Like I’ve said many times on this blog, I draw inspiration from many places. The neat thing is that my brain retains stuff a LONG time. The inspiration for this recipe was an episode of Diner’s, Drive-Ins and Dives, which I tend to watch while on the elliptical machine (not to be confused with 30-Minute Meals, which I watch on …

Dear Foodies who hate mushrooms: While I do not apologize for this dish, I understand. You feel about mushrooms the way I feel about… … (trying to think of something I don’t like…) … oh, terragon! I hate terragon. So yes, I can empathize! But rest assured the other Laughing Cow recipes I developed are mushroom free and delicious. Check …

And now it’s time for the very last winner of the very first Bariatric Foodie “Play With MY Food” Cooking contest! Thank you everyone for entering. I was nervous about doing this contest. Ask my judges. I fretted that nobody would enter. Not only did you guys enter, you rocked it!!! I think Dana, too, had a very challenging job …

Obligatory “Fed” Disclaimer: When clicking links in this blog post related to products, you will be redirected to sites where those products are available for purchase. If you purchase products through those links, a portion of the sale price is paid back to Bariatric Foodie.  I really enjoy doing these cook-alongs on Facebook. It holds me accountable to cooking lunch …

It’s very rare that I am at a loss for words. You guys see me. I wrote whole BOOKS before I get to my recipe. For this dish I only have a few words: it is DAMN good! Wait, no I have a few more. A funny story. This is La Grande Diva: She HATES eggs. At the barbecue we’re …

So…quinoa was representing up in the barbecue! Although I must admit I’d never had it with fruit before. Julia’s Jerk Shrimp & Caribbean Quinoa also had fruit. I guess I need to play with my food, eh? Wanda says she got her recipe from this website. The only change Wanda made was to use sliced almonds. Otherwise, she stuck to …

This past weekend I held a BBQ for Baltimore-area Foodies. It was GREAT! My friend Margaret offered up her “ranch” (aka beautiful home near Frederick, MD) for the event and we all brought a WLS-friendly dish to enjoy. The only thing that bugs me about doing live events is that BF has a readership across the U.S. (and, according to …

Ok, I am now a live-blog cooking addict. It all started a few weeks ago when I live-blogged on Facebook as I made what would become Yumbalaya. Last night I decided to do it again! It’s fun to post as I’m cooking and see/hear reactions from folks. Plus, there’s something about preparing food that just naturally brings out good conversation. …

Forgive me, Foodies! Both for the less than ideal pic AND for totally missing the potential Independence Day connection. 🙂 Chicken is a staple in my household. And for my family – me, the two divas, dog and cat – it is most economical to buy a whole chicken rather than buying packs of chicken pieces. The elder diva loves …

Are you on the Bariatric Foodie Facebook Page? Do you follow BF on Twitter? You really ought to. Today’s post is a prime example why. Last night I decided to live-blog myself making a dish. I revealed each ingredient and Foodies seemed to have a great time trying to guess what the heck I was making. It also inspired conversation …