As I got older, and moved to SC, I would very infrequently indulge in such a treat. But every once in a while, I would get a craving. I found that, more than anything, they just made my belly hurt. I thought about the ingredients that were added to preserve the freshness, add crazy colors and make it taste a certain way. So. I started researching how to make my own. And practicing. And practicing. I didn't have any other intention than to make MYSELF a yummy, mildly healthy, fake-free doughnut that would taste as good as the others, but I wouldn't dread the after shock. Then, or course, my friends started getting curious. And the taste testing began. I brought my test batches to birthday parties, yoga class, holiday events and BBQs. This is when the vegan recipes started creeping in. I had 2 favorite friends who were vegan and I hated that they were left out, plus most of my yoga class was vegan. So, I started almost all over again. Testing out egg and dairy substitutes until I realized at one event... the bowl of vegan doughnuts was empty first. Sacré Bleu!
Fast forward to October 2010 when I found a beautiful blue diesel 88 Cheverolet. I invested 6 months of blood, sweat and tears (lots of tears), made mistakes, made miracles, gained a food truck family and here I am!
I love how different every day is, going to new places, seeing new faces and I especially love feeding those with egg and dairy allergies. I got an email a few months ago from a customer that was ecstatic to announce that they brought their 82 year old grandmother to one of our events and since she was allergic to eggs, had not had a doughnut in her entire life, until now.
Thanks to my MOM, my friends and all the doughnut fans out there. Wouldn't be here without you!
What a wonderful and personal story! Made me well up with happy tears. It's great to hear about good things happening to good people!
ReplyDeleteLove your story, and am hoping to find one of your vegan doughnuts this weekend!! Or a dozen to share!
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