Induction Day10 More on Shirataki tofu towards the end.. Cool stuff!

Good Moro ol chap!  Last night's dinner was Bib worthy!!!!  I'm not sure what i'm making tonight... I have to check and see if i have any cab'auj ghaga (cabbage)... If i do.. then I'm TOTALLY making ham and cabbage soup!   I think it's a great day for that... Still cold out.. Brrr  Looking forward to tomorrow..w a hight of 57...I'll take the thunderstorms!!!! ANY DAY!.. as long as it's above 32* .... BUT I WILL say, thundersnow is an AMAZING phenominon that i've been lucky enough to witness twice!.. still, i prefer a warmer temp .  
       OH!  HAPPY THURSDAY!.. Today Begins THE FINAL WEEK OF MY TWENTIES!!!!!   3/3= 30!   I'm trying to figure out what to serve for the party... we have The Famous and lc friendly picalilli tails... along with a few 2 foot hoagies for the others from wawa... i think i might make some LC taco dip, serve a veggie tray, and celery dippers...   Maybe even a modified version of my broccoli salad.. BUT i'll have to label "splenda" on my modified version.. bc there are a few sensitive to splenda.. and i'll make the other w sugar.............   Also cursious to see if i can find a LC raisin substitue... hmmmmm......might do some dehydrated red peppers OR dun dried tomatoes... hmmm... decisions decisions..REGARDLESS...BACON!! is a staple.. so i'm sure i'll be licking the bowl giving myself a Santa make over when finished!! hahaahha   mmmmm.. It IS my 30th..Might go ALL out, and splurge a lil and make some Dreamfields pasta salad... w pepperoni...And olives of all shapes sizes and color!!!! (minus pits)      I've been SO good this time around w NO BREAD OR PASTA!!!!  i DO have low in carbs tortillas... green onion flavored.. mm... But that's a *break the glass in case of emergnecy* thing... and haven't touched my boxes of dreamfields..which ALSO makes me think..perhapps i'll make a lasagna too! Ahhhh and.. my sister in law's mother in law makes this AMAZING MESS UR DRAWS SO DANG GOOD buffalo chicken dip... might need to make that too!  won't be nearly as good as hers...   AH! And my hot crab dip.. YEP!   *George Lopez Voice* ~I got Dis!!~  haha   gonna have a cup of coffee, take my morning pills ... and ponder while i clean out the fridge... been a while... puddings are mixed w atkins shakes..mixed w lettuce... and yogurt.. NO organization  haha thaaaaaaaat's what happens when i allow my youngins to get a "fridge snack" on their own.   I MIGHT vent per weakness as i take out some goodness... I just need to remember as i Move those things FAR FAR away from the HEALTHY stuff... that 1. kids can have it..., they can use the calories,etc.  2.   MOST of the crap in there has contributed to my prediabetes... Remember... I'm a boredom eater and binger!....    THANK YOU BTW, for reading my blogs.. knowing i'm impacting someone somehow.. be it a giggle, a thought, or inspiration.... HELPS me and inspires me to continue to write.. which helps me emotionally, keeps me out of the kitchen... and gives me something possitive and recreational to do!! :D  *much loves* ((hands you all SF homemade cheesecake mousse)) OMG! I forgot About those!!! My fave homemade recipe is my reeses wanna be... amazing.. fluffy... oooooh soooooooo gooooooooood!  i'll try to make that soon.. and post!    OH!  I NEVER MADE THOSE DARN ONION RIGNS! but i plan on it.. promise! just dunno when...      i think i'm procrastinating w the kitchen...o.0 hahahaha  ok ok ok... gonna get some chores done.. plus the dang fridge.    YES! I! CAN!!!! LOL ;)  be back later        

more on the shirataki tofu.. I did a lil comparison work.. i could have went on and on... but since it was for FB and there are some who will bash your every opinion if they don't like/agree/approve of YOUR mind/thoughts/etc.. i kept it short.   *side note... If people don't like what they're reading.. DON'T READ!...no need to bitch to someone that they are Wrong for say... posting something like... (partial joke here too)... guys, see the kmart commercial for the 9.99 jewelery don't do it.. and this like.. war started between these two people i went to school with.  it was Nuts!.  anyway...   here's what i said:

a lil FYI if you're looking to try something new, and cut some calories.....

Shirataki tofu noodles aren't that bad! taste like pasta... texture's alright too!

Smells to high heaven when you open the bag BUT..after rinsing and drainging the "authentic aroma" (as quoted on the bag) lol... heat'm up... serve w sauce.. i had mine w spinach+feta chicken sausage w white sauce SO GOOD! and...

2 servings per bag... 20 cals

fat cals 5

Fiber 9%!!!

*NO CHOLESTEROL

*NO SUGAR

*GLUTEN FREE

*VEGAN

Includes, protein,calcium,vitamin c and iron too :)

I'm tellin ya... really not that bad!!!!!! just hold your nose in the beginning.. . Honestly, i like it MUCH better than the whole wheat pasta

though it's higher in fiber (24%)

...not gluten free

41g carbs

has sugars

200 calories.... 15 from fat. cholesterol less than 300mg...but, still in there.... *not a significant source of vit a,vit c and calcium,,,Now, i'm not knockin whole grain pasta at ALL!... just sayin in comparison, the texture of the shirataki is like regular pasta and not gritty... flavor tastes like the white pasta.. and it's lower in calories.

I'm NOT tryin to sell anyone on any kindsa food, or tell you how to eat. I just did a lil comparison is all, and thought i'd share :)

If you have anything you'd like to add to said above, or questions... Post a comment :)   I won't yell at you if you disagree i promise! lol... i was just ranting is all ;)       HAVE YOU USED THESE BEFORE?  What recipe(s) have you tried?  whats your favorite?


So, i had another atkins shake for lunch..i'm just not hungry today... but i don't wanna skip on the vitamins and stuff... However... I will be making taco djp... and plan to chow down w some porkrinds!! mmmm