Austinist: Truesday: Sinking The Stink

Benji

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:39:02 -0600

Was it the harp player? The vegetarian format with the hypocritical koi trapped small pond? Was there hair in your food? Was the salsa bowl too small? The first time I ate at Kerbey Lane, a got a corn cake or something. I shit out my entire meal just after paying the check. Was it something like that?

eliz. s.

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:54:57 -0600

Now I'm curious about the Mother's story. . .

truecraig

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:04:41 -0600

Yeah, thanks Bill. I wasn't going to mention Mother's, out of respect for those who love the joint (that, and some friends who've worked there and are part of their "family" or whatever). But I won't be eating there anytime in the near future, due to an unpleasant experience I had there about six years ago. If you've read what I write here, then you could easily surmise that I'm not easily shaken. But I'll repeat that I won't be eating anything at Mother's anytime in the near future. Thanks, Billiam, for calling out my cards and shit. Feel free to shove, with ruthless and merciless force, a whole lamb, straight up your anus, I like to put pointless commas, into, my sentences. Alright then.

bill

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:33:03 -0600

Ah mothers, Craig tell us why you stop going there again? And Sean, imagine mayonnaise less potato salad, mmm… mayonnaise less potato salad, arrahagg… Grey steaks? Pan wasn’t hot enough to sear.. umm never mind, sorry about that. Welp back to vegi, these are pretty good to try: http://store.asianfoodcompany.com/mtrfoods.html Just add lamb! Or not, your choice, really… what? what? Want to make something of it?

Jooley Ann

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:00:30 -0600

I know I talk about it all the time, but while you're veg, you should try Mother's! I like a big salty steak just as much as the next gal, but for my birthday this week (indeed! this week!), I'm getting the hubby to take me to...Mother's! They remain #1 in my meat-eating little heart. Soooo fresh. Great variety. And *c*h*e*a*p*. http://motherscafeaustin.com/

Benji

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:22:53 -0600

Arggh. This is the worst advice ever. (First of all, eggs are NOT vegetarian. Just like aborted human fetuses aren't vitamin-rich broccoli crowns.) The Best (and only) advice you need is this: Substitute, don't replace. Think about it. What's the worst going veg has to offer? Tofu dogs. Rice milk Cheese. TVP shaped like chicken strips. Fake meat is gross and against the whole purpose. And besides, eating fake meatballs (I would imagine) will only make you miss the real thing. So go for originals. Salads, stir-frys, etc. All basic categories of Mexican food can be modified for veg. And half of Africa and the Middle East live on a pretty exotic vegan or vegetarian diet. (And, if you do like the fake stuff, there is also a TON of weird products at Central Mark-up, Whole Paycheck, and of course, Hairsville Coop. The novelty of such strange fare helps keep it interesting.) Pre-meat is meat. And, if you slip, don't give up. Just like in economics, what matters most is what you normally do over a long period of time, not how you slip up once in awhile. And get a cheap food processor. It'll help.

Kat

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:33:00 -0600

Larry's smoke-dried tomatoes (www.boggycreekfarm.com), spicy sprouts, fresh tomatoes, fried onions, freshly ground pepper, and home-made hummus wrapped in a fresh hot whole-wheat tortilla. Like a BLT, but better, cause you can eat a million of 'em. Home-made hummus is easy. You can google a million recipes or use mine-- Puree one can of chic peas, 2-3 cloves of garlic, the juice of two lemons, 1 T. salt, 1 t. red pepper, and whatever else sounds good to you in the blender. Then add 1/2 c. of olive oil slowly while blending on low. Experiment. Enjoy. And if you go back to meat-eating, the above sandwich is also really good with real bacon.

Ian

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:21:11 -0600

BTW, that's the Old English spelling of "omelets". It totally is. As for recipies, try this book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060515147/

sean

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:19:24 -0600

Stay away from tofu hotdogs. I ate one by accident at a bbq this past saturday and it was d i s g u s t i n g

Ian

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:12:13 -0600

Kudos to you for trying something new. As a non-meat-eater of several years, who has not yet keeled over from protein deficiency, I can tell you that it can be done. How does a vegetarian manage a cross-country road trip? Subway, baby. Some of 'em even sell the "Veggie Patty" sub (you have to ask for it, though). Waffle House? Hell, man, you're not a vegan. Take down a couple hefty cheese omelettes, some hash browns scattered covered capped diced, and yeah, a waffle or two. Denny’s? Fuck Denny's anyway. Springtime cookouts (and crawfish boils, and BBQ parties) ARE a bit more difficult. I bring a lot of cliff bars in my car, and make up the difference in beer. Other exquisite pleasures: cheese enchiladas, most indian food (clay pit time!), most thai / vietnamese (sub in tofu, it's quite good when fried), and veggie burgers at P. Terry's. One more tip: so as not to upset the balance of the universe, I suggest you kill a bunch of bugs and rodents this month. Just in case. We're already on thin ice with global warming, anything could tip the balance.

truecraig

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:45:10 -0600

Oh, and any recipes that anyone might know would be much appreciated. If there are any vegetarian readers out there. Or, if you just happen to have some good recipes. It doesn't matter what your eating habits are, actually.