I remember reading somewhere in one of George Ohsawa's books not to worry about whether I'd be able to find good, wholesome food like brown rice — because as soon as I decided that this is the food I want to eat, things would work themselves out so that it would become available. As soon as I read that, I believed it. And ever since I read that, I have had no problems finding the kind of food I want to eat, even in the most unexpected places.
My friends have also helped me tremendously by being on the lookout for places that serve brown rice, for example, or other vegetarian fare. A newly opened P.F. Chang's China Bistro was such a place, where my husband took me for a birthday dinner. I loved it! Not only did they serve brown rice — they served all-you-can-eat refills, free of charge! I could eat all the brown rice I wanted for one price. Their vegetables and vegetarian dishes were a special treat — new and interesting, always fun to try.
Today, after several years since that first time, my husband took me to have lunch at another P. F. Chang's. (They have several restaurants now in their chain.) For a total of forty dollars, we got lunch for two people ($32.61) and an extra-generous tip for our waiter. I had a large bowl of brown rice, a plate of vegetarian dumplings, pan-fried, with dipping sauce, a lettuce-wrap filled with tofu and veggies, and a really good pot of organic green tea.
We didn't have to buy the groceries, cook the food, set the table, vacuum the floor, or wash the dishes. We got to enjoy the music, the warm, nicely decorated room, and the soft murmur of happy, contented people. The food tasted great and the service was very nice. All in all, it was a special lunch and I feel like we got our money's worth.
For me, it was all about eating good food in the company of others who shared the same desire. What would be ideal? If the next restaurant we went to served all of the above plus everything would be organic — especially since anything that's truly organic pretty much guarantees it won't contain any genetically modified organisms (a very dangerous and unhealthy thing) by definition.
Here's to good, healthy food for everybody — cheers!
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