If you're trying to 'veganize' a family recipe or holiday favorite, there are a number of different egg alternatives that people use. You can use pumpkin or banana or applesauce.

Or have you heard of a flax seed egg? Natalie Rae Good gives us plenty of tips for integrating some vegan recipes into our holiday traditions.

Microbes in the soil can fight plant diseases and increase a farmer's yield. Harvest Public Media looks at how scientists are trying to harness this knowledge.

It's the eggnog and tamale time of year. Two tasty and festive recipes in the second half of our show.

And Vicki Basman is back to give us suggestions for being a sustainable food tourist if you're traveling over the holidays.

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