Dinner parties are difficult. I had one last night and yep, I was the hostess. We served roast pork, gravy, broccoli with cheese and mushrooms, 12 grain bread, spinach salad, baked brown beans and of course.....mashed potatoes.

Because I was the hostess I knew the menu and knew the choices that I would make that wouldn't effect my WOE. YES, one guest was stunned I didn't take potatoes and even probed me on it.

We also had two decadent cake desserts. I served them post dinner in a casual way where I laid them out in the living room for those interested to help themselves. I didn't help myself and since a couple others didn't also, I didn't feel conspicuous.