the kind life

My 2010 Thanksgiving Menu

Last year we had a huge crowd over, and while I love to cook, there was a ton of family in my home and lots of commotion. I wanted to be present and not run around like an insane woman. I can’t cook and talk at the same time – I get very focused while cooking, and can’t answer questions. I just lack that ability! So, my solution was to do some cooking and some ordering in – a nice balance that allowed me to hang out with my family.
Christopher’s mom Candy helped me a ton with the set up and keeping things warm. I asked my mom to be in charge of tea making – as that is her specialty!
This was my menu for Thanksgiving 2010:
Cheese from LEAF – this is sooo good! If you haven’t tried it, you must get it, it’s like cream cheese and it comes with yummy chips. It’s all raw, but I still love it for the cheese taste – definitely something to win the hearts of meat eaters!
6348437925:Yahoo:photo
Field Roast Apple Smoked Sausages – always a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!
6348437949:Yahoo:photo
Pecan-crusted Seitan – from my book (p. 154-155)
Wild Rice Cornbread Stuffing -we made this yummy recipe from Rachel Spurr!
Mashed Rutabegas & Potatoes from M Cafe
Tofurky Gravy – it’s easy and good!
String Beans– I made these with my husband’s step mom, Carol!
Sweet Potoatoes With Suzanne’s Ricemellow Creme– Made these with Carol
Plain Biscuits from M Cafe- these are delicious!
Winter Salad from M Cafe –really good! Has a light crumble “cheese” on it with pears.
Cranberry Sauce – from my book (p. 162)
My Pecan Pie
6348346303:Yahoo:photo
Pumpkin Cheesecake – from my friend Mark. I served it with a little vanilla “ice cream”
Mulled Wine – from my book (p. 210)
Hot Apple Cider – so good with cloves and cinnamon sticks!
Organic Beer, and a little Champagne for dessert
Cucumber-Mint Water– a nice way to fancy up plain ‘ol water for a special meal!
 
That’s it! What are you planning to eat this Thanksgiving?
 

Explore more

Articles

Shop

The Kind Life!

book1

The Kind diet

A simple guide to feeling great, losing weight, and saving the planet

By following The Kind Diet, you will lose weight more easily, your skin will absolutely glow, you will have tons of energy, and you will become more sensitive to all the important things in life – like love, nature, and your deepest, truest self.

EXPLORE

STYLE & BEAUTY

PARENTING

FOOD & RECIPES

ANIMAL LOVE

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

KIND CURES

the kind life

FOLLOW THE KIND LIFE

© COPYRIGHT THE KIND LIFE 2024

DESIGN BY RIVIERA4MEDIA