Tightwad consumers don't skimp on the tofu

A sluggish economy has not put green consumers off their natural and organic menu choices (right), a new survey contends.

The survey is from Mambo Sprouts Marketing, a New Jersey firm that provides promotions and marketing services for natural and organic food products.

Even with a faltering economy and rising food and gas prices, 88 percent of respondents to the survey said they were buying the same or more environmentally green products than they were six months ago because they put a high priority on such items, Mambo Sprouts said.

Money-saving strategies that some consumers are opting for include having a vegetarian meal at home instead of going out to a hamburger restaurant, Mambo Sprouts suggested.

For a tofurkey roast recipe, click here. You'll need spuds.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)