It has become a new tradition at the Ouwerkerk’s to visit the Swan Market on second Easter day (Yeah! Here in Holland we don’t have one, but two bunny days!), this year was certainly not an exception. So, since taking the veg plunge in September of last year, this was my very first Swan Market as a vegetarian and I was certainly worried that I was not going to enjoy my beloved food trucks which are such a quintessential part of the market.
Oh boy I was so wrong! I found plenty of alternatives, so many, I was not able to eat them all! I think that when you start a vegetarian adventure you kind of feel like the ‘only veg in the village’ (those who have watched Little Britain will get this one!), but then you discover that there are more plant lovers out there who will make just about ANYTHING with vegetables. From the quinoa and lima bean burger from the Puzzles food truck , vegetarian pies with the flakiest crust I have ever tasted by the PieMan, yummy steamed bapao buns with a veg fillings, stir fry loaded with goodness, to the most sublime fries by Fritéz-Haute Friture, the market has plenty of alternatives for both vegetarians and vegans alike.
A special mention has to be given to the Puzzles’ smoothies! I had their orange smoothie and it was filled with carrots, peppers and orange juice, it was not only good but it was the perfect balance to the indulging fries. Another favorite was PieMan’s feta and spinach pie, a divine creation that I am sure was made by tiny foodie fairies.
Needless to say, I was so wrong about feeling culinary uneasiness before visiting the market, I was spoiled for choice and all vegetarian. Sweet!