Free Stuff Friday: Tofurky & Gravy Soda! November 20, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at November 20, 2009 9:31 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 3 ) | TrackBack

Boy do we have a doozy for you this week! With everyone gearing up for the holidays, it's prime Tofurky season. And what better way to wash down a delicious Tofurky than with a Tofurky & Gravy Soda? Yes ... you heard right.

Now that it's sunk in, I'm sure you're wondering who the geniuses behind this one-of-a-kind soda are. Well, that would be the folks over at Jones Soda. They teamed up with Tofurky® to create this limited edition party-in-your-mouth. And in case you haven't guessed, this tasty invention is 100% vegan.

This week, you have the chance to win a Tofurky & Gravy Soda Gift Pack complete with 3 bottles of Tofurky & Gravy Soda, three Jones Zilch sodas, and an original Cirque du Tofurky lunchbox.

For your chance to win, comment below with what two vegan food items you'd like Jones to make a soda out of next. Entries must be received by November 27. The two people with the most creative comments will be chosen as our winners and notified by November 30.

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GOOD LUCK!

peta2's Sandwich of the Week: Faux Turkey Melts! October 15, 2009

Posted by Ryan at October 15, 2009 9:59 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 8 ) | TrackBack

I know, you've seen some pretty good-looking sandwiches so far in this series (plus one entry about veggie dogs), but as the expression goes, "you ain't seen nothin' yet."

Behold, the faux turkey melt sandwich ...

The best part about it? It's idiot-proof. There is no conceivable way to mess it up, and all of the ingredients will only cost you around 10 bucks (and you'll have leftovers!)

Ingredients:

- 2 slices bread
- 1/2 Tbsp. vegan mayo (check your local health food store)
- 4 slices vegan turkey (available at most grocery stores)
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. shredded vegan Monterey jack cheese (also at the health food store)

Steps:

1) Spread the vegan mayo on one slice of bread.
2) Add the turkey slices, avocado, and the cheese.
3) Place both the dressed bread and the plain bread under a broiler or in a toaster oven until the cheese begins to melt and the bread toasts.
4) Remove from the oven, close the sandwich.
5) Make fun of friends not enjoying this sandwich.

Unbeatable. Unstoppable. Unbelievable.

Introducing: peta2 Sandwich of the Week! September 17, 2009

Posted by Rachel-O at September 17, 2009 9:20 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 6 ) | TrackBack

Let me set the scene: Your school's vegan options suck—between french fries, iceberg lettuce and potato chips, you're getting a little fed up. You're gathering petitions to get more veg options, and talking to your lunch ladies about serving up some real food, but that's all taking a bit of time. What can you do for lunch right now?

peta2's got you covered. Every week we're going to be comin' up with something creative, but easy to put together, find ingredients for, and obviously easy to eat, for you to bring to lunch! These should make for happy stomachs, and good outreach because while your corpse munching friends are digging into their mystery meat, you'll have food that was tested out by vegan food experts. Trust us—we know vegan food!

I'm starting the blog out with some of my favorite things thrown together:

• Tofurky (any variety will do—I love original, and the new "cranberry and stuffing," pictured here!).
• Sesame tahini hummus—OK, if you haven't had hummus yet, and you're veg, get to it! Hummus can go on pretty much anything and make it amazing. Example? This sandwich. It can be a main dish, a side dish, a dip, or a spread. It's essential!
• Mustard, lettuce, sprouts, bread—these are self explanatory. I love mustard, in fact, some have said I have a small obsession. And I love sprouts. If you don't, leave 'em off! Vegan mayo is also an acceptable condiment for this (again, if you don't have vegan mayo in your life, WTF?).

So where do you get this stuff? Cody and I took a quick trip to Trader Joe's last night, but you can find this stuff at any small (or large) health food store in your area. Obviously, sprouts, lettuce, and mustard can be found at any grocery store—and chances are, you already have most of those in the fridge. Tofurky is great because it's super cheap, and is my favorite faux meat of all time—and it's got some pretty fierce competition. You can usually find Tofurky slices and hummus in stores for less than $5 each—so whether you're spending your own money, or asking your parents to shell it out for you, it shouldn't be too big of a deal.


No picture of food would be complete without my cat Lily Monster trying to eat it! :)

Let us know if you try this and love it! And feel free to send us suggestions at peta2@peta2.com—if there's something you'd like us to try out, or a sandwich you love to make, let us know!

Happy Tofurky Day 2008! November 27, 2008

Posted by Ryan at November 27, 2008 8:58 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 14 ) | TrackBack

I don't know about you, but Thanksgiving has to be my absolute favorite holiday (sorry Flag Day). On what other day would it be socially acceptable to eat like you don't plan on living tomorrow, sit and watch parades on TV (no walking required), and celebrate the beginning of the winter holiday season with a tall glass (or eight) of everybody's favorite vegan nog? What a day to be alive...

I'm sure you're all out there enjoying your scrumptious homemade recipes, but I thought I would share some pics from our peta2 feast (you know, to make you jealous and stuff):

Tofurky, of course!



My first three plates...(notice the vegan mac 'n cheese on all three)



Some of the many vegan cupcakes created for the occasion

With meals like these being served all across our lovely nation today, it's hard to believe that some people actually eat dead birds around this time of year! Don't they know it's 2008?

So I showed you mine. What's on your plate today?



P.S. - Still know some bird-eaters out there? Well, we've got you covered with this sweet e-card to send them! They'll be begging for a piece of your Tofurky in no time!

Win a Free Tofurky for Thanksgiving! November 3, 2008

Posted by Marta at November 3, 2008 11:39 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 486 ) | TrackBack

If you're anything like me, the thought of having a big, dead, stuffed bird as the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving meal is definitely cringe-inducing—and I'm sure the 300 million turkeys raised and killed for their flesh each year in the US aren't thrilled at the thought, either.

Lucky for you, me, and the turkeys, there are lots of alternatives available, including one of my favorites, Tofurky!

Here are my top five reasons you should eat a Tofurky this year:

• No animal was tortured in the making of a Tofurky.
• No one has to stick her/his hand up a turkey's butt. Tofurkys don't have butts.
• Murder should never be cause for celebration.
• Tofurky roasts are available practically everywhere. Seriously, check this out.
• Turkeys will be thankful.

With all that in mind, we want to give you a chance to win a Tofurky this Thanksgiving to share with your family! That's right, five of you lucky people will win a Tofurky Roast, with a side of "Giblet" and Mushroom gravy—it's delicious on top of the sliced Tofurky Roast!


All you gotta do is blog about why you won't be eating turkeys this Thanksgiving (for all of your friends to see!), then leave a link to your blog as a comment below. By commenting with your link, you'll be entered to win one of five Tofurky Roasts with gravy.

The contest ends on November 19 and winners will be selected and notified the same day. Winners will have the choice of free shipping from anywhere in the Continental U.S. or a VIP coupon that will allow them to pick up their prize at a local grocery store.

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Mmm! Good luck!

♥ Marta

P.S. For some delicious vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes, check this out.

Veggie Guide to Going on Vacation July 15, 2008

Posted by Lara Sanders at July 15, 2008 3:05 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 2 ) | TrackBack

This Friday I'm off to Hilton Head Island for some much needed vacation time. Right before any trip I take, I do a lil' research about the vegetarian-friendly restaurants that are going to be there (there is no way I'm going to be stuck with just side salads).

The first thing I do is check out Happy Cow, which is a great resource for finding vegetarian restaurants just about anywhere in the U.S.

The next thing I do is Google the name of the place where I'm going and the word "vegetarian" (i.e. "Hilton Head Island" vegetarian). You will have to do a little scrolling, but you usually find some good resources and reviews.

Another vacation tip is to take a cooler packed with veg snacks. Since I'm staying at a beach house with a kitchen, my cooler is going to be filled with Tofurky brats, Boca burgers, vegan cheese, and tons of fresh fruits and veggies that we'll get at farmers markets on the drive down—yay for Georgia peaches!

Are you headed on vacation this summer? Comment below with where you are going and include any tips you have for finding veggie food on the road.

xoxo- Lara

Meet Darla the Turkey November 21, 2007

Posted by Lara Sanders at November 21, 2007 3:31 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 12 ) | TrackBack

In the summer of 2002, I worked at a farmed animal sanctuary near my hometown in Western Pennsylvania. My day consisted of feeding the animals in the morning, and working on a larger project in the afternoon such as painting the barn a new coat of red, or mending a broken fence.

During my lunch break, one of my own decided duties was to hang out with the rescued turkeys. There was one turkey in particular with whom I took a special liking to. Her name was Darla. Darla had come to the sanctuary after falling off a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. She was quite the lucky turkey indeed.

Darla loved to bask in the sun, search for bugs, investigate what the rabbits were doing in the next enclosure, and eat her favorite treat—grapes. She also loved to be pet. Every time I stroked under her beak, she would fall asleep—sometimes even standing up!

Throughout the summer, I noticed Darla starting to change. She would wheeze when she breathed, and would spend more of her days lying down in the barn.

Darla got worse as the weeks wore on. She was becoming crippled under the weight of her genetically manipulated and drugged body. She was not intended to have lived beyond her date with the slaughterhouse. Her legs were giving out, and her lungs were being crushed by her ever-growing body.

One morning, I came into work and heard that Darla had to be euthanized the night before. I wasn't surprised at the news, because I saw the amount of pain that she was in, and knew her time had come. I was still sad though, and remember her especially during this time of year.

Even if you haven't had the great opportunity to be-friend a turkey, it is clear that they are smart, gentle, and feeling beings that deserve not to be used as a holiday dinner!

So for Darla and all turkeys, go cold turkey this Thanksgiving, and opt for some Tofurky instead!

xoxo-Lara