Annoyed with my MIL!

[flying_babyb]

Maybe I am confusing you with another poster (I tend to do that) but I thought you worked at a daycare or preschool If the preschool/daycare gets any kind of federal funding for their food (and even if they do not if they have the kids' nutritional intersets at heart at all) they also serve fruit/veggie side dishes and grains as well as milk to drink. If you really want to keep eating vegetarian (nothing worng with you not doing so if you prefer to eat meat) then just fill up enough on sides to last until your break. I worked at a daycare and ate lunch with the kids for several years in college. This is hwat I did

Were not on a food progam and theres rarly enough fruits and veggies for the kids let alone the teachers. We just dont get enough sent over from the hospital. It sucks but we make do

 

[Forevryoung]

Were not on a food progam and theres rarly enough fruits and veggies for the kids let alone the teachers. We just dont get enough sent over from the hospital. It sucks but we make do

I don't want to hijack the thread but what about bringing your own? I wouldn't survive in a place like this because I am very picky about my meat (I was raised in a kosher home).

FYI (to the OP) Kosher gelatin has absolutely NO animal products in it (if it is indeed kosher). If you are a vegetarian, Kosher labeled products are great "Parve" means no meat or dairy products are in the item, "dairy" means that there is a dairy ingredient (but therefore, no meat). One of the basic Jewish dietary laws is that you can't mix dairy and meat.

 

[Diva of Dragons]

I don't want to hijack the thread but what about bringing your own? I wouldn't survive in a place like this because I am very picky about my meat (I was raised in a kosher home).

FYI (to the OP) Kosher gelatin has absolutely NO animal products in it (if it is indeed kosher). If you are a vegetarian, Kosher labeled products are great "Parve" means no meat or dairy products are in the item, "dairy" means that there is a dairy ingredient (but therefore, no meat). One of the basic Jewish dietary laws is that you can't mix dairy and meat.

I wish that was true: Here is the link that contains the following comment. http://www.ivu.org/faq/gelatine.html

What is kosher gelatin(e)?

from the Vegetarian Resource Group:
Kosher gelatin can be made with fish bones, and/or beef skins. Contrary to assumptions, it is also considered kosher to use it with dairy products. Kosher law is very complex and the bones and hides used in gelatin production are considered pareve. The general meaning of pareve refers to foods that are neither milk nor meat, and many people assume this means that the product is vegetarian. However, OU pareve certified ingredients can have animal products, such as fish, eggs, and gelatin, in them.

"Kosher Gelatin Marshmallows: Glatt Kosher and 'OU-Pareve'," an article that appeared in Kashrus Magazine, explains the distinctions. A quote from the article is as follows:
"...since the gelatin product is from hides or bones - not real flesh - and has undergone such significant changes, it is no longer considered 'fleishig' (meat) but 'pareve', and can be eaten with dairy products."

 

[mjantz]

I am not saying what your MIL did was right but I wanted to offer a different perspective. The idea of food & what is healthy has changed a lot over the past 50 some-odd years. If you grew up with the idea that a meal is meat, a starch & a veggie then the idea of taking out one of those is odd. Its not a meal unless there's meat.
So, for your MIL its hard to think of a meal that doesn't include some form of meat. Its like not serving someone part of their 'meal'.

I would agree with others that she needs serious direction. I would provide a list that says things like:

-Sonic: grilled cheese sandwich kids meal with banana or apple slices/milk, fruit juice of slushy for drink
-Chik-Fil-A: Carrot & raisin salad, fruit cup, side salad or waffle fries

I think giving her very specific ideas will go a long ways. That & she is to call if for some reason she can't find any restaurant that you've listed.