I’m surprised that Kerri hasn’t said anything about this yet, but we’ve decided to fast during Lent this year. Apart from a brief “there-are-leftovers-already-in-the-fridge-that-we-shouldn’t-throw-away” exemption, we’re cutting out meat entirely for the next 40+ days. That’s right: 100% meatless. We’re not going whole hog vegan (There’s a fun turn of phrase!), but we are eliminating all flesh: beef, poultry, fish, pork, etc.
Kerri’s reasons and my reasons for doing this overlap, and they include…
A desire to set aside Lent to better prepare for and anticipate Easter and all that it brings.
A desire to adjust our eating habits along healthier lines.
A desire to regain perspective on the abundance of our setting, one in which meat – and copious amount of it – is not only available for every meal but expected with every meal. And this in a world where so many want for a meal at every meal.
After only a few days I can’t say that I’ve missed it. The only time I’ve noticed it is when we have something from our regular menu sans meat; the veggie version is a little less filling. it still tastes good, and we’ve tried a couple new recipes, too. There is a barley corn chowder in the fridge that’s quite tasty, and I’m always up for some pintos and rice with Kerri’s homemade tortillas.
We’ll keep you posted at Lent progresses.
