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I think somebody should remind Ready, Steady, Cook that a vegetarian doesn't eat fish! Well I guess it is not them that they should remind but the contestant who said she was a Veggie and then when Mr Harriott asked if she ate fish she said "sometimes". After they made a big deal about this going to be a veggie meal she pulled out fish. Ok she eats fish fair enough thats upto her but if you are a "proper" vegetarian then you don't eat fish. I get to have this argument with people about vegetarians eating fish all the time. It pisses me off. If someone eats fish and calls themselves a true veggie (to the point at stating it on television where there will be people watching you) then they are a hypocrite. Sorry if this has become a bit of rant but, argh! I've had enough of this argument for 6 live times and I've only been a veggie for 3 years!

Here is the definition of a vegetarian (and no not mine the [Vegetarian Society's] one!):

A vegetarian is someone living on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with or without the use of dairy products and eggs (preferably free-range).

A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, or slaughter by-products such as gelatine or animal fats.

Believe me yet? Veggies don't eat fish! I was actually thinking that they might have produce an interesting recipe that I could eat, but alas no. I just checked what they made: Mushroom risotto (how inspiring, not), Haddock wrapped in spinach with sweet and sour red pepper dressing (FISH!!) and Herb crusted haddock with mushroom and soy vinaigrette (FISH AGAIN ARGH!).

This makes me thing back to the Vegetarian Society's "Fishconceptions Campaign". And as they stated a fish is: "a cold blooded animal, living wholly in water" [Oxford English Dictionary]. Take a look at the site, it has some rather odd and interesting material on there.

I like to think I'm quite an 'ethical' (everyone has their own ethics and I wouldn't want to force my opinion on anyone else) person and I think that most of this has been backed up by reading of: http://www.ethicalstudent.com/. This is a very interesting website with some good links that provide some necessary reading if you are trying to be an 'ethical' person, in particular whilst a student. I know what life is as a student and its not fun since money is tight. At times it is a right bitch to try and be ethical as it can cost more, but it's worth it. If you don't believe me take a look at the ethical student website above.

I and Lizzie have recently decided to go out and cook more, which I am not complaining about. Shame I am lazy and it ends up being me offering help rather than being in charge. Anyway the other day we decided to make some 'fudge' balls following a recipe from [http://vegweb.com]. I have to say though they are titled at fudge balls I am not sure what, if any of it is at all fudge. Still though I really liked the sound of it and we made it anyway. The recipe can be found at: [vegweb.com - fudge balls]. They didn't turn out tasting of fudge but they are quite delicious and taste like a snickers bar! Which is good!

I am a veggie, there is no doubt of this. I do, however, believe that if you are going to eat meat (I have many friends who do - and family!!) then you should try and be nice to the animal. If you don't know what condition these animals (non organic / free range) are kept in then maybe this cartoon (with a slightly humorous twist by the title / style) might be interesting to you... take a look here [www.themeatrix.com]