Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Cheryl" > wrote in message
> eb.com...
>> On 5/6/2014 10:57 AM, P Jameson wrote:
>>
>>> We have just acquired two excellent cauliflower which I shall feed to
>>> some
>>> 'vegan' guests very soon.
>>>
>>> Even as a novice I've managed to make a cheese sauce for cauliflower.
>>> But
>>> since 'Dairy' is out for them; would anyone be able to advise a very
>>> simple
>>> sauce of any kind to go just with the cauliflower? Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I've never cooked for anyone who is vegan, so I'd consider it a
>> challenge and take it on gracefully. I guess it would require some
>> input from them, plus a little education before going shopping. I
>> don't eat vegan, and love meat for my protein, so I'd probably cook
>> two different meals. If it's only for a short visit I don't think
>> that would be a problem, and I'd love to learn how others eat when on
>> a restricted diet, even if it's by choice or religion.
>
> When I have people with varying dietary needs, I usually do a salad
> bar. I can have meat, eggs and cheese for those who want them. I also
> make sure to have some beans and nuts. Popcorn goes well with this.
> Also vegetable soup. Just make sure not to use beef or chicken broth
> for vegans.

You'd better keep the non-vegan ingredients far away from the others.
God forbid that a speck of one get into something else. For that
matter, people serving themselves could drop something.