“What are we going to do for dinner tonight?” It seems a simple question, but it’s not without its complications.
First, we need to decide on which part of the planet will inspire our meal that evening (“Shall we just order an Indian?” he’ll say), before battling over who will have to make the inconvenient pit stop at the shops on their drive home from work to retrieve missing essential ingredients (a fight I will inevitably win). Once shopping bags have been emptied out onto the kitchen counter, we each step up to accept our responsibilities for the evening; one will cook, the other will clean up after. It’s a familiar routine for most couples and, for many, it’s one that usually runs smoothly. For others, however, there are some extra obstacles that need navigating at dinner time; like organising a meal that is enjoyable for both parties, when only one of you is vegan.