Archive for the 'gadgets' Category

Low Carb Valentine Sweets for your Sweetie (and you)

Valentine’s day rolls around every year and the world is aswirl in talk of hearts and roses and chocolate! There’s a lot we low-carb devotees can do to make a gloriously romantic dinner for two — think filet mignon, asparagus with Hollandaise, and broiled herbed tomatoes — but the whole thing gets complicated when it comes time for dessert.

Read more »

Vichyssoise, Low Carb Style

In most of the country, it’s hotter than blazes, which means it’s a good time to make something light and cool for dinner. Our local newspaper, the other day, gave me a perfect idea: Viccyssoise.

Read more »

The Rich Finish to New Year’s Eve 2007: Low Carb Creme Brulee

creme-brulee-blog-size.JPG

Read more »

Toast of the Town

No, this blog isn’t about booze! Remember, I swore an oath to abstain from alcohol-related bloggery until after Labor Day. Rather, it’s about a great little gadget–called a Spice Toaster–that I saw on the FoodfStuff pages of the NY Times a few weeks ago. It’s sort of like a cross between a tiny old-fashioned popcorn popper or antique bed-warmer and a fine mesh strainer.

Read more »