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Tofu Turkey on a platter
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How to Make My Tofu Turkey: Step-by-Step

For many years now, I have made a “Tofu Turkey” for Thanksgiving. It is a vegan version of what is normally served during this holiday, complete with a delicious mushroom stuffing inside, and a crispy, flavorful exterior “skin”. It does require several steps, and the entire process will take a few hours. Two of those […]

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slice of tofu pumpkin pie with dollop of coconut cream
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Tofu Pumpkin Pie Recipe

The Pie: Who says pumpkin pie is only for Thanksgiving?!  Not me!  In fact, I can vouch that it’s good for breakfast, too! 🙂 I have been making this pie for many years. It is a favorite at our house! I experimented with the spices and settled on traditional spices individually PLUS a bit of […]

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree – Using a Whole Pumpkin

I love using fresh pumpkin for my tofu pumpkin pies. It’s also nice to make extra puree to freeze and use later for other baking/cooking projects. Before I had an Instant Pot, I would either roast it in the oven, or steam in a large pot on top of the stove. The Instant Pot is […]

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The Very Best Vegan Grocery Deals – Thanksgiving Special! 11/16-11/24

It’s a Great Week for Saving Money on your Plant-Based & Vegan Groceries – From $.37/lb. Sweet Potatoes to 30% Off Vegan Holiday Roasts! You may also like my other Thanksgiving Posts Whether you are looking for strictly WFPB or broader Vegan Deals (or somewhere in-between), save some serious greens this week on your shopping […]

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Thanksgiving Vegan Grocery Items – Updated for 2021

I covered Thanksgiving Meal Pickups HERE and my homemade recipes HERE, but here is the option in the middle! Maybe you want to make the main meal and purchase pies, maybe you want to try out one of the vegan whipped creams for your homemade pie? There are so many great vegan items in the […]

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Vegan Thanksgiving Meal 2021 Pick-up/Delivery Options

Looking for a stress-free Thanksgiving meal this year? I’ve compiled a list of Vegan Thanksgiving pre-made options. I know this is a popular choice for many people, and having vegan options now is so wonderful! I have included pertinent info., and more can be found on the website for each option as well as full […]

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Early Black Friday Deals, Ad Previews, Dates + More for 2021!

I’ll be updating this post when we get more actual dates – Black Friday Deals typically run for several days or even a week. And, there are plenty of “Early” Black Friday Deals Now, too! This is how Black Friday looks so far this year: I’m seeing Early Deals already, announcement of store closures on […]

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The Daily Digest for Tuesday, 9/28

The Daily Digest for Tuesday: All NEW Weekly Grocery Store Posts, My Thanksgiving Recipes, FREE Starbucks Coffee Tomorrow, Amazon Deals + Much More for Less! You can check out previous Daily Digests too, I keep a week’s worth of deals here. I’ve changed the format of this a bit to make it easier for you […]

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The Daily Digest for Wednesday, 9/22

The Daily Digest for Wednesday: All NEW Grocery Weekly Deals Started Today, My VERY Best List, Tofu Turkey Recipe, My Sprouts Trip & Freebies+ Much More for Less! You can check out previous Daily Digests too, I keep a week’s worth of deals here. I’ve changed the format of this a bit to make it […]

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Recipes for My Frugal Plant-Based Thanksgiving

Here are all the recipes, plus some tips for everything to make my Thanksgiving Dinner I wrote about earlier. It might actually cost as low as $26, depending on how much the tofu and cider cost. Everyone eats vegan at my house. 🙂 My daughter and I are both vegan, with slight differences.  I try […]

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