THE DIET WARS, a Battle of the SEXES.. How LowCarb can this go?

CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | Oct 21 2003 | Carlo3b Dad, Chef, Author

[carlo3b]

Gramps was right.. :)

[Soaring Feather]

Keep me on the list carlo!

[Think free or die]

"Men would poke a plate of that stuff with a stick to see if it was a nesting area for pheasants before they'd think of eating it!"

Thank you for the morning chuckle! We're not strictly following Atkins or any other diet plan, but we are making a concerted effort to increase proteins, enjoy some fats, and reduce sugars and refined carbs. It's been a great help with our 10 year old son's migraine headaches. My husband would like to lose a few pounds, so we can make good use of your tasty recipes!

I agree completely about how counting calories all day can make for an unhealthy obsession with diet. I struggled with my weight mostly in high school and college days, until I threw away the calorie counters and let my appetite be my guide. Voila! Never had a major weight problem again.

[carlo3b]

You are on target, we have to find the one diet that fits our style of living. Something that not only sounds reasonable but acually works into our feeling about life.. ATKINS worked for a lot of guys in my circle of friends, and they got me involved.

[carlo3b]

Keep me on the list carlo!

Indeed my dear girl, always.. :)

[lysie]

(hugs) ok? LOL

What's a few hugs and smooches among FRiends!

I enjoy your posts..especially the ones with pecans. :-)

[lysie]

This past weekend I made a muffin with flax and soy...not bad..not bad at all.

[Exit148]

Carlo -- Your Lower Fat Pasta Carbonara is also 'non-carb'. I don't see any pasta in the ingredients!! HeeHee!

Dr.Agatston admired both Dr. Atkins and Dean Ornish. He (Dr.A) said it was never his purpose to teach either low fat or low carb but rather to learn to choose the right fats and right carbs. As far as I can see, his big contribution is the Glycemic Index and how it controls food digestion.

[NYFriend]

"For one thing, women have no problem eating a selection of raw fauna and grasses...>

I eat raw fauna, the author means flora. You can only be smart and clever when you use the write words. CORRECTION: 'rite words'. CORECTION: 'word'. CORRECTION: 'CORRECTION'.

[carlo3b]

I agree completely about how counting calories all day can make for an unhealthy obsession with diet. I struggled with my weight mostly in high school and college days, until I threw away the calorie counters and let my appetite be my guide. Voila! Never had a major weight problem again.

That has been my experience with too many folks on weight loss programs, FOOD becomes an obsession, and dominated their lives until they just were exhausted with it.. just be aware of what, and how much you eat, and start with cooking it. Cooking lessens your appetite! A nice walk after dinner sure doesn't hurt anything either! LIVE A LITTLE!..LOL

[mommybain]

the thinking and counting food and it's components, keeps the laboring thought of diet, dominating too much of their thought. Thinking about eating, and fretting about it constantly, is IMHO, why so many people fall off the wagon and eventually return to their old bad habits. Thinking about food all the time, makes you hungry, all of the time!

AMEN, Carlo!

[carlo3b]

I really admire these doctors, Dr Atkins, Dr.Agatston, and all the rest that bucked the system and dug in, we owe them a lot!

BTW, I've openned all of my windows today.. it's just beautiful.. :)

[carlo3b]

I eat raw fauna, the author means flora.

You can eat whatever you want. My ex wife ate the fauna and the flora and the friggin plate..LOLOLOL

[WVNan]

Carlo, I have to run. Will you put me on your ping list too? I'll check back here this evening. Have a great day.

[carlo3b]

a muffin with flax and soy...not bad..

Yummm No holdin out.. where's the recipe? LOL

[carlo3b]

Carlo, I have to run. Will you put me on your ping list too?

Running is good too.. see you later.. :)

[GrandMoM]

BUMP

[boxerblues]

You noticed.. sigh.. *<|:o)

lol how could I not notice, my all time favorite comfort food :)

[stanz]

Carlo,
This is the dessert I was telling you about. Had it at Cafe Mozart last week. Can you locate a recipe? I looked in Google, but no luck.

SVEGLIAMISU (WAKE ME UP)
Traditional Tiramisu surrounded with dark cookie crust and decadent chocolate mousse topped with chocolate ganache.

[carlo3b]

This is one of the best family meals you will ever serve.. !

Heavenly LowCarb Corned Beef and Cabbage Sunday Dinner

• 1 3/4   lbs onion, cleaned and sliced
• 2 1/2   lbs carrots, 2" slices
• 6   lbs corned beef briskets
• 1   cup malt vinegar
• 6   ounces stout beer, such as Guinness, (this is not enough to add much carbs)
• 1   tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1   tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1/2   tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1/2   tablespoon dill seeds
• 1/2   tablespoon whole allspice
• 2    bay leaves
• 3   lbs cabbage, rinsed
• 2 1/2   lbs small red potatoes, quartered (optional)
• 1/2   cup coarse grain mustard
• 1/2   cup Dijon mustard horseradish


1) Use a large 14 to 20 qt. pan.
2) Coarsely chop enough onions and carrots to make 1 cup each.
3) In pan, place onions and carrots, corned beef with any liquid from meat, vinegar, stout, mustard seed, coriander, peppercorns, dill, allspice, and bay leaves. Add water to barely cover beef. Cover pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer till meat is tender when pierced, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
4) Meanwhile, cut remaining onions into wedges.
5) Cut remaining carrots into 2 inch lengths, halve them lengthwise if large.
6) Cut cabbage in half through cores, then into wedges.
7) Add onions, carrots and potatoes to tender corned beef, place cabbage on top.
8) Cover and return to simmering over high heat; reduce heat and simmer till cabbage is tender when pierced, about 20 minutes.
With slotted spoon, scoop out vegetables onto warm serving dishes. Using tongs and a slotted spoon, remove beef to a cutting board. Slice off fat. Slice meat across grain, place on warm platters.
Serve meat and vegetables with mustards.
Serves 10-12
Approx. 7 carbs per serving.