Aethalides
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 57
- Location
- Plymouth
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- I dislike some things
My culinary experiments have so far been mostly disastrous
My culinary experiments have so far been mostly disastrousI'd like to add kale crisps is quite good too, in a shallow pan, not too much oil, put in chopped kale until crispy and add a bit of salt and pepper.You could use the oven too, but do keep an eye on it because it can burn quite quickly. I am proud of you in taking a step in the right direction - taking meds. Food takes a bit of time, so please experiment and become a master chef at some point.
I believe in you!My culinary experiments have so far been mostly disastrous
Most initial efforts are. But don’t be disheartened, we’ll help as much as we can. What are your favourite meals?My culinary experiments have so far been mostly disastrous
My culinary experiments have so far been mostly disastrous
I do not have a wook but maybe I can buy one cheap somewhereAethalides - Do you have a wok? If you do, crack slaw is super easy to do.
https://lowcarbyum.com/low-carb-crack-slaw-beef-cabbage/
I have made this loads of times, and honestly, it has never been the same twice, although that's a good and bad thing! Sometimes I use minced beef, otherers chicken, others leftover rast meats, and almost always use a bag of coleslaw mix, becaue I can be lazy. It can be great for using leftover bit of veg, to clear the fridge though.
@JohnEGreen - Roughly, how long do you give your swede chips in the air fryer?
I do not have a wook but maybe I can buy one cheap somewhere
Yeah I must admit I've never made any stiry fry. It feels exotic and adventurous. I'll have to prepare myself mentally to get in the r0ight frame of mindA frying pan will do.
Firstly, I think it's amazing that you created this post, for whatever reason.Yeah I must admit I've never made any stiry fry. It feels exotic and adventurous. I'll have to prepare myself mentally to get in the r0ight frame of mind
Asda and Home Bargains - or any supermarket really - will do you one for a good price. Think mine was about £15 and nothing sticks to it, it’s a Tefal. I use it for cooking everything!I do not have a wook but maybe I can buy one cheap somewhere
Managing diabetes is never going to happen? It most certainly does happen and managing our health since diagnosis is actually easier and has liberated us from other ailments.Firstly, I think it's amazing that you created this post, for whatever reason.
There is a lot to feel **** about with diabetes and I think sometimes the "good" diabetics can harp on and make others feel worse, but their enthusiasm is needed. We are all different. What works for one, doesn't work for another. Some people like to cook, some hate it. Some eat loads of carbs, some eat none. What you can take from it is there is no right way to do anything. You do what works for you.
Lifting your mood should be your first priority. Managing diabetes is going to be like swimming upstream and never going to happen. I know many people fear antidepressants and think they can pull themselves out of depression, but seriously, there is no shame in feeling low. I think, if you are brave enough/have the energy, you could go to your doctor or consultant, even nurse and say how you feel. Our minds are extraordinary things, capable of destroying us and elevating us. Look after it.
Good luck.
Asda and Home Bargains - or any supermarket really - will do you one for a good price. Think mine was about £15 and nothing sticks to it, it’s a Tefal. I use it for cooking everything!
Hmmm! Teflon my favourite additive...I hate the thought of peeling flaking tefal or other chemical non stick coating getting in my food or in me
I like meatloaf but that's full of carbs innit so you're probably saying badMost initial efforts are. But don’t be disheartened, we’ll help as much as we can. What are your favourite meals?
I like meatloaf but that's full of carbs innit so you're probably saying bad
My spag bol aint' bad. And I can roast and fry things like there's no tomorrow
What I really like is ossobuco and also petit salé with lentils but I don't think I'm quite ready to make those kind of dishes
Anything beyond that is ..., like I tried to make meatloaf a while ago it came out not quite what I had in mind. It was barely edible
Sorry, you misinterpreted me. I meant it won't happen if you are feeling pants, managing diabetes takes determination and motivation, none of which you have when you are depressed. I was just trying to say that our mind should not be ignored if we are not in a good place. Thank you for your enthusiasm in getting on top of it all though!Managing diabetes is never going to happen? It most certainly does happen and managing our health since diagnosis is actually easier and has liberated us from other ailments.
@Aethalides my apologies in advance if what I’m about to write insults your cooking ability. Buy a bag of raw stir fry and a chicken breast. Cut the chicken up into nugget size, it doesn’t have to be exact, it’s just that small pieces cook faster.
Put the pan on the heat and put a lump of ghee/lard/dripping/coconut oil in the pan. About two teaspoons should do it but it doesn’t have to be exact. Heat it up until you see it start to smoke and put the chicken in. Move it about the pan until it’s gone white. It will spit and be noisy. When it’s gone white, tip the veggies out of the bag into the pan and keep stirring. It will shrink a bit and get softer.
You’ll know when it’s ready when it looks like you could tip it on your plate and eat the lot.
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