ThanksGiving Showdown 2025

Three Calgary vegan feasts go head-to-head to see who truly brings the holiday home.

Hey everyone, and welcome back to another Thanksgiving Showdown! Last year, I tested out individual holiday meal options from some of Calgary’s best vegan restaurants to see how they compared. This year, we’re turning up the oven heat with something a little different: take-n-bake Thanksgiving dinners. These ready-to-bake feasts promise all the flavor and comfort of a homemade meal, without the hours of prep (or the pile of dishes). So, how do they stack up? Let’s find out.

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McVeggie Tested: Good? Or Just “Good Enough”?

A solid bite — but what it represents about accessibility, progress, and accountability is even bigger.

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What’s Up?!; Summer 2025 Recap

How in the world are we halfway through September? I swear it was just July a few weeks ago!

I know I went a little quiet here for a bit, but I promise it was for a good reason: I started a new job! While I won’t be sharing a whole lot of details, I can say I’m thrilled to be working with an organization that aligns with my values—and I absolutely love what I’m doing. The trade-off? Blogging took a bit of a back seat while I adjusted to new priorities.

That said, I’ve still been “veganing” the heck out of YYC. The last few weeks have been packed with fun eats and happenings I can’t wait to recap—and there’s plenty coming up that’s worth getting excited about too. But first, let’s rewind to everything I’ve been up to.

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Spam-pede Bao: 10 Days of Vegan Stampede 2025

Vegan Spam exists—and it slaps.
Literally no need to mourn your meat.

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Deep Fried Pickle Oreos: 10 Days of Vegan Stampede

What happens when a dill pickle crashes the dessert table?
Pure midway magic.
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