Beef-phobia?

I'm starting to wonder whether or not i'm afraid of eating beef. When I walk through the heavily stocked beef aisle, I ask myself, "Didn't I used to eat that?" Grilling steaks and kebabs on the BBQ was a favourite activity of mine, but it seems so far away. When asked if not eating beef in Alberta was illegal, my friend replied, "I don't think so." Has India left that big a mark on me that I won't even eat the main meat product this country has to offer (except Canadian bacon)?

After recognizing this disturbing trend, I've developed a 6-step program that will put me on the road to recovery:

1. Use beef boullion in a dish as a beef substitute
2. Make a stir-fry comprising of finely chopped pieces of beef
3. Prepare a dish containing ground beef
4. Have another stir-fry with larger pieces of meat
5. Eat a modest-sized steak with BBQ sauce
6. Go to Nick's steakhouse and have a 24 oz. steak with its heart still beating

Not sure when I'll start it, but I will keep you updated on my progress.