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<figure> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kB0MvHWmJ4iiqudehZxTgkwHyl8kQYtmHW8OfpPQKTxr0KAKPGDNbqkRD0PyEUeyS0C_A1Voj5Wt4D5RsKOPC77sDcaMRet0vB_JjUelQjJ5qJndiXZ8yiBrCEz-eaz5Nz9oQR3c5DbmPESgAN7IBc60rYB9IirzTkwWLoCpkJ-gFaunI_Oht9I8LMo/s16000/IMG_6213.jpg"> <figcaption>The Farmassist along Elisco Road</figcaption> </figure> The idea of a vegan place tucked in the middle of fastfood joints — a McDo to the right, an open air eatery for local, quick serve food to the left — is not lost on us. It sort of gives us a scenario of the Philippines food landscape, where fastfood and Western-style fare are the default choices. Still, we find it hopeful to see The Farmassist holds its own. After all, the terms “vegan food” and “plant-based dining” are gaining traction; we just hope it’s a real change in eating habits and not just a fad. Admittedly, your Happyfoodies are not yet full-pledged vegans, or for that matter, vegetarians. However, we welcome every opportunity to eat better and not wait for the time to make a full commitment to veganism before making better food choices. Well, the road to healthy, plant-based eating can be challenging. One big hurdle is the food prices — even our suki sellers at local wet markets tell us that veggie prices are almost like silver and gold. Another thing is finding ways to prepare veggie fare. While we’re not picky eaters, we’d love to discover new ways of preparing vegan dishes apart from the usual salad or mock meat fare made from TVP. We’re happy to note that The Farmassist scores brilliantly on those fronts, with more pleasant surprises, too.