My Green Toronto Thanksgiving

With the arrival of the first long weekend of fall, I suspect I'm not the only one digging out my stretchy and loose-waisted pants in preparation for the day of overindulgence that typifies Thanksgiving. This year I'm hoping to start a new tradition among family and friends by providing a planet-friendly feast.

The greenest Thanksgiving doesn't involve meat, but since a bird-shaped soy log isn't likely to please Tryptophan-seeking guests, an organic and free-range turkey is a great alternative. Whole Foods, The Healthy Butcher, The Big Carrot and Beretta Organics carry free-range birds raised without pesticides, antibiotics, or hormones.