There was once a time when vegan holiday meals were extremely limited. Years ago, when celebrating amongst a mixed company of eaters, vegans had to make their own plant-based feast or scavenge through the few veggie sides that didn’t include butter, cream, or meat drippings. But vegan Thanksgiving roasts are making the feast a lot … [Read more…]
Traditionally, every year, the Thanksgiving table is loaded up with animal products. There’s mac and cheese, creamy casseroles, and, of course, turkey. But actually, this yearly fall feast is quite easy to make vegan—especially if you have the right recipes at hand. Below, we’ve compiled some of our favorite dishes to serve over the holiday … [Read more…]
Trader Joe’s has permanently discontinued its popular Breaded Turkey-less Stuffed Roast with Gravy. Shoppers have flooded to social media to share the news about the absence of the popular vegan holiday centerpiece from shelves this year, with some customers calling their local stores to confirm if Trader Joe’s will be carrying the meat-free roast this … [Read more…]
Dessert should never be an afterthought, but there is no shame in outsourcing this final course on Thanksgiving. Whether you’re tasked with bringing goodies to a Friendsgiving or preparing to host the entire Thanksgiving fête yourself, having a vegan pie or plant-based sweet treat ready to go will greatly reduce your stress day of, clear … [Read more…]
A love of food not does necessitate a love for cooking. If the idea of Thanksgiving dinner fills you with equal parts excitement and dread, Thanksgiving delivery may help assuage some of that anxiety around the act of making the meal. If you have the means to outsource and you know it will relieve some … [Read more…]
This Thanksgiving, a group of notable celebrities, including Mayim Bialik, Jane Lynch, and Alicia Silverstone, are breaking tradition and pledging to go turkey-free in collaboration with the animal welfare organization Farm Sanctuary. The stars are lending their support to Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey Project, raising awareness about the widespread cruelty faced by turkeys during … [Read more…]
Joaquin Phoenix wants Americans to leave turkey off the table this Thanksgiving, and instead, choose vegan alternatives. The actor and activist has joined up with People of the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to provide a voiceover for a video exposé on one of the US’ leading turkey suppliers, Plainville Farms. Most people who celebrate … [Read more…]
Fall marks the season of comfort with its colorful foliage, warming fall flavors, and cozy sweaters. However, unfortunately, this season is not warm and fuzzy for everyone. Every year, close to 46 million turkeys are slaughtered for Thanksgiving alone. We know these social birds are far more than a centerpiece at a holiday table—they’re sentient … [Read more…]
There are no rules when it comes to pulling together a holiday meal. Start by choosing a vegan roast (there are a plethora of options) and then build around it with a mix of side dishes. This year, why not fuse components of your holiday feast with some soul food classics? What is vegan soul … [Read more…]
In the age of food delivery, meal kits, and nightly takeout culture, it is perfectly acceptable to keep your kitchen spotless this holiday and order your Thanksgiving to-go. Think of it as hiring a catering service for an event, and there’s no shame in that. Vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants are offering more plant-based Thanksgiving packages … [Read more…]