By Farnoosh Brock

After 8 months of a strictly vegan diet, one day, I decided it was no longer for me. Here’s the story behind that decision.

When I was growing up, I could put eating in two category: you either ate regular foods or you ate diet meals. When we moved to the US, I discovered the world of the American diet system before I even came to know the American food system and for someone from Iran and Turkey, it was fascinating to say the least. I would honestly admit how I felt about the standard American food if I only knew what on earth it entails! I don’t think anyone can accurately describe “American food” to me. It certainly is not just burgers and fries and Turkey on Thanksgiving but what is it?

On the grand scheme, it mattered very little... More...