Guest guest Posted September 15, 2000 Report Share Posted September 15, 2000 Really, Sara? I made the UnTurkey last year and we really liked it a lot. I've made it a few times since then too. What didn't you like about it? ~Odrade~ > Last year was mine and my husbands first Thanksgiving together (I was about > nine months pregnant) and we had the Great Un turkey, I was not that crazy > about it. I really liked the gravy though. I had the Tofukey the year > before and was not too crazy about it either. Anyway, we had our own private > vegan feast and then went to my grandmother's to visit the family, after they > put away the dead bird. > > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2000 Report Share Posted September 18, 2000 In a message dated 9/18/00 5:16:53 AM Pacific Daylight Time, odrade writes: << Really, Sara? I made the UnTurkey last year and we really liked it a lot. I've made it a few times since then too. What didn't you like about it? ~Odrade~ >> I LOVED the gravy, it was the best part, the stuffing was OK but the " meaty " part was a bit rubbery and I didn't think it had the best flavor. It wasn't awful, but I was hoping that it would have been better than it was. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2000 Report Share Posted September 19, 2000 I love the skin of the Now and Zen Unturkey. They also make just turkey breast which are great. We make the turkey for Thanksgiving and my husband always wants one for his birthday. I make lumpy potatoes to go with the gravy and it tastes awesome. Natalie ><< Really, Sara? I made the UnTurkey last year and we really liked it a >lot. > I've made it a few times since then too. What didn't you like about it? > ~Odrade~ >> > >I LOVED the gravy, it was the best part, the stuffing was OK but the > " meaty " >part was a bit rubbery and I didn't think it had the best flavor. It >wasn't >awful, but I was hoping that it would have been better than it was. > >Sara _______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 There is a fabulous Now and Zen cookbook that has the recipe for something like the Unturkey - I guess. I've never actually had the Unturkey myself - could it be made by the same woman who wrote the cookbook? We've always had the Tofurkey Feast for Thanksgiving. Anyway, in the book it is called the Great Gluten Turkey. The skin (in the recipe anyway) is yuba, a soy product. This recipe is made much easier by the use of instant vital wheat gluten flour. The author gives instructions on using the gluten flour and also how to extract the gluten yourself from regular flour Deb and Sofie - have you tried tofu after it has been frozen and thawed? You won't recognize it - it totally changes the texture and it is delicious. We cube and sauté it til browned, adding a little tamari for flavor. My 5-year-old eats it up. Caroline www.veganwarehouse.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 In a message dated 9/21/00 7:37:10 AM Central Daylight Time, vegans writes: << have you tried tofu after it has been frozen and thawed? >> How do you prepare the tofu for freezing? How long must it be frozen? How long does it take for the tofu to thaw? Do you thaw it in the fridge? Thanks! hY~Y~Y~Y~Yg Tracey hY~Y~Y~Y~Yg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 In a message dated 9/21/00 3:56:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time, TFreyre writes: << How do you prepare the tofu for freezing? How long must it be frozen? How long does it take for the tofu to thaw? Do you thaw it in the fridge? Thanks! >> Tracy This is a meal that my family loves but I do not make very often because it is so faty.I just put in the freezer the tub of tofu and when I want to use it take it out if I will use it that day i sat it out if not for a day or so I thaw in the frig.No big mystery here. rainingstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2000 Report Share Posted September 22, 2000 Hi Tracey, It seems to need about a week to freeze, oddly enough. We do nothing to prepare it, just throw the whole container in the fridge. If you buy bulk tofu, I would just put it in water in a plastic container that is freezer hardy. How we thaw it depends on when we want it. For tomorrow, in the fridge; for tonight, on the counter; for right now - we microwave defrost it! Caroline > > << have you tried tofu after it has been frozen and thawed? >> > > How do you prepare the tofu for freezing? How long must it be frozen? How > long does it take for the tofu to thaw? Do you thaw it in the fridge? > Thanks! > > hY~Y~Y~Y~Yg > Tracey > hY~Y~Y~Y~Yg > > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2000 Report Share Posted September 25, 2000 Vegan Warehouse at Toboggan Hill Farm <vegans " How we thaw it depends on when we want it. For tomorrow, in the fridge; for tonight, on the counter; for right now - we microwave defrost it! " Frozen tofu is delicious, but be careful with how you thaw it! Tofu is very unstable and should be refrigerated at all times. Thawing on the countertop can turn into a microbial nightmare because by the time the center is defrosted, the surface has been at room temperature for several hours, most likely, which is long enough to spawn the bacterial that causes food poisoning. To thaw tofu safely, do one of three things: 1) Defrost in the fridge. This may take 24 hours or more. 2) Defrost in the microwave. 3) Thaw in a cold water bath that is changed every 30 minutes. Happy (and safe) cooking! --Tonya Alameda, California, USA ____________NetZero Free Internet Access and Email_________ Download Now http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Request a CDROM 1-800-333-3633 _________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2000 Report Share Posted September 26, 2000 A little tip for frozen tofu. Since you usually use it diced or crumbled in recipes, dice it before you freeze it for much quicker thawing. Also don't forget to squeeze out the water after it's thawed so it will soak up sauces or marinades faster. Phil Welsher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2000 Report Share Posted September 26, 2000 Vegan Warehouse at Toboggan Hill Farm <vegans " How we thaw it depends on when we want it. For tomorrow, in thefridge; for tonight, on the counter; for right now - we microwave defrostit! " Frozen tofu is delicious, but be careful with how you thaw it! Tofu is veryunstable and should be refrigerated at all times. Thawing on the countertopcan turn into a microbial nightmare because by the time the center isdefrosted, the surface has been at room temperature for several hours, mostlikely, which is long enough to spawn the bacterial that causes foodpoisoning.To thaw tofu safely, do one of three things:1) Defrost in the fridge. This may take 24 hours or more.2) Defrost in the microwave.3) Thaw in a cold water bath that is changed every 30 minutes.Happy (and safe) cooking!--TonyaAlameda, California, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2000 Report Share Posted October 31, 2000 Vegetarian times has great holiday issues with many different themes for both holidays. Also the magazine " Veggie Life " is helpful. Peace, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2000 Report Share Posted November 1, 2000 Hi My family (that is my parents) used to always love big roasts but now that my husband, child and I are veggies we just have the veggies roasted. That is brush (or spray) with oil and place on tray and cook in a hot oven served with veggie gravy. It was always my favourite bit. I usuallly do about 6 -8 different typres. Deb D Renee Jean [renee]Wednesday, November 01, 2000 5:44 AM Subject: Thanksgiving Does anyone have any good vegetarian recipes (for kids too) for Thanksgiving and Christmas? We always did the turkey thing and I think my husband and the kids are getting worried about the menu. I have tried to get some vegetarian cookbooks but I haven't found any holiday recipes. Thanks Bunches ReneeFor more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2002 Report Share Posted October 25, 2002 Two thoughts on Thanksgiving: 1. It is not coincidence that this holiday is celebrated after harvest. There are other harvest symbols besides turkeys. In fact, the " first " thanksgiving did not have a turkey. It is believed that they ate lobster, other shell fish and of course vegetables they had harvested (which they learned to do from the Native Americans). So while this isn't a specific craft idea, there are lots of other things the kids could create that don't have to be turkeys. In fact, the stereotypical dress seen in Thanksgiving displays is not even historically accurate. The colors are incorrect and buckles weren't invented yet. 2. There was an earlier discussion about children's books and vegetarianism. For a great book that appeals to vegetarians check out " Twas the night before Thanksgiving " by Dav Pilkey all turkeys love this book. --- cc566 <ccl wrote: > Does anyone have ideas for crafts or other > Thanksgiving activities that do not involve turkeys? > My three-year-old's preschool > class does a lot of art projects and I can sense the > impending turkey crafts...but her teachers are more > than open to suggestions. > It would be especially nice to come up with some > ideas to teach the kids that Thanksgiving is not > actually _intended_ to be a > celebration of gluttony...there's more meaning to > it, but no one seems to remember what that might be. > > Thanks, > Carol > mom to Lucia, 3 > > > > Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site http://webhosting./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2002 Report Share Posted October 25, 2002 Maybe the kiddos can paste pre-cut leavves onto pre-cut tree trunks. Their teachers could write 3 or 5 things that each kid is thankful for onto the leaves. " My dog Max " , " my big sissy " , " tofurkey " Also, perhaps " thankful placemats " where the kids chose from piles of magaxine clippings of things they appreciated (trees, tigers, vegetables) and the teachers put them between wax paper they ironed together or contac paper. Trin > Does anyone have ideas for crafts or other Thanksgiving activities that do not involve turkeys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2002 Report Share Posted October 25, 2002 Hi! I'm very new to this group and I suppose I should introduce myself... My name is Amelia and I have one son, Jimmie, who is 3 and not entirely veg yet but I'm working on it! I was thinking about your art project question, and I remember when I was a kid, we had two different " cornucopia " projects. One was an outline of a cornucopia and then you had to draw in different veggies, and another was a large cornucopia where each kid made one veggie out of construction paper and put it " in " the cornucopia. I'm not sure if that's the kind of idea you were looking for but I hope it helps! Amelia cc566 [ccl] Thursday, October 24, 2002 11:16 AM Thanksgiving Does anyone have ideas for crafts or other Thanksgiving activities that do not involve turkeys? My three-year-old's preschool class does a lot of art projects and I can sense the impending turkey crafts...but her teachers are more than open to suggestions. It would be especially nice to come up with some ideas to teach the kids that Thanksgiving is not actually _intended_ to be a celebration of gluttony...there's more meaning to it, but no one seems to remember what that might be. Thanks, Carol mom to Lucia, 3 For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 I'm looking for some great thanksgiving ideas. Help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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