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Pastor Bobby and his wife Terry had us over for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Our church, Salem Cumberland Presbyterian, is very accomodating about our vegan diet, and everyone brought plenty of food that we could all enjoy.

 The groaning board was overflowing with all sorts of goodies:

• Mashed potatoes (made with potato water,  no milk or butter)
• Roasted sweet potatoes
• String beans with minced onions
• Lentils
• Wild rice (I could have stopped at the lentils and wild rice, but I didn't)
• Dinner rolls
• Succotash
• Mixed nuts with peanuts
• A fresh fruit plate - with apples, strawberries, and grapes
• Pickle tray, with sweet pickle and okra
• Pickled asparagus with pimento
• Veggie stew sou p (potatoes, peppers, celery, onions, and carrots, stewed for hours and blended smooth)
• Pumpkin-nut quick bread (with slivered almonds)
• Cranberry chutney, made with fresh cranberries, and peach and plum preserves

There were also generous helpings of good cheer, good company, and lively discussion.