>I have known some vegans who indulge periodic cravings for
>blackpuddings/boudins/ blood pudding  or steak. They always maintain
>that they are 'devout' vegans though
>
Yes, this happened to me during the time when I was a vegan (a few weeks).
All I wanted was a big, fat rare steak (and I thought I *hated* beef) and
craved anything red (blood). Klingon fare made my mouth water.
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