Chef On A Diet

Here sits Kimberly...still wrapped in an extra 15 or so, post baby poundage. Declan, that's baby #2, is approaching his first birthday in a couple of weeks and its official, I need to get back in shape. Unfortunately there are few things less enticing to a chef than a diet. I do have one thing going for me. I'm not presently cheffing so I am at least not trying to diet on the fly. Ever try to cut calories or stay in your target food group while serving toasted ham sandwiches with hand cut fries or beautiful steaks with fresh garlic mashed potatoes? Not really enjoyable. (Just my humble opinion.) I mean, I love fresh fruit as much as anyone but when your starving and theres a Reuben in front of you, sliced pineapple sounds like a lot of work.

The same goes for feeding children, which happens to be my main occupation these days. Oh and husbands too. I must not forget the hubby! Some days as I eat another plate of Garden Burgers and salad, I can barely resist the urge to stuff an entire toasted cheese sandwich in my mouth after my toddler refuses it. I doubt I need to point out that this sandwich has full fat cheddar and is toasted in really good butter...mmmm excuse me I think I need a moment.

Then theres the hubster who after a workout will inhale a thoughtfully made meal like it was a kiddie size Mac Donalds cheeseburger and follow it up with a couple bowls of cereal for dessert. Grrrr did you even notice if that tasted good? I'm just wondering cause I made it for you and can't eat it myself...

Whatever. Dieting or not, I'm still a chef. Guess I always will be. Although I now cook only for those I love, my peeves are still intact.

Step back! You can't touch my sushi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And don't even think about sharing my cocktail. I had to shave calories all day to have that you know!

Is it a chef thing or does everyone have issues about the way people consume their food? I'd love to hear it.