Sarah Ramirez is the executive director of FoodLink for Tulare County, a regional food bank, and she previously founded BeHealthyTulare, a grassroots network mobilizing citizens of the county toward a more equitable food system. Before joining the panel at a Zócalo/The California Wellness Foundation event, “Are Valley Communities Giving Up on Government?” she talked about vegan desserts, her interests, and memories of decorating walls with her mother.
What superpower would you most like to have?
The power of flight. Or the ability of not needing to sleep and recharge.
What dessert do you find impossible to resist?
A raw vegan dessert that is a chocolate mousse pie, that’s made with avocados and chocolate. It’s dense and rich and creamy.
What’s the first line of your obituary?
I have my obituary written. I wish I had it with me so I could read you the entire thing … One of the lines, I’m not sure it is the first, is that I lived … what I believed.
What’s your happiest childhood memory?
I grew up in Pixley. And I remember my mom would teach us the seasons, and she stood me up on my dresser and I had to decorate the wall based on the season we were in. I remember feeling very supported.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Having to continuously repeat myself to the same people—because I feel unseen, unheard … invisible.
On what device do you do the most reading?
Since I’m reading a lot of articles and PDFs, I’d have to say my desktop computer.
French fries or onion rings?
Neither … cucumber slices and zucchini slices dipped into hummus.
What’s your favorite season?
I like the spring.