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ballerina.rosie

POSTED: Fri, 06/04/2010 - 5:55pm

Hello. . .

I'm new :)

AngelaR

POSTED: Wed, 09/07/2011 - 3:02pm Hello And welcome!

galwaygirl

POSTED: Tue, 08/24/2010 - 8:22am hello hello everyone, I am new to this site and happy to be here. Looking forward to many chats w/ new friends.

Vintage1944

POSTED: Sat, 02/12/2011 - 8:32pm Hi Galwaygirl Welcome to the community and I hope we hear more from you soon.Jean

snorklee

POSTED: Sat, 02/12/2011 - 7:50pm Hello Galway Girl and welcome. :)

Ava	POSTED: Mon, 08/30/2010 - 12:47pm Welcome Welcome to you and all other new members. We have a lovely time here and learn great things from one another. Enjoy!

Patoui

POSTED: Wed, 08/25/2010 - 11:38am Welcome! I'm relatively new here myself. This site has opened a whole new world to me. I learn new things every day and the people here are WONDERFUL!!!

Nya_Nya

POSTED: Wed, 08/25/2010 - 4:05am Welcome! I'm happy we have a new member. I think you will love it on this site, because the people are wonderful!

Vintage1944

POSTED: Tue, 08/24/2010 - 7:45pm Hello and Welcome looking forwardto chats with you ,too.Jean

Marilyn

POSTED: Tue, 08/24/2010 - 10:35am Hi there Glad to see you here. You will enjoy the chat and the friendship. We are of all ages and nationalities but love everything French!!

Mo	POSTED: Tue, 07/06/2010 - 1:36pm ballerina.rosie Hello and welcome. I'm new also. Mrs. Koller could not have said it better!! So many wonderful people here on this site. Mo.

buddyboo

POSTED: Wed, 06/16/2010 - 8:56am Hello & Help???? Hi There, I have just joined the community follwing a recent purchase of the now infamous FWDGF cookbook. I love it already and can't wait to try tantes MBC. however, my biggest problem is trying to loose weight surrounded by picky fussy non dieting eaters. My one son has a severe nut allergy, my husband is stick thin, and my eldest just won't eat.I've tried EVERYTHING to try and get him to eat, but if its not lasagne he's not interested (and there are only so many times a week you can cook that!!) Please help.......

buddyboo

POSTED: Fri, 06/18/2010 - 12:38pm Wow, Thanks Guys.... Such support and nice words thanks soooo much. It's really good to hear some kind non judgemental words. Have tried tantes MBC, fabulous. If you haven't already..... DO. also have just completed the leek broth day, much nicer than I though, think I might be a leek convert. Have not tried MBC With the kids yet but with the weekend looming, might just give it a whirl..... Thanks again Guys, much appreciated.

Vintage1944

POSTED: Thu, 06/17/2010 - 10:24am Hello and Welcome It is great to have you join us.Can't help you much with your problem except to say take care of you and try what Gina outlined.Keep posting and we will support you all the way.And remember this is a lifestyle not a diet.Jean

Nya_Nya

POSTED: Thu, 06/17/2010 - 5:04am Good luck! I hope you manage - MrsColler gave you excellent advice. I can't really help you with tried-and-tested advice because I still live with my parents, and while you can re-raise your children and even reprogram your husband you can't do the same to your parents, especially when you are not financially independent yet :) An idea for your eldest: What if you start with variations of classical lasagna for a start? Vegetables instead of meat, or at leas in addition to meat, and with different side dishes and a starter between? He (or she) can still have lasagna for the main course, but a smaller portion, with something else as accompaniment, but some soup or salad as a starter - if (s)he doesn't eat that, (s)he gets no lasagna. Btw, what does (s)he eat apart form lasagna? (S)He has to eat something, right? Breakfast?

MrsKoller

POSTED: Wed, 06/16/2010 - 9:39am Order up! I ran in to the same problem for a while. Basically I made my family understand that I am not a short order cook. They may put in requests for what they want, but the way you are eating is healthy for all of them. If they can't get behind that, then that is a shame. The one that will not eat will eventually get hungry. This happens often when one member of the family becomes committed to a lifestyle change (remember - this is NOT a diet). They push back and it becomes a battle of wills. The only one who can take care of you is you. If they want something different then they can cook it themselves. The foods available with this lifestyle are amazing. The flavors are fresh and enticing. Now my family loves the way I cook. It is about balances. Just because your husband is thin doesn't mean that he isn't missing important nutrients. My aunt is super thin but her cholesterol is through the roof! Try introducing the foods a few at a time and soon they should be more accommodating as you add more. As you learn, you are teaching your family good nutrition and they will pass these habits on to their own children. My teenager also has a SEVERE nut allergy and yet we still eat the "french way". My fiance is an old meat and potatoes man but I have figured out meal plans that keep him happy as well. Sit your family down and discuss this with them. Tell them what your ultimate goals are and how they will also be good for them. Present it as an exciting culinary adventure. Let the picky one go through the cookbook with you and flag some things he would like to try. Get them involved. Meal time is family time so let the family be involved in it. Keep me posted on how it's going. I am happy to lend my support in any way I can!

Mo	POSTED: Tue, 07/06/2010 - 1:38pm MrsKoller I'm with you girl..enough of the coddling of the masses. Mo

MrsKoller

POSTED: Mon, 06/14/2010 - 10:27am Bonjour! Sorry I missed this post. Welcome! I am fairly new to the site myself, but have been made to feel most welcome.

nix21

POSTED: Thu, 06/10/2010 - 6:02pm Hello Hello Ballerina.rosie. Nice to see new faces. : )

Ava	POSTED: Thu, 06/10/2010 - 5:17am Bienvenue! Welcome! ballerina.rosie, enjoy the site and reap the knowledge! Ava

Laurel61

POSTED: Sun, 06/06/2010 - 2:35am Welcome Rosie you will love Welcome Rosie you will love this community. They are all a wealth of information and support. :)

ballerina.rosie

POSTED: Sat, 06/05/2010 - 7:04pm Aww, Thank you all! I love Aww, Thank you all! I love how welcoming everyone is! :)

Nya_Nya

POSTED: Sat, 06/05/2010 - 6:12am Welcome! It's nice to 'meet' you :)

Vintage1944

POSTED: Fri, 06/04/2010 - 8:05pm Hello to you! Welcome to this wonderful,delightful community.Jean

frenchy

POSTED: Fri, 06/04/2010 - 5:57pm Welcome to our family. It will be wonderful getting to know you.

Marilyn

POSTED: Sat, 06/05/2010 - 3:45am Hi there Welcome. I am in France at present but looking forward to your posts when I get back. A bientot.