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What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

Annb said:
Schweinshaxe - is that a bacon hock?
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I have no idea, it's a cut they don't sell in the Netherlands and I'm not sure what a bacon hock is either.

Google told me its the part of the leg right above the ankle, which makes sense because it has two bones next to eachother and we (and pigs) only have that in lower legs and forearms.
I bought it because it looked pretty tasty (even if somewhat dried out from spending likely too long in the warming thing to wait for someone to buy it) and I was pretty hungry. Plus, can't go too wrong for 4 euros!
 
My hba1c booked for 12 :30 got cancelled at 9
So had light breakfast of yoghurt and seeds with a tiny bitm9f coffee in.
Exercise class then tea with friends.
L: leftover roasted aubergineand courgett reheated with ends of ham and small chunk cheese. 1 dgf cake
D: out at social event. Had pre booked. prawn cocktail and main was salmon with 3 small new potatoes, green beans and a very tasty creamy mustard sauce. Did try 2 mouthfuls of hubbys cheesecake dessert, soo sweet and bland. 1 glass white wine with soda water.
 
Morning all. Yesterday was pensioners lunch and Forget-me-not club which is basically all the cakes you can eat plus tea/coffee for £1. For lunch I took my 2 crackers and cheese (found some at 1.8g carbs each). I had 2 cakes at the Forget-me-not and got punished with an 8.4 at bedtime. At least it's only once a month. On a tuesday I always fast for as long as possible and then hopefully eat carb free. At my age you would think I would be more sensible, wouldn't you? In 2 weeks I shall be 85 so is that a reason or an excuse? Lol. Have a nice day folks.
 
That's the one! We used to love it roasted and I can believe you enjoyed it - specially so if you were very hungry and it was very cheap. We also used to be able to get pigs' trotters. Excellent when boiled for a long time (makes great jelly) and then baking to finish or set in a terrine, using the jelly to set it. Haven't seen them in years either.

Breakfast: (shortly) egg mayo on some more of the wholemeal bread from the freezer, toasted. Cold black coffee.

2nd meal: sausage casserole (my h/m pork sausage patties).

Em is sick today and will be arriving here shortly to allow her mum to go to work. She had a sore throat yesterday and her voice is really thick today (she phoned to ask if she could stay with me today).
 
Schweinhaxe is gammon/ham hock, but it can be done with uncured pork too. The gammon/hap options just roast fabulously, of done slowly (in teh AF in our case), but the pork, we give a quick blast in the pressure cooker to get it going.

Our butcher here does gammon hock for about £2 - vacuum packed. There is generally a LOT of meat on them, but it really is no good for "seconds" as the meat is pretty sinuous when cold. If we have one, we use whatever is left to throw in the pressure cooker to make gammon stock. The fibrous parts of the meat just break down into gelatinous collagen gloop, which helps enrich any soup. Gammon hock (or any gammon for that matter) makes wonderful crackling.

That's something else for your next Germany trip, or indeed another UK adventure, along with your Branston.
 
Hi All have been MIA on my jollies but heading home today. I have retained the usual brekkie of slice LC toast and two mugs of tea. Other than that its been a bit random. Lunch on three occasions was a selection from the all day breakfast. Big shout out to Duchies in Southwold. Supper the last two nights was large cod and a few chips. Big shout out for Aldeburgh fish & chips all owned by same people and excellent. Everyone we met were lovely and friendly but in the end the North Sea wind got the better of us. One thing on this holiday is Mr P discovered how I can get not so much hangry but hungredgy and only food will do.
@Antje77 and @DJC3 I liked your traditions of remembering your parents anniversaries. @Antje77 that dinosaur bone was a find, already cooked and all for €4!
 
Diet Doctor do a keto garlic naan, which is actually pretty good. I add nigella seeds to this recipe, which makes it look more "naan like." It is prone to crumble, so I use a large spatula. You'll notice the recipe does give you an oven bake, then fry option to try to overcome the crumbling issue.

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You are so right! Pigs trotters made fabulous jellied stock. Like you, it has been ages since I've seen them.
 
Saturday 3 June - bed 7.1 FBG 6.8. Having managed to get shopping yesterday, I actually managed a home day doing more cleaning.

B. TAG and a slice of SRSLY toast with a cheese triangle. Benecol dairy free.

L. 8 almonds

D. Cold cuts - ox tongue, spiced ham, Tesco rare brisket, pork and egg, corned beef, wafer thin roast beef, lettuce , tomatoes, deli coleslaw, and home made vegetable salad. Moretti Zero.
Gin and zero lemonade with a strawberry in it!

Sunday 4 June - bed 5.9 FBG 6.9

B. TAG and 2 slices of SRSLY toast with Ploughman's Pate. Benecol dairy free.

L. A bit crustless quiche

D. Duck breast, cauliflower rice with peas & spring onion, a mix of bacon, please and mushrooms, and a small amount of celeriac dauphinois. I used some SRSLY Berry jam mixed with a little stock to try to make a fruity dressing for the duck. Tasted fine if a bit sticky.
Campari and soda. CC little chocolate pot.

Youngest was delighted at swimming today. He didn't know it was test day. He's currently Level 5 on the National Certification. He was stunned when he was awarded his Level 7 Certification. He still has a beaming smile on his face (and so he should).
 
Monday 5 June - bed 6 9 FBG 7.1 - for the eldest, today is the start of his 2nd year senior timetable. He's rather pleased at no longer being one of the newbies! The newbies will start appearing for their transitional days in these final 3 weeks. Must say his timetable looks more balanced for him now.

B. TAG and 2 slices of SRSLY toast with Ploughman's Pate. Benecol dairy free.

L. A bit crustless quiche

D. Leftover cold cuts. Ox tongue, spiced ham, rare roast brisket, corned beef, pork & egg, remains of the vegetable salad. CC little chocolate pot.

Finally got back to my Aqua Class this morning. This is the more energetic class with aqua weights. Great to be building exercise again.
 
Winners and congratulations for both of your grandsons and for yourself getting back to your Aqua class.
 
Aww, pigs trotters remind me of Friday evening visits to my granny. What a treat that was.
 
Bit of a day here. Haven't been able to get out for 5 days. Looking like I shall be able to after 9pm!
So what I was going to eat still frozen solid...
Spent the day eating Feta and peanut butter, and celery and copious cups of tea.
 
First thing kefir
Lunchtime some vintage cheddar and stilton with peel from one apple and a few squares of 100% chocolate
Dinner starter of ACV with water as well as veggie crudites with some hm hummus then duck leg confit with salads and LC wrap with glass of red wine followed by a couple of strawberries and yoghurt.
 
B: a small chunk of cheddar
Dance class 1
L: 3 eggs omelette with cheese and half a small avocado. Some hm seedy crackers that are going soft unexpectedly.
Dance class 2.
Pottering in the garden
D: celeriac mash, cabbage, cheese and tomato sauce.a cc chocolate pot with extra cream

Have discovered we have 2 open pots of cream,, one dated tomorrow and one not until the 11th. Ideas how to use at least 300ml ASAP please
 
B- dippy eggs again, I’ve discovered a new ‘soldier’: slice of pre sliced Edam, microwaved 1-2 mins on a sheet of baking parchment. It goes bubbly and crispy and is perfect for dipping. The other egg was a bit overdone to dip so I spooned it out on top of another Edam crisp ‘toast’
L- SRSLY roll filled with bacon avocado, lettuce and tomato.
D- a little gem lettuce with French dressing and a beautiful pasture reared sirloin steak.
 
Today:

B: Two poached eggs, scallops and slices of avocado topped with a knob of butter and seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablets, followed by espresso.

L: Salmon fillets baked en papillote with mushrooms, spinach, black olives, lemon zest, sprigs of thyme, sage leaves and butter, accompanied by steamed asparagus spears garnished with a generous knob of butter. Mixed green salad made with lettuce, sweet cicely, chicory, and green peppers, dressed with an olive oil, garlic, thyme and balsamic vinaigrette and topped with toasted almonds.
Raspberries with Greek-style full fat yoghurt.
Water to drink.

D: Seafood salad made with prawns, mussels, lettuce, fennel fronds, cherry tomatoes, celery and salad onions dressed with olive oil and a touch of lemon juice, parsley and garlic, scattered with toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
Water to swallow tablets.
 
Breakfast: my usual low carb coconut ‘porridge’ with strawberries washed down with a black coffee.
Late morning: black coffee and a PE protein bar.
Skipped lunch.
Mid afternoon: black coffee and a food dr bar.
Dinner: liver in onion gravy with cauliflower, broccoli and carrots.

 
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