Tofurkey
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Yeah, the consumption of brutally murdered bloody animal corpse is SO much healthier than the more compassionate "lower food chain" options. That's what the majority of the research says-lol. I've yet to find an MFP veg thread that omnis don't tell us we eat nasty things, we don't get the right vitamins, we're al unhealthy because we only eat sugar and carbs, we're all going to die because we can't possibly get enough protein ugh...Tofu is nasty, in my opinion. The real thing is SO healthy that I can't imagine trying to substitute it for any reason.
(1) Tofu is not nasty, perhaps you've never had well-prepared tofu and that is the issue.
(2) How can a food that grows up in disgustingly filthy conditions, being fed god-knows-what, be considered "SO healthy."
(3) Perhaps you should consider ethics as a reason--from the treatment of animals to the enviroment. If you don't get this, I'd suggest reading about large-scale industrial farming.0 -
Yes this, there are a lot of reasons to subsitute. In addition to ethical reasons, some people just don't like meat.Tofu is nasty, in my opinion. The real thing is SO healthy that I can't imagine trying to substitute it for any reason.
You've never eaten Tofurky,,,why are you commenting?...One of many good reason is this: Turkeys beaks are cut off with a 400 degree electric knife so a forced-feeding tube can be shoved in their face and down their throat...
It remains there for months, until the day they are killed for Thanksgiving.
....just eat turkey...But don't pretend there's no reason to substitute.
I have not tried it, but I have wondered about it. Maybe I will give it a go this year.0 -
I like it! I haven't eaten meat in a long time though, so I don't think of it as fake turkey... it's just tofurkey.
Also, I double the basting liquid, otherwise it gets dried out.0 -
It's horribly gross. I used to eat strict vegetarian and I wanted to like it but.... GROSS
IT follows my rule. If vegetarian food is trying to taste like meat IT IS GOING TO SUCK. [...] The only exception is the "Chick" pattys from Morningstar farms. They actually taste like chicken. What sort of wizardy is this?
Yes! more like chicken than some "real" nuggets -- and no salmonella!! Morningstar definitely has wizards on staff.0 -
My wife and I love it. I should point out, however, that my wife is an excellent cook and we don't just do it right out of the box. She adds and herb rub and then slow cooks it in some orange juice with mushrooms and veggies.
We also like enjoy their pizza, cold cuts, and sausages (although, to be honest, Lightline sausages are a little better).
Years ago their was another turkey substitute called "Now and Zen" which we actually preferred, but they went out of business. Tofurkey is a close second, though.
I remember Now and Zen. It was delicious!0 -
I am not a vegetarian but I worked in a Natural Food store and they had this thing called Celebration Loaf it is really good and acceptable for Thanksgiving
I will look for this! Does Whole Foods carry this?
Whole Foods does carry it. It is made by Field Roast. They have a lot of good products.
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My cousin is a vegetarian and she makes it every year for Thanksgiving. I tried a bite and thought it was okay, but I prefer to eat the real thing. What she does that is really good is make a gravy that has rosemary and mushrooms. It makes it so much better.0
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The Tofurkey deli slices are soooooo good. I get the kind that's supposed to taste like ham and it actually tastes just like it on a sandwich. I don't know about the other varieties though.0
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Tofu is nasty, in my opinion. The real thing is SO healthy that I can't imagine trying to substitute it for any reason.
You've never eaten Tofurky,,,why are you commenting?...One of many good reason is this: Turkeys beaks are cut off with a 400 degree electric knife so a forced-feeding tube can be shoved in their face and down their throat...
It remains there for months, until the day they are killed for Thanksgiving.
....just eat turkey...But don't pretend there's no reason to substitute.
Wow I don't think that is all turkeys man I have been to turkey farms before and it was nothing like that
Most turkey's in the US live in horrible factory farming conditions. I can't speak to the force feeding specifically, but I do know that the beaks of chicks are routinely cut off to keep them from pecking at each other in stressful, overcrowded conditions. In general, even a little research will show horrible living conditions and systematic maltreatment.0 -
I must have made it wrong! My son is a vegetarian and we try to accommodate him. I don't think anyone that has tasted it, my son included, enjoys it.
So, what would a vegetarian prefer for Thanksgiving?
Obviously I cannot speak for all vegetarians, but every year I make myself and my husband (who is an omni) a lovely Thanksgiving dinner of foods we enjoy. His favorite food, hands down, is asparagus sauteed with shallots, so I always make that. I also always make mashed potatoes, because I consider them a hassle to make, and hence they are a rare treat. Some years I also make bread, or squash, or whatever else seems yummy at the time. I always make some sort of pie, depending on what we feel like that year. The last few years Thanksgiving has been vegan, and just as enjoyable. Really, isn't it about being with someone you love and spending time together, not gnawing on a cadaver?0 -
That's one awsome website!I tried it once and thought it was pretty awful! I've since been using the Thanksgiving recipes from the Post Punk Kitchen: http://www.theppk.com/category/recipe/holiday-thanksgiving/. The chickpea cutlets and gravy are fantastic, and so easy to make. I know to make extras for my non-veg family members!!
I have to try chickpea cutlets this week.0 -
Went to a friends last year who made it. I actually really liked it. It was stuffed with wild rice and he had marinaded it in some sort of soy type sauce. It was really good. The texture is a bit of a stretch and it definately did not taste like turkey...but overall it was enjoyable. must all be in the prep!0
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I love the Tofurky Deli Slices! I haven't tried the large Tofurky stuffed with rice/breadcrumbs but plan on trying it soon.
The deli slices took a bit of time to get used to but I eat them a few times a week now and I love them!0 -
Really, isn't it about being with someone you love and spending time together, not gnawing on a cadaver?
You get the best of both worlds if you are a cannibal!
I keed I keed I keed ...0 -
Tofu is nasty, in my opinion. The real thing is SO healthy that I can't imagine trying to substitute it for any reason.
You've never eaten Tofurky,,,why are you commenting?...One of many good reason is this: Turkeys beaks are cut off with a 400 degree electric knife so a forced-feeding tube can be shoved in their face and down their throat...
It remains there for months, until the day they are killed for Thanksgiving.
....just eat turkey...But don't pretend there's no reason to substitute.
Wow I don't think that is all turkeys man I have been to turkey farms before and it was nothing like that
PM me...I'll send ya the links....I'll warn you, tho...You might change your mind about eating turkey.0
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