[waves]

Food, glorious food!
We're anxious to try it.
Three banquets a day --
Our favourite diet!

-- a snippet of Food, Glorious Food lyrics, from the Oliver Twist musical production

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I wanted to start a food thread where we can talk about food and really let it all hang out. My motivation is that I talk about food often enough and it seems like whenever I post about it is is in some other thread and totally off topic so, now, we have a food topic!

Everyone is of course invited to chime in with any and all food related *stuff*! Drinks and dining out all count, and dieting too if you wish. Everything goes!

I considered just posting to Bizi's diet thread, but that seemed inappropriate, at least right now, because although I'm freaking out about my weight after the Zyprexa, I am not dieting and I am not even trying to restrain myself! Also, I felt bad in the past, whenever I let too much hang out in the diet thread, because I felt like I was "tempting" others who were trying to diet or at least restrain themselves.

I would however like to remind everyone at this point that we do also have a separate thread for recipes that our Bizi started. It would be nice to keep that thread "fed" LOL, with any additional recipes.

FYI, the link is: Recipe Thread

Well now on to chewier items, like last night's dinner.

~ waves ~

[waves]

Originally Posted by Mari

Waves,

Isn't it weird that everybody's dinner is steak and salad --- the easier dinner to make?

I think I missed something.... like who all else had steak and salad for dinner...

The broth and noodles was a nice touch.

My folks often have that as a starter, or a larger portion by itself for lunch. I usually skip in both cases, but last night I was hungry and did not feel like being called to the table and then staring at an empty plate while they had their starter. I prefer soups with more *stuff* in them... specifically veggiesf, and although I like noodles, if you give me a good veggie soup I'll take it noodles-free, any day.

(In part it's taste, in part it's a habit of trying to skip out on "ready carb" foods where I don't care one way or another, so that I can have them in dishes I'm more drawn too without running into excessive quantities that negatively impact my "figure."

Speaking of my figure (HA!), I am turning into a gourd:

Seriously, I feel like one. Yesterday when I was walking around I found myself sort of "waddling" - that sounds funny I know, but I was SO NOT laughing? Coloration aside the above image is quite representative of how I feel. I suppose some might be bloating or fluid retention but I don't know. It has been several days since I stopped Zyprexa and I've since gained yet another kilo for a total gain of FOUR kilo's 8.8 lbs - I did not think that was possible in just what? 10 days-ish?



~ waves ~

[Mari]

Hi, Waves,

Hubby has cooked this twice in the last few days: http://www.theglobaljewishkitchen.co...een-herb-soup/
Chicken Ghormeh Sabzi Soup, Persian Green Herb Soup

He uses
~pre-cooked chicken (Rotiesserie Chicken that we cut up and freeze)
~a mix of canned kidney beans and black beans
~some dried herbs that are not available here fresh
~onions, garlic, turmeric, and other spices he has
~dried lemons

It is good. . . very green . . . and I like the flavors of the beans cooked this way.

Mari
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The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook.

~Julia Child

[Mari]

Originally Posted by waves

I think I missed something.... like who all else had steak and salad for dinner...

Originally Posted by Mari

Waves,

Isn't it weird that everybody's dinner is steak and salad --- the easier dinner to make?

Mari

I meant something else but what else??!! I left off a few words.

I think I was thinking a long the lines of how steak and salad are good "Go To" meals because they are easy and most people like them. They are also pretty on the plate.

I have the alarm set for 9:30. 'Will talk again soon.

M

[Mari]

BTW,

I like the image, but you surely are not really turning into a gourd. It only feels that way with those 4 kilos.
You got off the Z just in time. It is going to be o.k. You can take care of this.

Have a good day.

Mari

[waves]

Originally Posted by Mari

Hubby has cooked this twice in the last few days: http://www.theglobaljewishkitchen.co...een-herb-soup/
Chicken Ghormeh Sabzi Soup, Persian Green Herb Soup

Thanks for this... it sounds (and LOOKS!) soooo yummy! My parents won't go for the "alternative" spices... but some time I'll have to try it for myself. I do not have all the ingredients. At some point I might have to make a project out of it, including an expedition to an area of town with multiple Near-Eastern stores so I can get cilantro, fenugreek, and the right kind of basil. Those are not easy to come by dried or fresh. it is good to know I can use chicken for it. I prefer handling chicken than other types of meat.

I LVE this quote:

The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook.

~Julia Child

... and totally agree!!

[BlueMajo]

I simply LOVE this thread !!!

[billsstl]

Originally Posted by BlueMajo

I simply LOVE this thread !!!

Today is my birthday. My wife asked what I want for my dinner. PIZZA of course. I have a problem when it comes to pizza.

[Mari]

Originally Posted by billsstl

Today is my birthday. My wife asked what I want for my dinner. PIZZA of course. I have a problem when it comes to pizza.

Happy Birthday!


Pizza is a good plan!


Mari

[bizi]

welcome! I love pizza too.
bizi