RandyGal - did I here that you make Italian? And you wear only an apron? Hell, I'm gonna be breaking my hips trying to get there fast enough. :D

Legend---Doesn't Ken get pissed off when you cook on Barbie?
Sorry;first thing that popped to mind.I love to cook but my wife(and kids;when they lived home);said that everything that I cooked;tasted the same.It could be because;I always use the same flavorings.(garlic;powdered cheese,etc.)I always have trouble;getting things to be ready at the same time.It must be an
aquired art.I'd practice more but; if I did;I'd probably weigh 300lbs
Irish

Irish- I know what you mean! I have to watch it, or I will become a whale! Luckily, I know most of the lowfat tricks, though I don't use them as much as I should.


I have a problem following recipes to a t. I always end up tweaking it at least a little

Irish (and Sadora) - I'm one of those lucky people who can eat whatever I want and all day long and not put on weight. I think I have hollow legs or something.

Sadora - When my mother cooks, she may have a recipe in front of her, but she hardly follows it...near enough is good enough and it always tastes great.

Recipes always taste beter if you play a bit with them. I always start with following them near exact when i first make it then just play about.

Can you share the low fat tricks with me please. I love food but i am having to cut back because im going to end up as big as a house.

A word of warning RG... never cook bacon naked!

This is what I am having for lunch today...... ;) :D :D

Ohh to be a banana.

I was asked to share a few low fat tips....

I always buy fresh vegetables at the produce stand first, and make dishes according to what veggies I got. Also, I buy veggies and fruit by color. Sounds weird, but I try to get all of the colors every week. That way, I have a large variety in my diet.

Nothing is worse than bland food! I don't cut out all of the fat, just some. And of course I eat my favorite things every now and then.
Here are some things that have helped that I can live with.
Besides the fruits and veggies, I have added more fish and shellfish to my diet. I only eat the breast of a chicken now, and substitute ground turkey for beef whenever possible. I buy and eat alot of nuts and seeds, especially in my salads. I try to eat flat breads, like pitas, burrito shells, wraps. I use olive oil when I can, and I use water to simmer my veggies.