Memorial Day Memorandum

Ok, so patriotism is for some, a sliding scale depending on who we have in civic, state, and federal offices. For others, there is no other way to imagine life than with their flag waving on the front porch and "Proud to be an American" blaring on continuous loop in the background. Now, I'm not saying that either is right, do you. But, I do want to give you food for thought, (and a recipe for food for your tummy!)

As many know, whether we are for or against war, Memorial Day is to honor those who have died in combat for the US. Now, some of us may not agree with the reasons behind the wars that the US has gotten ourselves into, but beyond our personal beliefs, these people/soldiers have the courage to put their lives on the line for what they think is right. How many of us can honestly say this? Well, you probably wouldn't be reading this if you did, so think of it that way.

Anywho, a great way to comemorate the lives of the soldiers and this unoffical start to summer, is to have a good ole fashioned BBQ!

I have have a great recipe for BBQ Tempe Sandwiches:

• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, rinsed off and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 whole grain kaiser rolls, split and toasted

1. Pour the barbecue sauce into a medium bowl. Crumble the tempeh into the sauce, and let it marinate a little, about 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the red and green peppers, and the onion. Cook, stirring frequently until tender. Stir in the tempeh and barbecue sauce, and heat through.
3. Spoon the tempeh mixture onto kaiser rolls, and serve.

SUMMER, HERE I COME!!!