The Thankful Turkey

As we enter into the holiday season this month, let’s give the millions of farmed turkeys around the nation a reason to be thankful … for their precious lives! This time of year is filled with thankfulness, kindness, joy, love and compassion. But unfortunately, behind all this celebration is the heart-wrenching slaughter of millions of innocent turkeys whose cries continue to go unheard. Read more in this issue's Feature Article. You’ll also find a bunch of recipes for great vegetarian dishes. Be sure to check out the recipes for a tasty Tofu Turkey feast!

We hope you have a Happy, Turkey-free Thanksgiving!

Celebrate a Turkey-free Thanksgiving

As we plan menus for this year's Thanksgiving dinner, consider that a vegetarian lifestyle awakens our spirit of compassion and guides us towards a kinder, gentler society in which we exercise a moral choice to protect animals—not exploit them.

So why not celebrate this year’s Thanksgiving with a turkey-free dinner? Each year, over 5 million turkeys are raised under horrible conditions and then slaughtered for holiday feasting. What a great opportunity to protect animals, by reducing so much pain and suffering. Just skip the buzzard! Read more »

“If you could see or feel the suffering you wouldn't think twice. Give back life. Don't eat meat. ”

-Kim Basinger
(Academy and Golden Globe awards-winning film actress)

Perfect Foods for Fall

As plumeria trees drop their leaves and the weather slightly cools, many of us are naturally attracted to foods that are hearty, warm, and roasted. This is our body’s natural craving during the cooler season. Even though we wear shorts and t-shirts in Hawaii during the middle of November; the hearty and nourishing vegetables of fall are more appealing than at other times of the year. This is because during the cooler season, our bodies are naturally drawn to foods that strengthen our immune systems when it is needed most. Read more »

A Thanksgiving for the Earth

When you bring on the Thanksgiving feast this month, think green! An eco-friendly holiday is a great way to merge a traditional celebration with appreciation and caring for our planet. To help you on your way, we have adapted some simple Thanksgiving tips from The Nature Conservancy. Read more »

Featured Recipe

For your cooking delight we are bringing you our monthly cooking class recipes:

Feature! Tofu Turkey

Additional tasty recipes:

Mock Turkey Gravy
Herbed Cranberry Stuffing
Pumpkin Pie