Eat Well, Live Free - Everyone’s Table and Cardamon Rice

By Jillena and Marcos

Marcos and I had an awesome time at the Sacramento Veg Fest this weekend! We met so many folks who want to eat well including vegetarians, vegans and veg-curious. If you missed it, you are probably sad that my Mother-in-Law, Grandma and I brought 500 homemade oatmeal bites and anise cookies giving them away as fast as people could eat them.

I was overwhelmed by the number of parents who attended the festival to learn more about their loved one’s dietary choices. Seeing parents commit to making significant dietary accommodations for a child is impressive. I remember the mantra at our dinner table all too well, “I’m not about to cook separate meals for each of you.”

In my experience, having a veggie and carnie at the same table can be trickier than having a Democrat and Republican eat a meal together! To make this easier on the chef, here are my top 10 tips on how to feed your entire family without spending an entire day cooking.

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