Fests and Fromage

So many fun festy things to do this weekend, including...
Taste of Wisconsin in Kenosha
Roma Lodge Italian Festival in Racine
Falls Fest in Menomonee Falls
German Fest in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewfest
Riverwest 24 Hour Bike Race in Milwaukee

Even vegans can enjoy these food-focused events...search out fresh fruit and nuts, veggie wraps or try a soft pretzel. For me it's mostly about people-watching, music-stomping and general joviality.  :)

One of my faves is the Brady Street Festival in Milwaukee. Everything from crazyfun music and BMX'ing to creative crafts and yoga and of course superamazing eats and drinks!
You can find Quinoa-stuffed Roasted Zucchini at Balzac Wine Bar, Veggie Burritos at Brewed, Hummus at Casablanca, even Italian White Roasted Ceci (Chickpeas) at Glorioso's...I always go home with boatloads of Ceci!  :)

Try to ignore the Cheesefest area. If you get an uncontrollable urge to chow on some cheese, make your own! Start with an easy cashew-based recipe...

Easy Basic Raw Vegan Nut Cheese
from Lisa at Raw on $10 a Day (or Less!)

Desperately Delicious Almond Cheese
from Helene at GirlieGirl Army

Cashew Cheese Au Poivre
from Chad Sarno

Truffled Brie
from Miyoko at Artisan Vegan Life

Low-fat Chipotle Cheese Sauce
from Foggy Vegans' Blog

Rich Cheddar Dip/Sauce
from Charissa at Colourful Palate

Raw, Vegan Walnut “Cheddar Cheese”
from Glenda the Good Foodie

Black Pepper Raw Cashew Cheese
from Leslie at flora foodie

Creamy Herb Cashew Cheese
from Nancy at Kale & Cardamom

Raw “Goat Cheese” Salad with Pears, Hazelnuts, and Cherries
from Sarah at The Sweet Life

Cashew Mac and Cheese
from peta2

Easy Raw Cheeze Pizza with Cashew Cheeze Sauce
from Carissa at Mama in the Kitchen

Nutritional "Cheese" Puffs and Curls
from Amie Sue at Nouveau Raw

What's your favorite cheezy treat?