Central Florida

If you're in town on November 22 and are looking for people who feel as strongly about their vegan food as you do, take a look at this scheduled event for the day. It's called Thanksvegan, which is a clever name for a luncheon and games for the children focusing on being compassionate toward animals during a season that is often focused on gluttony and turkey or ham.

The following are some vegan or easy-to-make-vegan recipes that you might want to bring to share.

• Make Pesto without Parm to top the spaghetti squash.
• Especially if it's kinda warm, consider bringing a chilled drink like this fruit smoothie with spinach.
• Butternut squash risotto takes advantage of the in-season veggie.
• Remember, the last issue of Gourmet Magazine has some vegetarian/vegan recommendations for Thanksgiving dishes.