First of all, have you all noticed that with something really exciting to look forward too, the people on this board have been in such great spirits? I know, there have been some obvious bleak times for some of us, but in general doesn't it seem like the forum is less about "I gotta suffer through this next part of my trauma" and more like "Something good is going to happen me! I'm actually going to enjoy something!"?

Anyways, let's talk food.

We will avoid pork and seafood at the retreat for dietary and handling reasons. I don't have any vegetarians signed up, but I do have a couple of comments that some individuals prefer minimal red meat.

I'm thinking that on Saturday morning, before the sweatlodge, breakfast should be light and healthy, not heavy and greasy (no sausage, no pancakes). Sweatlodge goes easier on a mild meal beforehand. Perhaps just a serving of fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and milk?

People tend to be hungry after the sweat, but heavy foods seem to be distasteful at that time. So we need a healthy, clean lunch that is still filling.

And Friday evening should be simple, since people will be coming at different times and settling in. I need suggestions for quick-and-easy Friday dinner.

Here are two ideas I have for weekend meals, so please give suggestions:

Skinless chicken breast with marinara and mozzarella, on noodles (i.e., "Chicken Parmesan")
Indian Tacos (fry bread, taco beef, chopped tomatoes, lettuce, chili beans, salsa, cheese, and sour cream--all of which are assembled by the individual, so ingredients can be omitted) - a classic American Indian feast, which would go great for Saturday night's concert!

The cooks will be volunteers, not hired chefs, so we're not looking for ideas like "Roast prime rib with burgundy mushroom sauce in a demi-glaze of Mediterranean blah blah blah..."