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Ask Umpa / PICKLED CAULIFLOWER
« on: February 28, 2012, 07:15:37 PM »
This is the recipe for Pickled Cauliflower. How can I make this low carb?

Pickled Cauliflower

3 tsp. coriander seeds
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 1/2 tsp. black mustard seeds
6 bay leaves
6 dried chile de árbols, split
2 lbs. cauliflower, washed
1 large carrot
1 small red onion
3 cups white wine vinegar
   (with at least 5 percent acidity)
6 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. kosher salt

1. Bring a 6-quart saucepan of water to a boil. Place 6 one-pint canning jars along with their bands and lids in the boiling water. After about 30 seconds, remove the lids from the water with tongs and transfer to a kitchen towel on the counter. After about 10 minutes, use tongs to transfer the jars and bands to the kitchen towel and let air-dry.

2. When the jars are dry, add 1⁄2 tsp. coriander seeds, 1⁄4 tsp. turmeric, 1⁄4 tsp. cumin seeds, 1⁄4 tsp. black mustard seeds, 1 bay leaf, and 1 dried, split chile de árbol to each jar.

3. Bring a 4-quart saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cut cauliflower into 1" florets. Peel and slice the carrot into 1⁄8"-thick coins. Halve and thinly slice the onion.

4. Boil the cauliflower and carrots for 3 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion and stir to combine. Divide the vegetables between the jars, leaving about 3⁄4" of space at the top of each jar.

5. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 4 cups water, sugar, and salt to a boil over high heat, whisking occasionally to dissolve it, about 5 minutes.

6. Pour the vinegar solution into the jars, leaving 1⁄2" of space below each rim. Wipe the rims of the jars with a hot damp towel. Cover and seal each jar with a lid and screw the bands on tightly.

7. Place the jars in a large pot fitted with a rack; pour in enough water to cover the jars by at least 3". Bring to a boil over high heat; boil for 15 minutes. When using this recipe at altitudes of 1,001 to 6,000 feet, add 20 more minutes of processing time; above 6,000 feet, add an additional 5 minutes. Turn off the heat; let sit for 5 minutes.

8. Using tongs or a rubber-handled jar lifter, transfer the jars to a kitchen towel on the counter; let cool for 6 hours. Store cauliflower in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.

MAKES 6 PINTS

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 Hello Doug,
I first saw you on CBN and then I bought your book. I have been for the most part at 20 carbs per day. I must admit I haven't lost much. I began on March 1 on the Atkins low carb and stayed true to it but did not lose any weight. Yes my blood sugar was very good. (I check first thing in the morning and last before bed as per my doctor.) now I am checking my blood sugar 2 hours after a meal and for the most part I am 101. I really would like to get it between the 70-100 range. My energy is not so great. Last month my doctor put me on a Candida diet. I am taking Nystatin daily as well as my Thyroid Rx and progesterone. I will be 56 next month and have already gone through menopause.

I listened to a podcast with Dr Rosedale and he said that one should minimize the saturated fats like bacon, or pork chops or even butter for the first couple of weeks to get the body burning the saturated fats on ones cells.
So much information and between the Atkins and other Low Carb books I have read I have still not lost any weight.

My body feels bloated and fat.

What do you suggest? ???

PS. I have been checking the ketostix and sometimes I read in the Trace and sometimes nothing.

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Girly Girl Talk / Re: what would you do
« on: June 17, 2010, 12:10:12 PM »
I would highly suggest you get a complete hormonal check up by a doctor who is pro bio-identical hormones.
Check out
Hotze Health & Wellness Center
www.hotzehwc.com
20214 Braidwood Drive
Katy, TX 77450-2140
(281) 579-3600

Give them a call and see if there is a doctor in your area.

So many times we gals are given the wrong kinds of meds when we have other issues in the first place.

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