Potluck: What to bring?

[windfaerie 41]

As one who loves to cook, I'd usually never suggest this. BUT...why not simply order enough food from a restaurant that has good fish items, and take that? It will free you of decision-making and stressing about what to bring at this point...?

Two weeks after my VSG, I cooked a HUGE dinner for friends, and wasn't tempted to eat it, but I knew what I was planning.

Free yourself; but, either way, have fun and enjoy.

I know our friends would forgive breaking the rule of must be fresh and homemade, down to the bread, but I am not sure I can bring myself to do that. I have been cooking for my family and not tempted. I just strain the broth or use the juice from what they are eating to make broth every day. The food in front of me is not a bother.

You have to understand my husband used to be a head chef for a famous chef in New Orleans. We have plans in the future to open our own all organic, locally sourced, fresh made daily only mediterranean/tapas style restaurant. We are in Austin local and organic is the thing to do. We catered our own wedding for 100 which is crazy.

I will have plenty of help with prep from my husband. Logically I know I should wait to do such a big dish but I do not think I can bring myself not to cook. We are always expected to bring something amazing.

Edited May 7, 2014 by windfaerie

[windfaerie 41]

I am really curious what other people would bring.

Would you bring something to feed the masses at the party or yourself?

It does not have to be a fish dish. What do you bring to event?

Do you try to stay healthy or go with something super easy or both?

[windfaerie 41]

BTW my husband and I tend to be the only severely overweight people at these gatherings. But not for long. He gets sleeved on June 2.

Edited May 7, 2014 by windfaerie

[par1959 470]

Try a Paderno Spiralizer and make your noodles out of squash. It works very well.