Does anyone have some tips on dealing with anger? When I get angry, I feel it fill my body and I have no healthy way to let it out, so excuse me while I vent for way longer than necessary just a minute. I went to a Thai restaurant and ordered a vegetarian dish with tofu. After eating a small amount, I discovered a rogue piece of chicken in my meal. Needless to say, vegetarian Kelly was not happy but the damage was done and any impending intestinal issues couldn’t be avoided. The waitress asks if I wanted a box and I explained what happened and why I wasn’t happy. She asked if I wanted it remade, so I told her I was basically afraid it would happen again. Here I’ll point out that I was doing an amazing job of not yelling, crying, or making a scene of any sort, which for me is impressive.
The waitress offered no apology, did nothing to assuage my fears that it was raining chicken in their kitchen, and still made me pay for 75% (!!!!!) of the meal. Seriously, lady? You might think “Restaurant policy, not her fault” which I would agree with if I hadn’t heard her telling the people in the back she thought I should pay because I suggested Josh take the leftovers in front of her. Seriously? She’d rather perfectly good (though meat infected) food be thrown away than eaten by someone else? I sat there for a solid fifteen minutes debating if I should leave her a tip, and ultimately left only 10% (and felt like a terrible person for it). If you eat meat, you probably don’t understand what the big deal is but at this point in my life, I haven’t eaten chicken in 13+ years and my body reacts terribly to it – even something that’s just touched chicken (especially a super liquid-y dish like this one) or has chicken broth.
So. Needless to say, I’m full of rage and wrote this long, angry post alongside a recipe that is nothing but happy. S’mores Pop Tarts were my favorite thing as a kid and I’ve been sad for well over a decade that they have gelatin. I’ve been trying for at least that long to find a replacement and for the last 3 years to create one on my own. I finally succeeded last weekend and have been doing a happy dance ever since. Bonus: they’re whole grain and can be made vegan. I’ll be baking another batch and anger eating my way through them. If anyone wants to send a massage my way to de-stress, I’ll send them these pastries in return 😉
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Love, love, love! This recipe.
Don’t feel guilty for a 10% tip. I don’t think I would have left her anything. They should take it just as seriously as if you had an allergy. That is horrible.
I’m so sorry about the restaurant incident! That’s so sad! I agree with Nicole, yoga is really relaxing but I like high intensity movements to quickly release frustrations. I also love Zumba and when I hear upbeat music and start moving, I practically forget what bothered me in the first place! But oh my gosh, these look soo good!! I love pop tarts and I’m pretty sure a taste of these would melt away any anger. I HAVE to make these!!!
Thanks, Annie.
GOD! That is annoying. Yoga is what I do to destress and also chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate..haha
I loved pop tarts growing up, infact they were my nighttime snack in high school. They are off limit in my adult like but I need to try these 🙂
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Holy moly! These looks SO great. You’re a genius!
I cannot even stand how delicious these look! I used to love Smores Pop Tarts, but I bet that this homemade version is WAY better!
I haven’t had one in 13+++ years, but they definitely met all of my expectations 🙂
gimmegimmegimmegimmmmmeeeeeeee
and aw you poor thing!!! gotta hate a bad restaurant experience 🙁
That is so frustrating. You should not have had to pay at all! I, on the other hand, would pay handsomely for a plateful of these toaster pastries.
I think you have ever right to be mad. How frustrating, especially then to not even apologize. I say forget that and enjoy your delicious pastries! S’mores flavoring is the best!
Oh my, Kelly. I am drooling! The one thing I miss about being a kid and eating unhealthy food are those darn Pop Tarts! Ugh, they’re so good. These look amazing. I really wish I had one right now!!
When I stopped eating meat, it was seriously the lack of vegetarian Pop Tarts that almost made me reconsider. Thanks Sarah, I’ll Fedex one over next time I make them :-p
I would like to eat 6 of these, all at once. YUM!
Better make a double batch then 😉
Wow – I would be so upset too!!! They definitely should have given you that meal on the houes. That’s ridiculous. I’m so sorry and I hope you are feeling ok today. Smore poptarts were just about my favorite thing when I was little – this is so exciting that these can be made vegan!!!! I hope you have a much better day today.
Thanks, Em.
Gosh, this reminds me of various situations I have been in. I was completely vegan for a period of time and found that not everyone honors it and it becomes difficult.
I find that employees and owners are different and look at things differently. Generally, when this type of thing has happened to me, I write a nice letter to the owner, stating that I like the restaurant, but this is what happened, why it was upsetting and let the owner decide. In almost all cases, I receive an apology and restitution. Plus, you are doing the owner a favor by letting him know what is going on. They want to know and there can be better training and improvements. If the owner was the chef, then I don’t know what I would do, except not go back.
Meanwhile, loving those toaster pastries!
I think I might say something. It’s the only Thai restaurant in town and one of the very, very few places that offers tofu or veggies in place of meat. Hopefully the owner is a littler nicer. thanks for the advice!
If you order a vegetarian dish and it comes out with meat, I don’t think you should pay for it.
I’d eat an extra one of these toaster pastries if I were you.
I’ll definitely be eating a lot of these for my emotional pain and suffering 😉 Thanks