"Next year, the sandwich named for you at the corner deli will be tofu and sprouts, not pastrami with roasted peppers and Russian dressing, " she told him.

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Variations may be OK. Brussels sprouts that are roasted, not boiled, sweet potatoes mashed with apples or pears.

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Years of backpacking in various parts of the United States have taught me that while a box of organic macaroni and cheese is easy to prepare after a long day of lugging a heavy pack up and down mountains, it's not nearly as satisfying as quinoa chowder or fresh vegetables roasted over a fire.

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