Yesterday was a great day! Nothing is better than a autumn day watching my kids play soccer. Pair that with an afternoon spent at Veg Fest (after a brief stop at the Portland Farmers Market), pretty much equals a perfect day! I have been veg for almost three years now and this was my first time attending Veg Fest. It was held at the Convention Center and I was amazed at how large the event was. Tons of vendors including yummy veg treats, restaurants selling food, books, clothing, and educational literature. The place was packed with people but full of energy and passion for the veg lifestyle. I'm already looking forward to next year.
Veg Fest is organized by Northwest Veg. I am definitely becoming a member! Here is a link for more information:
http://www.nwveg.org/index.php
Have a fantastic Sunday!
Namaste
VEG FEST! I have never attended but it has been on my calendar since I first heard about it about a month ago. I'm really looking forward to it! Check out the link for more information. Maybe I will see you there!
http://www.nwveg.org/
Namaste
http://www.nwveg.org/
Namaste
Tonight I was asked about where I eat out, locally. Being a vegan in a rural community does present many challenges. However, I find that most the time, if I graciously explain my dietary limitations, I have no problem getting dishes prepared for me. (I've only had to tell a white lie once or twice.) I must caution though that I cannot, 100%, guarantee that my food has not, in some form or another, been cross contaminated with animal products. If I was going to worry that much about it, I wouldn't eat out. EVER. There is always a risk.
There are options though. I love food and I love eating out. So here are a few places that I regularly dine.
Kuys Oriental Cusine -534 Milton Way, St. Helens (503)397-0946 take-out available
I'm obsessed with Thai food and Kuy's is awesome. I've ate there since I was a little kid. My meal selections have changed over the years but it is always YUMMY! They have a good selection of vegetarian dishes such as vegetable stir fry with chili peppers, hot and sour vegetable soup, curry rice with vegetables...many other dishes can be vegetarian-ized or vegan-ized. My current fave is the Pad Thai since it is made with rice noodles and I am avoiding gluten. My only caution is that the dishes are not always consistent. You need to request no egg when you order. I've been surprised to order it and find egg. Also, on the menu it comes with chicken, pork or beef but if you ask, they will substitute tofu. I love their rice paper spring rolls too. But again, you need to ask for either no meat or to substitute with tofu.
El Tapatio - Columbia Blvd., St. Helens (across from Sunshine Pizza)
I'm pretty much obsessed with Mexican food too. (I have found that with Thai and Mexican , finding gluten-free options is a breeze!) I'd live on tortilla chips and salsa (and margarita's) if I could. Bean burritos, veggie burritos, fajitas, OH MY! I love their veggie fajitas. I request no cheese or sour cream and ask them to substitute with extra guacamole. For those that are gluten-free, they have corn tortillas available. And beans and rice are always a good option. For something a little lighter, they do have a corn tortillas tostada that is good too. Service is good and they have fantastic margaritas.
Sunshine Pizza - 2124 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens (503)397-3211 delivery available
Sunshine has one of the best salad bars around. Easy to eat veg, vegan, GF, raw, whatever. They also have a veggie pizza, burritos, pasta's...and have always been nice about my special requests.
I'm sure there are plenty of other options out there and I will try to add them too.
Namaste
There are options though. I love food and I love eating out. So here are a few places that I regularly dine.
Kuys Oriental Cusine -534 Milton Way, St. Helens (503)397-0946 take-out available
I'm obsessed with Thai food and Kuy's is awesome. I've ate there since I was a little kid. My meal selections have changed over the years but it is always YUMMY! They have a good selection of vegetarian dishes such as vegetable stir fry with chili peppers, hot and sour vegetable soup, curry rice with vegetables...many other dishes can be vegetarian-ized or vegan-ized. My current fave is the Pad Thai since it is made with rice noodles and I am avoiding gluten. My only caution is that the dishes are not always consistent. You need to request no egg when you order. I've been surprised to order it and find egg. Also, on the menu it comes with chicken, pork or beef but if you ask, they will substitute tofu. I love their rice paper spring rolls too. But again, you need to ask for either no meat or to substitute with tofu.
El Tapatio - Columbia Blvd., St. Helens (across from Sunshine Pizza)
I'm pretty much obsessed with Mexican food too. (I have found that with Thai and Mexican , finding gluten-free options is a breeze!) I'd live on tortilla chips and salsa (and margarita's) if I could. Bean burritos, veggie burritos, fajitas, OH MY! I love their veggie fajitas. I request no cheese or sour cream and ask them to substitute with extra guacamole. For those that are gluten-free, they have corn tortillas available. And beans and rice are always a good option. For something a little lighter, they do have a corn tortillas tostada that is good too. Service is good and they have fantastic margaritas.
Sunshine Pizza - 2124 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens (503)397-3211 delivery available
Sunshine has one of the best salad bars around. Easy to eat veg, vegan, GF, raw, whatever. They also have a veggie pizza, burritos, pasta's...and have always been nice about my special requests.
I'm sure there are plenty of other options out there and I will try to add them too.
Namaste
