Well, today started with a start…  about 5:30 I woke up with my brain deciding now was a good time to remember that I hadn’t closed the garage doors last night.  Of course, once I was fully awake, I determined that my undeniably better half had closed them.

So I took up my position on the couch, and clicked on the idiot box.  as happens all so (too) often, I ended up on the Food Network (Canada).  Coffee in hand, I was soon engrossed watching Eat. St.

Eat St. is a ‘on location’ based food show, with a crew traveling from city to city showcasing the Food Truck culture.  I am always so impressed with the creativity and dedication of these folks who turn out so many amazing dishes from such small kitchens.

We have a fledgling food truck scene here in our home town, with all the creativity and skill of the food trucks anywhere, just in very limited numbers.  Cat and Joes Pig Rig, Eats Amore, Bellringer are a few of the trucks.  Last year we were very fortunate to have a stand right across from my office, and we were able to partake with ‘some’ regularity.   This year the stand spaces are there, but due to some governance issues with the City, the truck operators all made other arrangements and bailed on the City spaces.  (note to the City – we aren’t happy)

My favorite is Cat and Joe’s Pig Rig (nothing against the rest, but being a devout Meatatarian…).  True southern Q, and everything including the smoking done right in the truck.  Cat and Joe are a great couple, and they work very hard putting out great food.  And just because, hey – a food truck isn’t work enough already, they are in the process of opening a brick and mortar restaurant as well.

I encourage everyone who hasn’t already done so, seek out a food truck in your home town.  Explore the amazingly creative and delicious offerings that these hard working folks have to offer!

Happy Food Truck Hunting!