VegFestasticness in O-town

        Hello Rehabbers! This past weekend was one of the biggest Vegan events to hit Orlando, VegFest 2010! As my first year going I was amazed at all the vendors and community support. There were some of the local vegan/vegetarian restaurants such as Ethos, Dandelion Communitea Cafe, and the Loving Hut along with Rhapsodic Cooperative Company. There were also places that I had never heard of such as Hoover's Health Market, The Health Nut and many others (and those were just food related).
        Other attractions at this cornucopia of vegan-y goodness were multiple pet rescues with dogs that were ready to be adopted. There was also yoga, and messages being dolled out as well. Due to the sheer volume of vendors and different happenings going on around the festival, and the unfortunateness of no camera, I am not able to name everyone and everything. On that note however, I am able to give my perspective on how the experience is for a first timer, and relatively new Vegan.
      One of the greatest things I observed was the atmosphere. From the vendors to the partakers everyone looked like they were having a great time. Almost everyone was smiling, with the excepting being those eating and that is in my opinion a huge factor on the smile-o-meter. Heck I was surrounded by food and that's what was making me smile.
    Another highlight was the diversity of the event. It was not just one group of people eating one type of food. There was a great many people from various backgrounds munching on some excellent eats. I myself wanted some fresh veggies so I got a wrap, but that was after almost 30 minutes of trying to decide what I wanted. So Much food! This diversity is also seen in the musical acts and artist at the event. Music ranging from a jazzy blues vibe to a laid back feel the music had it going on. As for the artists works they ranged from cute and whimsical to abstract. This diversity in the fest really was the icing on the cuppycake for me and I enjoyed every second I spent there, and I know that next year's will be even better. Now after typing all this goodness with a hefty portion of it being about good eats, I must bid you adieu, and my breakfast bonjour. - L

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'Ello 'Ello 'Ello. Welcome to a Rehab unlike any other. One where you cleanse your body of all nasty, stanky, rotting flesh that we all have affectionately euphemized as "Meat". Yes in case you have not caught on by now, the writers of this blog are Vegan. Oh such a dirty word it seems, but it doesn't have to be. Most people think that Vegans are some of the most depraved people in the world, and that we pretty much do not eat anything. Well step aside haters whilst I munch on my vegan cupcakes, cobblers and all the other veganlicious food that I constantly eat. Yes, I said cupcakes. Oh and I also said cobblers and constantly eat.

The point of this blog is to rave about all the delicious foods that we are discovering in this rehab. Myself and another cowriter, want to bring all things vegan from around the Orlando area, to show that this really is the most kick arse rehab there is. So for now I must bid you adieu, and go dream of those vegan cupcakes.

- Lauren