Have you ever used a Spaghetti Squash? It is so neat. I made spaghetti casserole completely vegetarian. I didn't do this meal 100% natural but close. I used black beans, mushrooms, and a quart of tomatoes from my garden that I had canned a month ago or so. Then I added a jar of Prego for taste. This was not a huge hit for anyone else but I liked it a lot. My youngest (5) even held his nose while trying to eat it. "I don't like crunchy noodles." My oldest ( 14 ) got a huge scoop of it, ate it without complaining, and then said ," I ate it! Now can I have a PB&J ?" I even heard if from my hubby. He ate one bite. I am trying not to get discouraged, but honestly that is hard to do when I have put so much effort into this. I have to remember this is not going to happen overnight.

Here comes the good part. Remember the friend I told you about that went RAW. While we were there she talked about making your own, all natural Almond Milk. She goes on to say, "To do this you first soak your nuts..." as we look at each other trying not to laugh. She is interrupted by her daughter, another great friend of mine, by saying, " Mom! Get real! They are not gonna SOAK their nuts. They are going to buy it from the store in a carton." We all laughed hysterically. I have to admit. I couldn't imagine going through the trouble of "soaking nuts" for a recipe. But, guess what! I did it. I soaked cashews for the recipe tonight. Strawberries stuffed with a pear/cashew cream and topped with chocolate. YUM!