On Being Vegetarian.

The ninth month of the Chinese calender celebrates the festival of the Nine Emperor Gods. It is the  time when devotees would embark on a vegetarian diet for nine or ten days. It is a good excuse at this time of the year for me to be herbivorous for 9 consecutive days. Being vegetarian during this period does not cause any problem since I have been doing that even before i was married. It is something that is tolerated but not understood by my in laws or husband.
Last year, my daughter and I were vegetarian for nine days whereas the other two, that is my husband and MIL , survive only for a couple of days of vegetarian diet and then calling it quits. They couldn't stand a few days without meat.....chicken or pork. My daughter who loves burger, pizza and most things meaty successfully maintain her vegetarian diet for 9 days.
This year is a different story. I decided not to pamper them by having two menus. There is only 1 menu at home for this year............vegetarian dishes. The message is loud and clear. It is either eat the vegetarian dishes I cook/buy  or go find a  restaurant/stall that cater to their carnivore palates. Today is the 7th day and so far so good. No complaints or throwing tantrums.
Maybe my cooking is getting better.....he he( self-praise only) . Or maybe it is because of health reasons. Or possibly  it is too expensive to eat out.