In a message dated 7/6/02 6:45:11 AM, [email protected] writes: << There also can be
some important cultural/religious elements around food, kosher food, pork not being welcome by a number of religions, vegetarian dishes if you have lets say Indians >> I learned quite a bit at an Open Space of several days at a resort in a remote location (no easy way to go out for meals). The group included several vegetarians, from India and the US. The kitchen agreed to provide vegetarian meals for all who requested them--they understood the concept of a meal with no meat, but did not quite grasp the reality of providing adequate vegetarian meals over a period of several days. Each day our friends received the same menu: a fruit plate for breakfast, a sandwich of sliced vegetables and an apple for lunch, and a plate of steamed vegetables for dinner. Soon we had some hungry participants! Finally, near the end of the conference, one of the Indians called the waiter and ordered the breakfast he wanted, with eggs and pancakes. I've been at other conferences where vegetarian and other special-diet foods were creatively planned and prepared, special casseroles made in quantities to feed a larger number than had ordered the special foods and placed on the buffet, with a small label, next to the other dishes offered. Wonderful, satisfying food that included homemade granola and wheatfree, nondairy lasagna. I think the kind of collaborative planning that Michael suggests makes the difference. Joelle * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected], Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
