Well we've pretty much managed to stick to the sugar-free plan for the past week. I was surprised to find that I didn't get headaches or even many sugar cravings. The worst is just that first morning coffee, I'm desperate for something sweet. But when you're off sugar even a handful of raw, unsalted cashews tastes creamy and slightly sweet. Actually quite yummy with a cup of coffee.
BTW some sushi seasoning vinegars are sweetened with glucose syrup which is allowed. Yay!
It was quite odd to go and buy a lot of food that I haven't bought much of in the past few years: cheese, crackers, nuts and the only dip we can have is that basil and cashew one. The plan recommends upping your intake of fatty foods in the initial period so that you don't feel as though you're denying yourself. And it is amazing without sugar in your diet you don't even feel that hungry and are easily satiated.
It's great not to feel so controlled by food. It's weird that following this plan feels strangely liberating... a pale imitation but similar nonetheless to the liberation that's found in following Jesus... Anyway, that's just occurred to me, I need to think it through a bit more.
Showing posts with label sushi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sushi. Show all posts
Friday, December 9, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
zingy radishes
Previously I had shared my dilemma regarding what to do with my leftover bunch of radishes. Well I've managed to find a few suggestions in case you ever are in the same predicament.
1) definitely try the sushi salad from delicious. magazine
2) sliced in thin rounds they're good in almost any salad
3) they make an awesome dressing for oysters. Finely grate the radish and macerate in white wine vinegar for an hour. Thanks Stephanie Alexander for that one.
4) finely slice and add to a roast lamb and tomato sandwich
Delish!
1) definitely try the sushi salad from delicious. magazine
2) sliced in thin rounds they're good in almost any salad
3) they make an awesome dressing for oysters. Finely grate the radish and macerate in white wine vinegar for an hour. Thanks Stephanie Alexander for that one.
4) finely slice and add to a roast lamb and tomato sandwich
Delish!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
sushi deconstruction
So I think this will be the last gourmet post for the week, back to some plain fare for the next few days. Tonight's taste sensation was sushi for the kids and sushi de-constructed for the adults.
recipe: sushi rice salad
source: delicious. November 2011
outer suburbia mods: swapped
- sesame seeds for nigella seeds (!?!?!)
- freshly podded peas for edamame beans
- smoked salmon and prawns for sashimi grade salmon
the kid's sushi was quickly de-constructed too :-)
verdict: I prefer sushi but this is heaps less fiddly. Plus it might be more interesting if I had all the right ingredients....
PS what am I going to do with the rest of my bunch of radishes????
recipe: sushi rice salad
source: delicious. November 2011
outer suburbia mods: swapped
- sesame seeds for nigella seeds (!?!?!)
- freshly podded peas for edamame beans
- smoked salmon and prawns for sashimi grade salmon
the kid's sushi was quickly de-constructed too :-)
verdict: I prefer sushi but this is heaps less fiddly. Plus it might be more interesting if I had all the right ingredients....
PS what am I going to do with the rest of my bunch of radishes????
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