I see a lot of long-termers doing something that bugs me a little bit. Now I understand that some folks maintain a small pouch capacity. I can understand that. But I also see a lot of people torturing themselves trying to eat like a new post-op forever. WLS group dynamics being what they are (from my purview), we can’t …
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Captain Nik’s French Toast!
~by Nikki Anyone who ever saw the very first Baltimore episode of “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” knows about the wonderful confection that is “Cap’n Crunch French Toast.” It’s served at the Blue Moon Café and it is an experience (meaning, one I’m glad I got to have before my surgery!). I make a variation of this breakfast for my children …
Read More »Nik’s Cinnamon Bun Protein Oatmeal
~by Nikki I feel like, over the past few weeks, I’ve worked a lot on Frapps. Having developed quite a few, I feel like you all have a good foundation on which to play with your protein drinks. It’s time for me to move on…to the realm of…oatmeal. It’s a favorite food of mine. It is also very carby. …
Read More »Egg In The Basket (or Toad in the Hole, etc)
~by Jen Most every region of the country has their own name for this popular breakfast dish. We called it eggs in the basket or toad in the hole, Paula Deen calls it “One-Eyed Sailor” in honor of her husband Michael, and I’m sure y’all may call it something completely different in your neck of the woods. Basically, it’s a …
Read More »Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas
~~posted by Jen Nik’s Southwestern Scramble In my family we have a tradition of waking up early on Christmas morning, opening gifts, and then enjoying a nice breakfast together as a family. I know that is pretty common in most families. You want a delicious meal for your family that won’t blow YOUR plan, but how to do that without …
Read More »Jen’s Mushroom and Smoked Cheddar Frittata
~~posted by Jen It’s a freezing cold winter morning here in central New Jersey, and I am warming up with a Clicktastic Salted Caramel Cocoa before I make a nice breakfast for the boys and myself. Since two of them are pretty picky and the third is a vegetarian, it’s not always easy finding something we ALL like and can …
Read More »Leftovers Week: Sweet Potato Frittata
~~posted by Jen Ooey gooey cheesy goodness! (Aren’t my new rooster plates cute?) We hope you’re enjoying out Leftovers Week offerings thus far! Today was all about sweet potatoes, tomorrow we conquer leftover stuffing! Happy Hannukah to those of you who celebrate Hannukah, and I posted a special gift for you earlier today, Protein Potato Latkes! Y’all should know by …
Read More »Leftovers Week: Sweet Potato Pancakes
~by Nikki Leftovers week continues, if you’ve missed our other offerings, you can find everything we’ve posted thus far here. For my family dinner, I was charged with the duty of bringing pies. My family bestowed this duty on me for a specific reason. I do NOT believe in store bought pies. Especially not when it comes to sweet …
Read More »Dessert Week Offering # 8: Jen’s Daybreak Protein Parfait
~~posted by Jen Call it dessert, call it breakfast, I just call it SCRUMPTIOUS! Happy Black Friday! For those of you who were up and waiting in line at 3 am, bless your hearts! I might be awake at 3 am, but there is NO WAY IN HELL I am getting out of my warm bed to brave the cold, …
Read More »Nik’s Southwestern Scramble
~by Nikki Well. The Holiday Preview is over. (cue “Pomp and Circumstance”) I had a great time with all the Pouchers who came out to the event. And let me tell you…we noshed on some EXCELLENT food! Pictures and more details forthcoming, folks. In the meantime, if you missed the event, there’s still time to get your Portable Preview, just …
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