Food - People - Eat
I recently paid a visit to San Francisco’s Off the Grid (OTG), my first food truck rally. And in all my years being a dedicated foodie I’d never experienced anything like it.
Nothing says locavore quite like a food truck on the go. Picture it: a steel behemoth parks curbside. The hinged window opens and dinner is served, satisfying the line; palate after grub-hungry palate – food exclusively available to you, in your city and made by average Joes like yourself.
There’s a pastry house in NYC that’s created quite a buzz – BabyCakes Bakery. In a city dominated by movement, action and a 24-hour-on-the-go lifestyle it’s easy to understand why so many New Yorkers are addicts. These addictions include coffee, donuts, cookies, brownies and cupcakes. Sugar is what pleases this crowd. 
Crisp beans, sweet juicy plums, intense aromatic herbs – being vegan can be great for your health – but not so much for your pocket book. Finding produce that not only looks fresh but is something that you know how to cook can be a trial; on top of that, wanting that produce to be local and organic can give anyone a headache. But there’s a solution in the midst! You can have affordable produce that is incredibly local and organic – just try gardening your own food, vegan gardening!
It’s almost certain that only a decade ago terms like “locavore” and “certified organic” weren’t even blips on your radar. I remember back when local markets were more of a way of life than the “cool” way to shop. But times change. We now live in a society which is gradually becoming more health-conscious (reports of the growing obesity epidemic notwithstanding!).
With our growing health consciousness comes the debate between purchasing locally grown vs. organic foods.
Whether you’ve already adopted the vegan lifestyle or are simply curious, attending a summer festival is a great way to keep up with, or learn about, all the great benefits of going vegan! More and more people have been experiencing the energy and good feelings that a vegan diet brings. With its rise in popularity, there are several options for a summertime vegan festival excursion.
Andre Pascual
We will try those suggestions. Thanks Nancy!
