Quest, I think that being obsessed with food is a symptom of the way we are trying not to be... but I don't see why you think you still cannot be a gourmand on low carb...

Check out Karen's recipes and website, she has some amazing stuff there, all low carb.

Speaking for myself, I am a passionate food lover - I love chef/gourmet restaurants, and if I go to the trouble of cooking, I like it to be something to be truly proud of. The nice part of LCing is that I no longer get food cravings that dictate when and how much I eat (or rather binge on!). Instead, I truly enjoy my food.

Happy eating!