When it comes to planning events, most hosts are hip to food allergies and know to provide a few options for the more health-conscious crowd, but many have fallen short when it comes to providing for their vegan guests. “I think it’s funny that vegans sometimes get this reputation as people who only eat ‘rabbit food’ like lettuce leaves and celery sticks. It might look that way at some of the parties you see us at, but just because it’s the only food our hosts have made available for us to eat,” said Jennifer McCann, author of “Vegan Lunch Box.”