#lower carbs

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Spring Vegetable Crustless Quiche

Cut back on carbs but still enjoy a hearty, filling quiche...go crustless.  This throws together quickly, is hearty, and will be a new family favorite...economical too.  The Knorr Spring Vegetable mix is on the shelf in the soup aisle when you’re shopping.  Use kale or spinach or chard or mustard greens or whatever greens - fresh or frozen you’re inspired to use.  Give this a whirl and see what you think...

4 eggs, whisked

1 1/2 c. milk

1 - .9 oz. envelope Knorr Spring Vegetable mix

2 c. wiltable greens, chopped into ribbons

1 c. shredded feta or Swiss or Gouda cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a deep baking dish.  In a mixing bowl, stir together eggs, milk and Spring vegetable mix seasoning, set aside.  In the baking dish, layer greens then the cheese.  Pour the liquid eggs/milk/veg mix over all covering contents.  Slip this into the oven baking for 50 min. or so until a knife blade placed into the center comes out clean.  Serve with a crisp green salad and melon chunks on the side - mmmmmm. 

When I’m not thinking about how to speed through my food prep time, I’m sewing cotton pocket canvas aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .

Or I’m putting the finishing touches on hand knit hats worked by me from upcycled recycled yarn gleaned from local sources for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers in fun, frolicsome prints and colors.

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works upcycled yarns into hand knit brightly striped afghans and scarves.

My younger daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags - where she designs and crochets upcycled yarns into funky mushroom inspired shoulder bags.

Looking for a diversion from the every day?  I turn to audio books every time.  Check out my audio book review blog for some ideas - www.lendmeyourears2017.tumblr.com .

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Mashed Turnip with Spices

Think about making mashed turnips as substitute for mashed potatoes to change up the dinner fare and lower your carbs - it’s true!  They have a little more tang than potatoes but are just as satisfying.  Turnips take longer than potatoes to cook so start this process a little earlier than ordinarily. 

Here’s how...

Just peel, cut 3 large turnips into small diced pieces, then pop them into salted water (4 c. water, 1 t. salt) as you would for potatoes.  Bring to a boil, cover and cook until the turnips are tender (spell that easily mashed).  Drain the excess water off, mash, add a splash of milk, 3 T. margarine, 1 t. Chinese Five Spice* - mix well and serve to your hungry gang.  This is great served with a slice of roast pork, crunchy green salad, and sliced fresh pears on the side. 

*I found the Chinese Five Spice at my local grocers on the shelf with the rest of the pre-packaged spices. 

When I’m not thinking up ways to keep the home cooking interesting (in a good way!), I’m sewing cotton pocket half aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .

Or I’m merrily crocheting torn cotton strips of upcycled fabric into primitive folk art style throw rugs for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket shorts and knickers for kicking back, working out in, or what ever you get up to!

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she pairs textures and colors of upcycled yarn to knit into brightly colored afghans and throws.

My younger daughter has an online shop - www.facebook.com/shroombloombags - where she crochets cotton thread into mushroom inspired shoulder bags and neck pouches.

Looking for a lively diversion?  Check out my audio book review blog for some introductions - www.lendmeyourears2017.tumblr.com .

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5 Herb Crustless Quiche

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Make this when your window sill herb garden starts to get out of hand!  The cherry tomatoes add a lot to the look of this dish.   Serve it with crunchy salad greens on the side for a great diabetic friendly meal.  

¼ c. Parmesan cheese, grated

2 T. fresh parsley, chopped

2 T. fresh basil, chopped

2 T. fresh chives, chopped

2 T. fresh oregano, chopped

1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

6 lg. eggs. whisked

1 T. olive oil

½ c. half and half

Option:  Dash kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.  

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Grease a baking dish.  Layer cheese, herbs, and tomatoes.  In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, milk, salt and pepper.  Pour the egg/milk mixture over cheese/herbs/tomatoes.  Bake for 1 hr. or until a knife piercing the center comes out clean.  

When I’m not hacking away at the window sill herb garden, I’m sewing Western aprons for my online shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads ) or adding a tassel to a hand knit hat for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarn

My daughter’s have an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns , where they design and sew figure flattering shorts with a handy front cell pocket.

My older daughter has an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen , where she makes knitted summer picnic throws. 

Looking for some light listening?  Check out my audio book review blog for books on the lighter side - www.lendmeyourears2017.tumblr.com .

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Holiday Table Treats

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Eat smart and well over the holidays and you can start the new year on a positive A1C/blood sugar footing.  Choose your favorite foods, the ones with no added sugar such as olives (black, green, Kalamata), marinated artichoke hearts, dill pickles, tortilla chips and salsa or Uncle Dan’s Ranch, radishes - red and white versions, a rainbow of bell pepper strips...give your healthy food imagination free reign!  Cruise your local grocers...you might be surprised.

When I’m not working out my holiday diabetic friendly spread, I’m sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .  Or I’m merrily crocheting striped scarves from upcycled yarns for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .

My daughters have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they hand make and sell stretcvh velvet leggings in sizes x small to 2X. 

My younger daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags - where she designs and crochets Amanita mushroom garlands from upcycled yarns.

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works up knitted striped scarves and afghans from upcycled yarns. 

Looking to revisit an old friend this holiday season?  Check out my audio book review blog to be reacquainted with an old favorite - www.lendmeyourears2017.tumblr.com .

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Choose your buns wisely!

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The other day a friend of mine said she used Portobello mushrooms as burger buns to cut back on carbs and calories.  It blew my mind!  I had never considered using mushrooms in that manner so I played around with it.  They are not bad at all.  One thing they have going for them over whole wheat buns is that they are cupped so it holds your toppings more efficiently - who knew?  Below are some other interesting comparisons...

                           Whole wheat buns           Portobello mushrooms

serving size                  74 gr                                    70 gr

calories                        190                                       20

carbs                            35 gr                                     2 gr

Serve these room temp.  If you really want to heat them, use a coated fry pan, 1 T. margarine, salt/pepper/garlic powder, and don’t turn your back.  Those mushrooms will cook soft in a wink.  Give them a shot, see what you think!

Source:  bun packaging, www.eatthismuch.com

When I’m not experimenting with new ways with old favorite foods, I’m sewing cotton pocket tunic aprons for my on line shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .  Or I’m merrily crocheting long scarves from recycled wool for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns . 

My daughters and friend have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they hand make and sell summer cotton pj bottoms/knickers with pocket.  So comfortable...so handy!  My other daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags - where she designs and crochets mushroom inspired bags from recycled yarn.

Looking for an absorbing listen you hate to break away from?  Check out my audio book review blog for some fascinating introductions - www.lendmeyourears2017.tumblr.com .

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Zucchini Lasagna

Once zucchini gets going it doesn’t know how to stop. Here’s a way to use about seven of them and lower carbs at the same time. This recipe freezes well for a quick dinner on a rushed day.

Lasagna with Zucchini

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped carrots

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1/2 teaspoon…

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Lower carbs!?! How?

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The nutrition facts fine print on the packaging is exciting!  A 4 oz. serving of the shirataki spaghetti has 4g carbs, 15 calories.  A 4 oz. serving of the whole wheat linguine has 78g carbs, 360 calories.  I saw these used in a Youtube video where author/chef/diabetic Sam Talbot was making a recipe from his book , The Sweet Life, Diabetes without Limits.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5F92ghO4u8

These noodles come in fettuccine or spaghetti styles.  I found them stocked with the won ton wrappers in the cold case at my local discount grocer. These noodles are made from konjac flour, chickpea flour, potato starch, calcium hydroxide, and reduced iron. As with any new food, I tried a little in a vegetable dish then checked my meter to see how my blood sugar was reacting.  Talk to your dietician about it.

So far, I have experimented with them in Asian soup dishes which I will post recipes for in future blogs.  It’s a neutral flavored noodle and very fast to fix since it comes ready to add to a dish straight from the package - no separate cooking.  Check out your local grocer for this product and experiment with it - see what you think!

I have no connection with Barilla, Nasoya, or any of their products.  I’m just a diabetic tickled when I can find something good to add to my diabetic diet choices that helps lower my carbs and (hopefully) in turn my A1C.

When I’m not busy doing the math figuring carbs/calories, I’m sewing sunflower aprons for my new shop ( www.artyah.com/seller/topdrawerthreads ).  Or, I’m knitting hats and scarves from recycled yarn for my other shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns ).  My daughter’s (and friend) have an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns , where they hand make and sell macrame jewelry - necklaces, bracelets, anklets.  My other daughter has an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags , where she designs and crochets mushroom inspired bags.  If you are on the go but still want to be in the know regarding great audio book listens, check out this website - www.lendmeyourears.tumblr.com.

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15 Lower-Carb Whole Food Swaps - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154029391128537&set=a.10151330232438537.496567.606508536&type=3&theater