Local Vegetables Steal The Show In Thanksgiving Side Dishes

A neighbor stopped by the other day to talk about her Thanksgiving plans. Last year, she didn't really give the meal much thought. She bought a turkey that was already cooked, and asked guests to bring the side dishes.

This year is different, she said. Between the intensity of the election and the uncertainty of the economy, the meal means more to her. She plans to cook everything herself, using as much local food as she can and making even the pies from scratch.
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Comments

[SimplyKindness]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBM0NULDYl8

For all of you who have been posting that it is OK to eat turkeys and other animals, please take a moment to look inside a major turkey farm by clicking on this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBM0NULDYl8

This was filmed only a few days ago at one of the largest turkey producers in the US. Please click on the link and then search your hearts. Its not about what we "can" do or have the "right" to do, but it is about what is we know is correct in the deepest part of ourselves. It is a test of our character to do the right thing when we dont have to. Please, take a moment to watch. Happy Thanksgiving to all sentient beings.

[LexKitten]

Yep! I'm hosting a vegan/veggie/omni locally grown potluck! What a good way to give thanks and give back to your community!