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Happy Thanksgiving! (Plus, watch Obama pardon a turkey, send it to Disneyland)

posted by brad wong on 2009.11.26, under bean curd, history, tofu, tofurky, video

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Yes, Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

I hope everyone has time to be with family and friends and to watch some football on TV.

I still have never tasted a Tofurky.

Fox Business Network has an interview with the inventor, Seth Tibbott, who said he started the bean curd substitute because he’s vegetarian.

Jones Soda Co. is giving a nod to the bean curd substitute with a Tofurky and Gravy Soda (plus a metal lunch box with the words “Cirque Du Tofurky” on it).

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In cities across the country, PETA gives a handout before Thanksgiving – tofu turkeys

posted by brad wong on 2009.11.17, under bean curd, tofu, tofu turkey
In San Francisco, supporters of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals handed out tofu turkey roasts to promote a Thanksgiving free of meat. Photo source: PETA

In San Francisco, supporters of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals handed out tofu turkey roasts to promote a Thanksgiving free of meat. Photo source: PETA

 

The timing was perfect – and the event even brought a few smiles to people.

Just about a week before Thanksgiving brings roasted birds, pies, potatoes and all the stuffing to make your belly full, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals had their own turkeys on the streets Tuesday in various U.S. cities.

And these birds, actually PETA supporters in faux-feathered costumes, handed out free boxes of tofu turkey roasts, known as the Tofurky.

The group’s message to consumers: Give real birds a break this Thanksgiving.

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