Vegan in Bellingham

The Racket makes a fabulous vegan falafel and also a hummus platter, and both are really tasty. The atmosphere of The Racket is really fun and this is one of my favorite spots to grab a drink and something yummy to eat. The falafel is made from scratch and most of the time tastes amazing. When the seasoning is right and it has enough parsley, not too much garlic, and is cooked so that the outside is crispy, it can't be beat. Likewise, when the tahini is good, it's really good and creamy, although consistency can be an issue and sometimes it is a little runny. I keep going back though in the hopes that I will hit it just right and have another amazing dish, and I am thankful for vegan options at The Racket!

Today's post marks the second profile piece in this new series that features vegans in and around Bellingham. Special thanks to Stephanie for agreeing to be featured! Stephanie Kountouros is a local activist, journalist and social media/ website person, but her passion is community radio. She's working hard to make KVWV FM a place for all viewpoints, communities and music that have no access to mainstream media. Her public affairs show, "The Hour of the Wolf News," features local news, discussions/debates about ideas, storytellers and tarot readings. Tune in Monday nights at 6pm at KVWV.org. to check it out! Being vegan in (and around!) Bellingham of course means there is a connection to this wonderful city we all love so much. When I asked Stephanie to share her favorite things about Bellingham, she responded with an answer I think many of us share. "Rainy, temperate weather helps create our incredible, lush greenery. I love it! I love cloudy days and b...