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I think it'd be fun! My MOH had a vegan wedding and brunch, and there was some tasty stuff there. I love trying new stuff!
Because this is a smaller brunch at your house I think you get a lot more leeway then if you were throwing a big party. And of all the meals to make vegan, brunch seems pretty safe. As long as you have some crowd favorites like you mention (pancakes, fruit, etc) I think it'll be just fine. :)
I think the best part about making a meal that suits your dietary needs is shocking people about how good things can be, and how familiar they can be, even without meat and cheese!
I voted the "Maybe" option.
But I personally would want to have some cheese! I love cheese though, so I'm a bit biased (hence why I voted the "maybe" option).
It really depends on your guests though. (For example: I would love to have Ethiopian cuisine for the dinner at my wedding, and I know my side of the family would be fine with that, but fiance's family likes more traditional American food and would be like "what the hell is this?!", so I nixed the idea.)
I wouldn't eat tofu and tons of veggies like mushrooms dishes but would be just fine eating pancakes, fruit and french toast!
I'm all for the tofu! If you cook it just right, some people don't even know it's tofu! I think an all vegan brunch is cool. I would do it!
I'm a very picky eater, so I don't know if I'd actually like the food, but I think it would be fun to try it all!
I would definitely try everything, and since you have some classics like fruit and pancakes no one should go hungry!
Good food is good food. Period.
I love the idea. And there are plenty of vegan dishes that are totally crowd-friendly, as you know. Find a good caterer, try their wares, and make some converts!
My guy and I are major meat eaters, but we're planning on having a vegan friend over for wine-pong and vegan spaghetti (she's bringing tiramisu). Quite frankly, I'm enjoying trying to figure out a filling vegan meal. I'd include some non-tofu protein (my guys gets grumpy without protein - but that can just be a couple of almonds), but really, it's not a terrible thing to eat a vegan meal.
I wouldn't have any problem eating whatever you served! Pumpkin french toast sounds *amazing*, btw!!!!!
One thing I've found in dealing with less adventurous eaters is to not make a big deal about telling them what they are eating beforehand (unless you think there might be an allergy issue, of course). If you are having a smaller dinner party, or brunch, it's not always necessary to say "oh, and this is TOFU" - just present your dishes. It seems like so many people just think they don't like things or won't like things and then never try them. If they don't know they are about to eat something they "don't like", more times than not they actually like it. Have fun!
Go for it! I find that it's almost best not to point out that it's all vegan/vegetarian food when it happens, because it seems like people don't really notice until you point it out.
Thanks to everyone who has responded so far for your thoughts! Seems like I am on the same page with just about all of you, and I really appreciate the feedback.
@abbyful: I know exactly what you mean, and for that reason we are having a meat main dish at our wedding. It makes me uncomfortable, but I want to be considerate, and I know how good it makes me feel when meat-eaters go out of their way to cook me vegetarian meals, so I guess it's my way of returning the favor?
@JennyW1: Actually, I'd cook it all myself! I cook at work, and it's a huge hobby of mine, so it definitely won't be a disaster. I have a slew of cookbooks and recipes in reserve, so I'm looking forward to playing around with them in the next few weeks.
@ILikePink: doesn't it seem like such a great fall brunch dish? And you're both spot on with the tofu/vegan aspect. I gave my in-laws vegan cupcakes and cookies without telling them first. They adored them, and halfway through eating her cupcake, my FMIL saw the recipe and goes, "this is vegan?" and then looked at it, ate the rest and said "well, are there any more?" and she's very... non-vegan friendly, haha.
Absolutely! I'm a vegetarian, and I find that the less of a big deal I make about my food being meatless, the more people are receptive to it. There are plenty of vegan brunch things that aren't "weird" or unusual (the way tofu might be) to the average American palatte: toast with smart balance, home fries, (some) donuts, bagel with peanut butter...and plenty of things that can easily be made vegan with barely noticable substitutions, like the pancakes and pastries you mentioned. If you have a bunch of staples like that, the adventurous people can try all the "crazy vegan foods" and maybe even live to tell the tale of the time they ate tempeh bacon ;)
I would be totally interested! I'm not a vegan or even a vegetarian, but I've eaten at vegan restaurants before just because it's something different.
Give em notice ahead of time, they can RSVP accordingly. I would be down, but I know people who are a bit snooty and wouldn't eat a dang thing even if it looked good!
I love meats and cheeses and wouldn't try the tofu or any foods of that sort, but I would definately eat french toast and some fruit!!! Pumpkin french toast sounds delicious!
I think that so long as you offer some recognizable favourites then it shouldn't be an issue. It's your home and you're perfectly entitled to serve whatever you wish. I would never expect someone to serve me pork or beef in their home if it was against their religion. But yes, I'd just let everyone know beforehand just so they feel a bit more prepared.
I think it would be fun! One of the easiest ways for people to try new things is to have someone who is familiar to introduce them. Even if it's not their favorite I'm sure they'll be willing to try!
I'm a mega-carnivore, but I'll eat anything, and I think that a totally vegan brunch sounds like fun!
i think it would be really fun! i am not vegan but have had some vegan dishes that i love, some that i hate, but it's always fun to try new things :) this made me think of a really funny image i saw online once.... and let me preface that i have the utmost respect for vegans and the choice they have made, i just think this is funny in all its ridiculousness lol!!
I'm in insanely picky eater. My diet consists of chicken breasts, fruit, uncooked veggies, yogurt, bread and rice, no sauces or condiments please. Just the site/smell of most foods make me gag.
That being said, I would never be upset by what someone serve me in their own home. My mother always taught me to eat whatever is offered to me (unless allergic of course) because it is disrespectful to refuse what someone has cooked for me.
And um, pumplin french toast and fruit sounds like my perfect idea of breakfast :D
(PS. I didn't know you went Vegan! Congrats for making the leap :p )
I think as long as you have some more traditional foods as well,like you mentioned, you're good to go!
I would! Of course, I was vegan for 10 years. :D When I was vegan, I always had non-vegan stuff available whenever I hosted a meal, like you said for hospitality sake.
I say go for it! But be prepared for a whole lot of whining and complaining. Honestly, people can be big freaking babies about lack of meat and cheese at every single meal.
Breakfast is perfect for vegan food. I dont eat pork due to religion/how i was raised/i just dont want to lol and i dont eat eggs soo the only thing i could consider eating would be the starches...As many of the other posters said, its easier to go vegan with brunch! good luck!
The fact that you have familiar foods for the more traditional eaters is great! Then those more adventurous can try the tofu and mushroom eats.
Pancakes and french toast...you can't go wrong there!
I'm down with no meat, but not down with no eggs. Vegan baked goods just ren't the same to me!
Can't possibly reply to everyone, but I just wanted to say thank you all for your input! I really appreciate it.
@Kemi82JP: that's hilarious, I love it! My FFIL would have a field day over that. :)
@babyboo: thanks, I'm really glad to hear from someone who is pickier but could still find something out of that selection. I also have an aversion to dressings, etc. People always think I'm on a diet when I order things without the sauce, but they're just... ugh.
The leap to veganism is fairly new! In July my fiance and I noticed that we weren't eating much dairy. It has really upset my stomach in the past few years, and I would get headaches from it as well. Out of curiosity, we went a week without dairy and felt so great we didn't want to go back. I'm not so strict that I wouldn't eat, say, a dinner someone prepared for me with cheese, but I've gone this far without any! Also, I still have honey. Because honey wheat bread is just too good to pass up.
@crayfish: I think you haven't had the right ones - I have had some vegan baked goods that were, quite frankly, the worst things I've ever tasted. Some are okay, but bland. But if you're ever up for a challenge, check out Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. In my opinion, the vanilla (yellow) cupcakes with the chocolate "butter"cream frosting blow regular cupcakes out of the water.
Personally I always look forward to trying new foods, so I voted yes, plus your proposed menu sounds really good. But, as others have pointed out it depends on your guests. I think if none of them are overly picky & are well aware of your dietary choices then there should be some happpy medium for them in what you've planned.
IMHO, as long as tofu is prepared properly it is delicious -- if it doesn't taste good it wasn't made right ;)
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I'm thinking of having some friends over for brunch soon. My fiance and I are the only vegans out of our group of friends, although almost no one is super-picky, there are some more traditional eaters. Usually I make/have meat or at least something cheesy available for them just for hospitality's sake.
I thought it'd be fun to try an all-vegan brunch though. The dishes would be somewhat traditional (pancakes, pumpkin french toast, scones, fresh fruit) but I'd also have some more adventurous dishes with tofu and lots of veggies like mushrooms, etc, which I don't expect everyone to like/try but I know some of my friends would enjoy.
Would you feel comfortable trying this food? Do you feel like you could find something you like, even if you steer clear of things like tofu? I'd love your honest feedback!