{"id":93568,"date":"2019-07-14T12:26:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-14T16:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=93568"},"modified":"2019-07-14T12:26:27","modified_gmt":"2019-07-14T16:26:27","slug":"a-winning-recipe-at-vegfest-story-photographs-by-diane-fleischman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=93568","title":{"rendered":"A WINNING RECIPE AT VEGFEST  |  Story &#038; Photographs by Diane Fleischman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.df-foto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Story &amp; Photographs by Diane Fleischman<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_69ee83483caf0\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"3\" data-scroll=\"1\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slides\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_06r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_06r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_06r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_16r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_16r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_16r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_03r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_03r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_03r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nIt was a perfect sunny summer day Saturday for the 8<sup>th<\/sup> annual VegFest in the historic downtown district of Bethlehem at Daniel Rice field. The growing vegan culture and a sustainable lifestyle was celebrated with plenty of activities for adults and children. There were guest speakers and cooking demonstrations, and plenty of vendors on hand, pigs that created art, and of course, an abundance of Vegan food.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-93569\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_02r-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_02r.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_02r-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_02r-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nJoe, from the Bethlehem Food Co-Op (pictured left to right: Missy, Joe, Joan, and Jim), explained that basically they\u2019re a community owned grocery store that carries organic and sustainable foods. They currently have 630 members, but need more. Membership does come with privileges such as discounts and specials. The Bethlehem Food Co-Op does provide food to everyone.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-93570\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_04r-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_04r.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_04r-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_04r-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nFish Feel, represented by Mary Finelli, is the first organization that promotes the recognition of fish as sentient beings deserving of respect and compassion. Mary explained, \u201cthere is something very wrong with the fishing industry, the fish are caught in an inhuman way. They experience fear, and feel pain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Several years ago a study was conducted which showed almost a 100 million fish and shellfish were killed annually for food in the U.S. compared to almost 9 million chickens and turkeys and 35 million cows. Fish Feel provides fish alternative recipes such as tofu to recreate a vegan tuna salad dish. For more recipes, go to their website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fishfeel.org\/\">www.fishfeel.org<\/a><br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-93571\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_05r-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_05r.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_05r-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_05r-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nAt the Rodale Institute, a nonprofit farm in Kutztown, Hanna filled the baskets with vegetables she recently grew. She commented that they participate in a weekly share in Allentown, and EBT is accepted. <a href=\"https:\/\/rodaleinstitute.org\/\">https:\/\/rodaleinstitute.org\/<\/a><br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_69ee83483d570\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"3\" data-scroll=\"1\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slides\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_08r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_08r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_08r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_07r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_07r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_07r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nTucked away in the shade under trees was The Original Vegan Treats Specialty Bakery, which had steady lines for their decadent desserts such as S\u2019mores Cheesecake and Strawberry Cheesecake on a stick.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_69ee83483e0a5\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"3\" data-scroll=\"1\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slides\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_10Suzanne-Ickes..jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_10Suzanne-Ickes.-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_10Suzanne Ickes.\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_12r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-6\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_12r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_12r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_09r-1.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-7\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_09r-1-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_09r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_11r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-8\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_11r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_11r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nSodexo at Lehigh Valley Health Network provided the first cooking demonstration, which featured Suzanne Ickes, RD, LDN and Chef Andrew Taylor, as they discussed Health Benefits of a Vegan\/Plant forward diet. Suzanne Ickes is a registered dietitian and a vegetarian, and Andrew Taylor, has experienced a successful career as a chef, and recently recruited by Sodexo. Chef Taylor prepared a great summer dish, Toasted Turmec Quinoa and Eggplant salad with a honey mustard vinaigrette dressing.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-93576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_14r-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_14r.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_14r-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_14r-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nFrom the array of food trucks that lined the field, it was time to see some of the choices for lunch. Making their first visit to VegFest (pictured Keerstin and Jenni),<\/p>\n<p>Keerstin chose the Buffalo Chicken Mac &amp; Cheese. \u201cWe decided to start with lunch first, before checking out the booths\u201d, Keerstin remarked. Jenni went with the pierogies and Chicken Gyros.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-93577\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_15r-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_15r.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_15r-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_15r-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nSitting close by (pictured left to right: Kaitlin, Jenni, and Kim) Kim boasted that this is their third year at VegFest. \u201cI love seeing the community grow, and the families and children\u201d, she commented. Kim ordered an Empanada and Mac &amp; Cheese. Kaitlin enjoyed her Avocado Fiesta, and Jenni chose the Tofu Bombay.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_69ee83483ea27\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"3\" data-scroll=\"1\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slides\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_17r-1.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-9\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_17r-1-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_17r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_18r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-10\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_18r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_18r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nThere were musical acts throughout the day, first on the bill, one of Lehigh Valley\u2019s favorite cover bands, Alias. They offered a wide selection of songs ranging from the 70\u2019s to today\u2019s popular hits.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_69ee83483f269\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"3\" data-scroll=\"1\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slides\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_21r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-11\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_21r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_21r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_19r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-12\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_19r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_19r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nSome Fest-goers chose to get in the spirit of creating their own donut toppings at DIY Donuts, as pictured, two youngsters piled on the toppings and created their own masterpieces.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_69ee83483faa0\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"3\" data-scroll=\"1\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slides\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_23Fred.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-13\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_23Fred-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_23Fred\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_22r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-14\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_22r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_22r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nVegFest is also a dog friend event, giving dogs the chance to meet new friends of the four-legged variety. Many merchants kept dog bowls full of water to accommodate man\u2019s best friend on this hot day.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><\/p>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_69ee8348403ed\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"3\" data-scroll=\"1\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slides\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_27Pig-Art-1.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-15\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_27Pig-Art-1-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_27Pig Art\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_25r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-16\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_25r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_25r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_26r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-17\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_26r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_26r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><br \/>\nOne of the popular attractions for the children was Pig Art, sponsored by PPN (Pig Placement Network). Children were able to sit in the pen and pet the pigs. Others supplied the pigs with paint on paper, and with a little bit of a snack placed on top of the covered painting, the pigs were properly motivated to rub their snout and sometimes hoof over the paint to create abstract artwork.<\/p>\n<p>VegFest enjoyed another successful year as more awareness was raised in choosing this dietary lifestyle in the Lehigh Valley. We look forward to next year\u2019s VegFest with more delectable dishes, great music, and fun for our families and friends.<\/p>\n<p><code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner3023'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/' target=\"_blank\" data-id='3023' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner7036'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com' target=\"_blank\" data-id='7036' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?post_type=adverts_posts&p=7036\" class=\"read-more\">Click here to read more... <\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":93602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5717,2290,69,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bethlehem","category-diane-fleischman","category-in-the-valley","category-photography"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/vegfest.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=93568"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93568\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/93602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=93568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=93568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=93568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}