Tuna fish lunch

In going with my keep it simple stupid...
I bought a ridiculously priced can of tuna the other day. The can of tuna contained nothing more than the fish itself, which was oddly pressed into the can, and sea water. No added salt, oil or preservatives.  Nothing artificial in this can of tuna and guaranteed to have less mercury.  The price -  $4.99 a can. I stared at the can of tuna for what seemed like hours. I think the store manager thought I was trying to decide if I should steal it or buy it. I walked away from it only to hear the damn thing calling my name from across the store. I returned to the tuna screaming shopping aisle, picked up the can of tuna, tossed it into my cart and decided I had spent more on a restaurant sandwich or a cup a coffee. Not to mention the time I had just wasted debating. What's the big deal?

The big deal is $4.99 is a lot of money for a can of tuna. When I think tuna, I think budget, watching my pennies. In this case, watching my pennies disappear.

I am hear to tell you that that ridiculously priced can of tuna with less mercury (like I have a lab in my house to test it) was good. After I got over the molded appearance, and wiped off the good for you omega fatty acids, I took a fork to the odd shaped mess and found a nice surprise hiding within.  The tuna was pink, chunky but also flaky and did not smell fishy at all. I placed my $4.99 tuna in a bowl, added a generous squeeze of fresh lemon, a bit of lemon zest, and a dollop of Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise.  Nut bread, fresh tomato and assorted greens equaled lunch.

Would I buy it again? Probably not because half the "good for you claims" are false and the price tag is robbery. I'd rather buy fresh tuna on sale for a few bucks more.