| Working in the kitchen with the young men at Gray Wolf Ranch
gives me the opportunity to show them the simple beauty of daily
life and its chores. By including our residents in menu planning,
grocery shopping, and meal preparation, I'm able to teach them
skills that will last them a lifetime.
My goal as Gray Wolf's cook is to create a healing environment
where true rehabilitation can take place and to provide wholesome
meals as part of a healthy and nourishing lifestyle. Maintaining
a healthy diet is an important step towards recovery. For
me, cooking is largely a spiritual, meditative experience.
It is a grand affirmation of life. The attitude one has to
being in the kitchen can affect the whole environment of
a program and can greatly contribute to its vision and mission.
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