Today I prepared all of my customers meals and delivered them. Its hard starting your own business, but it is also rewarding in its own way. A few days ago while talking to some friends, a realization hit me hard and almost knocked me clear off of my feet...I knew it already but just didnt want to exept it. People want CHEAP food no matter what the cost...either to them or the envioronment. This really makes me sick knowing that a person would give up their health and vitality for their brand spankin' new Jeep Wrangler. It all comes down to what you make important right now. Yes I made my little mini cooper that I bought recently, more important than clothes or makeup. That was my choice and I am glad that I made it, but I always count my health and wellness first. Gym Membership CHECK
Healthy Food in my fridge...CHECK.
My Usana nutritionals...the best multi-vitamin ever...check.

Its funny when I talk to most people it isnt about the taste of the food at mcdonalds that makes them coming back for more...they usually aggreee that a grass fed burger tastes just as good or better if it is made right but it is all about price to most people. The biggest thing is that people need to resort their priorities and decide that what they are feeding themselves and their kids needs to be high on the list of priorites.

A big Ribeye Steak is a real MANS Food...at least that is how it is here in Montana. I would like to challenge that belief. Lean Grass Fed Beef off of your neibors ranch is one thing, but what you get at most large chain grocery stores in the US is excuse my french...SHIT! I was raised in Montana and grew up watching the cows graze in the tall lush grass all of my life...hell we had a cow that roamed free in our horse corral for years. When I came to know of the lives that the beef and nearly all of the meat animals had, I couldnt believe it. They are given hormones so that they grow to be slaughter size in less than half the time, they are given antibiotics because all of them are literally sick from eating the corn that they arent made to eat and can't digest properly in the rumen. The cows you see on feed lots are obese and sick...no wonder so many americans are the same. You are what you eat. I am happy that a few people are starting to realize what our food industry has turned into. With just one person at a time we can help to educate our society.

Now that I am down off of my soap box I would like to share the recipe for "Mock" Tuna Salad. I had this yesterday for lunch. I make it quite often...It tastes just like the real thing...and it is so easy to make!




Mock Tuna Salad

Cashew Mayo:
2 c cashews(soaked)
4 cloves garlic
1/2 c lemon juice
1/4 c filtered water
1/4 c stone ground mustard
a hand full of fresh dill
1 1/2 t salt or to taste

"Tuna":
3 c sunflower seeds(soaked)
4 stalks celery(chopped)
3 scallions or 1/2 red onion(chopped)

Process cashews garlic, filtered water, mustard, salt and dill in the food processor until it reaches a creamy texture. Pour into a bowl.

Place the sunflower seeds in the food processor and pulse just briefly for a chunky texture. Remove to the bowl with the "mayo". Add celery, scallions and whatever else sounds good. Mix everything together and taste. Serve atop a beautiful colorful salad or in a collard as a wrap.

Enjoy!