How to Feed Your Face Ethically at a Vegan Food Festival
Much to the chagrin of my vegan and vegetarian friends, I like to eat — all types of food, including plant-based food untouched by animal products! The Phoenixville VegFest held its annual food festival celebrating everything that doesn’t harm animals. I was all in to learn more non-cruel ways to enjoy food and eat my stomach’s capacity.
This sixth annual celebration benefits the Peace Advocacy Network, and the energy throughout Reeves Park was welcoming, like from a loving relative. After parking, live music beckoned me to approach, and I was thrilled to see a full spectrum of all types of people of every age just enjoying the day.
After walking around and seeing the various vendors, I allowed myself to set forth my goal. Onward to the food!
Finding All Types of Food at the Phoenixville VegFest
One found plenty of food trucks and vendors – ice cream, soul food, Korean, Mexican, fusion, and local Philadelphia cuisine. All stands and trucks sport very long lines to get food. I arrived with money and an empty stomach. The only problem is which food truck to tackle first!
Truck #1 – Papermill Fresh Asian Kitchen
After spending 10 minutes staring at a menu and finally flipping a mental coin to decide, I got in line to try this truck’s cuisine. While waiting, I looked at people around me in various trucks, and everyone looked happy no matter what they purchased.
Let me be honest. The friendly customer service sold me, and I am glad they were my first choice. The size of a burrito, this Spuritto awoke my taste buds. I found a bench and devoured this giant spring roll. Filled with marinated firm tofu, red cabbage, pickled carrots, spring mix, and rice noodles, artfully wrapped in rice paper, I’m sure I unintentionally unhinged my jar to devour it.
Truck #2 – Gangster Vegan Organics
Next was a fantastic sweet potato cheesesteak with sauteed onions, bell peppers, and vegan cheez wiz. As a daughter of southern parents, it’s hard for me to think of sweet potatoes as anything other than a dessert or a fantastic side dish. It shows you that you’re always young enough to change your mind.
This cheesesteak, nestled in a soft and sturdy hoagie roll, was a belly buster – filling without harming an animal is a win.
I loved kale before it was trendy, but I wasn’t a fan of kale chips. I know it’s a fan favorite in a vegan community, but I’ll take my share cooked down with olive oil and garlic.
Truck #3 – Bananarama Ice Cream
I heard a rumor that this truck served the most delectable sundaes. Okay, it was the girl who was waiting on her friend at the Papermill food truck. This fashionable young woman with great taste chose a strawberry sundae and told me where she found it.
I had to try what she chose. So when it was time for dessert (meaning after my stomach made room for my first two entrees), I made my way to the dessert truck. Of course, it was vegan, but what made it remarkable was that the ice cream was whipped banana.
There were many selections, but I was enamored with the strawberry shortcake and the peanut butter crunch cup. Strawberries paired nicely with the banana concoction, vegan cake, and whipped cream made it an exceptional summertime delight.
As for the peanut butter chocolate crunch, everyone knows those two are a delightful combination. The addition of bananas makes it a threesome worth spending extra time at the gym to enjoy.
Overall, I’m glad Veg Fest was a welcome event to all who wanted to attend. I’m sure there were a few omnivores like me infiltrating their spaces. It was a beautiful day with beautiful people.
Also, I met this little guy!
As someone who wants to eat less meat without giving up delicious food, you can bet that I will visit the brick-and-mortar and mobile locations that all the Phoenixville Veg Fest had to offer.
Phoenixville VegFest
401 Main Street Phoenixville, PA 19460
http://www.phoenixvillevegfest.com/
Story and Photos by Dana Prophet
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