What are you cooking today?

[judydawn]

That’s a great loss cookie, you’ve done really well keeping it off especially as you are always cooking bread, biscuits etc which must be so tempting. 

[Cuilidh]

That's great Cookie, I'm aiming for about the same weight loss as you so now I have someone who is an example for me to follow.

[Cornish Cream]

Congratulations Marina,Judy and Cookie on your weight loss. 👏

[achookwoman]

Cookie, that is fab.  Yes the exercising is a pain.  I find it easier when I stick the iPad to the machine and watch something interesting.
Yesterday I picked the only apples we got this year.  Not many, Golden Delicious.  I roasted some in the AF.  They are small but 1 will be enough for pud.

[achookwoman]

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[cookie1]

Thank you everyone. If it wasn't for the diabetes I probably wouldn't have done it. I could still lose some more, but I love my food!

This morning I tried a new recipe I found in an old Sunbeam fruit book. It was cupcakes with sultanas and orange, but like a sponge. I think the recipe was a little lacking on flour or something. The really bombed! Lovely flavour but appearance is ghastly.

[JulieO]

You’ve done really well too cookie, how much weight have you lost to prevent being diagnosed as diabetic?

I lost almost 22kg Judy.. I have sat at this weight for over 12 months now. I find that exercise is important to keep my blood sugar down, and I HATE exercise but I do it daily as I don't want to have to use medication for my diabetes until I really have to. Fortunately it's being well controlled by diet at the moment.

Cookie, that's fantatic!  I had no idea you had lost so much weight too, a great achievement 

[cookie1]

Thanks JulieO.
I made a ‘dip’ to go with CC’s yesterday. I got the recipe from Nikkit many moons ago. I’m sure she won’t mind if it post it as unfortunately she doesn’t do her classes anymore.

[Cuilidh]

5 minute hummus - you cook the chick peas and garlic first then throw in the rest ... a successful experiment!, vege stew, frittata and a new recipe - butternut, feta and broccoli galette - totally delicious - my second successful experiment this weekend.

[achookwoman]

Marina, glad to see you experimenting.  Successful too.
Today I made Cauli cheese mini pies as well as Ratatouille mini pies.  And Rhubarb mini pies.  As mentioned elsewhere, Megan Janes Sticky Date Pud. .

[judydawn]

It sounds like you are all cooking up a storm.  I’ve only made a small batch of chia puddings and  seed granola, both for breakfasts - 3 weeks worth all up. About to make a chive/yoghurt dip to take to DD’s BBQ tomorrow.

[cookie1]

I made a Classic Loaf today and a batch of old fashioned Choccy Rocks. 

[achookwoman]

Overnight SD,
Chocolate Lava cakes in mini pie maker.  I used 1/2 packet of chocolate cake mix and after 4 minutes stuck a mini Cadbury chocolate Salted Caramel Easter Egg in the top. Baked for another 2 minutes.  The melted Easter Egg remains soft in the center. This is adapted from the WW Pie book. Made 7. Will certainly be making lots of these for Easter.

[achookwoman]

Overnight SD,
Chocolate Lava cakes in mini pie maker.  I used 1/2 packet of chocolate cake mix and after 4 minutes stuck a mini Cadbury chocolate Salted Caramel Easter Egg in the top. Baked for another 2 minutes.  The melted Easter Egg remains soft in the center. This is adapted from the WW Pie book. Made 7. Will certainly be making lots of these for Easter.

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[judydawn]

Great idea for Easter Chookie.  No choccy for me this Easter, knowing DD she will give me a Keto product instead LOL.