tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.comments2023-03-15T05:18:57.512-04:00Cheap'n'Easy Lowcarb LivingChiaOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-62911871211645829302014-10-06T18:11:47.951-04:002014-10-06T18:11:47.951-04:00If it doesn't fit with your plan then don'...If it doesn't fit with your plan then don't use them :). ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-67712337596594990132014-10-01T19:40:52.741-04:002014-10-01T19:40:52.741-04:00Sounds great but onions are pretty high in carbs :...Sounds great but onions are pretty high in carbs :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00925061145950057841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-49351606521487135952014-01-28T18:38:02.911-05:002014-01-28T18:38:02.911-05:00Sounds good, will try and cook this for our church...Sounds good, will try and cook this for our church service on Sunday nights:)<br /><br />Pastor Joan McWilliamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954177648747570248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-70168413818215253812013-01-10T16:26:35.178-05:002013-01-10T16:26:35.178-05:00Hey that bread sounds good! I'm looking for a...Hey that bread sounds good! I'm looking for an easy bread recipe. Hopefully I'll get to try this soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-26080296899490701412012-12-01T21:26:23.316-05:002012-12-01T21:26:23.316-05:00I used to use FitDay for the first 3 years or so a...I used to use FitDay for the first 3 years or so after going low carb :).<br /><br />Portion control isn't something I haven't really paid a whole lot of attention to, our bowls of popcorn, for example, are huge. I think it's probably the half-stick of butter I put on it that keeps it from doing any damage, only because whenever I eat loads of fat I don't get any of the signs of ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-29574642342766673432012-12-01T13:55:09.776-05:002012-12-01T13:55:09.776-05:00I've started using 'SPARKPEOPLE" to k...I've started using 'SPARKPEOPLE" to keep track of what I am eating. <br /><br />We are enjoying popcorn for an evening snack, too. If I don't eat too much then it doesn't raise my blood sugar. I'm finding that portion control means a lot if I indulge in a carb. <br /><br />Do you find that to be true? A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-76731444935711895182012-10-29T20:48:42.831-04:002012-10-29T20:48:42.831-04:00I'm going to say it will probably last about 6...I'm going to say it will probably last about 6 weeks although I do little mini trips once a week, where I buy some fresh produce, half'n'half, butter, whatever; these little trips amount to about $15-25 each.<br /><br />I have used coconut milk and it set up ok for me...if I have heavy cream I use that mixed half and half with water for pudding; I always have half'n'half in ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-26651990231813926962012-10-29T20:28:53.157-04:002012-10-29T20:28:53.157-04:00Wow! You did great. How long will those groceries ...Wow! You did great. How long will those groceries last? <br /><br />I've been enjoying popcorn as an evening snack but I found this morning that my blood sugar was too high and I think it's because I had a second bowl. Phooey! <br /><br />Do you use milk in your SF puddings? I tried using coconut milk and it didn't thicken up. Any suggestions? <br /><br />Also, do you use the psylliumA Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-54391099394427235862012-10-25T18:54:43.607-04:002012-10-25T18:54:43.607-04:00YAY, it's great that you can post here now :)....YAY, it's great that you can post here now :). <br /><br />That's a good idea, cauliflower soup, that does sound good!<br /><br />Are you able to use almond or coconut milks?ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-20747443534802962942012-10-25T00:02:28.777-04:002012-10-25T00:02:28.777-04:00I finally switched to Internet Explorer so hopeful...I finally switched to Internet Explorer so hopefully I can reply to your post. :-) <br /><br />Ham pieces would be good in a cauliflower soup. I've seen recipes where they use heavy cream. I wish I could use dairy products. <br /><br />Thank you for posting. And you're right.. when I eat adequate amounts of protein and fat then I don't havce an appetite either. :-)A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-51552320853676271582012-10-18T12:15:45.066-04:002012-10-18T12:15:45.066-04:00That sounds really good, Wyn! And some chopped oni...That sounds really good, Wyn! And some chopped onion...maybe chopped/drained tomato...would be kind of like a cheeseburger! Can't wait to try it :). Thanks!ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-48480063868385163122012-10-17T12:36:24.480-04:002012-10-17T12:36:24.480-04:00If you're thinking about how to beef it up, ho...If you're thinking about how to beef it up, how about beef as in precooked drained hamburger. LOL Sounds good Wynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987570870482533138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-91708336641991709082012-10-07T20:17:20.862-04:002012-10-07T20:17:20.862-04:00Thank you for this :). I will get some cooking she...Thank you for this :). I will get some cooking sherry and fish sauce (I have never cooked asian foods before, so none in the house!) and give this a try. I'm wondering if resistant corn starch would work for thickening...just got some and can give it a try! Worst case, I'll have to add some xanthan gum too :).ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-90302803312468604782012-10-07T18:40:27.627-04:002012-10-07T18:40:27.627-04:00I haven't tried it, though I am intrigued now!...I haven't tried it, though I am intrigued now! This recipe looked to be easy enough to convert to LC, perhaps using liquid sucralose or maybe even erythritol - and the cooling effect of erythritol might actually be a good thing here. Not sure what would work for the cornstarch - maybe xanthan gum or glucomannan?<br /><br />http://thaifood.about.com/od/thaicurrypasterecipes/r/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05373055112910374116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-4908339639620783492012-10-06T12:52:38.293-04:002012-10-06T12:52:38.293-04:00I rarely eat fruit but I wasn't much of a frui...I rarely eat fruit but I wasn't much of a fruit eater to begin with. If I do eat fruit, it's usually just cantaloupe in the summertime, and sometimes berries but as part of another dish, not plain. <br /><br />As for vegetables, we do eat vegetables. Most of the time I roast them, occasionally I will include them with another dish. We almost always have a vegetable with supper, sometimes ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-48620382972067875182012-10-04T22:55:09.323-04:002012-10-04T22:55:09.323-04:00I tried to post last night on my lap top but could...I tried to post last night on my lap top but couldn't. I can't figure out why I can leave comments on one computer and not on the other. Frustrating. <br /><br />Do you eat many veggies? Or do you ever eat fruit? <br /><br />I can't wait for sweet potatoes to come down in price. I love them. <br /><br />Thanks again for posting your menus. A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-25997144595985612512012-09-29T11:09:34.346-04:002012-09-29T11:09:34.346-04:00Whew! Finally I'm able to post a comment. I...Whew! Finally I'm able to post a comment. I've been reading all of your posts (thank you for posting your menus) but my laptop is not allowing me to reply. I can only reply on my regular computer which I use only in the mornings for a quick check of mail before I start devotions. I finally remembered this morning to reply because I didn't want you to think I wasn't reading what A Woman that Fears the Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028148446621304362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-84628361536802404502012-08-28T14:26:56.020-04:002012-08-28T14:26:56.020-04:00That sounds fairly simple and a great on the go sn...That sounds fairly simple and a great on the go snack! :) <br /><br />Heather C.myfirstbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06647712471419061170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-82032804924087074182012-08-21T13:29:15.702-04:002012-08-21T13:29:15.702-04:00Just wanted to update. This morning, after sitting...Just wanted to update. This morning, after sitting in the pan overnight, the bottom of the cake was kind of soggy - not falling-apart soggy, just like all the moisture had gone to the bottom or something. What was a delightfully moist cake last night was a little TOO moist today. I have cut it into pieces and turned them upside-down on a platter in a warm oven to dry them out. Next time (and ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-5398042570481502042012-06-07T14:21:48.755-04:002012-06-07T14:21:48.755-04:00I buy them from the natural food co-ops when I'...I buy them from the natural food co-ops when I'm in a town where they have them. I pay less than $1/lb for the steel cut oats and a little over $1/lb for the bran. I can't imagine 20 bucks for either of them - yikes!ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-36794192967189482262012-06-07T12:32:21.427-04:002012-06-07T12:32:21.427-04:00So, where can I find cheap steel cut oats and oat ...So, where can I find cheap steel cut oats and oat bran? The ones I have found are 20 dollars a piece...thats not very cheap.Heather Pucketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619767651374373495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-40089998237183369262012-05-06T23:05:58.674-04:002012-05-06T23:05:58.674-04:00Actually these are chewy, as opposed to crisp...an...Actually these are chewy, as opposed to crisp...and, if it's even possible, they were even better the next day! And even today, I had 2 for breakfast, they're still great! :)ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-25485479406810047992012-05-05T09:09:47.794-04:002012-05-05T09:09:47.794-04:00Sounds like a winner! How did they hold up the ne...Sounds like a winner! How did they hold up the next day? My top issue with LC cookies is texture - they don't stay crisp after the first day.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05373055112910374116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-68407767726228650102012-05-04T13:08:10.901-04:002012-05-04T13:08:10.901-04:00Hi, LynnMarie,
I have a Sav-a-Lot about a mile fr...Hi, LynnMarie,<br /><br />I have a Sav-a-Lot about a mile from my house, so I go there a lot. My husband's doctor is in Saginaw, about 80 miles from here, so when he has an appointment I take advantage of it and go to Aldi's while there. We have a SuperWalmart in our town, so I go there sometimes as well. I buy most of my meat from a butcher shop about 20 miles from here, it's worth ChiaOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847036637913460413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220257524131690955.post-11111740571030999492012-05-03T13:21:47.896-04:002012-05-03T13:21:47.896-04:00Well done! Where do shop most of the time? Looks ...Well done! Where do shop most of the time? Looks like you save a lot more than me!!!LynnMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638947118932466226noreply@blogger.com