By Angie Weaver
Native Tribe Member
Before anyone thinks I've lost my mind, let me explain myself. I know we are used to thinking about addictions in negative terms like a drug addiction. The word ‘addiction’ has such a bad connotation. But I think some addictions can be beneficial for your health, so I’m reclaiming this word for my story. I will admit to everyone that I have a Scorpion Burger addiction and I'm not sorry about it. I know many of you reading this are shaking your head in agreement. How do I know this? Guests at Native Foods tell me about their addictions all the time from the peanut butter parfaits to the Oklahoma Bacon Cheeseburger to the sweet potato fries. The list of addiction worthy dishes goes on and on. Everyone has their own reasons why they just can’t get enough of their favorite dish at Native Foods.
The Scorpion Burger
The Oklahoma Bacon Cheeseburger
The addiction starts out simple I’m told. First, you wake up in the morning and wish Native Foods was open for breakfast. We can dream right! I can only imagine what Chef Tanya's Tofu Scramble and Kissed French Toast would be like. (By the way, you can find these recipes in the cookbook).
Before you've even had breakfast, you are thinking about what you will be having for lunch at Native Foods. When dinner time rolls around, you justify that you've had a long day and how much more tasty and convenient it would be to let Native Foods cook you a healthy, delicious meal plus we clean up and do the dishes for you. You reason with yourself, well, Mondays are double- points for rewards cards day and Fridays have happy hour from 4-6pm with ½ price beer, wine, and appetizers. It’s such a great deal, how can I not go? The weekend rolls around and you say, “Who wants to cook on the weekends anyways. It’s time to play and have fun.” It becomes all too apparent when you start thinking I should just get a part-time job at Native Foods since I’m there so much. (I’ve heard these exact words on numerous occasions!)
One would be mistaken to think that this behavior is going overboard…maybe the addiction has gotten the best of you…but, my friends, on the contrary, your taste buds will thank you, your body will thank you, and since you will be reducing your carbon footprint by eating vegan, the planet will thank you too. It’s okay… Native Foods’ addicts of the world. We can proudly look each other in the eye and know we are not alone. As you may have heard, Chef Tanya will be rolling out some new menu items in the beginning to mid-June. I am delightfully anticipating her newest masterpieces. Stay tuned!
Three addicts including Angie:
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