dawdevil's Journal, 23 Jan 10

Hi Darlene - I've been to Baltimore, was there in my late twenties with friends a short while. I didn't like the city much as I don't drive and it was spread out and difficult to get around in without a vehicle, somewhat even worse than L.A. even. Before age thirty I had been to 35 of the 50 states so there haven't been many big cities or vacation spots I haven't been. Anyway, I see you wrote you're on meds don't let it put you off it may slow you down but you will lose weight eventually. By the way my co-worker Luanne who I know quite well and is always in a rebellious mood is from your city too, I've known her over four years and she's lived here in western Massachusetts since the 1970s... 

Hang in there it will get easier. I never ate very many veggies before Atkins. I find I really like them now. Our taste buds change the longer we are on the diet. Why not try something new? Try somethin that does not sound too bad. I steam cauliflower in the microwave. First ground it up in something like a food processor or oster buddy machine. then put it in a microwave safe bowl with a lid. If it is plastic do not snap the lid closed just lay it on top. Put it in for 2 mins. (1/2 cup to a 1cup) It does not need any water. Remove and add lots of butter and salt & pepper to taste. It really tastes like rice.  

thanks you so much for the encouragement and the recipe hint as well was just telling another member that i have difficulty with some raw veggies too as have dental issues stemming from a motorcycle accident and need to replace so its hard to chew the raw stuff :( but the mashing and microwaving shuld do me justice ... i love butter and salt and pepper as far as the city i despise the city i live norhtern baltimore county i/2hr away from the ocean to the right and 1/2 hr from mountains and streams to the left have many lakes an fishing/swimming holes around her but also right down from the major city as well...sooooooo..i prefer still to remain county side traffic here is crazy int he city and parking even worse o.0 hope to become friends along the way blessings and have a sfe and happy monday darlene ^_^