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[quote=Anonymous]I bet it would be even more doable if you reach out to her before her visit. Yes, she's annoying. But if you also want to do what you can to make her comfortable as a guest, then it's a separate issue. (And you are a good DIL for working to make her comfortable. As the token vegan in my family I would be mortified to make my family work so hard to feed me during a visit and would NEVER make a new mom jump through those hoops.)

But if you or DH says ahead of time something like "what should we do for your food while you're visiting? We want you to be comfortable and happy but could use some help with selections to have on hand." Not fair that she's expecting you to be a mind reader when she has such specific preferences.

Also, if you wanted to add another restaurant into the mix, have you tried Busboys & Poets? Something for everyone there.

Easy healthy things to have on hand if possible: 
- a loaf of Ezekiel bread 
- a jar of organic sunbutter or almond butter
- organic fruit & berries
- organic tea
- organic avocado/cucumber/tomato

and there's breakfast & snacks.

I know you mentioned Annie's, but I tend to find them not as tasty. Have you tried Amy's? They have vegan selections like a black bean, kale, and quinoa bowl, burrito, and pad thai. She doesn't get to turn her nose up at frozen food, cooking herself, plus all of the groceries you get - she's gotta give you a break or some ideas somewhere.

Also, can you find anything you can deal with at the restaurants she likes?

And have DH get her to lay the heck off with the judgments. The sourpuss treatment is no fun and not especially helpful. Excuse yourself for whatever naps/walks/errands/etc you need. Use "I'll keep that in mind" liberally and then do your thing your way.
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