Got to be honest too, the roast spuds looked a bit suspect cos they were in the same dish and oven as the turkey, so that was a pass too. And the gravy, well, you know, I didn’t even ask, didn’t want to offend.
So it looked a bit half empty, to say the least. Fortunately their was two saving graces, loads of sprouts and an most excellent bottle of Jameson’s 18 year old, so it was easy.’
‘A big plate of sprouts and tumbler full of yer finest whisky, and I’ll be a happy man…’ I said.
And that was more than enough to make sure the glass was way more than half full, quite literally speaking, and we all got tucked in together, me with a plate of sprouts and a tumbler and everyone else with a plate loaded with turkeys and stuff.
Was I bovvered? No chance. So grateful. So enjoyed it. So life affirming. I love my family, all of them, without exception, and they love me. What a privilege. The whisky helped, mind.
Tim Barford – Veg Fest UK and Yaoh!
• Is it difficult being a vegan/veggie at Christmas? Not at all! We enjoy - Nut loaf, salads of different varieties, and what I have during the rest of the year. We have been veggie since 1997.
• No it is not difficult being a vegan at Christmas. I eat a nut roast and all the vegetables. I buy a vegan Christmas pudding which I have with soya cream and my mum makes me a vegan cake which is delicious- I have to stop everyone eating it!!!! I became a vegetarian 32 years ago and converted to veganism about 12 years ago Being a vegan gets easier every year as more products come onto the market. I do not eat many substitutes as I find the taste of vegetables beans etc perfectly satisfying.
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