by Jennifer Lance on November 21, 2008 · 0 comments
I never understood gravy as a child. My grandmother’s gravy didn’t have much flavor and was lumpy. I was always grossed out by the innards and turkey juices used to make it. Needless to say, when you make tofu turkey from scratch, as we do every year, there really aren’t juices to make the gravy from, so here is our recipe:
Vegan Cashew Golden Gravy
Saute in oil:
In a separate fry pan, preferably a cast iron skillet, lightly toast. Stir often and be careful not to burn the flour:
- 1/3 cup organic flour (white or whole wheat)
- 1/3 cup ground organic cashews (easy to grind in the blender)
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by Jennifer Lance on November 16, 2008 · 0 comments
Editor’s note: The following post originally appeared on Green Gorilla. “Gorilla in the Greenhouse” is an action-packed animated web show that inspires kids to take real-world steps towards a healthier environment. The show is distributed through the kid’s web channel Green Gorilla (www.greengorilla.com), which is host to a variety of kids activities, videos about issues important to kids, music and eco-merchandise.
Create a Natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Mom and Dad have got a lot going on these next two weeks before Thanksgiving. Ordering the turkey, figuring out the stuffing, making pies…yummy! Why not help them out by creating an awesome natural centerpiece for the table? It’s the perfect opportunity to get your nature hat on and your creative juices flowing.
Go for a walk in a nearby park and collect anything that you think would look good on the table. There’s loads of Autumn stuff out there…lightweight twigs, fallen leaves, pine cones, acorns. Go for whatever you can find based upon where you live…you want your Thanksgiving centerpiece to reflect your own part of the country. Look for natural objects of different shapes, sizes and colors. The more variety you have on, they greater they will look on the table. [read the full article...]
by Jennifer Lance on November 14, 2008 · 3 comments
As a child, I hated cranberry sauce. That weird jellied substance that still retained the shape of its tin can freaked me out. Only dog food retains the shape of can, and I didn’t understand what this sweet substance was doing on my Thanksgiving plate.
The first time I tasted organic homemade cranberry sauce, I was in heaven. I had no idea that was what it was supposed to taste like, and it wasn’t can-shaped (did you know tin cans contain BPA?) Besides, homemade cranberry sauce is super easy to make, so who needs a can?
It is easy to find organic cranberries at coops and health food stores to make your own sweet sauce to complement your Thanksgiving feast, whether vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore.
Organic Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Plan ahead! Cranberry sauce needs to chill in your refrigerator for at least three hours before your feast. It is best to make it the night before Thanksgiving. [read the full article...]
