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Not as bad as me bean - I've just had an almond croissant for breakfast. Plot. Lost. Completely.

I used to *really* love almond croissants, but I reckon that you could plonk one on the table in front of me, along with a creamy coffee, and I wouldn't want to eat it, even though today is a Ferriss-binge-day. I've been doing the low-carb "thing" since June last year and my appetite for such things has really dwindled. So there is much hope yet for tyro low-carbers. FatDog

Ooh @Silverdarling I think I could eat a big plate of scrambled eggs and bacon right now! Seem extra hungry today...even after the porridge. Must be the TOTM

Bean

Oh Good Grrrrief!!

I've learnt a great lesson today. AVOID blimin porridge AT ALL COSTS!

Bean

Nursy That's how I started my carb reduction journey @nursebean On day one dropping the bread from my lunchtime sandwich then quickly followed by stopping all breakfasts thus saving both calories and carbs and I think it took my body sometime to adjust to the new levels but eventually certain health issues of mine saw enormous benefits making me a triple winner.

Thanks @Sue.Q and I thought cutting out chocolate was going to be hard!

Bean

Thanks @Sue.Q and I thought cutting out chocolate was going to be hard!

Bean

Deffo I think I could give the red wine up first just to keep my chock addiction@nursebean So well done on that alone, small steps at a time = making huge differences.

<snip>Is the Celia Brooks low carb vegetarian book worth having? The kindle edition is £7.99 which seems a bit expensive. I don't mind shelling out as long as I use it. Thanks x

If you're a low-carb veggie @Wendy Darling I reckon it's well worth getting. Not sure how many recipes I've made from it (gave my marked up copy to the VBF (kept the "new" duplicate - long story, see log!)) but probably more than half a dozen. And it's inspired many more, I'm sure. Don't know about the kindle version - even though I've now a lovely tablet-y thingy I'd still get the paper book... FatDog

I must be looking at the wrong thing as it says there isn't a kindle edition

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Low-Carb-Vegeta ... vegetarian

<snip>Is the Celia Brooks low carb vegetarian book worth having? The kindle edition is £7.99 which seems a bit expensive. I don't mind shelling out as long as I use it. Thanks x

If you're a low-carb veggie @Wendy Darling I reckon it's well worth getting. Not sure how many recipes I've made from it (gave my marked up copy to the VBF (kept the "new" duplicate - long story, see log!)) but probably more than half a dozen. And it's inspired many more, I'm sure. Don't know about the kindle version - even though I've now a lovely tablet-y thingy I'd still get the paper book... FatDog

I must be looking at the wrong thing as it says there isn't a kindle edition

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Low-Carb-Vegeta ... vegetarian

That's the paperback version @PennyForthem, the "new" (all but the same) hardback has a kindle version:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Low-carb-Gluten ... lia+brooks

Thanks for that link, @fatdog. I'll investigate further!

... Have just made the Creamy Celeriac Gratin from the new edition of this, about to go in the oven ... the book itself is worth paying for a hardback copy I think if you like her recipes.

All these lovely recipe books, but no energy to cook them

Still working towards the Hairy sweet and sour chicken, but I guess I probably shouldn't mention that in this tent!

Bean

... Have just made the Creamy Celeriac Gratin from the new edition of this, about to go in the oven ... the book itself is worth paying for a hardback copy I think if you like her recipes.

Oh I've made that before too SD! but used half fat crème fraiche instead of the double cream. Probably not as low carb then but tasted lovely!

I look forward to cooking with this new (to me) vegetable when it comes into season in winter.

I have been reading how to use celeriac with great interest these last few weeks thanks @PennyForthem - i might even check with my local library for celia brooks cookbooks.

My WOE is now quite simple - two fast days, rest of the week 16/8, no bread, no cardboard cereals, no alcohol, no pasta, no potatoes, no cakes or biscuits. Simply proteins, fruit, salads, steamed vegies, lactose free yogurt, and lots of water. No fuss.

Might look and sound harsh but after a couple of weeks you get use to it.

Cheers maggie

I used full fat creme fraiche - very nice! Will be freezing about two thirds as it made loads (and CBB says it freezes well)

Will you let me back in here please? I fell off the low carb wagon since I moved here but have been food shopping today so I'm ready to get back into it.

I used full fat creme fraiche - very nice! Will be freezing about two thirds as it made loads (and CBB says it freezes well)

Also wonder if grating all that celeriac would count as NEAT??