Vegan Thanksgiving, White Horse Beach, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Many have asked, "as a vegan, what do you eat for Thanksgiving?"  The simple answer is:  the same kind of things I eat every day - fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, (and dark chocolate).  I eat what you eat except, I don't eat animals nor animal products.

Many have asked, "don't you feel deprived?" The answer is: No - I feel enriched.

The following is this year's Thanksgiving meal. All dishes prepared by "Chef Extraordinaire Amy."

Start with a soup - split pea with carrots, onion, garlic, celery, vegetable bouillon and spices.

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For the main course - Shepard's Pie - start by sauteing zucchini, carrots, broccoli, onion, garlic, and spices.....and separately prepare the potato and turnip topping.

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And for dessert - a banana, cranberry, chocolate chip, walnut cake. 

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Delicious and healthful - and no animals were harmed or killed to create this feast.

If you are interested in learning about a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, here are a few links to start you on your way:  Oprah's Vegan Starter Kit, Vegetarian Times Starter Kit,  PETA's Starter Kit.