Happy Tofurky Day!

By Holli Haerr 

Hi, I'm filling in for Elizabeth Hashagen again for this week's Go Green report.

Now that we're past the introductions, are you ready for Thanksgiving next week?

I am! I went to Whole Foods for this week's Go Green piece, and their Thanksgiving spread really looked delicious. I'm not quite ready to substitute a real turkey for a Tofurky (a turkey made from tofu) on Thanksgiving, but I think I might try a small one at some point.

When it comes to next week's meal, I'm going to try to add more organic and natural foods to the feast.

The people we talked to at Whole Foods and environmentalists say organic foods are better for you and for the planet - because they don't use pesticides. 

Some of the turkeys and other foods at Whole Foods are organic - which can be more expensive. Other items are what they call "natural." Marketing team leader Chris Ivers says that means they don't have artificial preservatives, sweeteners or anything else that's fake.

There are several grocery stores across Long Island that sell organic items.

Also, environmentalists say you should try to buy produce that's grown locally. When there's less shipping, there are fewer trucks on the road and less pollution.

However you slice it, I hope you and your family have a good Thanksgiving.

And, I must end with a pitch - to help local organizations that provide holiday meals to families who can't afford them.

Comments

[mike p]

all i can say is globalllllllllll

[John]

I always feel like this is where dieters go "off the rails," by the way. Instead of trying to find acceptable foods and making them taste really good, they try to "simulate" their normal diet with bean curd.

There are ways to make tofu an acceptable dinner. There might even be a way to make it acceptable holiday fare. But pretending it's turkey? Well, there's an old joke that you don't teach a pig to sing because the results are never good and it annoys the pig.

That said, I have to say that I usually buy organic foods these days, not because of the impact on the environment or even my health, but because they're usually fresher and taste much better. We're a long way from those sad little anemic carrots that used to populate the organic aisles, thankfully.

Which reminds me that I really need to order that turkey today...

[Uncle Jay's T]

I agree with you that Whole Foods has some interesting and tssteful foods. Thanksgiving dinners are always so good. However, I do draw the line when it comes to a "Tofurky." You can let us know if you like it. It is doubtful if I will ever try it.