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Meet girla; she's a vegan and loves sharing her opinion on vegan cuisine in her community group The Dairy Free Diva Recipe Exchange. Today she reviews Tofurkey Cheese Pizza. For the Sixth Grader, finding a tasty vegan pizza is a must. Pizza parties are a thing of the past for him, so I think it's important for him to have this treat every now and again. Tofurky claims that this is the "1st Read more
The main course for Thanksgiving has traditionally been turkey. This meat can be a great source of lean protein, but some parts of the bird are healthier than others. To see how your turkey choices add up, check out the nutritional info of this meat and also a meat-free option. Which has more calories, white or dark meat? To find out read more Read more
To commemorate the upcoming holiday, wacky beverage company Jones Soda Co. is rolling out an unusual seasonal flavor: Tofurky and Gravy soda. The item, based on the famous vegetarian turkey substitute Tofurky, is not only vegan, but it's also sugar-free. Right now, it's included in a limited-edition gift pack for $12. Source Would You Eat This Tofurky and Gravy Soda? I'll give it a Read more
Just because you're a vegetarian doesn't mean you have to miss out on having some turkey-like protein at your meal. Plus going meatless means you can eat a cholesterol-free Tofurky instead. It's made from a revolutionary tofu-wheat protein blend, and is known for its incredible, turkey-like texture and flavor. Tofurky is hands down the best alternative to turkey. You can cook up a Tofurky Read more
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture over 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten on Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. That's one-sixth of the total turkeys sold each year. Wow. That's a lot of cluckers. Why not try something different this year? Whether you choose to save a turkey's life or want a healthier option, cook up a Tofurky instead. It's made from a revolutionary tofu-wheat Read more
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and people are starting to plan their plates. Will you be serving yourself white meat or dark? Perhaps you'll be skipping the bird altogether and opting for a tofu version instead. Many people who avoid dark meat, thinking it's not quite as healthy as white, but depending on your nutritional needs a big ol' drumstick might be for you. We've created a handy Read more
Although the turkey is a huge part of the holiday, this Thanksgiving, why not honor the vegetables (and the vegetarians), too? You could plan an entirely meat-free meal or simply make your Thanksgiving more vegetarian-friendly. With a few small steps, you can easily alter your menu to suit both carnivores and vegetarians. Here's how: Start by making all of the appetizers vegetarian. Serve Read more
In her YumSugar Community group, The Dairy Free Diva Recipe Exchange, reader girlA discusses all things vegan. Here, she provides a wonderfully in-depth review of Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust. I've been wanting to try gluten-free pizza crust for quite some time now. I'd like to reduce to the amount of gluten I eat, so I was anxious to try this mix from Bob's Red Mill. The mix requires Read more
Vegans deserve to have a yummy, thick gravy too. This particular recipe is delicious on seitan, tofurky, or on Field Roast grain meat loaf, as pictured. Roasted spaghetti squash and steamed kale are quick, colorful, and nutritious complements as well. See recipe after the break. Read more
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and people are starting to plan their plates. Will you be serving up white meat or dark? Perhaps you're be skipping the bird altogether and opting for a tofu version instead. Many people who avoid dark meat, thinking it's less healthy than white. Here's handy chart to see how they compare, and we've also added the stats on Tofurky. To see get a gander Read more
