Just as the diversity of families has changed, so has the diversity of diners at our family Thanksgiving Day dinners.
Vegetarians don’t eat the turkey, nor the stuffing or gravy if made with turkey parts.
Gluten-free diners don’t eat the stuffing or rolls, since they contain wheat. And diabetics and dieters push away the pies.
Not all of these people are being finicky — many have serious health issues that force them to switch from conventional foods.
On this tradition-based feast day, it can be hard to cook for all the specific diets.
We suggest a big potluck — it’s in the communal spirit of the original Thanksgiving anyway.
To help you out with some ideas, The Palm Beach Post tapped into its own “family,” where many staff members follow special diets.
