I know it's time for me to get back to being a vegetarian..I've been doing some chicken, but I know about the factory farming and I know about the movie I think you saw and I could not stomach it; don't need to, just the reminder of why I went vegetarian years ago.

For along time, I didn't want any substitute which looked like the real thing, but I like the veggie burgers and hot dogs that are out now, but they do tend to have a lot of sodium content. Boca Burgers are good, though, and they, or Morning Star, have good fake burger "crumblies" which we use to make goulash and sloppy-joes. Morning Star also puts out a decent fake bacon which cooks up in the microwave, but, again, has a good dose of sodium.

I nEVER tried tofu until this past year. It really does take on the taste of whatever you cook it with and, if you are concerned about getting enough protein, it is an easy way to get it. Stirred in with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and whatever other veggies you like,it can really add a lot. The crumblies are also good in tacos and taco salad.

I just read of a chicken alternative on some website the other day. I'll have to go look it up. I've been having a chicken salad for dinner almost every night and must stop. For me, it is an ethical/moral issue and I feel ashamed I fell of the wagon, so to speak. Thanks for bringing this up, Sins.

Lima beans with corn bread taste just fine sans ham, btw. Good this time of year, too.