Tuesday 16 August 2016

Vegan Festivals Around The Nation

By Larry Allen


Many people never eat animal products of any kind. Following a stricter diet than vegetarians do, these folks eat only products of the vegetable kingdom. It's hard to avoid most American food; eating at home is often the best policy. However, as this eating style becomes more popular and prevalent, vegan festivals are occurring across the country.

A 'vegan' is a person who avoids all meat, dairy (including eggs), and seafood. They never eat butter, yogurt, fish, or omelets. They also avoid seasonings which may contain natural or artificial flavors derived from animal sources. Since most people get their protein from meat and dairy, vegans must work hard to get a balanced diet. However, a carefully-crafted plan using a wide range of vegetables and few refined foods can actually be very healthy.

People who are 'vegan' may just not like the taste of meat. Often, however, they feel that is wrong to eat animals or consume an unfair proportion of the food of the world. They may feel so strongly that they only want to eat vegetables that they refuse anything with even a trace of animal foods. This is a very strict dietary plan, but it does not have to mean that allowed foods won't be good.

The very worst is going to a festival and not being able to eat most of what is offered. You can feel left out as all your friends partake, and you also suffer temptation the whole time. There's no need to experience this at a food fair designed especially for vegans. Every single thing will be edible. It will also be delicious, since vendors are there to entice new customers.

No matter how you eat, festivals like this are great ways to learn about foods you may be unfamiliar with, to try before you buy, and to sample new recipes. Most of us are looking for a few new ideas to tempt our families, make dinnertime fun again, or impress our friends. It's a great and inexpensive way to see what new products are coming to the market.

There's a lot of good food that has no animal products. Think of the great bread made from flour, water, yeast, and salt. Different kinds of loaves depend mostly on how they are mixed, risen, and baked. Crackers, cookies, and cakes can be made without eggs or milk and still be delicious. Find out what's available and get some tips on how to cook at home.

New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Portland, and Austin have these popular festivals. Now, many other places are hosting these specialty food fairs, so check to see if your area is getting on board. If not, suggest to the city fathers that now is the time to cater to this way of eating.

Festivals organized around good things to eat are often the most fun. You don't even have to spend a lot of money on food; vendors give away samples as fast as you can say 'Yes!'. It'll be a good idea to plan on doing your grocery shopping, because you'll be sure to want to bring a lot of their best merchandise home.




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