Comments on: Thanksgiving?

By: Pure2Raw Twins

Pure2Raw Twins — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:17:23 +0000

My mom makes a really good and healthy vegetarian stuffing that is really go. And all the girls in my family eat mostly vegetarian… while the sis and I are vegans.. and since we are the cooks for the day… we make a ton of veggies dishes for everyone! Can’t get enough in my opinion. Favorites our roasted veggies- all kinds!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:09:05 +0000

Hey Maggie
I agree with you completely…. I drink a big green juice or smoothie before get togethers too so I feel nourished..that way if there is not too many choices for me (or if I cheat) I feel good.

it IS all about being together …love it!

By: Justine

Justine — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:34:30 +0000

Great tips Mag! I avoid things that I can eat everyday like mashed potatoes or rolls and go for the dishes that only get made once a years like the sweet potato casserole or the squash casserole

~Justine

By: Amber

Amber — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:56:27 +0000

I am planning an all veggie, mostly vegan menu for my family. I am so pleased to see blog work taking responsibility and standing up to the poor conditions of factory farm animals! LOVE IT!

By: (A Nutritionist Eats)

(A Nutritionist Eats) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:29:41 +0000

While I’m not a vegetarian I’m not huge on turkey so I stick to the sides – my faves are squash, green beans and salads!

By: Light Delight with TouTou

Light Delight with TouTou — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:48:24 +0000

I am so much looking forward to see those : Tofuerkey!!! Please post the recipe before the thanksgiving:-)
I am not a big fan of Turkey neither, plus, it really makes me feel drosy…
This year would be the fourth thanksgiving I spend in my life (we don’t celebrate them in China:-p). The first year is totally about turkey and cranberry sauce from the generosity of university, 2nd year, we replace turkey with pure chinese dish feast. 3rd, still, no turkey! it just give us a reason to potluck tons of Chinese food!!!
If I can make some tofurkey this year, our thanksgiving gather may finally have a bit real thankgiving flavor!!

By: Kimberly@Living Free

Kimberly@Living Free — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:33:17 +0000

My favorite dish is sweet potato casserole! I think I will take some roasted brussel sprouts this year too. I don’t know if anyone else likes them-but I LOVE them! I have had issues with being veg. on Thanksgiving. It doesn’t bother me to be different, but I can get a lot of flack from a certain family member(a.k.a. mom). She thinks it’s impossible to be veg. and healthy, so she pushes me pretty hard to eat meat. Holiday meals can be pretty stressful for me because of that, on top of being gluten (and lots of other things) free. But, I do love spending the day with my family and that’s what counts anyway:)

By: Lara (Thinspired)

Lara (Thinspired) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:05:39 +0000

I think these are some great tips whether you are a vegetarian or not! Doubling up on veggies and bringing a veggie dish are both great tips for anyone. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Thanks for the reminder

Favorite Thanksgiving dish is probably sweet potatoes + cranberry sacuce!

By: Shelby

Shelby — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:14:46 +0000

Sweet Potatoes of course are my favorite!

By: Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)

Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:35:50 +0000

How true:
because I don’t want them to feel stressed (or make something special that I don’t like).

Nothing worse than someone finding out I was vegetarian, now vegan, and making something laden with say bread crumbs. Cuz I’m gluten free too. Or they season it in a way that is yuck to me. I hear ya! And it’s one meal. No one’s gonna starve to death so I just say roll with it best you can and enjoy the company of others.