I have become vegetarian as of approximately 8 p.m. last night. We were watching a programme called Fish Town on BBC1. It’s an interesting documentary series about fishing boats and their crew plying their trade from Peterhead, which is the UK’s largest fishing port. There was something about seeing all those fish gasping and struggling in their death throes which finally tipped me over the edge into vegetarianism. I’m ashamed that it has taken me so long to make the decision. I have seen and heard plenty of things over the years which made it clear to me that I’m not happy about eating meat or fish. But it has always felt easier to go with the flow and eat the same meals as the rest of the family. Chicken in particular is such a convenient base for many dishes. Anyhow the decision is made. I will need to get used to using new and different ingredients.
My announcement today was greeted with some disbelief and hilarity by James and Davie (Ally is out this evening so I haven’t told him yet, and I should imagine that Jamie will be relaxed about it.) I will not be changing my mind.
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