Elena walked back out into the sunlight, her heavy bag full of possibilities, realizing that eating vegan wasn't about what she was giving up—it was about the vibrant new world she was finally starting to map out.
"The secret," Marcus said, winking as he rang her up, "isn't just finding where the food is. It’s finding the people who love making it." where to buy vegan food
Marcus led her to a corner that smelled like a dream. "Try the local on Saturdays for the freshest produce," he advised, "but for the fun stuff, you want the specialty boutiques like this one." He pointed to a shelf lined with cashew-based camembert and oat-milk chocolates. "And when you're in a rush? Most mainstore grocers have a dedicated 'Plant-Based' aisle now—just look for the green stickers." Elena walked back out into the sunlight, her