really taking care of them better. We are Italian and comfort & love is associated with meatballs and sausage. I have been trying various meat-subsitute products made out of soy and veggies and haven't really been that impressed yet. Going to keep trying. In the meantime, any recipes or product suggestions would be great!