Foodie Friday - We Need to Talk!

Welcome to Foodie Friday, hosted by the wonderful chef Gollum at Designs by Gollum. You will love stopping by her site to see what's cooking in a multitude of kitchens!

OK, let's talk bathing suits. Whaaaaatttttt? "I thought this was a Foodie Friday post," you're thinking. It is, but I thought you might like the inspiration for this post. What - you could care less? Well, in that case, just scroll on down to the picture.

Oh, so some of you are interested? How polite of you! Well, being a blog person of few words, this is more than a few for me. Do you hate bathing suits? Remember the bumper stickers that said "I BRAKE FOR___(whatever)?" Well, is there one for "I WEAR BATHING SUITS under duress FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN"? If so, could you get me one? Anyway, it's that time of year - when I wonder if I should replace my 10 year old bathing suit? or the 8+ year old "hand-me-down" that my daughter couldn't wear (it's my favorite)because she lost weight? Hmmmmmm.

Okay, I broke down and ordered 3 from that place that has non-obscene bathing suits - am I allowed to say which company? If not, it rhymes with "Stan's friend" - hee hee hee. One of them passed the husband/daughter approval test, so it will probably stay. It is cute - a 2 piece (don't be horrified - it's not the 2 piece we used to wear up until.....after childbirth whenever , but a top that comes over a cute little skirt). However, if there is any chance that that top will ride up over the skirt, then I will be toast - traumatized - compelled to buy an early 1900's vintage coverall suit. Does this style work for any of you?

So, this meal is my inspiration for sensible eating. This is summertime, a time I want to be in the water with the grandies - I love water and swimming and I LOVE my grandies!!! I confess that once I am in the water, I completely forget about myself (which is a good thing) and have FUN!

I present - ta da - last night's dinner: grilled marinated chicken,fake mashed potatoes pureed cauliflower, and roasted asparagus.

The chicken has my favorite "all kinds of meat" marinade. I shared it on a previous post with a pork dish, but in case you didn't see it, here it is again.

Marinate for beef, chicken and pork

2/3 cup soy sauce (I use low sodium)

1/4 cup oil (I use canola)

2 tablespoons molasses

2 teaspoons ginger (fresh, or more if ground)

2 teaspoons dry mustard

1-2 cloves garlic (crushed)

Marinate meat several hours. Grill and enjoy!

The "fake mashed potatoes" are the famous SB diet - pureed cauliflower.

Asparagus is simply drizzled with olive or canola oil and roasted at 425 degrees for 12 minutes.

Then grate a light dusting of FRESH parmesan over it.

The meal is light and delicious and very low calorie. I even think it is "bathing suit friendly". Well, time will tell. Don't forget to stop by Gollum's at Designs by Gollum. Bon Appétit! Linda

p.s.By the way, Laurie at Bargain Hunting with Laurie, expressed kindly, completely, and wonderfully my feelings - both guilt and angst - over awards, tags, etc. I am never sure what to do with them, how to attach them, and can never make a list of 8 funny, etc. things about me. So thank you for your kind awards that I couldn't figure out how to post, and the fun tags with info, and just know that I enjoy reading your blogs, but will be otherwise "awardless and tagless"(except for the one in the back of my shirt right now).