Pecan Store January 8th, 2010

It’s the first post of a new year and after much internal debate, I’ve finally made my New Year’s Resolution: Meatless Monday.

What is Meatless Monday, exactly? I’m sure you’ve already guessed, but it’s an effort to go meat-free every Monday. There’s even an entire website dedicated to the cause and they feature some pretty tasty pecan dishes.

I happened upon the site because I have heard a couple of times now that pecans are a good substitute for meat and was searching for a recipe that could demonstrate how it’s done. Although I didn’t find exactly what I was looking for, I’m glad I have a new resolution for the year.

And interestingly enough, Meatless Monday is not a new phenomenon. It all started in World War I when the government asked citizens to observe “Meatless Monday” and “Wheatless Wednesday” in an effort to reduce consumption and aid the war effort.

Word spread and according to MeatlessMonday.com, “The effect was overwhelming…In November 1917, New York City hotels saved some 116 tons of meat over the course of just one week.” That’s pretty powerful stuff.

In addition to saving resources, going meat-free for just one day can have highly-beneficial effects on your overall health. The site features plenty of recipes that don’t feature meat, and I think I might have to start with the Sweet Potato Pecan Pancakes Check it out and let me know if you’re going meatless every Monday.

photo credit: Made in Mississippi

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