20 Pics From The Vegan Food Fair

Today was the first day of the annual Vegan Food Fair...

thankfully, it wasnt too hot out. We are experiencing some windy weather the past few days...

our first stop was the Love Livin stand for some Spirilina Popcorn (they also had Cayenne and Beet flavors)....

and a fresh Smoothie...

they added Kale and Agave as well...

very delicious and satisfying so we could just leisurely wander around...

lots of Sorrel like last year...

there were classes in various types of crafting...

many beautiful crafts for sale...

tons of hot sauces...

great entertainment...

tons of produce....

Moringa was every where. I felt bad cuz I told the woman selling the cookies I would be back to buy some but never actually did. Hopefully tomorrow...

Moringa Hot Sauce...

we wanted some Moringa Soup but they were sold out...

loved watching the traditional dancing...

then we got in line for food...it took 35 minutes to get served. Fortunately, there was an enjoyable speaker on stage that made waiting not so bad...

this is the last piece of Lasagna, sold to the woman in front of me in line...

my plate of Soy Chunks, Stewed Tofu, Rice and Lentils, Mac & Cheese with Sweet Potatoes and Plaintains on top. All outstanding and worth the wait...

on my way out I got two Coconut Rolls...

and a slice of Chocolate Coconut Cake for tonight. Am planning to return tomorrow and to post about it. Bye for now.

Meals Worth Mentioning

The generic appearance of my Hummus Appetizer at Caribbean Fusion belied its quality. The Hummus was 'bright', as Gail Simmons always says on Top Chef, the Celery was crunchy and it was more than enough for an entree. I would definitely recommend it....

plus the view from the restaurant is awesome...

beautiful flowers all around the resort where the restaurant is located...

The Cashew Tofu at Saki House is always 'top notch'. 'Top notch' appears to be used quite frequently these days, especially in Tripadvisor reviews and on tshirts. 'Dumpster Fire' was the word of 2016 and I believe 'Top Notch' will be the word of 2017....

got some Black Bean Soup to go from  Virgilio's on Thursday. It wasnt thick, so the diced Onion was sinking rapidly as I tried to take a picture, but it was so deeply flavorful. Virgilio's is top notch...

below is a not-so-inviting food truck in the Bovoni area of St. Thomas...

our trepidations about approaching were unfounded. The young guys working there were friendly and patient as we tried to figure out how and what to order. Below is a small order with BBQ Tofu, Veggies, Pasta, Rice and Beans and Lentil Balls...

another day we got Stewed Tofu with Mashed Potatoes. They always put Lentil Balls on top whether you ask for them or not. Those food truck guys are good cooks, hopefully a brick and mortar restaurant is in their future...

this Tofutti Almond Bark Frozen Dessert just started popping up in various stores, so I bought one where I found it for the least expensive, $5.95...

it is good, but it is definitely 'frozen dessert', not Coconut Milk....

this is the oldest church in St. Thomas...

last weekend it was still decorated for Christmas...

I liked the baskets of complimentary fans. Assume it can get quite warm sitting in there...

thanks for looking...

Lots more to come. Bye for now.

A Lot Was Eaten Between Christmas and New Year's

Dang I have been gluttonous the last week....

Tofu Scramble with Hashbrowns at Shoreline Bar & Grille. They have been under new ownership for the past few months and been better for it...

not only is there now a hot vegan breakfast item available on the island on weekends, they have a great view. Not so much of Margaritaville, but the clear water, rainbow and pelicans were all enjoyed right from our seat on the waters edge...

I am on a neverending quest to learn to appreciate Eggplant, hence my ordering a Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Sandwich at Cafe Amalia. The first bites were outstanding, not like Eggplant at all, but towards the end, it got to be too much...

located in Palm Passage, such a beautiful setting for dining...

another great meal was had at The Lanai at Limetree Beach. The Roasted Cauliflower with Siracha was a big enough portion for sharing...

my 'Miso Salad' with Cucumber, Radishes, Tomatoes, Tofu and Tortilla Strips was fresh and crunchy...

a beautiful setting at Bluebeards Beach Club....

yesterday, we took the ferry to Tortola and had Vegetable Roti at
Sebastian's...

this is Sebastian's...

the view of Jost Van Dyke from Sebastian's...

a pic of Cane Garden Bay in Tortola...

Tortolan Pelicans. Thanks for looking and Happy New Year! Bye for 2016.

Happy Holidays

Christmas is not as big a deal down here as on the mainland....

Santa was all by his lonesome at TuTu Park Mall yesterday. I only took his pic cuz it amused me that he had a bottle of Coke. I guess I dont think of Santa eating and drinking except for milk & cookies...

as a local celebration, every mid-December there is an evening lighted boat parade that is super impressive. The main street is shut down and there are some steel drum bands playing Christmas music while people walk up and down the drag. A good way to observe the season...

many folks wear Santa Hats around as well...always fun to see, but probably super hot...

a crystal Santa and Reindeer in the Swarovski window...

Gardein Turk'y Cutlets with Pepperidge Farm Stuffing for dinner tonight...

Vegan Treats Nutball and Buckeye for dessert. Lots more to come. Bye for now.