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(photo of the Koch & Charles family Christmas dinner 2010 above)
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Christmas is that time of year when some people remember that:
- they're religious
- they haven't paid their credit cards from last Christmas, but that doesn't mattter because they also remember...
- that everyone will be at the local shopping centre, so they must be too
- they can't stand their family/friends/the world's population
- for some reason this time of year is an excuse for gluttony in all it's forms
- they love animals, somewhere after they've gorged on just about every creature they can
- even though they're religious, love animals and such "thou shall not kill" just does not apply to anything they like to eat
I try not to be despondent at this time of year. But years of previously working in music retail, seeing people who can't afford to pay their credit off from last year, filling trolleys with more stuff that they do not need really gets to me. It gets to me that people force themselves to see people they can't stand, buy rubbish they don't need, eat food they don't need etc etc just because they're told they're meant to either from some deity or shopping/marketing deity. I realise that people celebrate Christmas, often begrudgingly, especially us vegans who know that even more of our animal friends are killed to fill already-indulged bellies at this time of year.
So, here's a collection of some Cruelty Free & Vegan Christmas ideas, recipes (raw and gluten free options) and tips to get through the silly season. I wish us all the luck in the world!
THE MENU
Snacks & Starters
Binah Balls
Chick Pea patties
Curry Puffs
Raw Pasta
Raw Sushi Rolls
Sweet Potato and Pumpkin chips
Tempeh & Vegetable Kebabs
Vegetables with Corn chips and Guacamole
Main Meals
Colourful Curry
Fried Quinoa
Fried Wild Rice
Lasagne
Quinoa Chilli stir fry
Tempeh Satay with Asian greens
Tofu Turkey
Wild Rice and Meditteranean Vegetables
Sides & Salads
Chinese Greens with Eggplant
Dirty Rice
Kale Salad
Pumpkin and Asparagus Tofu
Roasted Root Vegetables
Stir Fry with Linseeds
Stuffed Avocado
Sweet Potato and Mixed Bean salad
Desserts
Carob & Date Truffles
Carrot & Currant Muffins
Cherry Shortbread
Chocolate Pie with Seasonal Fruit
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Raw Banana Ice Cream
Raw Chocolate with Raw Cashew Cream
Truffles
I suggest you choose 4-6 dishes from each section depending on how many people you are having for your Christmas meal/s.
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THE RECIPES, PHOTOS and MORE
Snacks & Starters
Binah Balls:
Chick Pea patties:
Curry Puffs:
Raw Pasta:
Download RECIPE and see my how-to video
Raw Sushi Rolls:
Download RECIPE and see my how-to video
Sweet Potato and Pumpkin chips:
Tempeh & Vegetable Kebabs:
Vegetables with Corn chips and Guacamole:
Other ideas: Dips with Crackers, Soup and Bread; Spreads, Pate, Cream Cheese with raw vegetables
Main Meals
Colourful Curry:
Fried Quinoa:
Fried Wild Rice:
Lasagne:
Download RECIPE - there's a RAW Lasagne recipe too
Quinoa Chilli stir fry:
Tempeh Satay with Asian greens:
Here's a photo Noah took of me in October at the Vegan Easy Challenge launch in Melbourne. I'm pictured with Patty Mark's Tofu Turkey:
Patty makes this each year and has been following Karen Davis' (from United Poultry Concerns) recipe from her book Instead of Chicken, Instead of Turkey for years. Here's the Recipe and How-to video. Patty's tip is to marinate the tofu before packing it into the colander.
Wild Rice and Meditteranean Vegetables:
Other ideas: Savoury Pumpkin Pie, Nut or Bean Roast or Loaf
Sides & Salads
Chinese Greens with Eggplant:
Dirty Rice:
Kale Salad:
Pumpkin and Asparagus Tofu:
Roasted Root Vegetables:
Stir Fry with Linseeds:
Stuffed Avocado:
Sweet Potato and Mixed Bean salad:
Other ideas: Potato salad, basic garden salad, Jelly, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Dressings
Desserts
Carob & Date Truffles:
Carrot & Currant Muffins:
Cherry Shortbread:
Download RECIPE - also a Walnut Shortbread RECIPE
Chocolate Pie with Seasonal Fruit:
Ice Cream Sandwiches:
Download RECIPE and read my Ice Cream Party blog!
Pumpkin Pie made by Techa from Christmas 2010 with a ice cream mix I made (dried fruit and nuts mixed with a 1L tub of Soy Good vanilla ice cream):
Raw Banana Ice Cream:
Download RECIPE and see my how-to video
Raw Chocolate with Raw Cashew Cream:
Cream RECIPE and see my how-to video
Truffles:
Other ideas: Christmas Pudding, Fruit Mince pies or cake, Chia Pudding, Trifle, Fruit Salads like the ones below:
All of the above VLV! Recipes and more: HERE.
See also: Janenne's Christmas Food Ideas from 2010
Festive Feast from Animals Australia
Recipes from the Vegan Society UK
Animal Friendly Festive Guide from SAFE
Free Vegan Holiday Recipe Collection
Easy Raw Christmas Treats from ROAR Food
I hope you have a wonderful festive season whatever plans you have with the people who are important to you.
Here's my A Christmas Wishlist poem in video form:
XMAS WISHLIST
‘Tis the season to be aware
of your actions, words and deeds.
My wish for you this Xmas
is that you get exactly what you need.
Replace old traditions with new ideals,
Replace what you’ve accepted with the truth.
Replace excessive spending with empathy,
Replace knick-knacks with things you can use.
Replace intolerance with justice,
Replace war with intelligence.
Replace uncertainty with understanding,
Replace religion with reverence.
Replace all that you want with what you deserve,
Replace consumerism with content.
Replace presents with hugs-a-plenty,
Replace gluttony with nourishment.
‘Tis the season to be thankful
for the lessons good and bad we’ve received.
May your Xmas be full of laughter and joy,
Safe, happy and cruelty-free!
Leigh-Chantelle 07/12/2002
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Leigh-Chantelle is an International Speaker & Consultant; Author, Singer/Songwriter and Blogger.
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