Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook: 2010

Making It Through New Year's ...

The Low Carb Cook's Nook Presents
Making It Through the Last Holiday of the Year...Without Caving In!
New Year's Eve means Party Food, such as appetizers and holiday beverages
and any special foods you make for New Year's Day. If you have some favorite appetizer recipes, those are especially welcome over the holidays!
Join us Thursday night for our last chat of the year.Let's talk about New Year's Eve Parties!Our recipes will run the gamut from Alcoholic beverages to Zero-carb party platters (from A to Z, get it?).So dress in your party best and join us...
When: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 9-11pm ETWhere: lowcarbcooksnook Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!
HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

Some links to help keep your holiday drinking low-carb:
Low-Carb Alcoholic Beverages-Drinking Alcoholic Beverages on a Low Carb Diet

Atkins Alcohol Carb Chart - Low Carb

Carb Charts - Alcohol Related Carb Charts - Low Carb
Hope to see you at the chat!
~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

No Chat This Week!

We are busy enjoying our holiday with our families and hope you are, too!
Hope your Christmas or Chanukah or Kwanzaa or your holiday of choice, or none at all, is a joyful time... and that our month-of-recipes gave you the tools and inspiration to not fall off the wagon.

See you next week for New Years!

Stay Safe, Stay Warm, & Stay On Plan!

Best Whooshes and See You Lighter!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

The Consequences of Going Off-Plan During the Holidays

The Consequences of Going Off-Plan During the Holidays:The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents....

A Low Carb Christmas
Without Falling Off the Wagon!

When: Thursday, December 16, 2010 9-11pm ET

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: FOODMagic, F00DAngel, and YOU!

Join us Thursday night to talk about
Christmas Brunch or Dinner!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

Can't make it this week? As always, after the chat, recipes will be posted at:
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Join us for fun and feasting and
bring your favorite holiday recipes to share!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Going a Little Cookie!

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents

"It's OK to Accept THESE Cookies on Your Computer!"

*Dear *

*Low-carbers,*

*The holidays are upon *

*us and that means tempting *

*treats. Cookies & yummy nibbles that *

*call out to us and say "Taste me, taste me!"*

Come join us for delicious low-carb ideas and recipes

for the

holidays.

Don't be

tempted

by those

carby ones!

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When: Thursday, December 9th, 2010, 9-11pm eastern time

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

And as always, recipes for this and other LC Cook's Nook Chats

will be posted at Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Thinking of leaving Cookies out for Santa?
Special deal on Christmas flavors:
Click here: DaVinci Gourmet Special Offers And News

Bring your favorite cookie recipe Thursday night,

and we hope to see you there!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Low-carb Presents (and Chanukah too!)

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...

"Presents"....

Recipes (and brainstorming) for Low-carb Gifts

Made With Love, from YOUR Kitchen!

Is it better to give than receive? Try these wonderful recipes to make special gifts for friends, family,and maybe an extra batch for yourself!

And HELP! Chanukah SNUCK UP on us early this year! If you need recipes for latkes or other Chanukah recipes, we will cover those, too.

Did you know that in Israel, the traditional fried Chanukah food is jelly donuts?

Too-swamped-to-cook for the holidays?

We will discuss websites that offer low-carb gift baskets, LC cookbooks and treats, such as CarbSmart.com - Get "Carb Smart" at CarbSmart! Low Carb, Sugar Free, and Diabetic Foods
And here's a gift idea for the newbie LCer on your list: Healthy Carb Cookbook for Dummies

So Come To The Chat!
When: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 9-11 ET

Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel and YOU!

Got a prior holiday commitment on Thursday night??
Don't worry...As always, the recipes for this and prior chats will be posted at
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

~Rani & Laura~

FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Happy Thanksgiving! (no chat this week!)

Wishing You and Yours a Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving!
There will be no chat this week, but instead,
we are gifting you a poem and some recipes for what to do with your leftovers:

MAY YOUR VEGGIES BE TASTY,MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP, MAY YOUR FAUXTATOES & GRAVYHAVE NARY A LUMP.MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS,MAY YOUR HAM TAKE THE PRIZE,MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER,STAY OFF OF YOUR THIGHS!

Got lotsa leftovers??
I will post some recipes for leftovers tomorrow at
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to all
and see you next week!

Rani & Laura
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

Low Carb Thanksgiving Recipe Links

Just in case

you didn't get enough recipes

from all the chats

leading up to Thanksgiving,

here are a few links to more

Low Carb Thanksgiving recipes:

Your Lighter Side...: Low Carb Thanksgiving Recipes

Low Carb Thanksgiving - Menus and Recipes for a Low CarbThanksgiving

Low-carb Thanksgiving recipes

Low Carb Luxury: Thanksgiving Recipe Recommendations

Ultimate Low-Carb Thanksgiving Recipes Mark's Daily Apple

Low-Carb Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving The Rogue Cookie

Low Carb Freedom: A Low Carb Thanksgiving Dinner

Low Carb Thanksgiving Recipes - Low Carb

Kalyn's Kitchen: Thanksgiving Recipes and Leftover Turkey Recipes

and just for fun,

Some Turkey Trivia

Happy Low Carb Thanksgiving!

Trussed Issues! Thanksgiving AND Chanukah sneaking up on us!

Pulling It All Together:
Thanksgiving at the Low-carb Cook's Nook!

OK, Low-carbers, does your holiday planning have you running around like a chicken

with its head cut off?

Let's Talk Turkey and pull our menu all together!

The last two weeks, we covered side dishes, desserts, appetizers and our focus this week will be on the "Trimmings," and the turkey itself, plus leftovers and anything you might've missed. I'm guessing that you already know how to make a turkey

but just in case....(if you don't, try Butterball: Home for the Holidays, there is also a How-to video clip of Stuffing and Trussing a Turkey)

To add to the HECTIC pace of the holidays, Chanukah comes very early this year: December 2nd through the 10th! There is no chat next week (it's Thanksgiving) so if you need recipes for latkes or related Chanukah foods, ask away tomorrow night!
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When's the chat? Thursday, November 18th, 2010, 9-11 ET
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

Bring your favorite recipes, so we canGobble-gobble-gobble them up!
Running out of time?? Have you heard about this technique, from Safeway Stores, about how to cook a 16-18# turkey in just two hours?? Click here: High-Heat (Two-Hour) Turkey, Full Version And if you get stumped on Thanksgiving Day, call the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line: 1-800-BUTTERBALL The Turkey Talk-Line from the folks at Butterball is a great place for answers to turkey questions. The line is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM CST from now until December 21. And the best part of all: it's open Thanksgiving day, starting at 6 AM CST!! TDD line: 1-800-TDD-3848. Bilingual help is available. Online help in Spanish and English.
Honeysuckle White Help Line:1-800-810-6325This line offers pre-recorded answers to lots of your turkey preparation questions. Online help
Perdue Farms: 1-800-473-7383Find out about roasting, carving, stuffing, gravy and turkey leftovers. Online help.
Reynolds Turkey Line: 1-800-745-4000This hotline is open 24 hours a day. Call to get the best tips about cooking using Reynolds products. Online help. So this week's chat topic includes gravy, rolls and other breadstuffs, recipes for Leftovers, & miscellaneous Thanksgiving recipes that didn't fit any other category!
If you missed getting a particular recipe, this is the time to come!

As always, you can find the recipes for this and prior chats at Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food
Some great and helpful LC Thanksgiving websites... these are a few years old, but I go back to them year after year, they're helpful!Low-Carb Luxury Planning Your Low Carb Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Recipes???? : Active Low-Carber Forums
Take some time away from the hectic part of the holiday and think about what you are truly thankful for. For me, it's the love of and to my family and friends, that I've found ways to work on recovering my health, and that I have freedom-from-food-addiction! Take a look at Rani's article onA Low Carb Thanksgiving: Something To Really Be Thankful For

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.
There will not be a Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat next week on Thanksgiving. Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to All! See you lighter!

~ Rani & Laura ~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Thanksgiving, Pt 2~

Thanksgiving is such a complicated holiday to plan, we're taking three weeks to do it!

Last week, we discussed menus and recipes for side dishes: stuffing, vegetables, and the like.
(If you missed it, the recipes are posted at: Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food)

This week (Nov. 11th), we will cover cranberry sauces, appetizers/relish trays, and desserts.

The 3rd week (Nov.18th), we'll pull it all together with the extras: gravies, rolls, and the turkey itself...If you missed one chat, come to the next... if you still need a recipe from a chat you missed, just ask! I'm not picky, I'll skip from one part of Thanksgiving to another if ya need it!

There will be no chat on Thanksgiving night, but if you needed HELP on Thanksgiving, http://www.butterball.com/ is a great and perennial resource for turkey-cookery :-)

When: Thursday, November 11th, 9-11 ET

Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

Bring your favorite recipes, so we canGobble-gobble-gobble them up!

Hope to see you at the chat!

Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Week 1: Planning Your Low-carb Thanksgiving!

Time to plan Thanksgiving at the Low-carb Cooks' Nook!

We have three weeks to figure out what we're going to do for Thanksgiving!

Some low-carbers say, "To heck with low-carbing, this is Thanksgiving,"
but too many have found that they go off the wagon for that one day, which stretches into weeks, and it's not till January that they can get back on track
and by then, they've gained ten lbs.
Isn't there a way to make your traditional Thanksgiving in a low- carb way?
YES, THERE IS!

At this week's chat,

we'll start planning our Low-carb Thanksgiving menus and share recipes for side dishes, stuffing, vegetables, and the like.

The 2nd week (Nov. 11), we will cover desserts.

The 3rd week (Nov. 18), we'll pull it all together with the extras: gravies, cranberry sauces, and the turkey itself.

There will be no chat on Thanksgiving, Nov. 25th.. that's when you get to enjoy the (low-carb) fruits of your labors!
Hope to see you tomorrow night at the first of this Thanksgiving Series!

When: Thursday, November 4th, 2010, 9-11 ET

Where:the lowcarbcooksnook chatroom

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel and YOU!

Bring your favorite recipes, so we canGobble-gobble-gobble them up!

As always, recipes will be posted after the chat at
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

If you need any specialty ingredients, such as gravy thickeners, here are two very reputable sites that stock a variety of items.
Netrition.com's Low Carb Products
http://www.carbsmart.com/lcholiday.html

Hope to see you at the chat!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

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If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)***************************************

Don't Go GAGA Over This News....

Great Halloween costume for a low-carber: Lady Gaga's MEAT Dress!
We'd rather cook & eat it than wear it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsLmRFOZFMQ
MUCH MORE IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
"No Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat This Week"
I'm sorry... can't make it for personal reasons.

Here is a free and fun Halloween game for the kids! http://www.cbc.ca/kids/games/pumpkinblast/

If you need Halloween recipes,check out last week's at
Low-Carb Cook's Nook Recipes
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Telling your friends about this chat?
Send them here for more info: Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook

Have a safe and fun Halloween.

And for goodness sake, don't buy candy you LIKE for the trick-or-treaters! Buy a kind that you don't care for!

Join us next week as we start planning for Thanksgiving.

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Low-carb Tricks and Treats!

Come Stir Up Something Good at Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat!
Are you going to PIG OUT on Halloween?
It's the start of that time of year when Sweets are everywhere!"Temptations!"How do you pass them by?Magic's Method is to make low-carb substitutes,Treats that Trick your taste buds!
Join us at the Low-carb Cook's Nook this weekas we talk about candies and treats and appropriate foods for an Autumn Festival or Halloween Party,as well as TERRIFIC Candy Avoidance Strategies!When: Thursday, October 21st, 2010 9-11 pm Eastern timeWhere: lowcarbcooksnook Who: FOOD Magic, F00DAngel, and YOU!
HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic.
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat and she will lasso you into the room.
@@@@@@@@@Missed a Low-carb Chat and looking for the recipes?Magic posts them every week at Low-Carb Cook's Nook Recipes
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Want to tell a friend about these chats?
Magic posts these chat announcements every week at this blog:
Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook Join up for weekly reminders!

Have a happy and safe Halloween and stay out of the sugary candy!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

It's the Great Pumpkin!

Did you grow up with
"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" every fall?
well, pumpkin *is* great for us ~ healthy, tasty, versatile & low in carbs!
join us this week in the low-carb Cook's Nook for an all-pumpkin chat!!
Are you going to PIG OUT on pumpkin? There's pumpkin soup... pumpkin bread... pumpkin bars... pumpkin cake... and of course we can get a head start on holiday pumpkin pie!
Join us at the Low-carb Cook's Nook this weekas we share pumpkin recipes of all types!
When: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 9-11 pm EasternWhere: lowcarbcooksnook Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!
HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic.
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat and she will lasso you into the room.
@@@@@@@@@DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR MESSAGE BOARD??
If you missed the chat & want the recipes, Magic posts them afterwards every week at Low-Carb Cook's Nook Recipes
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food
FEEL FREE TO POST REQUESTS FOR RECIPES OR ANYTHING ELSE LOWCARB-RELATED!!
~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Oktoberfest in the Low-carb Cook

Brats Are Welcome!

Come Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Low-carb Cook's Nook...

No matter how you slice-n-dice it, Oktoberfest is a FOOD-oriented holiday!
The traditional foods are sturdy, heavy, German, fall-harvest foods ~ sausages and brats of all types, hams, sauerkraut, chicken-on-a-spit, cabbage, potatoes, rich dairy like German cheeses and heavy cream, strudels and chocolate desserts "mitt schlag" (with heavy whipped cream!), and of course, German beers and wines

Can you do it low-carb? OF COURSE!

Most of what's on that list is totally LC, and the items that aren't,

there are LC ways around it, if you're willing to cook!
So join us this Thursday night, when we make the Best of the Wurst!

The emphasis will not be solely German food, but pork in general and side dishes that go well with it.

When: Thursday, October 7th, 2010, 9-11pm eastern time

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:If you are on AOL, IM FOOD Magic.
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, I will lasso you into the room.
Looking for the recipes from prior Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats?

You can find them at Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

~Rani & Laura~

FOOD Magic & F00D Angel
If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Souper-duper Soups!

The weather is cooling down and it's time that

the Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...

Souper-duper Soups!

Take a deep broth and come jump right in for a melting pot of Soup Recipes.

Take stock of your recipes and bring your favorites & learn a few new ones.

Come chow(der) down with us!? It might be worth a hefty boullion!??

(I'm getting borscht from thinking up all these puns!)

When: Thursday, September 30, 2010, from 9-11pm eastern
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel & YOU!

Can't make it this week?
No problem... Recipes from Low-carb Cook's Nook chats are posted at
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Hope to see you at the chat!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat,

just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com
and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Cook Ahead... Plan Ahead!

In This Busy Multi-tasking Life,
How and What Can You Cook-Ahead Low-carb??
Join Us in the Low-carb Cook's Nook this week for tips and recipes
that can save you time and energy and money!

How can I stay low-carb when Life gets crazy & who has time to cook every night?

Planning ahead.. and Cooking Ahead!

Come to the chat this week and let's talk about it
Who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!
When? September 23, 2010 9-11 pm Eastern Time
Where? lowcarbcooksnook Chatroom

Hope to see you there... bring your tips and recipes!

~Rani & Laura~

FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

Want to receive these nifty chat announcements in your very own emailbox?
It'll help you plan ahead! Just drop me an email at FOODMagic@aol.com
and I'll add you to the mailstring.

Comfort Foods

When the Devil's Food Cake is whispering in one ear and the Angel's Food Cake is whispering in the other, WHO DO YOU LISTEN TO????
The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...Comfort Foods!

This topic is near and dear to our hearts...

How do you handle the stresses that Life throws your way?

Are there some foods that you reach for, when things get rough?

It's best to learn to soothe yourself with something other than food.

But till you do, the next best thing is finding a low-carb version of the Comfort Foods

you used to reach for!

When you are dealing with a serious disaster,

then you eat what you can get, just to survive.

But even when the problems aren't that serious, it's tempting,during mega-stress times, to reach for Comfort Foods, even when we *could* eat on-plan.

What food comes to mind when we say Comfort Foods?

This really varies from person to person... but every time we do this topic, I hear...

First, chocolate...

and Second, mashed potatoes and gravy...

My personal comfort food is bread pudding... And my hubby's is... nachos!

So what's yours?

What's your SERIOUSLY TEMPTING temptation food?

Come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook this week and let's see if we can come up with an LC version!

While there are premade low-carb comfort foods out there, making it yourself means... (1) less artificial ingredients, (2) you can control how many servings you make, (3) you can avoid sugar alcohols if you wish, and (4) it is almost certain to cost less.

Join us....

*When: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 9-11pm EDT*

*Where: lowcarbcooksnook*

*Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel and YOU!*

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic.
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, I will lasso you into the room.

Recipes from this and prior LC Cook's Nook chats are posted at:
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Hope to see you at the Low-carb Cook's Nook Thursday night!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

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If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Going Crackers... Low-carb Crackers, of course!

Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOO...
What's Going On in the Low-carb Cook's Nook??
We Are
Going CRACKERS!!!

No, not the starch-y, flour-y kind.. the low-carb kind!
What can we make them from, you ask? All kinds of lowcarb things!

Come join us:

When? Thursday, September 9th, 2010, 9-11 pm EDT

Where? lowcarbcooksnook

Who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: aol://2719:10-4-lowcarbcooksnook/
or IM FOOD Magic or F00D Angel
If you are on AIM, IM Kasparcat, and I will lasso you into the chat!

Looking for the recipes from this and prior Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats? Get crackin' and check out the
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Where did "Nabisco" come from?
Check out http://www.foodreference.com/html/fcrackers.html

Hope to see you there!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

Want to receive these nifty chat invites that Crack you up
in your very own emailbox?
Just write to FOODMagic@aol.com and say Add Me!

We're Winging It in the Low-carb Cook's Nook

Winging It in the Low-carb Cook's Nook
Wings are such FUN FOOD, aren't they!?!

Cheap... easy... delicious...& with infinite variety!

Whether you like 'em spicy or tangy, herb-encrusted or cheesy, simple or fancy, party food or just fer noshin'...
They're Fun, Portable, & just about everyone likes them!

Most any wings recipe will work on drumsticks,which make a great lunch or quick grab-it food.

So make lots... make extra... keep it on hand!

Can't really make a whole meal out of wings

(well, *I* can)... so we can talk about some nice side dishes and dips, too!

Join us Thursday, September 2, 2010, for Wings 'n' Stuff:

when: 9-11pm, Eastern Daylight Time

where: lowcarbcooksnook

who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook
or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital O's in FOOD)
or F00D Angel (those are zeros in F00D)

If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.
Can't make it this week?Recipes will be posted afterwards at
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food
Scroll down for some low-carb songs to singwhile we dip 'n' dunk our wings and lick our fingers!*****
~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

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You'll FLIP Over Lowcarb Pizza!

The Low-carb Cook's Nook is Goin' Italian with
PIZZA!PIZZA!

According to an American Dairy Association random sampling survey,
pizza is America's fourth most-craved food,
behind cheese, chocolate and ice cream!
And we have low-carb versions of them all!

So what part of the pizza tastes so good?
Honestly, now.. is it the crust?
Not really... it's the stuff ON the crust!
There are many ways to get that PIZZA! PIZZA! taste
without flour in the crust.

Like what, you ask?
Check THIS out... Cleochatra's take on pizza crust:
http://cleochatra.blogspot.com/2008/02/h20-goddess-oopsie-pizza.html

Make sure it's not just cheese & meat... here's a song about that!
http://tinyurl.com/3a5dyq

When: Thursday, August 26, 2010 , 9-11pm eastern time
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM ALL BY YOURSELF:
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).

Looking for the recipes from prior Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats?
Just click here:
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

You'll FLIP for these recipes >>>
it's easy as PIE!

~Rani & Laura~

FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

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Casserolling Right Along!

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...
Casserolling Right Along!
Are casseroles a thing of the past, now that we don't eat starches? HA!

Not if you come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook!

The great thing about casseroles is that you can prepare them ahead of time...
No, the great thing about casseroles is that you can clean out your fridge and make something GOOD out of the leftovers and....

No, the great thing is how nice and FILLING they are...

No, the great thing about casseroles is they're pure comfort food but...

HOW THE HECK DO YOU MAKE 'EM LOW-CARB????
Better join us and find out!
Tuna casserole... Chicken Broccoli Casserole.. Shepherd's Pie...
the possibilities are ENDLESS!

When: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 9-11pm eastern daylight time
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

What about low-carb pastas? What about the best-tasting one. Dreamfield's pasta? Is it really low-carb?
Are the Dreamfields pasta products really low-carb? Listen to this and then decide for yourself. Click here for a $1 off coupon for Dreamfields:
Dreamfields pasta welcomes Livin La Vida Low Carb Guests

And what about Shirataki Noodles - What Are Shirataki Noodles and Where To Get Them

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

Looking for the recipes from Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats?
You can find them at Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE CHAT!

~Rani & Laura~FOOD Magic and F00D Angel

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Just Say CHEESE!

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents Just Say Cheese!

Nothing cheesy about THIS chat topic.. just good cream (cheese) fun.

Don't be a Cheddar...it's not too big a Feta to stay on TRACK! Our chatters know a lot about low-carbing in this chat, but if you don't give Edam or you don't know Jack, this is a good place to learn!

So Goat to it... don't be Bleu...if you're Fondue cheese, join us... it's gonna be a Gouda one!When?? Thursday, August 12th, 2010, 9-11 pm EDT

Where????? lowcarbcooksnook

Who????? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

Can't make it this week? No problem... the recipes will be posted after the chat at Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Be sure to join us for what is sure to be a Muenster chat!

~ Rani & Laura~FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

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In the Event of Emergency...

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...
In The Event Of Emergency...

Can You Still Low-carb??
Well, how bad IS it? If you're digging or swimming out of a massive hurricane like Katrina, if you're roofless or homeless,
if you're snowed in and the power is out,
then survival *now* is your #1 priority
& you have much bigger problems to deal with than carbs.

But how can you PREPARE AHEAD for emergencies?
Be it EARTHQUAKE (where F00D Angel lives)... HURRICANE (where FOOD Magic lives)... BLIZZARD... TORNADO... FLOOD... FIRE... MUDSLIDE... TSUNAMI... or any kind of disaster...

HOW DO YOU PREPARE?
The first time we talked about this topic was the fall of 1999 and the subject was "What IF y2K really is a disaster!?!?!
Thankfully, things turned out fine, but there was a lesson there...

The last three years here in the Magic Kingdom (Central Florida), things weren't as bad as The Weather Channel predicted, but who knows what we have ahead of us?
No matter where you live, there is some kind of weather disaster that can occur... BUT THE PREPS ARE MOSTLY THE SAME:

Food that stays without refrigeration. water supplies. how-to-cook-without-power. portable potables.
If it's at all possible, stay on your WOE... you will feel better & stronger, and be better able to deal with the stresses.

SO don't forget batteries, remember to pack your cooler, hunker down...
when? Thursday, August 5th, 2010, 9-11pm edt
where? lowcarbcooksnook
who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, you and that helpful guy at Home Depot!

If disaster hits & you miss the chat,you can get the recipes afterward at the Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Hope to see you there!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat
invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).

If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

The Frugal Low-carber

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The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...
The Frugal Low-carber

Dear Low-carbers.

The cost of food has REALLY skyrocketed in the last few years, partly due to rising fuel costs. And now we don't have rice and beans and
macaroni-and-cheese to stretch the budget anymore.

What is a low-carber to DO?
We know it's not all steak and shrimp and bacon...
But there's a limit to what you can do with hamburger meat, canned tuna, and chicken quarters.
Or is there??

Join us this week for tips and shopping ideas,
as well as recipes for low-carbing on a shoestring! Magic is on the East Coast and Angel is on the West Coast and we have chatters everywhere between and more... the more people who come to this chat, the better we will be able to help each other with tips on where to find the best bargains.

When: Thursday, July 29th, 2010, 9-11 pm EDT
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:

If you are on AOL, IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).

If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

If you can't make it this week, we'll miss you, but don't worry...

just check on our message board!

Here's where I post the recipes after the chat:

Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Remember this: The best bargain of Low-carbing is your good health, so buying the cheapest food isn't always the most Frugal choice.

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

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Do You Know the Muffin Man... the Muffin Man...

YOU'RE KIDDING!
YOU CAN MAKE LOWCARB MUFFINS????
COME CHECK IT OUT
IN THE LOW-CARB COOK'S NOOK!
Low-carb Breadstuffs, even if they are low-carb, are STILL frequent stallers.
ATTEND THIS CHAT TOPIC AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Muffin and Quickbread Recipes
From the Low-carb Cook's Nook

Muffins and quickbreads make a good make-ahead breakfast or brunch item, but how do you make them without flour??

Do-it-yourself is definitely the better option!

So come learn the ABCs of making Muffins and Bowl-muffins!

When? Thursday, July 22, 2010, 9-11pm EDT
Where? lowcarbcooksnook
Who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIMers ON HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:

If you are on AOL, IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).

If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

We are serious about the Warning.. Your Mileage May Vary!
For those who can eat these foods, we look forward to seeing you!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat
invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Real Low-carbers DO Eat Quiche!

Low-carb Cook's Nook
Presents...
Quiches & Frittatas

Eggs are a near-perfect food... a balance of protein and fat with very low carbs. Add to that all kinds of meats and cheeses and veggies, and you have a virtually unlimited variety of fast-and-easy meals!

It's EGG-zactly what you need! It's as easy as PIE! (maybe easier!)

Come join us for a night of eggs-citing recipes:
When: Thursday, July 30,2010 9-11pm EDT
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!
HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:

If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).

If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

Looking for the recipes from prior Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats?
You can find them at
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

Quiche Trivia:
Largest Quiche Ever Made - Paris, November 22, 1997
Chef Alain Marcotullio used 125 quarts of milk, 1,928 eggs, 156 pounds of bacon, 134 pounds of butter and more than 140 pounds of flour to make the world's largest quiche. It baked for over 18 hours and fed more than 125 people.

And for those wondering...
WikiAnswers - Whats the difference between a frittata and an omelette

Hope to see you at the chat!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat
invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

"Salad Days"

"Salad Days"
in the Low-carb Cook's Nook!

Gather 'round, low-carbers...
Summertime's the time..
for cooler foods...
Make a meal of a Salad,
Use the gifts of your garden,
or shortcut with store-made salads.

When: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 9-11pm eastern daylight time
Where: lowcarbcooksnook (scroll down for how-to-get-to-the-chatroom)
Who: FOOD Magic, F00DAngel, and YOU!

Please join us! Bring your favorite recipes to share, or just come to chat!

If you miss the chat, don't worry...
Magic posts the recipes afterwards at

Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:

If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).

If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

Independence-from-Carbs Day!

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents
Celebrating the 4th of July, Low-carb Style!

It's all about fun and good food and the camaraderie of friends and family...
But HOW do you do it while staying low-carb?

The hot dogs and burgers on the grill are easy, but what else do you serve? Come join us this Thursday night for EXPLOSIVE recipes and tips for your 4th of July celebration!

When: Thursday, July 1st, 2010, 9-11 pm EDT
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:

If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).

If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat or WildAngel6, we will lasso you into the room.

Looking for the recipes from this and prior
Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats?
You can find them at
Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat
invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Where's the Beef?!?

Where's the BEEF?
Right here in the Low-carb Cook's Nook!

Beef is a versatile and low-carb-friendly food, but it's easy to get stuck in a rut of making it in the same old ways!

Don't RIB me or ROAST me about it, I just might outFLANK you or tie you to a STEAK(sorry, I am so corny tonight... heehee... like CORNED BEEF!)
So stay well-GROUNDed and join us here in the Nook for an evening of Beef recipes, from stir-fries to kabobs, from meatloafs (meatloaves?), from crockpotting to countless variations on steaks and burgers and roasts!

When's the chat? Thursday, June 24th, 2010, 9-11pm EDT
Where? lowcarbcooksnook
Who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

(SCROLL DOWN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM!)

After the chat, I will email you the recipes we covered. If you have AIM, it will go to your yourscreenname@AIM.com mailbox.

If you can't make it to the chat, don't get STEWed...the recipes will be posted at Low-Carb Cook's Nook Recipes

Low-Carb Cook's Nook - AOL Message Boards
http://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=495619&func=3&channel=US+Food
This board is OURS, a good place to post your recipes, recipe requests, questions, ideas for future Cook's Nook topics, etc.

Hope to see you at the chat on Thursday night.

If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).
If you are on AIM, send yourself a Chat Invitation, to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat, we will lasso you into the room.

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

If you aren't yet on the mailing list to receive weekly chat
invitations to this chat, just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook