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gberardi · 11-27-2006, 04:40 PM

Ok, so I am back from Thanksgiving, and I learned some things.

One, preparing dinner for 16 guests requires a lot of coordination and planning. Being in the kitchen at the same time as the person preparing dinner for everyone is apparently not fun.

Two, a lot of things at Thanksgiving are not vegan.

Three, I should have been better prepared.

When I got there, I thought I would pick a few recipes, buy some ingredients, and get to work. I ended up preparing only one dish, Autumn Stew, because everything else required the ovens, which were already being occupied by turkey and other things. My girlfriend had not informed her family that I was eating a vegan diet these days, so they had no idea I was going to be doing anything in the kitchen that day.

The stew was great, although the beans were not completely finished. A little crunchy, but otherwise delicious. I had one other person say that I made a great stew, so that felt good. B-)

I had some bread (no butter or honey) and some sweet potatoes (although I am still not sure if it was completely vegan). I really wish I could have made potato stuffing, though. I thought that I could have had some mashed potatoes, green beans, or salad, but it turned out that they were made with butter, milk, or cheese.

As for conversation, I got a few questions about my reasons, and a few of the guests came from farming families. One of them believed that the chemicals being put into the ground can very well lead to disease, and we had an interesting conversation about what farming is like.

Things went a lot better than I expected, which I think is how most things go. I could easily create scary images, but it is usually more fantastical than real life. Next time, I plan on preparing my meals beforehand. Microwaves are quick and should not get in the way. B-)

Oh, and I tried a Tofurkey a few days before, just to see how it would be. I also didn't realize that it needed to be defrosted 24 hours in advance. I think it felt a bit rubbery, but it tasted great. The stuffing and gravy was delicious, too. Maybe I might bring one next year.

Thanks for everyone's advice and help!

11-27-2006, 04:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
gberardi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 229	Ok, so I am back from Thanksgiving, and I learned some things. One, preparing dinner for 16 guests requires a lot of coordination and planning. Being in the kitchen at the same time as the person preparing dinner for everyone is apparently not fun. Two, a lot of things at Thanksgiving are not vegan. Three, I should have been better prepared. When I got there, I thought I would pick a few recipes, buy some ingredients, and get to work. I ended up preparing only one dish, Autumn Stew, because everything else required the ovens, which were already being occupied by turkey and other things. My girlfriend had not informed her family that I was eating a vegan diet these days, so they had no idea I was going to be doing anything in the kitchen that day. The stew was great, although the beans were not completely finished. A little crunchy, but otherwise delicious. I had one other person say that I made a great stew, so that felt good. B-) I had some bread (no butter or honey) and some sweet potatoes (although I am still not sure if it was completely vegan). I really wish I could have made potato stuffing, though. I thought that I could have had some mashed potatoes, green beans, or salad, but it turned out that they were made with butter, milk, or cheese. As for conversation, I got a few questions about my reasons, and a few of the guests came from farming families. One of them believed that the chemicals being put into the ground can very well lead to disease, and we had an interesting conversation about what farming is like. Things went a lot better than I expected, which I think is how most things go. I could easily create scary images, but it is usually more fantastical than real life. Next time, I plan on preparing my meals beforehand. Microwaves are quick and should not get in the way. B-) Oh, and I tried a Tofurkey a few days before, just to see how it would be. I also didn't realize that it needed to be defrosted 24 hours in advance. I think it felt a bit rubbery, but it tasted great. The stuffing and gravy was delicious, too. Maybe I might bring one next year. Thanks for everyone's advice and help! __________________ -- GBGames' Blog: An Indie Game Developer's Somewhat Interesting Thoughts Have a Facebook account? Play Sea Friends and protect real coral reefs while you do!