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Recipes Thanksgiving

The Secret Dairy-Free Agenda: Subverting Lactose at the Thanksgiving Table

“So what are you going to eat?”

Maddie November 25, 2013 10 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

One Turkey, Two Turkey, Red Turkey, Blue Turkey: You Can Take Charge of Your Leftovers

Let’s make our leftover game plan now so we can just focus on digestion this weekend.

Kristen November 25, 2013 3 Comments
Coming Out Thanksgiving

You Don’t Have To Come Out On Thanksgiving: On Going Home and Being Quiet

My grandma shoved 30 dollars in my hand once and told me, “Always tell the truth about who you are and know we’ll love you anyway.”

Carmen November 24, 2012 74 Comments
First Person Thanksgiving

The Secret Diary of a Turkey-Fister

“As it turned out, stuffing turkeys on the graveyard shift was a bonding experience that could not be transcended.”

Crystal November 22, 2012 27 Comments
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving OPEN THREAD: Feel And Eat Your Heart Out

I mean, not literally. But tell us about your heart and tell us about what you’re eating, you know?

the team November 22, 2012 119 Comments
Thanksgiving

Please Don’t Volunteer On Thanksgiving: A Former Shelter Worker Tells All

“On the day before Thanksgiving, the day after and the 362 other days of the year (including Christmas) hardly any volunteers, well known or not, showed up to help.”

Ren November 21, 2012 81 Comments
Food Lists Thanksgiving

19 Horrifying Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas From Vintage Food Ads

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Frozen Jellied Turkey Vegetable Salad!

Riese November 21, 2012 56 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

Get Baked: Thanksvegan Extravaganza

This year we decided to skip the Tofurkey and try a few new things, with delicious results.

Stef November 21, 2012 14 Comments
Thanksgiving

25 Awesome Gay Things To Be Thankful For This Year

Eleven months ago, there was still a possibility of Rick Santorum becoming President, so don’t say 2012 never gave you anything.

Hansen November 21, 2012 14 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

Get Baked: Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecakes and Vegetarian Tofurkey For Thanksgayving

Who doesn’t love a tiny pumpkin cheesecake that fits in the palm of your hand and smells like autumnal bliss? Plus a delicious buttery tofurkey!

the team November 20, 2012 17 Comments
Food and Drink Thanksgiving

Liquor While At Her Family’s For Thanksgiving: Mulled Wine

As a non-normative person, there are a lot of traditions I get shellacked on. But one thing I can do is traditional alcohol. There’s so much tradition behind alcohol of all sorts, so much history and artistry. And one thing that screams holidays to me is mulled wine.

A.E. Osworth November 20, 2012 21 Comments
Queer Fashion Thanksgiving

Dressing to Stuff Your Face Elsewhere

You’re eating Tofurkey somewhere new this year? What the hell are you going to wear?

Lizz November 19, 2012 19 Comments
Coming Out Thanksgiving

Your Parents Might Need This: Advice on Coming Out Over the Holidays

It’s likely that your parents are mulling over their own special set of holigay related dilemmas.

fonseca November 14, 2012 41 Comments
Food and Drink Thanksgiving

Get Toasted with Autostraddle: The Holigay Drinkstravaganza

As the sign outside a metro Boston liquor store once said, “Because holidays are for family.”

the team December 15, 2011 30 Comments
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Open Thread: Time to Stuff a Tofurkey With Your Feelings

It’s our third annual Thanksgiving open thread and when you’re here — you’re family. You’re TOTALLY family.

the team November 23, 2011 240 Comments
Thanksgiving

Listling Without Commentary: Sh*t Your Family Said At Last Year’s Thanksgiving

“The entire day was pretty much a game show of Obama vs. My Mama.”

Riese November 25, 2010 25 Comments
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving OPEN THREAD: Are You Full Of T/of/urkey Or Just Feelings?

You got feelings? Join the club. Take a seat. Extra mashed potatoes for everyone.

the team November 25, 2010 219 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

Get Baked with Autostraddle: Thanksgiving Edition

Six yummy and happenstancely vegan side dishes for your holiday feast!

Laneia November 22, 2010 37 Comments
Thanksgiving

How I Survived My First Thanksgiving as an Out Vegan Lesbian

Canadian Thanksgiving happened on October 11, which means that Carolyn and all the other Canadians have already experienced the joys of family togetherness. Lucky for you, she documented the whole thing. Recipes included!

Ryan Yates November 16, 2010 56 Comments
Thanksgiving

Terrible/AWESOME Thanksgiving Open Thread For all Your Homo Holiday Feelings

Hey girls all over the world, how’s your Thanksgiving going? Did you come out as a lesbian or weirdo? Is anyone watching Glenn Beck? Do you live in Canada? Tell us your stories. Open thread open 24/7.

the team November 26, 2009 158 Comments
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