Tag Archives: Sugar

Rice Surprise – Recipe in Allrecipes.com – A Simply Delightful Dessert – Whipped Cream with Crushed Pineapple and Rice – Takes about 10-15 Minutes to Prepare If Your Rice Is Ready –

Steve and I have been busy with the many daunting details of moving out of our home. As the time draws near, the days seem to fly by. Nevertheless, I cook; we eat. This quick dessert is one of our … Continue reading

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Low-carb Breakfast for Me – Or a Light Dessert after Main Meal – What Could It Be – Old-Fashioned Egg Custard –

What have I found for breakfast these days when dieting is wise? Old-Fashioned Egg Custard from whatscookingamerica.net. Follow the link if you want the recipe. I made one substitution, half & half instead of whole milk. It’s creamier and has fewer carbs … Continue reading

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Baked Gluten-free Custard Bread Pudding – Made for a Party – We All Had Fun – Lots of Food for Everyone – And Plenty for the Few of Us Allergic to Wheat –

Steve and I attended a party at the home of one of our friends. Each person brought a dish. I made a gluten-free custard bread pudding from a five-star recipe on allrecipes.com. The only substitution I made was switching from … Continue reading

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Biscuits – Jules All-purpose Gluten-free flour – Substituted for Wheat Flour – Recipe Development in Progress – Canned Biscuits Cannot Compare with Homemade Biscuits – Steve Ate His with Peanut Butter and Peach Jelly – Interesting – Butter and Honey for Me – I’m So Predictable –

I’m a carbohydrate-loving woman. Alas! My downfall from being thin and wispy. Yet, I keep dieting in between my carbohydrate delights. Life without wheat gluten is bearable if it doesn’t mean life totally without bread, pancakes, noodles, and biscuits. I am thriving. … Continue reading

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A Breakthrough in My Cooking Desires – Sauces that Do Not Contain Starchy Carbs – Moisture in Foods Wins with Me – Sauces Make that Happen – But Most that I’ve Made Contain Starchy Carbs or High Calorie Cheeses – Today I Prefer a More Healthful Sauce –

I wanted to make a sauce for pork, moist and sweet, but the sweetness had to be healthful, which to me meant less sugar and more fruit. I have a sweet tooth like most Americans. When I first went to a Chinese … Continue reading

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