Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 In a message dated 12/5/00 3:33:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, dsinteam@... writes: << What is she serving? Maybe we can come up with some work-arounds for you. Terry >> spiral cut ham (sugar cured I'm sure) peas with pearl onions rolls potato dish (hash browns with cheddar cheese, sour cream, etc) pies I think that's it K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 In a message dated 12/5/00 3:33:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, dsinteam@... writes: << What is she serving? Maybe we can come up with some work-arounds for you. Terry >> spiral cut ham (sugar cured I'm sure) peas with pearl onions rolls potato dish (hash browns with cheddar cheese, sour cream, etc) pies I think that's it K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 If you are not comfortable or don't have time to bring anything, then you could just make the best of it and fill up on the least offensive items. There is likely to be a meat entree - ham or turkey usually. If ham, cut away the edges in case it is glazed, and eat as much of this as you can. Then she's bound to have a veggie or two. If they are all casseroles, get the least carby and try to inconspicuously pick out the worst, like if it is a bean, bacon, onion crispy thing, then pick out the crispies. Drink all the water you can hold and then some more. Eat a big meal before you leave home and a snack in the car. Fix yourself a legal treat when you get home and get back on the wagon. And you can probably get away w/ bringing a big can of nuts to put out so you will have something to snack on. Just try to relax and enjoy yourself the best you can and get back w/ the program as soon as you leave. Most of all, don't use the opportunity to give up and pig out on pie and rolls and mashed potatoes LOL! Beth in TX wrote: I'm dreading dinner this Friday with all the family/relatives. My sil is cooking it and gave me the menu. There's NOTHING I can eat! >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 K, I know you aren't asking for suggestions, but here's one anyway... LOL Would you be able to eat a big breakfast before you go, or on your way there, so that you just won't be hungry for lunch? Then who's going to measure what you put on your plate or punish you for not cleaning your plate? Right? Just an unsolicited suggestion... TruDee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 Oh K, I really don't know what best to say, I can only think for you to bring something in the dessert lines i.e.. cheesecake made with splenda and a nut base, as I take these because I can NEVER say no to desserts ((blush)) and they don't look deity i.e. no questions are asked and also people love additional dessert choices so it looks like your just being thoughtful rather than being 'deity'. Usually main sources will have some salad or veggies and some form of meat put as much legal things on your plate as possible with other things you don't intend to eat if need be and leave the carb stuff after pushing it around your plate a bit and saying how wonderful it al was but you are full. I have done this with spag. bol and it worked without anyone being the wiser. Hope it helps a little, KimP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 Kathy M...I love your idea about saying my Dr. put me on this diet. I did think I might be borderline diabetic too! As for the dinner menu, this is what my sil wrote: .. I am planning ham, cheesy hash browns, and maybe peas with little onions (Bill likes them and doesn't get them much because the rest of us don't really care for them.) Mom is bringing rolls. I am having either cherry or pecan pie (which would you like more?) or ice cream with Christmas cookies. " As you can see Pam doesn't really have a lot here. That's why I thought I'd make a fancy SF jello salad with cream cheese and cream. And I would love to make the faux potatoes if I have time. I'm worried I might be in the way in the kitchen to reheat, etc. Guess I should worry...they are family! Would love to make a cheesecake too. I don't cook fancy much and would hate to goof a good recipe! I'll try to make time and just do it. Thanks for the imput!!! K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 Kathy M...I love your idea about saying my Dr. put me on this diet. I did think I might be borderline diabetic too! As for the dinner menu, this is what my sil wrote: .. I am planning ham, cheesy hash browns, and maybe peas with little onions (Bill likes them and doesn't get them much because the rest of us don't really care for them.) Mom is bringing rolls. I am having either cherry or pecan pie (which would you like more?) or ice cream with Christmas cookies. " As you can see Pam doesn't really have a lot here. That's why I thought I'd make a fancy SF jello salad with cream cheese and cream. And I would love to make the faux potatoes if I have time. I'm worried I might be in the way in the kitchen to reheat, etc. Guess I should worry...they are family! Would love to make a cheesecake too. I don't cook fancy much and would hate to goof a good recipe! I'll try to make time and just do it. Thanks for the imput!!! K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 glad you gave me a suggestion! Chicken salad might just do the trick! I do make a mean one too at that. That could be served as a salad if anyone else wants some too. Thanks! K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 glad you gave me a suggestion! Chicken salad might just do the trick! I do make a mean one too at that. That could be served as a salad if anyone else wants some too. Thanks! K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 On 12/5/00 8:41 PM , Atkins_Support_Listegroups (Atkins_Support_Listegroups) wrote: > And I would love to >make the faux potatoes if I have time Can you tell me what faux potatoes are? They sound interesting.... Dana ------------------------------------------------------------------ " For I lean on no dead kin, my name in mine for fame or scorn And the world began when I was born and the world is mine to win. " -Badger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2000 Report Share Posted December 5, 2000 Beth...good suggestions. I never thought of cutting away the edges of the ham, which is what we're having. And water...that's good, I can drink that and " look busy " . When we had my dh folks here, I ate very very slowly and nobody noticed I didn't eat potatoes, etc. I thought about bringing a can of cashews. Thanks. K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 , You can certainly have the ham and not worry too much about it. Even if it is sugar cured, don't fret too much about it. Why not just surprise them with an additional vegetable dish that you'll bring? You could take a mashed cauliflower casserole and everyone would probably love it . . . or some green beans or cooked cabbage or broccoli. Even if you at the peas with pearl onions, just take a small portion and count those toward your carbs for the day. 1/2 cup of canned green peas has only about 12 grams of carbs. That isn't so bad for a rare, special occasion. Just forego the desserts, or take one that you know you can have, like a sugar free cheesecake. They'd probably also like that. Or also, you could take a bag of salad and some dressing and tell them you've just been craving salad lately! You'll do fine, and the menu doesn't look all that bad, except for the potatoes, rolls and dessert! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 , You can certainly have the ham and not worry too much about it. Even if it is sugar cured, don't fret too much about it. Why not just surprise them with an additional vegetable dish that you'll bring? You could take a mashed cauliflower casserole and everyone would probably love it . . . or some green beans or cooked cabbage or broccoli. Even if you at the peas with pearl onions, just take a small portion and count those toward your carbs for the day. 1/2 cup of canned green peas has only about 12 grams of carbs. That isn't so bad for a rare, special occasion. Just forego the desserts, or take one that you know you can have, like a sugar free cheesecake. They'd probably also like that. Or also, you could take a bag of salad and some dressing and tell them you've just been craving salad lately! You'll do fine, and the menu doesn't look all that bad, except for the potatoes, rolls and dessert! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 <Would love to make a cheesecake too. I don't cook fancy much and would hate to goof a good recipe! I'll try to make time and just do it.> , You could offer to make the cheesecake. There are many really good sugar-free recipes. Just say the word and several will be posted. My favorite is below. Pam Best Low Carb Cheesecake In the World! 5 packages (8 oz ) cream cheese5 large eggs18 packets Splenda or 3/4 cup granulated1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 cup heavy cream This must be baked right. If it is it is so excellent that you will betempted to eat more than one piece. It also must be cooked thoroughly or thetexture will not be right. Make sure that cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature. (veryimportant).Preheat oven to 350.Spray a springform pan with a non-stick spray. In a large bowl mix eggs, cream, sweetener, and extract. Add cream cheese in2 oz chunks for easier beating. After all the lumps are gone pour into thepan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. (mine took 60). Cool all the way. Ileft in fridge overnight. 9 carbs per piece. (12 pieces per pie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 Pam...thanks for the cheesecake recipe! It looks easy enough for me to make...<warm smile> K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 In a message dated 12/5/00 11:49:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, whirlwindpatrol@... writes: << Can you tell me what faux potatoes are? They sound interesting.... Dana >> It's the dish that's made with cauliflower. There are numerous recipes on the lo carb sites for this. K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 In a message dated 12/5/00 11:49:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, whirlwindpatrol@... writes: << Can you tell me what faux potatoes are? They sound interesting.... Dana >> It's the dish that's made with cauliflower. There are numerous recipes on the lo carb sites for this. K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 In a message dated 12/5/00 5:56:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, littleiam@... writes: << K, I know you aren't asking for suggestions, but here's one anyway... LOL Would you be able to eat a big breakfast before you go, or on your way there, so that you just won't be hungry for lunch? Then who's going to measure what you put on your plate or punish you for not cleaning your plate? Right? Just an unsolicited suggestion... TruDee --------- >> TruDee....good idea. We were leaving in the morning but now it looks like we'll arrive about 2 hours before dinner. I could use lunch for an excuse. I've made a list of foods to take like celery with cream cheese, tuna, deviled eggs, hard boiled eggs, cooked bacon, etc. K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 In a message dated 12/5/00 5:56:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, littleiam@... writes: << K, I know you aren't asking for suggestions, but here's one anyway... LOL Would you be able to eat a big breakfast before you go, or on your way there, so that you just won't be hungry for lunch? Then who's going to measure what you put on your plate or punish you for not cleaning your plate? Right? Just an unsolicited suggestion... TruDee --------- >> TruDee....good idea. We were leaving in the morning but now it looks like we'll arrive about 2 hours before dinner. I could use lunch for an excuse. I've made a list of foods to take like celery with cream cheese, tuna, deviled eggs, hard boiled eggs, cooked bacon, etc. K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 In a message dated 12/5/00 5:56:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, littleiam@... writes: << K, I know you aren't asking for suggestions, but here's one anyway... LOL Would you be able to eat a big breakfast before you go, or on your way there, so that you just won't be hungry for lunch? Then who's going to measure what you put on your plate or punish you for not cleaning your plate? Right? Just an unsolicited suggestion... TruDee --------- >> TruDee....good idea. We were leaving in the morning but now it looks like we'll arrive about 2 hours before dinner. I could use lunch for an excuse. I've made a list of foods to take like celery with cream cheese, tuna, deviled eggs, hard boiled eggs, cooked bacon, etc. K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 Kim, I like your suggestion too...will take a cheesecake that someone posted for me. I don't really eat desserts (never have) but it'll be something others can eat. K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 Kim, I like your suggestion too...will take a cheesecake that someone posted for me. I don't really eat desserts (never have) but it'll be something others can eat. K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 Kim, I like your suggestion too...will take a cheesecake that someone posted for me. I don't really eat desserts (never have) but it'll be something others can eat. K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 Kathy.M..sounds so cute! I think the Christmas tree could just have white " clouds " , don't you? No need to color the cauliflower then! K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00As a matter of fact here is a really cute " recipe " to take: Put some sort of white dip in a pan/dish (9X 13 or what ever size meets the need... I use a BIG sheet cake pan) Use broccoli florrets to shape a christmas tree, with cerely " chunks " to make the trunk. Use very small grape tomatos for the tree decorations. Dip cauliflower in different colors of food coloring to make presents for under the tree, and fill in the sky part with blue cauliflower. It really is very easy. The hardest part is coloring the cauliflower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2000 Report Share Posted December 6, 2000 Kathy.M..sounds so cute! I think the Christmas tree could just have white " clouds " , don't you? No need to color the cauliflower then! K in MI 275/245/160 since 11/9/00As a matter of fact here is a really cute " recipe " to take: Put some sort of white dip in a pan/dish (9X 13 or what ever size meets the need... I use a BIG sheet cake pan) Use broccoli florrets to shape a christmas tree, with cerely " chunks " to make the trunk. Use very small grape tomatos for the tree decorations. Dip cauliflower in different colors of food coloring to make presents for under the tree, and fill in the sky part with blue cauliflower. It really is very easy. The hardest part is coloring the cauliflower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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