My First Vegan Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving with their friends and family. I sure did. On Wednesday I cooked for at 5 hours. At first I was not sure what I wanted to have. I technically did not HAVE to make a typical "thanksgiving meal" but I did anyways. I did not want to stick out even more than I already do as a vegan. I went to my grandparents house which is where the feast has always taken place since before I was born. My family has always been about tradition, tradition, tradition. And I am breaking it. Theres always a turkey, green bean casserole, steamed broccoli, fresh bread, dairy-heavy mashed potatoes, rich gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. The only things I could eat was the bread, broccoli and the cranberry sauce and I'm not about to stoop to that level. So I took the liberty in making my own feast. It took some planning but I did it. I made stuffing, mashed potatoes, baked crispy tofu, roasted butternut squash and brussel sprouts, and gravy. I made plenty to share with the whole family. My plate looked like everyone else's. And I didn't stick out too much. It was so delicious and I'm glad I made my meal as traditional as possible. So thats how I survived my first vegan Thanksgiving. Hope your first thanksgiving was or will be as successful as mine.

Jane 

Jane Olivia

Vegan blogger with a message to share:

Veganism doesn't have to be hard, unappetizing, or unhealthy. I here to show people how to make delicious healthy recipes free of many allergens like gluten but with an extra healthy twist. Many of the recipes are completley grain-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free, and made with ingredients that are of course plant based and as close to the whole plant form as possible. There less processed it is, the better. I also write blog posts on living a vegan lifestyle. Veganism isn't just about not eat animals and their byproducts, but also not buying leather or buying cosmetic products from companies who test on animals. I am here to help people on their journey to a life free of cruelty but full of positivity and happiness. I share my vegan story, cruelty free skin care routine, makeup routines, eco-friendly household products, ethical fashion, yoga and meditation, zero waste essentials, how to throw a vegan party, pantry essentials, and so many more! 

http://www.janeolivia.com
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