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  1. WhitbyJet

    A Public Answer......

    OMG, and now to add to it all, I accidentally sent a PM to Beachbag, I APOLOGISE for my mistake, I will now go and crawl back behind my stone.............
  2. WhitbyJet

    SOME OF THE 'BRIGHTER' MOMENTS FROM BBC QUIZZES...

    SOME OF THE 'BRIGHTER' MOMENTS FROM BBC QUIZZES... UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE (BBC2) Jeremy Paxman: What is another name for 'cherrypickers' and 'cheesemongers'? Contestant: Homosexuals ? . Jeremy Paxman: No. They're regiments in the British Army who will be very upset with you. BEG...
  3. WhitbyJet

    cauliflower mash

    I use frozen cauli all the time; place in microwavable bowl, dont add water, cover and cook until stems are tender, pour off any liquid, add salt and either half a Kallo chicken stock cube or a good pinch of ground nutmeg, decent knob of butter, use stick blender to puree, stir in a handful of...
  4. WhitbyJet

    Fantastic PASTA substitute

    No, flaxseed/linseed wouldnt work in this recipe, it wouldnt taste right and would give you the wrong consistency.
  5. WhitbyJet

    Fantastic PASTA substitute

    Jane, in French they are 'La balle de graines de psyllium (Plantago ovata)'. Which cake did you make, did you use blanched almonds?
  6. WhitbyJet

    Does anyone know a good Prawn curry recipe for diabetics and coeliacs - gluten free?

    Eeeek, hope your eye is better now. All the best, Happy New Year to you and yours x x
  7. WhitbyJet

    Fantastic PASTA substitute

    If you are low carb and missing pasta, try this, I think you will be impressed: LOW CARB PASTA OR LASAGNA SHEETS 4 eggs 125 g cream cheese - could use garlic/herb cheese 50ml or 15g psyllium husks, ground _______________________________________________________________________________...
  8. WhitbyJet

    Does anyone know a good Prawn curry recipe for diabetics and coeliacs - gluten free?

    Cauliflower Pilau Rice to go with Indian curries Melt a ghee or butter in a pan, add half a finely chopped onion, 3 cardamom pods, slightly bruised, 3 whole cloves, piece of cassia or cinnamon bark, a bay leaf and fry on low heat until the onion begins to take on a little bit of colour, but...
  9. WhitbyJet

    Does anyone know a good Prawn curry recipe for diabetics and coeliacs - gluten free?

    Here you go: 80ml Coconut Cream 25g ghee or butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp grated fresh ginger ½ tsp black pepper 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 kg raw prawns, peeled 1 large can chopped tomatoes 2 tsp chopped green chili 2 tbsp chopped fresh...
  10. WhitbyJet

    FINALLY my OGTT has been completed :)

    Hey you, well done, thanks for letting us know, I was thinking of you yesterday. My late grandma always used to say 'never worry before things happen for they usually turn out totall different to what you imagine them to be'; not always easy though is it, took me years to do it. All the best x
  11. WhitbyJet

    Low carbs not that easy is it?

    I just sent you my recipe for wonderfully creamy, tasty mushroom soup, check your PM x
  12. WhitbyJet

    Low carbs not that easy is it?

    Oh how I wish that I could take you to work with me for a week and feed you, then you could see for yourself that low carb isnt that difficult at all. Start off by cooking things in double quantity, then take left overs to work with you, soups are always good, esp in winter when you want, very...
  13. WhitbyJet

    Low carbs not that easy is it?

    Its not that difficult if you plan ahead a little, sandwich made with low carb bread and a flask or container full of soup, or yesterday I had home made Scotch eggs (I used low carb sauasage meat and crushed cashew nuts mixed with parmesan and chilli flaxes as coating) and coleslaw, today its a...
  14. WhitbyJet

    What are you doing over Christmas?

    CONGRATULATIONS hale on your engagement, all the very best for your future x x Hope your sisters baby arrives on time, a new baby at Christmas, how lovely, awwww I am going all broody LOL
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    What are you doing over Christmas?

    Very traditional at our house. My in-laws, that is husbands parents, his sister and brother with their families will arrive from Sweden on 22 December, staying until 10 January. Our two eldest children return from uni, its going to be a proper family Christmas, lucky that we have plenty of room...
  16. WhitbyJet

    Disciplinary at work Help please

    Re: Disciplinary at work Help please Thinking of you today, hope it all goes well, go in there, hold your head up high Big hug x
  17. WhitbyJet

    I need to let off steam

    Hahaha I know, he meant well, wanted to show his appreciation, he has a lot to learn...... dont worry I didnt indulge :-)
  18. WhitbyJet

    I just had a really Severe dry heaving/retching attack

    Calum, please read the PM that I just sent to you, its highly likely that given your current state of anxiety you will be offered a mild sedative at the clinic.
  19. WhitbyJet

    I just had a really Severe dry heaving/retching attack

    Re: I just had a really Severe dry heaving/retching attack Calum, it sounds like you are suffering from severe anxiety/phobia. It doesnt mean that you are insane, even though it makes you feel as if you are. I have sent you a PM, please read it x x
  20. WhitbyJet

    I need to let off steam

    Thanks for all your support and responses. Am pleased to say that our dear neighbour turned up last night to show off his new Freestyle meter along with a box of roses chocolates to say thank you for the much needed kick up his posterior. His doctor and nurse mentioned the possibility of hypos...