Comments on: Greener and Healthier Holiday Meals

By: SnoWhite

SnoWhite — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:55:34 +0000

what a great looking menu! I appreciate your green tips too.

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:49:26 +0000

Becca, lets hope the trend toward disposable dishes is halted. Thanks for commenting.

By: 'Becca

'Becca — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:32:41 +0000

Thanks for mentioning using real dishes (even if it means asking guests to bring more dishes) and using durable containers for leftovers. I find that people are thinking of these things less and less, and considering disposable dishes good enough for even the most special occasions. Washing dishes can be a great time to bond with family members!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:48:00 +0000

You are definitely right about serving healthy delicious fresh foods! I appreciate and agree with the rest of your tips as well. Thanks.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:12:59 +0000

Rona, the day is definitely about the company.

Sarah, good point about feasting and gluttony. I think there are special occasions when calories shouldn’t count, and Thanksgiving is one of them. However, I also know of a lot of friends that prepare and eat foods that they don’t really like for Thanksgiving, simply because they were served that as a child. In my view, we can update those traditions to incorporate healthy and delicious fresh foods.

Jane, good for you!

Thanks for commenting.

By: SeeJaneGetRich.com

SeeJaneGetRich.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:43:40 +0000

I am a big fan of asking other people to bring their set of dishes so that I don’t have to buy plastic plates. They are such a waste.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:52:52 +0000

I wish we could preserve the distinction between “feasting” and “gluttony”. I would hate for people who are careful not to overeat to feel bad about Thanksgiving dinner being bigger than usual!

By: Rona

Rona — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:36:22 +0000

Thanksgiving is usually a time of spending time with our little family. I think our best one was staying in pjs, eating Jack-In-the-Box and watching TV and movies.

Thanks for sharing your holiday planning tips.