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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our Christmas Eve tradition is fondue. 
One cheese for bread, apples, veg.
One broth for meat, shrimp, and veg.
One chocolate for pound cake, fruit, pretzels, marshmallows.

One of our regular guests informed me they're now gluten free, lactose free, and vegetarian (no meat or dairy but they eat eggs). They don't want me to change a thing about the traditional menu and said they'd be happy just eating the vegetables and fruit raw.

I don't feel comfortable just doing that. I suggested skipping the fondue to make something that would work for everyone and they insisted I keep it since it's a tradition and everyone else loves it.

What can I add to the spread to make it hospitable? I can keep a separate broth vegetarian to do just veggies. Would tofu be good? Extra interesting mushrooms? Some additional side dishes? Dessert? Is there a way to do dairy free chocolate fondue?

I'd welcome any ideas![/quote]

Why would you do that? Don't contort yourself to accommodate some guest's annoying, obnoxious dietary choices, especially if they're at least cognizant enough of their stupidity to say they'll just eat the vegetables, which is what gluten-free vegans should be doing anyway?[/quote]

It's stupidity to follow doctor's orders? My guest is one of the kindest sand most generous people, which is why they are saying not to change anything on their behalf. I love them and want them to feel welcome and find a way to be healthy again, so of course I will think about how to help them and make them feel included and loved.[/quote]

From another with multiple food sensitivities who tends to make do or cook for myself- I thank you for your gracious, thoughtful, and loving hospitality.  [/quote]

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