Blogs Posts on "Low Carb"

Saffron and Honey Glazed Root Vegetables by eCurry on Nov 18, 2009Fall is one of the special times of the year. The vibrant colors, the sparkling sun (which is very very soothing after the the burning summer sun of Texas), the light breeze with an occasional nip which reminds you that winter is not far away but at...

Cauliflower with Nuts and Cranberries by eCurry on Nov 14, 2009A delightful week night side dish; quick, easy with a slight hint of spice. The cauliflower florets are cooked in the pan till tender and then sprinkled with nuts, dried fruits, green onions and some dressing. Cauliflower is considered pretty unrema...

Skillet Eggs with Potatoes and Mushrooms by eCurry on Nov 10, 2009A lazy weekend morning; no rush to go out, no big plans, no get together with friends, just looking forward to having a fabulous time at home, be together. That is what it was like the last weekend. We are not a privileged bunch who get to relax ove...

Choose and Lose: How to Lose Weight on Any Diet by PersonalFitCoach on Nov 5, 2009When it comes to losing weight, everyone has an opinion about what works best. Low fat, low carb, or Mediterranean style—you've probably heard stories of people dropping major pounds by following one of these diets. The truth is you'll lose weight...

Chickpea flour (Recipe: salmon tikka) by The Perfect Pantry on Oct 27, 2009Ten things I know about chickpea flour (you'll be glad to know them, too): Chickpea flour is, simply, ground up chickpeas, or garbanzos. In recipes you'll see it called besan or gram flour, ceci flour or chana flour. A nutritional powerhouse, chickpe...

Mushroom Pepper Fry by eCurry on Oct 25, 2009Few fresh bell peppers, a whole basket full of hot chili peppers, some tomatoes  & bitter gourds are a few things that I harvested from my yard a couple of days back; fresh, glossy & happy produce of my efforts through the summer. Even thou...

A Low Carb Diet Worked For Me by Acne Knower Cured on Oct 23, 2009There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the important of cutting out carbohydrates, or carbs, from a normal diet. I cannot tell you how many articles I have read and how many news clips I have watched about the benefits of a low-carb eatin...

Wine you'd be happy to drink, and a cookbook giveaway (Recipe: Grandma's beef brisket in the slow cooker) by The Perfect Pantry on Oct 18, 2009Question: Why should you cook with wine you'd be happy to drink? Answer: So you can drink the leftover wine! That's a good reason -- a great reason -- but it's not the only reason. When you apply heat to wine, the alcohol and water evaporate, leaving...

Low-carb pasta (Recipe: Broccoli, basil and pasta salad) by The Perfect Pantry on Sep 22, 2009Adapted in part from an archived post, with new photos, links and printer-friendly recipe. Over the past few years, as more and more companies have jumped on the low-carbohydrate bandwagon, I've tasted some pretty dreadful products masquerading as he...

Atkins Diet Quick Hits:Should I count Calories on Induction? by Low Carb Review on Sep 2, 2009Should you count Calories as well as Carbs on Induction? Do Calories matter on the Atkins Diet? Perhaps, but more importantly should you obsess over them like an accoutant with the company’s books? That answer is unequivocally no. During Induct...