Q: You’re not a big fan of the label “vegan.” How do you characterize your style of cooking and eating?
A: Ingredient-driven local, seasonal, soulful food. I don’t eat animal products, but I intentionally don’t label my diet. I want to encourage people to really consider their values — what type of food system do they want to see; how do they want animals to be treated; how do they want the local economy to develop. As well, I want them to check in on what their bodily needs are. People are always searching for the panacea. Whether it’s a raw food diet, a vegan diet or an omnivorous diet, it can be a tricky situation because I don’t think there’s one diet that’s perfect for everyone. I want people to think about these things first, rather than choosing a label and then eating accordingly.
here is the complete interview. i hope it will answer the oft-asked question is Bryant Terry vegan?
