Vegan Blogger Pot Luck

So I haphazardly joined a Vegan Blogger Group on Meet up in my attempt to meet some Seattle vegers. Last night, 2/18/12, I attended my first event with the group; a Vegan Potluck hosted by Anika Lehde. Although I never blog, I somewhat feel it obligatory to blog about my evening. I'll keep it brief.
The hors devours; delicious, the environment( Anikas' condo); art collectors milieu, the company; very friendly and warm. the evening; inspiring.
Everything prepared for the evening was absolutely mouthwatering. I've never really liked kale, but I had to have a few of the kale chips, yummy. Mexican Bean dip is always a favorite of mine. I've never had veggie dogs in a blanket before and those were great. The sliders? I couldn't keep my hands out of. A sloppy joe adaptation with a slaw topping. I started using chips when I couldn't fit in anymore bread. I don't remember the spices that were on the pecans but they kept reaching for more. I forget what was in the cupcakes, cream cheese I think, so tasty. The brownies were so moist which is fantastic for not using oil. I hope I'm not forgetting any ones dish. I should have took a picture and I'm not on coffee yet. If I did, I apologize. There was nothing on the table I did not love. My contribution; Whole Foods blah blah in a container blah I will make something next time. I honestly had a plan but work went long and traffic...
Anikas home was fun to explore. She get karma points for supporting the art community by collecting. "Dog with Cupcake" spot on expressionism. It was a treat find that an artist that I've seen in magazines was hanging on her wall, and is a Seattle resident.I don't remember his name but his forest renditions are right up my alley. And props to Tim for figuring out the pig puzzle.
The company was delightful. A warm and pleasant group of people sharing a common axiom. It's nice to be able to speak comfortably of our lifestyles and not feel judged. Thank you all for being welcoming.
The entire event, for me, was just the encouragement I was looking for in my all encompassing world of meat eaters. I would like to thank everyone for motivating me to make the right decisions the next time temptation is tapping on my tummy.

Namaste'

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