Thanksgiving Alternatives

Every year over 300 million turkeys are slaughtered in the United States in factory farms. Forty five million are killed each year for Thanksgiving. There are plenty of alternatives: Have your regular Thanksgiving feast minus the turkey. You can try a Tofurkey or Unturkey found at the Boise Co-op or Fred Meyer. These don't always appeal to everyone, but if you reallylike leftovers, try Tofurkey sandwich slices. Start a new tradition. Have friends and family bring their favoritevegetarian dishes or have a themed dinner. Be creative! Try some of the following recipies for alternatives. There are some great vegan recipes at http://vegweb.com/recipes/events/index-thanksgiving.shtml. I especially like the Thanksgiving "Meat" Loaf, and everyone who has ever tried this gravy in Idaho has gone absolutely crazy over it (even meat lovers). Here are some more vegetarian recipes to try: http://www.vegcooking.com/f-thanks05.asp. For more information on the lives of factory-farmed turkeys and why you should choose a cruelty-free Thanksgiving check out: http://www.goveg.com/f-top10turkeys.asp.