Thanks Doug!  Yep, now we have to begin the battle of getting reimbursed since our rig is still under warranty!

mmmmmm sounds great!

Would you believe that after I got hooked on those pepperoni sticks, I can't find them now? Grrr.  I won't give up! They are so good. 

Owensmath, I find the pepperoni sticks at Walmart close to the canadian bacon.  Welcome cmills.  You've received some great suggestions on lower carb snacks other than those crackers and hummus.  I have fallen in love with the BBQ pork rinds for a 0 carb snack; or I also keep parmesan cheese crisps on hand.  I use them as potato chips or crunchy bread for chicken, tuna or egg salad snacks.  Something I used to fix but haven't taken time to lately is broil pepperoni slices; pat the grease off, and wrap in a paper towel to refrigerate.  A crispy pepperoi slice is a great snack and really low carb.  I also like canadian bacon and different cheeses (I usually cut them into 1/4 and it makes it seems like I have more) 4 is more than 1 right? LOL  Good luck, be sure to read Doug's book and check out the snacks and sides section here on the forum, there are sooooo many great recipes.

While visiting friends in Wichita, KS I made caulimash and took to their invite for dinner.  We had it with our steaks and salad.  They had never had it that way and were very impressed.  I took a suggestion from TooSweet and added bacon bits and cheddar cheese to the top before reheating for the meal.  Absolutely delish!  In turn they gave me one of their cauliflower recipes as follows:

Frosted Cauliflower
1 medium head cauliflower
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 tsp salt
1-2 tsp prepared mustard (I used French's yellow)
1 tsp dry mustard (optional)
1/4 cup sour cream added at last minute (optional)
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
paprika
bacon bits or bacon would be great on the top with the cheese

Remove woody base of cauliflower but leave whole.  Aerate base with knife to make more porous.  Place in 1 1/2 quart glass dish and cook covered for 6 minutes per pound.  Rest covered for 5 minutes.  In 2 cup container mix mayo, salt and mustard.  Heat mayo mix for 45 seconds to 1 minute (uncovered at 70% power).  Spread heated mixture on cauliflower head and sprinkle with grated cheese.  Heat at 70% power for 1 minute or until cheese melts.  Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

Sounded FTS friendly so I gladly accepted the recipe.

Now, since we are in the camper I have opted to fix this for cookout this afternoon.  The BUT here is I don't have room for a whole head of cauliflower so I have cut up the cauliflower and precooked it like I was making cauliflower potatoe salad.  When we get to the cookout I will complete the process by pouring the heated mixture over the chunked cauliflower.  Don't have any idea how this will work or taste but thought we would give it a shot.  More later LOL.

Suz


Okay, cook out is over and this was a great big hit!!  I did make a minor modification.  I was afraid that I didn't have enough of the heated mixture to cover the amount of cooked cauliflower I had so I added 1/4 cup sour cream.  TooSweet was there when we able to taste this dish and we discussed that this dish would also taste great if you added some bacon or bacon bits.  I also had to cook it longer since the cauliflower had been pre cooked and was chilled.  It actually took about 5 minutes on half power to get the dish totally hot and melt the cheese.  I will definitely fix this dish again and will need to thank my friend for her recipe.

This sounds and looks absolutely delish!!  Am confused (as usual) where vanilla beans would be added...help!

I use Parmesan or cheddar cheese crisps to serve with my chicken or tuna salad.  I make them in the microwave so they are extra crispy then put them in the fridge.  To make them the same size I measure a Tbl and nuke for 30 seconds on a paper plate.   They slide right off the plate onto a paper towel to cool. 

Shawn is the absolute best.  She does have a great heart and makes me a better person for knowing her!  We have a wonderful extended family and it's growing every day.

I think the trip sounds great.   "From the computer in the camper in _______."

Andrea we are in Valley Center Kansas right now (close to Wichita).  I was raised here just South of Wichita.  While we were waiting the 2 weeks between graduation and wedding we came here.  I spent the day today with a friend I've known sixth grade and we are both 58.  Tomorrow I spend the afternoon and evening with a friend I've had since my son was 3 and he is 38.  Sometime this week I hope to meet up with my mom's sister who lives close by.  Friday we head for Kansas City, Missouri to meet up with oldest son and his wife...TooSweet and daughter are supposed join us there too!  What fun.

I also use low carb tortilla or pitas to make pizza.  I spray them with cooking spray and broil to get them crispy.  Watch them close or they will burn.  After they are crispy I pile them high with pre-cooked hamburger, canadian bacon, pepperoni and zero carb cheeses.  A little low carb marinara sauce and more cheese.  I also add a little crushed red pepper.  Soooo tasty.  I am missing pizza now.