Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

[Rayvon]

And your readings are?

 

[IanBish]

And your readings are?

That's not the point of this thread. @LivingLightly has already tested those foods previously and knows how the foods affect her. It's mainly to give people ideas of things they may like to make.

Me, I had another low-carb kedgeree. Cauliflower rice, onions, garlic and smoked frankfurters, fried in butter. With salmon, previously poached in water and smoked paprika, mushrooms, peas and boiled eggs. I stirred in curry powder, turmeric and chilli powder. This one was nicer than the last. There were a few too many peas, mind, but it was gorgeous.

 

[LivingLightly]

That's not the point of this thread. @LivingLightly has already tested those foods previously and knows how the foods affect her. It's mainly to give people ideas of things they may like to make.

Me, I had another low-carb kedgeree. Cauliflower rice, onions, garlic and smoked frankfurters, fried in butter. With salmon, previously poached in water and smoked paprika, mushrooms, peas and boiled eggs. I stirred in curry powder, turmeric and chilli powder. This one was nicer than the last. There were a few too many peas, mind, but it was gorgeous.

Evening @IanBish. That certainly sounds scrumptious. Thanks for sharing.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and four tiger prawns all seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Mushroom stroganoff made with chestnut mushrooms, dried porcini mushrooms, onions, vegetable stock, tomato purée, paprika, garlic, olive oil, butter, parsley and soured cream.
Cauliflower rice with toasted cashews and peas.
Braised cavolo nero with garlic and toasted almonds.
Skipped pud.
Water to drink.

D: Seafood salad using brown shrimps and mussels, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Halkidiki olives and salad onions, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with pecan halves.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[IanBish]

Evening @IanBish. That certainly sounds scrumptious. Thanks for sharing.

It was lovely. And very filling!

...Kalamata olives...

I hadn't heard of those before reading your posts, but I spotted some tonight, so I got a jar of them.

 

[LivingLightly]

I hadn't heard of those [Kalamata olives] before reading your posts, but I spotted some tonight, so I got a jar of them.

Evening @IanBish. I hope you enjoy them. I love Kalamata olives, named btw after the Grecian city where they were first grown. Large and juicy, they're perfect for Greek salads. They also go well with most Italian dishes.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday:

B:Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, slices of avocado and three crevettes, all seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Walnut and mushroom nut roast made with onions, eggs and flax 'egg', garlic, stock and rosemary.
Steamed Brussels sprouts with toasted slivered almonds smothered with butter.
Carrots, onions and apple peel sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and mussels, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, mint and salad onions, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[IanBish]

Evening @IanBish. I hope you enjoy them. I love Kalamata olives, named btw after the Grecian city where they were first grown. Large and juicy, they're perfect for Greek salads. They also go well with most Italian dishes.

They're quite nice, but they had stones in them!

 

[bitofagit]

yesterday

B - 11.00am - 2 slices vortigen toasted, half cup greek yoghurt, coffee

D - 5.30pm - cauliflower cheese with small green salad, small mince pie and cream, large coffee

 

[LivingLightly]

They're quite nice, but they had stones in them!

Hmmm ... I always select the pitted Kalamatas. Some prefer the flavour of unpitted olives, but pitting yourself by hand, even with an olive pitter, is awfully time consuming or perhaps I just haven't mastered the knack.

 

[aylalake]

WARNING: May cause shock and alarm.
B: Yesterday I treated DD and grandson to breakfast at a posh restaurant and had a traditional English, sans beans, toast and potato. Extra mushrooms and grilled tomatoes instead.
L: Then grandson’s birthday party. Ended up grazing on leftover tuna and sweetcorn wraps, cheese/pineapple pieces, Victoria Sponge birthday cake decorated with whipped fresh cream and berries.
D: 10:30 pm at Euston train station Crispy Korean Chicken wrap (huge), with a whole Yorkie chocolate bar. In for a penny, in for a pound scenario.

Libre alarm woke entire Sleeper train with a peak of 15.4 an hour and a half later.

Brilliant news is that it was back down within 4 hours to 5.7.
I expected it to be in the mid 8s to 9s for at least 8 hours.

 

[IanBish]

Hmmm ... I always select the pitted Kalamatas. Some prefer the flavour of unpitted olives, but pitting yourself by hand, even with an olive pitter, is awfully time consuming or perhaps I just haven't mastered the knack.

I wish I'd read the label properly!

 

[LivingLightly]

WARNING: May cause shock and alarm.
B: Yesterday I treated DD and grandson to breakfast at a posh restaurant and had a traditional English, sans beans, toast and potato. Extra mushrooms and grilled tomatoes instead.
L: Then grandson’s birthday party. Ended up grazing on leftover tuna and sweetcorn wraps, cheese/pineapple pieces, Victoria Sponge birthday cake decorated with whipped fresh cream and berries.
D: 10:30 pm at Euston train station Crispy Korean Chicken wrap (huge), with a whole Yorkie chocolate bar. In for a penny, in for a pound scenario.

Libre alarm woke entire Sleeper train with a peak of 15.4 an hour and a half later.

Brilliant news is that it was back down within 4 hours to 5.7.
I expected it to be in the mid 8s to 9s for at least 8 hours.

Morning @aylalake . Welcome to this type 2 thread for foodies. It's good to see you here.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter and avocado seasoned with black pepper plus a wedge of Teifi.
Water to swallow tablet.
Double espresso.

L: Packed lunch made with leftover walnut and mushroom nut roast.
Chicory, Romano peppers, celery sticks and baby plum tomatoes with a dollop of home-made mayonnaise for dipping.
Prawns and brown shrimps
Almonds and hazelnuts.
Water to drink.

D: Smoked salmon and cream cheese salad using lettuce, celery, baby plum tomatoes, salad onions, Romano peppers and Halkidiki olives, dressed with olive oil, lemon verbena and a touch of lemon juice, topped with toasted cashews.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all. Merry Christmas everyone!

Yesterday:

B: Two poached eggs and scallops with parsley, asparagus spears smothered with butter, all seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Tuna steaks rolled in finely chopped celery and thyme, baked with red peppers and aubergines, moistened with double cream and topped with extra mature Cheddar cheese.
Steamed French beans with a knob of butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% cocoa chocolate.

D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and brown shrimps, avocado, baby plum tomatoes, mint, salad onions and Kalamata olives with home-made aioli for dipping and topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[bitofagit]

Ahh, yesterday ......

B - 1.15pm - 2 slices sourdough, half cup greek yoghurt large coffee

D - 6.00pm - prawn cocktail (various sizes of the little critters), old fashioned, but I love it, followed by lobster thermidor and a couple of glasses of w. wine, followed by a chocolate nut cake (forgotten what it's called , an Italian fav I'm told, has no flour therefore minimal carbs)
BUT
Previous day did not fare so well - B was a couple of poached eggs on sourdough with grilled bacon (eaten out) and D was ...... rather a lot if I remember correctly, including cheese. Now it was after the main rush of dinner that I had a large espresso and thought, it's christmas, why not, and ate 2 chocolate covered biscuits (as seen on TV) which I have always rather enjoyed. However, having not consumed such since diagnosis (March) I now find them altogether too much with regard to sweetness and gave rest away! **** and blast.

 

[LivingLightly]

Ahh, yesterday ......

... Now it was after the main rush of dinner that I had a large espresso and thought, it's christmas, why not, and ate 2 chocolate covered biscuits (as seen on TV) which I have always rather enjoyed. However, having not consumed such since diagnosis (March) I now find them altogether too much with regard to sweetness and gave rest away! **** and blast.

Evening @bitofagit. I remember similar experiences. Soon after diagnosis in April 2003, I went cold turkey on sweetmeats. Although I'd thought my palate might change, I was unprepared for how quickly that happened.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, Christmas Eve.

B: Two eggs scrambled in butter with a generous dollop of double cream, sautéed chestnut mushrooms and baby plum tomatoes, topped with parsley and seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Baked whole sea bass, belly stuffed with sprigs of thyme and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
Steamed asparagus spears smothered with butter.
A medley of baked broccoli, cauliflower, onions and sweet red peppers.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% cocoa chocolate.

D: Salad made with anchovy fillets, eggs, avocado, lettuce, Padrón chillies, salad onions, lemon verbena and a touch of lemon juice, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with walnut halves.

I spent much of the day preparing for the Christmas Day feast. Santa left a bottle of my favourite tipple in the hearth and I savoured a nightcap before turning in.

Wishing a peaceful Christmas to all of our forum family. Take care everyone and enjoy the Yuletide festivities.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Christmas Day:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and crevettes, seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Aperitif: dry sherry style Spanish wine.
Vegetarian celebration roast made with toasted hazelnuts, walnut pieces and ground almonds, chestnuts, cranberries, mushrooms, parsnip purée, eggs, sage, garlic and onion with a touch of cinnamon and mixed spice.
Vegetable tray bake using broccoli, cauliflower, red and yellow sweet peppers, leeks and garlic.
Steamed Brussels sprouts with toasted pistachios smothered with butter.
Carrots, onions and apple sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Seafood salad made with crab, brown shrimps, lettuce, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Halkidiki olives and mustard cress with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Boxing Day:

B: Two poached eggs with a knob of butter and avocado, seasoned with black pepper plus a wedge of Gorwydd Caerphilly.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Aperitif: dry sherry style Spanish wine.
Mushroom and chestnut pie made with spinach, leeks, dry red wine, thyme and mustard for the filling and almond flour, sesame seeds, oat fibre, butter and an egg for the pie crust.
Steamed broccoli and cauliflower with toasted slivered almonds smothered with butter.
Carrots, onions and apple sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.Nearly succumbed to the temptation of a home-made chocolate truffle. (A timely phone call saved the day!)

D Seafood salad using tiger prawns, brown shrimps, lettuce, baby plum tomatoes, celery, Romano peppers, Kalamata olives, mint and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, balsamic and garlic vinaigrette, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.