seriously? just before thanksgiving?

In my family's Thanksgiving, I couldn't go vegan, but I'd go vegetarian! I usually skip over the turkey or eat just a slice to make it "thanksgiving". But the best part are the sides: cheesy potatoes mashed potatoes and gravy stuffing green bean casserole broccoli casserole dinner rolls pumpkin pie I don't know how to make a good Thanksgiving meal without cheese and other dairy products! I'm sure that you and your son will be a lot healthier though. Just make sure that you eat protein, calcium, and vitamins B12 and D. I know some vegans have issues with getting enough of these nutrients because instead of adding new foods to their diet, they just get rid of the animal sources.

Mmm yes that is definitely bad timing. Personally I wouldn't be too thrilled if someone sent me an email about a calf being slaughtered! Your son has good intentions but maybe he should sail his ship alone, I am sure he will have withdrawal symptoms when it comes to Thanksgiving and everyone is tucking into deliciously mouthwatering turkey! I tried going vegetarian once, until my partner started cooking bacon, now that is one smell that is enough to drive anyone to eat meat!

So, the example you set your son is too cheat on agreements to satisfy your lust for flesh, well done all the best, urban

Hi Sounds like a fair enough deal. I'm wondering why you would do such a thing after agreeing? Do you genuinely support your son trying to go vegan? Do you intend to make it up later... even in secret? I guess turkey is a big deal as a centre-piece for Thanksgiving, but there are alternatives. Did you know about Turfkey & other whole vegan turkey's? They're supposed to look & taste just like the real thing so omnivores can't pick the difference. I can't speak for all vegans, but for myself, I don't miss any part of a traditional diet or any centre-piece thereof. Most things like that have been successfully emulated from 100% plant ingredients for those who cannot do without. In the USA, they have a huge range of such goods, but I'm not sure about their availability where you are.

No, no vegans here. I know that too much meat is no good for you. Especially beef. That is the worst. I eat mostly chicken and pork chops with vegetables. I like vegetables. But I also like meat. And of course fish. Remember this, too much of anything is no good for you.

I admire your son for wanting to go vegan and not only vegetarian.....I could not even go vegetarian as I would miss my burgers and my real soup stock.......

I don't know anyone (well enough to have Thanksgiving with) who is vegan or even vegetarian. It just isn't Thanksgiving without turkey as far as I'm concerned. I love it and always buy one that's bigger than necessary so I will have lots of leftovers, so I'd be sneaking a piece of it, too!

Hello bunny. What a challenge for your son to pay for groceries.. No meat for a while. There are a number of companies that make meat replacements. Morningstar farms Baco and lightlife produce meat substitutes. they are all pretty good. They even have a bacon. But you can make your own. There are recipes all over the net. Here is a list of good vegetarian foods. http://www.ehow.com/info_8776184_meat-substitutes.html You can also get vegetarin turkey. It is called tofurkey http://www.tofurky.com/ourstory/ingredients.html http://vegetarian.about.com/od/shoppingproducts/qt/buyingtofurky.htm If you can find a Seventh Day Adventist store You can find all kind of vegetarian foods. Better than a regular health food store. Good luck with your experiment.

I couldn't go vegan. I'm just too used to eating meat. I don't have red meat too often but I do like it every once in a while and I love my dairy products, cheeses and things. We don't do Thanksgiving here but roast turkey is my favourite thing. I have no idea how people can give up those foods and go vegan.

Wow, if only someone would give me an offer like that, I'd jump on it...:) I don't know any personal vegans, but a few years ago my family and I went on a 40 day Daniel fast which consisted only fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It was hard, what I missed most was cheese pizza, but it wasn't that bad. Ironically my husband who complained, (in a light manner) about not eating meat today said he wants to go back on it because he physically felt better and lost weight. Of course he says this after "filling" our freezer with a lot of meat... Seriously though, your son would have regretted it is he offered that to me, because I would do some serious shopping, (I know what vegan foods to get to help with my sweet tooth cravings) and would thoroughly enjoy myself. As for missing the meat? Not really. I use to be a big bacon and ham eater, and now when I see or smell pork, it makes me nauseous.

No way, I do not have any vegans in the family, but we do have friends like that. I couldn't do it, but what I do is a slight compromise, and I'm by myself. I try to eat no meat at least 4 times a week. These days I only have vegies, etc., and no meat involved. Then, the other 3 days I do have meat if I want to. I try not to go crazy with it as I'm really trying to cut down on my meat content because of cholesterol. I do eat fish quite a bit, as I just love it. If I could afford fish every day then I would eat it that much. Thanksgiving? Well, all I can say is, I already bought my Turkey and do plan on eating it, along with all the other goodies. I think it's just a matter of compromise within yourself. It's too bad that the both of you couldn't compromise and once in a while you could eat your meat too. Have fun and good luck! It IS healthier I must say, and hey, he's footing the bill!

I have had turkey for Thanksgiving for so long that I wouldn't know what to do if I didn't have it. My youngest daughter once decided to go vegan but it was fairly short lived. I know it is supposed to be better for you but it would be hard for me to go through the holidays without even a nibble.

I don't think that it would ever be possible for me to go vegan, although there are times that I think that it would be possible for me to go vegetarian. The Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be an issue for me at all. The reason that I say that is because of the fact that I just don't like turkey. For Thanksgiving dinner I've been known to eat only the sides and never touch the meat because I tend to think that turkey is just too dry. However, you couldn't take meat and dairy products all away from me, I don't know if I would be able to survive.

Hi bunnybon We dont have thanksgiving here and also I dont think anyone here gets to eat a turkey as it isnt a bird found in India. My wife is a sort of vegetarian though she sometimes has fish. My late granny was a vegetarian in more stricter terms - she would not have even eggs or fish. But neither ever object or make it an issue when others on the dining table are having the chicken or mutton food. Though there are some whom I know, will make a fuss even at the sight of a non-vegetarian item.

I have no vegans in my family, thank heavens,lol. I love veggies but i love meat to. Good luck. Hope u don't get caught,.

I have been eating beef, chicken, pork, turkey and fish for nearly 60 years and there is no way I am going vegan now! Veganism is very healthy but I couldn't stand not have meat. I have vegans anywhere near me. lol We are just the opposite! I wish you luck and hope you enjoy the food.

No, I don't. We're not exactly farmers, but we're close enough to understand that many of these animals would not live if we weren't going to one day kill them & eat them ... Circle of Life! In fact, I wouldn't mind if I were eaten when I stopped living (of course, it would be better for everyone if I were cremated then and added to some gardening soil ... living forever as an added nutrient )

I have never been a vegan but I was a vegetarian for many years beginning when I was about 48. Now I'm a pescetarian. I stopped eating meat because at the time I was a member of PETA and I saw an undercover film that was absolutely horrifying. I won't say what it was about but it took place in a pig slaughterhouse and involved the most inhuman torture I have ever seen. I know animals get slaughtered but to torture them first is abominable. The slaughterhouse was closed by the government shortly after the film went public and an investigation was started. I have never eaten meat since then. And I was a great fan of pork, bacon in particular. I use to save the bacon grease and cook lots of different foods in it. So I didn't change my diet for health reasons. And vegans are very purist in their beliefs. A true vegan will not wear or use anything that comes from animals - leather, wool, etc. - as well as not eat any animal. So I will not be missing turkey as I do eat fish and fowl and dairy. But only if it's organic.

One of my best friends is vegan. He does miss turkey as well as many other meats. I'll catch him talking about how good certain meals smell. I even caught him once highly intoxicated eating a hot dog. He greatly regretted it in the morning. Your son is right in that they're plenty of other things to eat besides Turkey. They're also many meat substitutes that are very tasty. I will say though that if you have any guests over they'll be disappointed if they do not see a turkey on the table. I think that being vegan is a choice you need to make for yourself and not a lifestyle that you should switch to if you do not believe in it. I'd just make your son a special vegan meal and cook a turkey for everyone else.

i wouldnt be able to become a vegan because i cant give up my turkey on thanksgiving. i absolutley love turkey and look foward to it every year on thanksgiving.