If any of your meat-eating friends ever wonder what a vegan eats,
You can point them over here to learn what
a veggie lover consumes on Thanksgiving:
Turkey!
Not just any turkey, mind you, but…
One that is covered in chocolate.
With 2 candy eyes slapped on it, none-the-less.
Look, they are in love!
Reunited and it feels so good…
Yeah, yeah, these creatures look cute, but looks can be deceiving.
They were a pain in the rear to assemble.
My advice?
Put your patience apron on.
You are going to need it!
Chocolate-Covered Turkeys Recipe
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Strawberries (stems sliced off)
- 4-5 almonds for the feathers + 1/2 almond for beak
- popsicle sticks
- vegan chocolate chips
- edible eyes
Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate onto the turkey.
These suckers are delicate!
Allowing the chocolate to firm up and set will solidify the almonds in place.
Until then…
…Get used to the idea that the almonds are probably going to pop out of the strawberry.
It’s as true of a fact as when I scream like a little school girl
any time a Justin Timberlake song comes on the radio…
He really does bring sexy back.
(((I don’t know why I said that. I don’t really do or think that…
Man, I wish I wasn’t such a liar)))
But I do drive a Dodge Stratus.
Fact.
Okay, lie–again.
Sorry. Things just come out of my mouth and I cannot help it.
But you know who isn’t a liar?
A turkey.
Especially a chocolate-covered one on a popsicle stick…
(Helpful hint: use a bowl filled with rice to set these turkey pops up while the chocolate is setting)
Now that is a fact you can count on!
43 comments
naturalnoshing says:
Nov 6, 2011
Loving these – totally made me smile! Plus it includes chocolate – how can you go wrong?!?!?!
Cara says:
Nov 6, 2011
You can’t go wrong. That’s just the point
Susmitha - Veganosaurus says:
Nov 3, 2011
Aweeeee!!!! Sooo cute!!!
And yummy too!!
Cara says:
Nov 3, 2011
They really are yummy! Thank you
Dawn (Vegan Fazool) says:
Nov 2, 2011
Wonder if there is anything else pyramidal-like shaped that could be the base instead of the strawberry? I’m thinking that is what’s giving the trouble keeping the almonds in place…
Hmmmmmmmm…
Anyway, I love these guys!!
XO
Cara says:
Nov 3, 2011
You get on that one, Dawn! Once you figure out a better way, you take pictures and post them, ya heard?
xo
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Okay I never celebrated Thanksgiving (in fact once, but I was invited to an American family that lived around so that doesn’t count as my party) but this year I will -just to get the chance to make these adorable strawberry turkeys
Laurel says:
Nov 2, 2011
I say things that are patently untrue so I can watch people’s faces freeze as they try so hard not to ask what loony bin I escaped from. It’s actually quite fun. Most of them catch on after a year or two though. Rats.
Cute, creative chocolate creatures, Cara’s chosen career. Only they’d stare me down before I could eat them. Do you suppose that’s why I always eat the chocolate bunny head first? Oh, and you probably did this but generally it you make a slit before you stick something into something else it stays better. And NO I do not want to hear it!!!
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Laurel, I dare you to use that piece of advice while making these turkeys. muahahahaha. I’m laughing because, yes, that is a FABULOUS idea, but will not help you one bit only in this circumstance!
Laurel says:
Nov 2, 2011
OK, here’s what happened (I sound like Monk) http://inoyan.narod.ru/kaleidoskop.swf
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
That good, huh? haha
uncommonlife says:
Nov 2, 2011
You are so funny. I love your posts. And your recipes. And your opinion of Justin Timberlake. He did most certainly bring sexy back.
You are my second most favorite vegan blogger (Kathy Hester is my best friend in real life, so she gets favorite blogger status, sorry).
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
If Kathy was my best friend in real life, I would shout it from the rooftops as well. I 100% am okay with 2nd place
(after all, 1st the worst, 2nd the best) hahaha. Just kidding, Kathy.
Amanda says:
Nov 2, 2011
Cute turkeys and a funny post! I say stuff sometimes as well and then I have no clue why I said it. Sometimes I think that I forget to turn on my “filter” before I start speaking. LOL!
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Ooooohhhhh, a filter? Hmmm, I should go buy one of those. Where can I get one?
coldandsleepy says:
Nov 2, 2011
Do you get vegan chocolate chips delivered to your house by the truckload or what?! If so, can the truck stop at my house too?
I love their little eyes and wings. They look very surprised. “How did I find myself on this popsicle stick? Where am I going from here?” Definitely fits into my new cute-ivore diet.
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
I have a vegan cow that squirts out vegan chocolate in my backyard. It’s very cost effective, Nikki. I need to send you my rough draft posts so you can add funny commentary to it…haha
Brooke says:
Nov 2, 2011
Lady, I think you need to just face the fact that you are a candy blogger. This is so stinkin’ adorable! And to paraphrase Joey Tribbiani: Strawberries? Good! Almonds? Good! Chocolate? Guuuuud!
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Nooooooooooooo! Don’t box be in with labels!!!!
ha
Brooke says:
Nov 2, 2011
I’m going to box you in with little paper wrappers tied up with a shiny elastic bow. *box,box,box*
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
I’m glad you understood me despite my annoying grammatical error. Help! I’m stuck in a box with a bunch of overpriced package wrap!
Brooke says:
Nov 2, 2011
What gramactular error?
Rita Takenaga says:
Nov 2, 2011
Wow, Cara! Those are super-cute! I may have to try making them with Malia………except that the part about having patience kinda worries me……
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Yes you should!! Don’t let the annoying almonds that pop out at every moment worry you
As long as you are prepared for them to do so, you should be fine. haha.
dawn says:
Nov 2, 2011
C’mon, admit it, you *do* think JT brings sexyback.
Another adorbs food offering
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Okay, okay, he *really* does, Dawn! No he doesn’t!!! <—split personality. Was this just a way for you to come clean about your love for JT?
dawn says:
Nov 2, 2011
Yep. Although, at least I don’t really try to hide it.
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
I don’t like him, Dawn! Stop trying to make me admit things that are false!!!
Babs says:
Nov 2, 2011
These are awesome! Now I can finally eat turkey without wanting to throw-up from that gamey smell.
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Eeeew, I just smelled it in my imaginary mind and now I wanna barf. Thanks Babs.
Caitlin says:
Nov 2, 2011
these are so cute! i love your creativity!
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Oh Caitlin, you are making this girl blush. Thank you for thinking so
You are very sweet to say that.
Isobelle says:
Nov 2, 2011
I’m coming too! (even though I don’t really have Thanksgiving). But I’m down for going to your place to eat some of these super cute chocolate turkey’s. I think making these sounds fun, even with the defiant almonds. I’ll bring the Madonna CD’s!
Man, I’ve actually been listening to Madonna all night, funny enough. It’s 3:45 am and I’m still awake listening to the last CD while I’m supposed to be ‘studying’. And you know, I don’t even really like her music that much. I think I’m just jealous of her or something.
Anyway, I love this idea. You can’t go wrong with strawberries and chocolate
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
So many things to address here: 1). How in the world can you even function at 3:45am? My brain shuts off by 9pm! 2). I had a good chuckle in regards to you bringing the Madonna CDs. Hilarious. 3). You are not jealous of Madonna, Isobelle. She looks like beef jerky. 4). What in the world were you studying? 5). You really can’t go wrong with chocolate and strawberries, now can you?
Okay I think I got them all
Isobelle says:
Nov 2, 2011
geeze, and so many things to answer!
1). I really don’t know how I function. But it’s 6am now and I have to get to work by 7 so I better get cracking! I just finished. Half arsed-ly.
2). I’m glad you got a chuckle
3). No I really am jealous of Madonna. She’s got spunk!
4). I have a ten page English analysis paper due today that I left until 11 pm to start, and then I have to study for my mid-term too. I’m a procrastinator. And I despise school work in general. haha. It’s a waste of my time.
5). I almost forgot five – no.
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
That was an efficient and detailed answer. I’m very impressed! One last question: what are you in school for?
Isobelle says:
Nov 2, 2011
Okay, I’m just about to run out the door! haha
I’m in school for Fine Arts and Art History. Mainly Fine Arts
Have a good day Cara!
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Oooohhh, artsy fartsy Isobelle!
Good luck with the midterm. xo
Ashlae W. says:
Nov 2, 2011
Ha, funny that you were still up at 3:45am.. I was just waking up at 3:45am
You crazy night owl! I don’t know how you do it.
Ashlae W. says:
Nov 2, 2011
Hahah, I find myself saying things sometimes (becuase they sound so good in my head) and then I’m all.. wait a minute, that wasn’t even remotely true; I totally made that up. But sometimes I can’t help it.
These turkeys are adorable. I’m coming to your house for Thanksgiving!
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
Does that make us sociopathic liars or maybe just fun girls? haha. My motto is: If it’s funny who cares if it’s the truth. Maybe we are stand-up comedians at heart? They lie about facts all the time just to get a laugh
And yes, come over! Isobelle’s bringing Madonna! *okay, her CDs really, but now I want her to bring Madonna*
Ashlae W. says:
Nov 2, 2011
Umm, fun girls – duh! I make up lies all the time, get people all worked up and then I’m all.. just kidding, that was a total lie. They look at me mortified, like – HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO ME? Pft, people don’t know how to take a joke. Or have a laugh. Or let loose.
Ok, I know we all joke around about getting together.. but it would be so. freaking. awesome if we actually did!!!!!!!!!!!
Cara says:
Nov 2, 2011
HAHA! I want to witness one of your lies, Ashlae! When people ask what happens to me when I eat gluten, I tell them I grow a mustache and I start speaking Spanish for no reason
For reals though, if you, me and Isobelle *actually* dance in the kitchen with beef jerky (Madonna) playing in the background, that will be the most glorious thing ever. Can we make that happen??? Slumber party!