YES, it’s only two pounds BUT now I have 17 to lose, not 15 (a much nicer number, don’cha know).
I felt the nurse was semi-heartless in that she just kept repeating that I need to be consistent in my exercising and eating. Right. Understood but, ya know, it’s kinda hard to get to the gym every day when I’m jumping through near constant eyeball and spine hoops. Still, I get it. I have to get back on the super-conscious calorie counting train and throw myself out the door and off to the Y on the regular.
Here’s the REAL thing though, how can I successfully diet when I’m living with a Kitchen God? Ten is a BRILL chef. His quiche, amongst other dishes, is just spectacular.
Quiche To`mas
My quiche: broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, meatless chorizo (Mexican sausage), Mexican spiced four cheeses and a hint of Parmesan, Romano and pink Himalayan salt.
The Amazing Bob was also a kitchen god. On top of the fab curries, casseroles and such, he was a tremendous baker. OH those pies, cookies and cakes!Between the two of them, it’s just incredible that I’m not 200 pounds.
It occurs to me that, had I found either of these mega handsome, smart and talented life partners via match.com or eHarmony, I may’ve had some awfully odd answers to their Tell Us About Yourself questions. Fer example:
Q: What Are You Passionate About?
A: Art, music, cats, QUICHE and kindness.
Q: What Two or Three Things Do You Enjoy Doing With Your Leisure Time?
A: Painting, taking care of my small-ish herd of cat, eating QUICHE!
Q: What Are The Three Things You’re Thankful For?
A: John Scalzi and Sherman Alexie’s books, the dawn and QUICHE!
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| Eggs over easy and some insanely sumptuous hash browns |
Q: Are You Open to Meet Someone Who Already Has Children?
A: That depends, do they know how to cook?
Q: How Far Should We Search for Your Matches?
A: My primary concern is kitchen skills and a willingness to work in MY colorful kitchen/painting studio. So, find me someone appropriate from wherever as long as this potential beau is willing to come here with his own cuisine crafting gear.
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| Scrambled, salsa and awe-inspiring hash browns |
Q: If Your Best Friends Had to Pick Four Words to Describe You, Which Four Would They Pick?
A: Hungry…can I use that for all four?
My profile would also note that I paint, occasionally play in the clay, that I do NOT cook but appreciate talent. I’d note that I’m particularly fond of QUICHE, curries and pie. Also, a lovely little oatmeal, spinach. white chocolate chip cookie is a major plus. Creativity in la cucina is the path to my heart, soul AND libido.
I know that I can still have Ten's most awesome of creations BUT I gotta exhibit some goddamned self-control. Ya know, have one small piece instead of two giant ones (i.e., half the pie).
I CAN do this!
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Ten just announced, as he walked into the kitchen, that he's making QUICHE for brekkie.
A) I'm doomed! My self-control quails in the face of QUICHE.Also too, DAY-UM I lurv this man somethin' fierce!
B) I don't believe he's put off by those two extra pounds that I'm hauling around.
C) I guess I'm in for a double work out at the gym today, eh?
Oh yum. Prior to getting sick in March, I had never prepared a meal that took longer to fix than it took to eat. Now that I"m eating through a stomach peg, I find myself obsessed with recipes and cooking for my parents, who are caring for me. Haven't tried quiche yet, but I'm learning, slowly, how to cook, so this illness has had some good come out of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO sorry you're going through this BUT glad you're getting creative with it. If we can't have some fun with our diseases....well, WTF was the point in getting them! FYI, I would've made a lousy swooning Victorian martyr.
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