kind classics: my 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!


Field Roast Apple Smoked Sausages – always a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!


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 Café

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 Café – these are delicious!

Winter Salad from M Café – really good! Has a light crumble "cheese" on it with pears.

Cranberry Sauce – from my book p. 162

My Pecan Pie


Pumpkin Cheesecake – from my friend Mark whom I wrote about here. 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?

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