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[steelmagnolia97]

Okay, so I was only just "saved" by vegetarianism yesterday, but I'm coming home for spring break this weekend and I'm not sure I want to mention it to my parents...but I think I have to. I'm afraid of them getting all patronizing, "aw, isn't she cute, going through this phase" kind of thing for me and I hate that. That's what they were like when I

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[freckles42]

try chocolate soy milk first ... silk takes awhile to get used to, but the chocolate is easier to ease yourself into. ... or try goat's milk or organic brand. like this or this (we drink horizon at home).

I grew up on goat's milk and soy milk until Danny died (can we say lactose intolerance?), so I rarely had moo-milk until I was a teen. And for cheese (american, at least), try veggie slices! They taste pretty good and are great for grilled cheese. (there are some brands listed here)

I hope this helps; welcome to the veggie sisterhood!!

:)
me

[steelmagnolia97]

I mostly just use milk for cereal. And since I eat unsweet cereals mostly, like Total, the sweetness of the soy milk was strange! Is goat milk gotten in a more humane way than mainstream cow milk?

[steelmagnolia97]

thanks babe! MWAH!

[freckles42]

usually, because goats aren't raised on a national level for mass production and movement. They're usually part of one small farm or in a co-op. Usually they're allowed to free-range and just come in for milking. If you're not sure about the farm you're getting the milk from, I'd recommend just checking into it on the web; usually organic or free-range farms are very proud of the fact and will publicize it as much as possible. 9 times out of 10 you'll be able to find out on the carton, anywho. this site has a lot of info about goat milk in general. here's a group that seems to treat their goats humanely. and here's the American Dairy Goat Association homepage.

hope it helps. :)