Jenna <<< Wow, thank you for all this useful information!

Hi Fred! Just came across your blog and thought that I'd drop you a few good things to support you in being a ZERO meat eating peeps. With you being in Dallas there are tons a places http://www.dfwnetmall.com/veg/restaurantsvegetarianvegan.htm that will help with your endeavor. Try this link out http://www.dfwnetmall.com/veg/ for some good stuff. Our favorite place to shop the frozen section is Tom Thumb, they have a lot to choose from to supplement in great meals. My favorite meal that I make is bean enchiladas... YUM! Here's a cute video and recipe http://www.chooseveg.com/enchiladas.asp. Don't knock them.. They are GOOD! Oh Yeah, you can go to burger king and get a veggie burger, as well as, Chili's (if you didn't know).

So awesome, Fred, I soooooo feel the urge to give up meat too. I think I might try to 30 day thing too :)

Too Coward to Leave My Name <<< I think what is sad is that you still make time in your busy day to come and find out what is going on in my life...even though you apparently don't like me ;-)

Are you kidding ME?!?!?!?! O-M-G- words cant even express how hard you try to be cool. Its so sad. Its so, so sad.

Fred, I've also heard that a place called Sprouts has some of the freshest produce around. I applaud you for giving up meat for a month. :)

I haven't eaten red meat, pork, or seafood for over 13 years. I was full vegetarian for about 4 years, skipped a couple years while I was pregnant with my kids, but now I've gone back to veg. I think you tend to get more creative without meat. Be careful of pre-packaged vegetarian stuff, they tend to be high in sodium and carbs, so always double check the label. Trader Joe's is awesome and has a lot of delicious stuff to choose from. Good luck!

good for you fred. i've been vegan for a year and love it. a great book is john robbins(of baskin robbins) the food revolution. it really touches on the enviromental and ethical impact of factory farming. he also really makes an eloquent case against genetic mods. make friends with tofu, setein, quinio. also, try a sweet potato tempura roll along with your spicy tuna roll. killer.

I'm so proud of you. Keep up the good work. : )

I cut meat (except fish/shellfish) out of my diet too!! Three and a half weeks and going strong. I seriously feel sooooo much better :) It's not as hard as you may think ;)

Hey..I have been practicing Pescetarianism for 10 years now. Never went back. You will feel good and you won't regret it.

If you find yourself jonesin' for a burger, Chili's can make all of their burgers with a black bean patty that is surprisingly good! Good luck with this, man!

Yumm, I've cut out 1/2 the meat in my diet....well, I have my slip ups. My fav warm sandwich is Focaccia bread with basil pesto spread, an italian tomato spread, and sauteed onion/mushroom/bell pepper/ whatever veggie you love mix. If you're not vegan, then add a little ranch dressing and lots of cheese. Pop it in the oven for a few (just to melt the cheese) You'll never eat another sandwich...yummmmmmm! (p.s. mushrooms are a great substitute for meat in lots of things. They give a great texture!)

WHEW!! I was sooo gonna stop talking to you if you gave up Sushi!! Yeah I capitalized it!

Eric + Joe <<< Guys, thanks so much for taking the time to share with me your recommendations...much appreciated!

Kathryn <<< Thanks girl...I LOVE carmelized onions!!!

Hey Fred, I've been a vegetarian for 25 years this year. No chicken, fish, meat, pork, anything! There are tons of good foods out there to eat. Being a vegetarian is a fantastic lifestyle choice (even if it is only for a month), helps your own body, and even helps the environment in more ways than I can mention. Fresh is really the way to go, if you want big flavors, and great taste. I make simple little pizzas all the time - grab a small boboli crust (or some fresh pizza dough) and add 3 ingredients of your choice: Mushrooms, onions, olives, pineapple, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, pesto sauce, garlic, whatever, and then bake it up. Try increasing the size of your breakfast. Add some yoghurt, or fresh fruit, or cereal, or french toast (mmmm). Have lots of seasonal fruit on hand. Right now the peaches are AMAZING! huge, juicy, and full of sweetness. Good luck and let me know how it works out. E www.erichegwer.com

Indian food is great for a vegetarian. Its very flavorful and nutritious, as there are alot of aromatic spices, lentils, beans, etc. Many places like Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and local co-ops etc, sell these 1 minutes Indian packages. Basically its Indian food in a metallic package, which you heat and eat, but the great thing is that all the ingredients are completely natural. No preservatives, no additives, no artificial flavors etc.

Good for you! One of my favorite vegetarian dishes is a quesadilla filled with caramelized onions and corn kernels (and cheese of course). Soooo good!

My favorite thing in the whole world is hummus and warm pita bread! Yum! Good luck Fred!