the vegetarian butcher

the Vegetarian Butcher begins...

 Though really I do like to eat

I'm averse to chewing most meat

In my search for fresh mains

Made of veggies and grains

Think a Veg Butchers would go down a treat!

And so finally it begins. 

Alarmingly (to me), I first joined Blogger back in November 2009,  my first post was in October 2011, (a 'coming soon' promise with full honest intent)...and it has taken until today to sit down and begin to write my vegetarian musings.  

Born from a conversation with my partner, Chef, who jokingly coined the oxymoron "vegetarian butcher", the idea perfectly fulfilled the void that exists for a vegetarian like myself, with little time to cook but who craves more substantial dishes without consuming meat. And selfishly, I urged him to open a vegetarian butcher shop.  A place where people could buy freshly prepared, high protein vegetarian 'mains' just as the eager carnivore might purchase a fresh beef sirloin or stuffed chicken breast from their local butcher. Offering something perhaps beyond just vegetarian sausages, burgers and other 'faux' meats.  But it was not his dream, it is mine. 

Thus, as my sister often admonishes me, instead of complaining and expecting someone else to do something, I am taking action myself. Currently on maternity leave from a full time career with a lovely little 6 month old, and having seemingly left my memory behind, now seems like a good time to write down my evolving thoughts. I have much to learn and although Chef is willing to assist me, it is my journey to explore this world beyond lentils and salads to find and create the most satisfying vegetarian fare for the Vegetarian Butcher.