tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82699261910530289622024-02-22T08:20:29.322-08:00The Burnt VeggieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-92101459614718460052016-03-11T01:07:00.000-08:002016-03-11T01:07:04.948-08:00<h2>
Please Keep Calm, Renovations in progress. </h2>
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I think you have notice that I haven't been posting anything lately, that is because I am restructuring the blog.<br />
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What started as just a blog about complaining about my veggie life, has given birth to something bigger than I had imagined. In my head I want to do a lot with this blog, besides complain about the treatment I get from people as a fat girl and a black vegetarian. I want this blog to be a reference point for some people. So until I am satisfied with my plans and structure for the blog, you will have to re-read and re-share what is currently available.<br />
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Thank you for the love that you have been showing the blog. I might change the domain or even the name. I am not sure, however, Burnt Veggie will stay forever. This is a change that the blog needs and deserves.<br />
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Onwards and Upwards :)<br />
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Potatoes will be the death of me. </h2>
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So while I was assessing my wonderful life as a vegetarian I noticed that I am always fed potatoes because people never know what I can be fed.<br />
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I eat almost everything that is not meat right? now people assume that potatoes are all I eat. I have had potatoes of all kinds. Boiled, mashed, loaded, roasted, whole, halved, cubed, diced, fried and sometimes a tad bit raw. I stopped eating rice and all other starch, so for some reason people assume that I need all the starch I can get which, in this case, is potatoes. I have a strong hate for them now. </div>
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So now because I grew tired of potatoes I tried to find alternatives to eating them. I eat carrots (which are normally very sweet and I can't handle them.), pumpkin (which generally tastes rather weird.), Sweet potato ( well, they are SWEET POTATOES!!! I can't!). As you can see I complain about every veg that might replace this one I claim to hate. This is a big issue right? Spuds make me sick, potatoes I can't say.<br />
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I need help! I need more veggies that will replace these ones I have complaints about. I need to accept what the earth gives me. Guys, I need help! Potatoes will be the death of me. Struu Bob! These wonderful root vegetables will be the death of me and I can't find anything ( I can't not complain) about some of the other root vegetables or any veg that might replace the potatoes.<br />
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Potatoes will be the death of me but at this moment, they are the life of me. I am happy, or at least I show that.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-28216401447978837832016-01-21T00:14:00.000-08:002016-01-21T00:14:10.426-08:00<h2>
The Theory of the Burnt Toast</h2>
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I know, I am a burnt veggie but this one is the one. Burnt toast. Actually anything that is bread and is burnt is the best.<br />
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So here is my story. I love food and everyone probably knows this and because I love food, I explore a lot with my food. I fall in love with something new everyday. So now you wonder why burnt toast right? here is the story:<br />
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This one morning I forgot to put the toaster on low heat you know because well I just wanted it to be like browner than it was. So a few minutes later my toast was burnt. It was black and not brown. I didn't freak out, I ate it and it was most delicious thing I have ever eaten in like ever.<br />
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Now that I have found my gold and can freely eat it, comes the question, is it safe? Well I don't care how I will die but if it is somehow food induced please know that I died veeeeeeeeeery happy.<br />
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So here is my theory:<br />
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The best food is burnt or old (sat in the fridge for longer than normal). They always look inedible and other people do not eat it (you can actually have your food in peace, they will pull faces and you will enjoy your meal.) these meals are rare gems that not everyone will get the chance to enjoy. These meals can be had anytime, no rules.<br />
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With all this said, please go out there and find your Burnt Toast and stop mocking mine (Motshewa and Royzane). Now That I have been speaking about it, I deserve some burnt toast.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-39796440151853188412016-01-05T07:30:00.000-08:002016-01-13T02:30:17.304-08:00<h2>
The Fat Vegetarian</h2>
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People will always make you feel like you're not what you see in the mirror. One has to always psych themselves before posting a picture online or wearing a pair of nice fitting shorts. </div>
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I recently did a semi-nude shoot with a good photographer friend (not sure if he is as good a friend as he is a photographer) Lutendo (@luu_artphotography, check his work out on Instagram). The pictures of this very shoot were not supposed to be seen by the public but then I thought that maybe if a fat girl like me can show other fat girls that they can and should be proud with their shapes then why not show the pictures. </div>
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It was a very fun shoot. Luu is professional and makes sure you're comfortable while he takes the pictures. (Ehh Luu, ewallet can be sent through, no free advertising.). I thought that I would maybe freeze during the shoot however, I had too much fun. </div>
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As a fat girl growing up, I hated how my stretch marks looked and how people I did not know looked at me. Obviously, one always has insecurities and these often consume ones thoughts. These insecurities manifest from external forces that are exerted by people who, in their own right, also have insecurities. The way in which people are forced to think that fat people are lazy, ugly and always have to wear clothes that are two sizes too big, is the main reason so many fat people are generally shy or do not have a lot of friends. </div>
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Our society is a thin society or it possesses a 'everybody should be thin' mentality which messes with a lot of people's mindsets. People figure that if you don't have a thin body then you are not beautiful. They assume that as a fat girl you cannot get the guys they get or even dress up better than them. Speaking from experience, one gets all kinds of looks when dressed a certain type of way. This was how I felt before 2015. I always thought that to be part of the society I had to be thin. Now I know better and will stay fat and fabulous. </div>
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The shoot was for me to finally show that I have accepted my body and shape. That I love how I was created. I am finally proud to say that I am a Mindful, Fat Vegetarian living it large. I am having fun and enjoying the journey. </div>
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I will post more Burnt Veggie related stuff as time goes on. It was festive therefore, stories are plenty. </div>
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Onwards and Upwards :) </div>
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Below are some of the pictures Luu shot. Look, love and book Luu (again, ewallet nyana Luu, no free advertising here.)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-85023010696614718432015-12-15T05:49:00.000-08:002015-12-15T05:49:41.853-08:00<h2>
Tennis biscuits and custard</h2>
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We can officially say that the year is coming to an end because I got my Christmas food. </div>
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Growing up my grandmother would always buy Tennis Biscuits and Cold Drink. It was our dessert and we loved it, I mean who wouldn't love such beautiful food? I mean... </div>
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Anyway I want to tell you about this beautiful food I was introduced to by Nontsikelelo Nkombisa when we used to stay together theeeeeeere very far. She bought custard and tennis biscuits and she has some. There I was obviously wanting some. She game me... I have never been so taken far by food. She spread the custard on the tennis biscuits and there we were licking our lips and fingers. </div>
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Today, I bought some and had some and there I was trying not to cry because it was just too nostalgic. I missed uMantsikiza, I know she probably doesn't have anymore because I'm not near her. </div>
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We had this once, but this was the best thing to ever bring us together. Ruru, thanks for introducing me to this nice thing. This will be my Christmas meal. </div>
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Roy's Loaded Potatoes... </h2>
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I wish I could leave this post without anything else because Roy's loaded potatoes are indescribable. The taste, the look, the overall beauty. Oh goodness. </div>
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Roy is a beautiful and bubbly lady I love with all my heart. No, not because she makes me good food but because she is very cool, I mean very cool. She made me a salad once, the simple gesture of food touching my mouth became an adventure I did not want to end. Well because this salad was too nice. Anyway, she then made loaded potatoes that had sun dried tomatoes, cheese and well halved, soft and un-mashed potatoes and these were heavenly. I had a foodgasm and a half when I had the first bite, please keep in mind that I said bite, imagine the whole plate of food. The plate was filled with other things but these loaded potatoes were the star of the meal. </div>
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She keeps bringing some and each time I have them I just cannot believe that these are the same potatoes. The taste is always different. I love that, a lot. We fall in and out of love with food from time to time and to this day I can honestly say that I haven't fallen in love with any meal like I did with Roy's Loaded Potatoes. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-62690551499878937092015-11-30T02:29:00.000-08:002015-12-04T01:12:32.764-08:00<h2>
21 days of Kelebration (The celebration of Kele)</h2>
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Tomorrow, the 1st of December is not only the first day of December, it is the beginning of the most busiest and nicest months of the year after well last December. It is also the first day of my birthday month. This is not only my favourite month of the year but the only month I feel extra special and important. So I decided that this year I will have 21 days of Kelebration. It is essentially a celebration of Kelebogile. On this post I will be giving you some pointers on why I think Kelebogile should or could be Kelebrated.</div>
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<li>Kele's presence fills a room with genuine and pure aura</li>
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<li>New sandals</li>
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Braai season is upon us... Ahhh Damn!!!</h2>
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It is that time of the year where one will be invited to braais. I would give out a list of things people should get for from me, but then again I think people will want me to talk anyway but since some people might not invite me I will just write everything. </div>
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<li>No CROSS- CONTAMINATION please I don't want to see your fork stabbing my food. use two forks if necessary. </li>
<li>The less starch the better. Do not force me to eat pap and potato salad seriously now! I am a vegetarian not a starchitarian. </li>
<li>Please make sure that your omnivore friends do not even try to eat the food you prepared for the herbivores. </li>
<li>Oh and please make sure that no one wants me to be the centre of attention. I am a vegetarian not a reality TV show. The less the questions the better. No questions would be great but then again we live in South Africa and people are inquisitive.</li>
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I am a Vegetarian living it Large</h2>
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You wait for someone to comment about your size, your clothes and how different you are. You become very conscious about your surroundings and the people there. No matter how hard you try to fake confidence you always have to get used to the fact that you are bigger and therefore a target for silly jokes. I recently watched a Youtube video- a poem about being Too Big by a girl who, like myself, knows how it feels to get this statement from people, how hard it is to pretend not to feel ashamed and hearing two voices, one good and the other bad, how you can be your own best friend and worst enemy.<br />
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I tried so hard not to cry during that time because I related with the poem. I then checked another one out and this one was about how we, fat people, are never seen as people with eating disorders. Both poems can be found on YouTube, namely Beck Cooper- Too Big and Alone in the bathroom. Beck Cooper is just too good for my soul.<br />
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Anyway... I wasn't planning to praise Beck, I planned to stop people from being rude to FAT people. Some people will be like "You need to hear it, I mean you eat everyday and you just don't want to hear the truth." Don't you think that we hear the truth a little too much sometimes that it has formed a hate spot in our minds? Don't you think that when we eat the food you claim we do everyday we fight ourselves? Don't you think that sometimes we just sit there and eat to sooth the pain you guys force us in to? You don't know now do you?<br />
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Coffee, Tea, Veggies, Smiles, Books, Mindfulness. My Life!!!</h2>
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The food I eat, the coffee and tea I drink, the books I read and the smiles I get make me realise that life is not as hard as people claim it to be. I found that with the items I have mentioned I can conquer the world. I have also found peace that is not awarded by material things, I found eternal peace. Though it is still a journey I still found peace, I learnt to live a mindful life, hence this realisation of how beautiful life is. </div>
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I am honestly not gonna talk about my veggies but how my life is good since being a BURNT VEGGIE. You have to understand that some decisions will help you spiritually. I know I am being deep at this moment but I am just saying that being a vegetarian helps you in your journey to having a mindful life. </div>
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I hope my observation helps you be as mindful as possible. </div>
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Onwards and Upwards :) </div>
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#TheBurntVeggie </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-39903206736524496172015-09-22T06:43:00.003-07:002015-12-04T01:05:48.666-08:00<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The struggle to get good food is hard... for a vegetarian.</span></h2>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Some struggles
are harder than others. Some struggles are the toughest, while some struggles
do not even match up to the other struggles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">I know that I
started on a sad note and this is because this very post is a sad one. It is
about the struggle to find delicious vegetarian food, you didn’t cook yourself,
at a reasonable price. And I am not talking about pizza or any other take away
one can get anywhere. I am talking about a wholesome almost home-cooked meal
that will keep you full until your next meal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">These very
meals are not found around the affordable places. I don’t use the word cheap
because it just sounds wrong. Anyway, so like the food I want to have, you know
the wholesome meals are really hard to find because well, they are the gems of
this lifetime. These very gems are not made with the same oil as the meat
component, they are not stirred with the same fork that stirs the stews or
meaty salad. These meals are not salads. No, they are not. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">These meals are
made like you made them or someone else in your family did. However, finding
these meals is like finding a black person in Oranja. It is not possible. This
is a real struggle for a Burnt veggie who is economically unstable (I am not
broke, the finances are not coming in a stable manner). The Burnt Veggie would
also love to have a wholesome meal that she doesn’t have to cook or pay a lot
of money for. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Hope to see
more safe, healthy, affordable and delicious food served everywhere. I don't want to be struggling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The struggle should come to an end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Onwards and
Upwards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">#BurntVeggie </span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-25041960586911808262015-09-16T00:33:00.002-07:002015-12-04T01:10:41.643-08:00<h2>
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">You are a Meatless Monday fan? No sorry you are not a
vegetarian!</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This is a delayed post of my frustrations because of my
fellow people in the country who feel it is good for them to not eat meat on
Mondays. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">These people are the ones who will tweet and inbox me as a
vegetarian, not asking for advice but giving their three cents advice (I do not
want to hurt their pretty little egos shame that’s why I said 3 cents). They
will act like they know my struggle to find good food fit for my lifestyle. As
a Burnt Veggie I always take offence because these people think they are
vegetarians, yes, vegetarians imagine only on Mondays. Once a week. Four or
five times a month. Imagine. I am in awe of their ambition shame. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I love everyone, even the meat eaters who mock vegetarians,
however these Monday vegetarians (I am giving them a nice title shame they
deserve it), deserve all the bit of hate I have in my body. They are
irritating. EXTREMELY irritating to be honest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I am not a rude person when people ask or give advice,
however, these Monday vegetarians are the last people who I will ever take
advice from. They still eat meat for six days a week. That’s 24 days a month. That's 288 days a year. (Yes I did the math... I had time on my hands.) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Anyway, I have been a vegetarian for a year and a month.
This could’ve been my celebratory post but as you know Monday vegetarians happened. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Onwards and Upwards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">#BurntVeggie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-83266913995611341752015-07-27T04:45:00.001-07:002015-07-28T07:01:43.436-07:00<div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">This month has been too busy and I have been neglecting this beautiful
place I call home, the spot for my complaints and general good vibes. However,
I am here and I will still post stories about being a vegetarian. 11
months in.<br />
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So before, we go too far. This weekend I went to bury someone who was my friend, my real friend (Our mothers did not know each other until we became friends). Like
any other funeral, one has to eat and act like the food is delicious. So I
stood in the queue and I took the food then said "Ha ke je dijo tsa ko
masong (I don't eat funeral food.)" and I offered them to someone.<br />
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With some people, me saying I don't eat funeral food means I am afraid of a
runny stomach (which happens from time to time). However, when I explained that
I am a vegetarian the expressions on the faces of the people I told about my
lifestyle were priceless. They asked the usual question "why are you
vegetarian" and for the first time I heard someone ask me if there was a
butchery at home so that my vegetarianism made sense to them. One said that my
family did not cook meat well that's why I hated it so suddenly.<br />
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I am approaching my ONE year anniversary as a vegetarian and would love to hear
different questions than what I am currently hearing. I love meeting new people
and keeping in touch with some people however, I hate having to explain the
reason for me being a Burnt Veggie. It is irritating.<br />
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Not only did this happen at the funeral, it normally happens where black people
gather (I am not pulling a race card it is just truth). With white people, they
just ask why and how long then it is back to normal conversation. With black
people, you then become the topic of discussion and you are generally not the
main topic but because you said something, they don’t think a black person
could be they just sit there and discuss your choices.<br />
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">I love being a Burnt Veggie and I enjoy every minute of it. Now we
prepare for my anniversary, hope you are ready for the festivities.<br />
<br />
Onwards and Upwards<br />
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#TheBurntVeggie :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-59520362131884914112015-06-23T06:28:00.005-07:002015-06-23T06:30:15.752-07:00<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">SPINACH and TIENG(SOUR PAP) are not the only things that
I will eat. My mom needs to understand that there are other things that she can
make me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Just because I like these food items doesn’t mean that I only want to
eat these items. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Mamasto(as she is affectionately known) should understand that I am not a
spinachetarian but a vegetarian which means I eat all the veggies, and I mean
ALL.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">A day without the tieng and spinach combination would be
so awesome. I love spinach but I could go a week without it. My mom however
makes it for me as I said I only want to eat it and nothing else. A few months ago,
it was chips and mash now she found something new. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Not that I dont appreciate
what she makes for me but it would be so awesome if she did not make me the
same meal every day. I love my mom more than anything in the world and I would
do anything for her, she knows it too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I just don’t want to eat the same meal every day. :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.4666652679443px;">Onwards and Upwards</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21.4666652679443px;">#TheBurntVeggie</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-40456652008023146002015-06-15T04:36:00.001-07:002015-06-15T04:36:16.660-07:00<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The <i>Burnt Veggie </i>would
like to say that the vegetarian journey has become fun and tough. I would also
like to apologise for not posting... LIFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I recently visited my neighbour, an old woman who
is more of my second mother than she is my grandmother. She made the most
beautiful piece of food that I have ever had in my life. It was so delicious
that as I write this now I get the taste of it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It had corn bits, red speckled beans and a bunch of
aromatics and spices. I had a taste while she was making it and I was somewhat
reluctant of eating it however, after it was ready, I wanted the pot... and I
mean the whole pot right next to me with the spoon she used to stir the meal. I
didn’t want to lose any flavour. I wanted everything. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">My taste buds went on a journey that was so
beautiful. They do not want to come back. Mama (as I call her) did not know
that I am vegetarian until that day when she made this wonder meal. I told her
that I loved it and would eat it all day, every day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">This meal made me realise that protein is
everywhere and people can stop asking me if I get enough. I’d like to think
that I am. Everyone thinks that meat has protein, well vegetables do too, some more than meat. Eat your Broccoli :). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Onwards and Upwards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">#TheBurntVeggie <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16205717541732832195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269926191053028962.post-12471802584581055452015-05-22T00:20:00.002-07:002015-05-22T05:10:48.022-07:00<h2 style="height: 0px;">
Hi, I am Kelebogile and I am a Burnt Veggie. </h2>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">16<sup>th</sup> of August 2014. This is not
just another date on the calendar. It is the day I decided I will be a
vegetarian. No, I did not do it because I wanted to be special or I wanted to
seem weird. My family, friends and the society always ask me questions and here
is a list of those silly and weird ones:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18.6666660308838px; line-height: 21.4666652679443px;">1. Why are you a vegetarian? </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Well, this question is not the best question
one can answer. I can't honestly say that I openly answer with a smile. I can't
explain why I went vegetarian without sounding rude. You can’t just ask me out
of the blue, anywhere why I am a <i>Burnt Veggie</i>.
I am not going to be all nice and sweet if you ask it with an undermining tone.
I promise you, you will hate me.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2. Are you sure meat is not for you? </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">WOW!!! Do you think I would just wake up and
decide to stop doing something because I just felt like that. Yes, meat is not
for me. I do not like how it tastes and smells.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3. How long has it been? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Unless I somehow say it to you then you do not
have a right to ask me. I will tell you if you and I have known each other or
it is a magazine interview. Do not come to me after I announce or say that I am
a <i>Burnt Veggie</i> and ask me how long it
has been. Please for the goodness of heaven don't.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4. So you just eat salad? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Well, salad is part of my diet but this doesn’t
mean it is the only thing I eat. I eat a selection of food and I am happy to
say that I eat pizza alone, unless I am with Cas, Hlompho or Lehlohonolo. They
eat my food. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">5. Do you want a taste of my burger? </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is it vegetarian? No? Then leave me alone I don’t want your burger. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6. Don't you miss eating meat? </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I did for the first week, not now. I will not
say I won’t cook it for someone I just won't eat or taste it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7. Now I can't invite you to my party?</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Shame man, unless you don’t want me there, then
don’t invite me bruh. The <i>Burnt Veggie</i>
will stay happy and healthy. But if you feel that I should be there, please
make sure that there is vegetarian food. I want to eat and not be the one eating
snacks to get full and all that.</span></div>
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can now go forward and have fun together, maybe I will convert a few of you. </span></div>
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