See, that's where I have the disconnect. I would really and truly prefer it if my vegetarian friends would just cook what they always do. Seriously. A well-presented vegetarian meal is a beautiful thing. None of us need meat at every meal, those that claim they do are just obnoxious.

I commented earlier to a few people that felt odd about their hosts making them a special entree if they were coming over for dinner. They shouldn't worry about it. I have no issues with a meat-free dinner at my home, neither should they. It would be rude, in fact, for anyone to invite someone to dinner only to have them go home hungry.

I won't ever get around the soy milk thing, though. I'm lactose intolerant too, but if milk is cooked (as in a latte), it's perfectly safe. Heating breaks down the sugars that make us sick. It's a matter of degree, anyway. Most lactose intolerant people can handle a bit of dairy. Some can only have cream in their coffee. I'm ok with milk on cereal, but then that's it for the day.

I really truly believe that people worry too much about this nonsense. I'm a perfectly healthy omnivore. You're a perfectly healthy vegetarian. It is what it is.