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The real impetus was I just started seeing animals differently. I am still on the journey to unpack what this means to me, but as I’m doing that, I don’t want to eat meat or any products derived from meat.
I come from a huge meat-eating family. BBQs (braii) are like a religion
for us. We would wake up early, drive to the Zimbabwean butcher in
Southampton, and we would go home with the best quality meats. The men would
huddle around the braii and the women would be making salads and other
dishes to complement the meat feast. The atmosphere was just euphoric: all
day drinking, listen to Oliver Mtukudzi or Jah Prayzah…It was a good time
all round.
You’re probably wondering why I even turned to veganism when I was clearly
so happy eating meat. Well, as with all stories of change, it begins with
falling in love (kinda, not really).
I have been in love with my partner for 13 years. We met when I was 17 and
we were best friends. At 22, we broke up. I hated him, I loved him, and I
felt sorry for myself. I moved to a different country in a bid to move on
and find myself. Once I felt I was sufficiently over him, I returned to
gloomy England, only to see him and realize I was definitely not over him.
We got back together and…I digress. The point is that he is vegetarian, and
so is his entire family.
My partner is quietly vegetarian. He never talks about it and he never
judges anyone who isn’t. He has never eaten meat and has no plans to do so.
He made being vegetarian look simple.
The real impetus was I just started seeing animals differently. I am still
on the journey to unpack what this means to me, but as I’m doing that, I
don’t want to eat meat or any products derived from meat.
After over-indulging during lockdown and winding up in several food comas
over the Christmas period, I made a vow to go vegan for two months and to
give up alcohol for 6 months. I created an Instagram page to keep me
motivated and also to follow other vegans for inspiration and advice given I
knew virtually nothing about being vegan!
I have sought out other Black vegans on social media but this has not been
easy. I am grateful to Black Vegans Rock because I have just started
following people from this page for inspiration.
Being vegan has been super fun and a great and exciting adventure. I have
eaten the most delicious food and I have made food I never thought I was
capable of making. Once I took meat out of the equation, it allowed me to
stretch my imagination and create wonderful meals. I also had inspiration
from vegan cooks/chefs on Instagram and I am truly grateful for this.
Eating vegan food has been easier than I thought and I haven’t missed meat.
I am in the process of trying to find vegan alternatives to my favorite
meals and I am enjoying the challenge.
I am always searching for new recipes and before I went vegan I used to love
oxtail curry with rice and peas so if you have a vegan alternative, I will
love you forever.
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