Happy ThanksLiving

Well on Wheels has been taking a little break this week in order to celebrate Thanksgiving (or as we like to call it, "ThanksLiving") with family and friends.  And so I give you a photo retrospective of the week leading up to the feast.  Soon to follow:  a week of cleanse!

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!!

RAW Special #1:  "Refried Bean" Tacos with Mango Salsa and Sunflower Sour Cream

RAW Special #2:  Spiralized Zucchini Spaghetti with Red Pepper and Sundried Tomato Marinara

And onto the Thanksgiving feast...

First Course:  Butternut Squash Bisque

Second Course:  Green Salad with Poached Pear, Dried Cranberries 

and Pecans with Balsamic Vinaigrette

The Feast:  Cornmeal Crusted Tofu, Brown Rice and Candied Walnut Stuffing, Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Yam, Brussels Sprouts, Green Beans and Kale

Dessert:  Oh My... Pumpkin Streusel Tart with Toasted Pecan Crust

Here's a closeup of that crust

And now... a decadent caramelly slice

Vegan "ThanksLiving"

For a few years in a row, I've been happy to host a vegan Thanksgiving party at my house. While everyone else was devouring turkey, my animal-friendly friends and I savored Cornmeal Crusted Tofu Cutlets with Crimini Mushroom Gravy, Wild Rice Stuffing, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Acorn Squash with Pecan Praline, Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Gingered Winter Vegetable Bisque... and a delectable array of seasonal desserts.



If you're inspired to host a vegan feast of your own (or just want to come up with one darn good recipe to share with family and friends), I hope this post will help. Below are a few websites that offer creative ideas for the holidays. Why not let them be your inspiration for starting new compassionate holiday traditions this year?

A Feast by Robin Robertson - I always return to her book, Vegan Planet, for ideas. It never ceases to inspire me, as this Thanksgiving Menu surely will for you.

Host a Holiday - Some lovely gourmet recipes for hosting a vegan holiday from Taste for Life. 

Celebrate a Vegan Thanksgiving - VegCooking.com is a great source for recipes, nutrition
information, environmental issues and tons of pretty pictures. Great ideas for the
holidays.

A Bountiful Vegan Thanksgiving - Lovely website by Nava Atlas with a special
Thanksgiving Themed menu that you can browse for ideas or order as an e-book.

Gentle Thanksgiving - An entire website devoted to just that. Pretty cool!

Thanksgiving O'Rama - Here's a great Thanksgiving site from the people who publish VegNews magazine.

How to Host a Vegan Thanksgiving - It may take a little planning, but how cool would this be? You're in control! SO cool!

The Thanksgiving Gameplan

For a few years in a row, I was happy to host a Gentle Thanksgiving party at my house. While everyone else was devouring turkey, my animal-friendly friends and I savored cornmeal crusted tofu cutlets with mushroom gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, acorn squash with pecan praline, winter vegetable bisque... and a delectable array of seasonal treats.

If you're inspired to host one of your own (or just want to come up with one darn good recipe to help you survive the day), I hope this post will help. Below are a few websites that offer creative
ideas for the holidays. Why not let them be your inspiration for starting new compassionate holiday traditions of your own?

A Feast by Robin Robertson - I always return to her book, Vegan Planet, for ideas. It never ceases to inspire me, as this Thanksgiving Menu surely will for you.

Celebrate a Vegan Thanksgiving - VegCooking.com is a great source for recipes, nutrition
information, environmental issues and tons of pretty pictures. Great ideas for the
holidays.

A Bountiful Vegan Thanksgiving - Lovely website by Nava Atlas with a special
Thanksgiving Themed menu that you can browse for ideas or order as an e-book.

Gentle Thanksgiving - An entire website devoted to just that. Pretty cool!

Thanksgiving O'Rama - Here's a great Thanksgiving site from the people who publish VegNews magazine.

How to Host a Vegan Thanksgiving - It may take a little planning, but how cool would this be? You're in control! SO cool!