Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook

Last Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat

2011-07-27T18:42:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow night... Thursday, July 28th, is the last chat of the Low-carb Cook's Nook.
9-11 pm Eastern Daylight Time

Scroll down for the links to the chat.

Please join us!

YES, There IS a Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat This Week!

2011-07-20T15:45:00.000-07:00

For some reason, I cannot copy and paste the chat announcements in here anymore...

There IS a chat this week and likely one next week. After that is uncertain.

We will be sharing recipes and also discussing the future of the LCCN chat, if it will be moved or changed or ended. If you have questions, please come to the chat or write to me at FOODMagic@aol.com

Rani

What a Well-Bread Low-carber is Eating!

2011-06-08T15:57:00.000-07:00

The Low-Carb Cook's Nook Presents...
What a Well-BREAD Low-carber Eats!What is the most common answer to this question:"I love this diet, but I really miss _____"?The answer is "BREAD."No matter how you slice it,regular bread just isn't part of the LC way of eating.Isn't that crumby?So don't loaf about...Get your buns over to the lowcarbcooksnook for our chat topic, Low-carb bread ALTERNATIVES! We'll talk about LC bread products on the market, as well as make-it-yourself alternatives including bread machine recipes, muffins, tortillas, dumplings, biscuits, cornbread, quickbreads and more.No, it doesn't go against the grain.So let's rock and roll!

When? Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 9-11 pm EDTWhere? 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, IM Kasparcat, and I will lasso you into the chat!

Looking for the recipes from this and prior Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats?You knead to check out
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 want to receive these nifty chat announcements in your own emailbox, just write to FOODMagic@aol.com and ask to be added to the list.

A Saucy Chat!

2011-06-01T16:01:00.001-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook

presents

A Saucy Little Chat!

The basics of our diet are pretty simple: meats, eggs, veggies, nuts, low-GI fruits, and low-carb dairy, right?We call it our WOE or WOL, Way of Eating/Way of Life.
Well, for many of us, plain old chicken or fish or beef or pork can get boring after a while.
Take a peek at this week's topic: sauces, gravies, and toppings. What can we do to perk up our meals without carbing them up? We will discuss ways and products for making and thickening gravies, recipes and food combinations that might be new to you: the tricks of getting saucy in your Low-carb Cookery!

When: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 9-11pm EDT

Where:? lowcarbcooksnook

Who: F00D Angel, FOOD Magic and YOU!

As always, the recipes from this and prior Low-carb 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+FoodPlease join us at the chat on Thursday!Bring your favorite recipes to share, or just come to learn. ~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

HOW TO GET TO THE CHAT IF YOU'RE ON AIM:
"On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND." "On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO."

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

A Memorable Low-carb Memorial Day

2011-05-25T15:43:00.000-07:00

A time to appreciate and commemorate those who have given their All for us...
How do YOU celebrate?Take it easy and cook out with friends and family?
Celebrate poolside?
Pack a Picnic basket?
Join Us for a chat of how to make a memorable Memorial Day...and still stay low-carb.
Bring a favorite recipe and share.Or ask about something special.
I'll be putting out all kinds of low-carb side dishes
& accompaniments for your enjoyment!When: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 9-11pm EDT Where:? lowcarbcooksnook
Who: F00D Angel, FOOD Magic 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, IM Kasparcat, and I will Invite you into the chat!
If you can't make it, don't worry...the recipes for this and prior
Low-carb Cook's Nook chats are always 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
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Looking for a BIG resource of Low-carbing FAQ?
Look at THIS:
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And hey... the Lowcarb CooksNook is on Facebook!

~Rani & Laura~FOOD Magic & F00D Angel
Want to receive these nifty chat announcements in your very own emailbox? Just write to FOODMagic@aol.com and say Add Me!

"An Italian Kitchen, the Low-carb Way"

2011-05-18T12:14:00.000-07:00

Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents

Una Cucina Italiana il Senso del Basso-Carboidrato
"An Italian Kitchen, the Low-carb Way"

Ohh, does Italian food SING out to you? But how DO you make low-carb lasagna?

What do you use for pasta? Pizza? Eggplant Parmigiana? Chicken/Veal Parmigiana? Manicotti? Canneloni?And how about dessert?

Come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook for the ABCs of Low-carb Italian Cooking!

When: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 9-11 pm EDT
Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

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

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. :-)

Seeking good basic info on low-carbing?Low Carbohydrate FAQ

Hope to see you in the chat!

~Rani & Laura~

FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

NEW TO AIM? How To Get To The Chatroom:
"On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND."

"On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO."

How About a Quicky??

2011-05-11T16:55:00.000-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents "Quicky Cookery"

Shortcut Recipes for the Low-carb Kitchen

No time for an elaborate recipe?

Busy day at work & grabbing something quick to make for dinner on the way home?
So busy, you are running around like a chicken with its head cut off?

Come join us this week & bring your low-carb shortcuts & convenience foods recipes or learn some new ones. With low-carb products and old-timers (like us!), there are all kinds of tips and ideas on how to put a LC meal together in minutes!

When? Thursday, May 12th, 2011, 9-11pm EDT

Where? lowcarbcooksnook

Who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU
(How do you GET to the chatroom? Instructions down below!)

Too busy to make it to the chat?

Don't worry... recipes from this and prior 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

Hurry, hurry! Hop to it! Bring your favorite recipes
& requests... 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 announcements, just write to me at FOODMagic@aol.com & I'll add you... FAST!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:

If you are on AOL, click on the link in the chat invite 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, it's easy as pie, but so much faster:
On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND.

On a Mac: Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO.

YES, the Chat is ON this week!

2011-05-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents.... Mexican Food!
in honor of Cinco de Mayo...
Hot Hot Hot...? or Not!

Love Mexican food?
But you can't have it on Low-carb?
Sure you can!
Fajitas... jalapeno poppers... nachos... chili rellenos..."taco" salad... huevos rancheros...Spanish "Rice"...enchiladas... tacos... refried beans ...and even Margaritas and Mexican desserts! Is that making your mouth water? Then grab your sombrero and join us!

When: 5 de Mayo 2011, 9-11pm EDT

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

Can't make it that night?
No problemo; you can find recipes from this and prior chats 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

We're on Facebook now! LowCarb CooksNook

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 no problemo, you'll be on the list immediamente!

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,
"On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND." "On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO."

CANCELLATION ALERT!

2011-04-28T15:37:00.001-07:00

CANCELLATION ALERT!
I'm terribly sorry to have to cancel tonight's Low-carb Cook's Nook chat,
especially on such short notice.We will have our Mexican Fiesta
next week ON Cinco de Mayo!

Thank you for understanding.
Rani

Low-carb Mexican Foods for Cinco de Mayo!

2011-04-27T15:51:00.000-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents Mexican Food!
in honor of Cinco de Mayo...
Hot Hot Hot...? or Not!

Love Mexican food?
But you can't have it on Low-carb?
Sure you can!
Fajitas... jalapeno poppers... nachos... chili rellenos..."taco" salad... huevos rancheros...Spanish "Rice"...enchiladas... tacos... refried beans ...and even Margaritas and Mexican desserts! Is that making your mouth water? Then grab your sombrero and join us!

When: April 28th, 2011, 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,
"On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND." "On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO."

Can't make it that night?
No problemo; you can find recipes from this and prior chats 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

We're on Facebook now! LowCarb CooksNook

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 no problemo, you'll be on the list immediamente!

Join Us for an Eggs-citing Chat!

2011-04-20T14:27:00.000-07:00

Low-carb Cook's Nook

Presents...

A Very Egg-citing Chat!

Let's start with...
WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THESE HARD-BOILED EGGS,
ONCE EASTER IS OVER!?!?!
Eggs make the Low-Carb Way of Eating so much easier!

Going beyond scrambled and hard-boiled... eggs are the secret ingredient in making many LC versions of muffins and breads, pancakes, puddings, shakes, even gravies.

It's EGG-citing!

It's EGG-zactly what you need!

So come out of your SHELL and join us...

Don't miss this chat or the YOLK's on YOU!

When: Thursday, April 21st, 2011, 9-11pm EDT

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM IF YOU'RE ON AIM:
"On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND."

"On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO."

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
If you can't make it to the chat, check the board on Friday!

Now is this not the coolest thing since silicone bakeware?
Click here: How to 'Peel' Hard-Boiled Eggs Without Peeling - Articles

Friend Us on Facebook! Lowcarb CooksNook

Best Whooshes and 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 as fast as you can crack an egg, I'll add you. :-)

Have a Low-card Easter or Passover!

2011-04-13T11:59:00.000-07:00

The Low Carb Cook's Nook Presents...

Holiday Recipes for Passover and Easter!

With all the traditional foods that go with Easter and the special foods required for your Passover table, these holidays can be tough menus to compose for Low-carbers of either! Join us for a night of recipes and menu planning,Come share your favorite recipes and ideas, and learn a few new ones.

When: Thursday, April 14th, 2011 , 9-11pm EDT

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: F00DAngel, FOOD Magic and YOU!

Uh oh, going to miss this week's Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat? Don't worry, the recipes are always 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

If you're away from your email, each week's invite is always posted at my blog: Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook http://lowcarbcooksnook.blogspot.com/

And you can join the LowCarb CooksNook on Facebook, too!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM ON AIM:

"On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND."

"On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO."

Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday!

~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 quicker than a bunny hops, I'll add you. :-)

Cuisinart sweepstakes

2011-04-12T14:19:00.000-07:00

I don't usually post stuff here that isn't about the Low-carb Cook's Nook chat, but today, I'm doing something a little different. I've had and loved my Cuisinart food processor for 30 years. So when I saw this sweepstakes for a Cuisinart blender/chopper set (looks like a Magic Bullet), I thought I'd share this in case you might want to enter, too. Everyday Food Recipes, Quick Easy Meals, Quick and Easy Recipes, Easy Cooking Recipes and More from RecipeLion.com Rani FOOD Magic

This Chat's for Cooks Who Are Chicken!

2011-04-06T14:57:00.000-07:00

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

Poultry In Motion....

Recipes for Cooks who are "Chicken"

Do you have a favorite way to prepare chicken?

Or do you just "wing" it?

Don't be a "turkey!" Come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook this week and join us for a few "poultry" hours, for recipes for chicken and turkey.

When: Thursday, April 7, 2011, 9-11pm EDT

Where: lowcarbcooksnook Who: FOOD Magic, F00DAngel, and YOU!!! HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM IF YOU'RE ON AIM: "On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND." "On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO." Can't wait till then?"Duck" over to the LowCarbRecipeBox on YahooGroups... they've got more poultry recipes than you could cook in a year of Sundays. Here's some news that's just Ducky: Low-carb Cook's Nook is now on Facebook! And Blog at Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook, too Recipes for this and prior Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats are ALWAYS 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

Don't call Fowl Play... come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook!

~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. :-)

Spring Has Sprung!

2011-03-30T16:15:00.000-07:00

Even if the weather there is still wintery, Spring has SPRUNG in the Cook's Nook!

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents

March Came In Like a Lion...Will it Go Out Like a Lamb??

Even though it's still like a Lion in some parts of the country,

we hope you'll join FOOD Magic & F00D Angel for recipes for Spring...

We'll be highlighting recipes for all your favoritefresh Spring veggies (and also for lamb)... sorry, no Lion-meat recipes! Bring a favorite recipe and join the fun!

Don't skip this chat just because you aren't into lamb!

We will be doing lots of Spring veggie recipes, too, BIG time!

When: Thursday, March 31 2011, 9-11pm EDT

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: Magic & Angel and YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM IF YOU'RE ON AIM:

On a Windows PC Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM.

Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND.

On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO.

Looking for the recipes from prior Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats?

I post them 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

....from Reader's Digest:The teacher in our Bible Class asked a woman to read from the Book of Numbers about the Israelites wandering in the Desert.... "The Lord heard you when you wailed, 'If only we had meat to eat," she began. "Now the Lord will give you meat. You will not eat it for just one day, or two days, or five, or ten or twenty days, but for a month - until you loathe it." The woman paused, looked up, and said, "Hey, isn't that the Atkins diet?!?!

Someone tell her that the core of Atkins is VEGGIES, not just meat meat MEAT!

NEWS NEWS NEWS!

Friend Us on Facebook! Low-carb Cook's Nook

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. :-)

You Made WHAT Out of WHAT!?!?!

2011-03-23T14:58:00.000-07:00

You Made WHAT Out of WHAT????
Join Us in the Low-carb Cook's Nook this week for Weird Oddball Low-carb Recipes that make you shake your head and ask us "What WERE you thinking? I never would have thought of that!"

Whose idea was it, originally, to make cauliflower into mashed fauxtatoes? What is the secret ingredient you don't even taste "I Can't Believe It's Not Fudge"? What the heck is IN that weird spice cake? that turkey stuffing? that corn pudding?
And what the heck is THIS.... And however did you make apple crisp, "canned" cranberry sauce, donuts, pizza crust, "apple" pie, hot "cereal," matzah, bread pudding, corn muffins, gummi worms, and MORE?
And what in the world is IN Pumpkin-Squirrel Cheesecake???

Come to the chat this week and learn all these "You MUST be KIDDING" recipes! It's sure to be a riot! And have you got some recipes like these that just belie description? Bring Them!!!

Who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!
When? March 24th, 2011 9-11 pm Eastern Time
Where? lowcarbcooksnook Chatroom

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM USING AIM:
"On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND." "On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO."

If that doesn't work, IM Kasparcat and we'll link you in!

FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!
Friend us on Facebook, Low-carb Cook's Nook!

Hope to see you there... bring your quirky recipes and your funny bone!

~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. :-)

Something FISHY Going On Here!

2011-03-16T14:18:00.000-07:00

Is There Something FISHY Going around here??

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...
Creative approaches with Seafood, the Low-carb way!

Cooking fish with FINesse...
seafood recipes you can really SINK your teeth into.
Come join us, you'll be HOOKED!

And just in time for Lent!

When: Thursday, March 17, 2011, 9-11pm ET

Who: FOOD Magic (Rani) and F00D Angel (Laura) and YOU!
Where: lowcarbcooksnook

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook
If you are on AIM:
"On a Windows machine: Go to the Buddies List window and select AIM. Choose CHAT, then BUDDY CHAT and fill in your target screen name(s), chat room name "lowcarbcooksnook" and click SEND." "On a Mac -- Go to the iChat toolbar and from FILE, choose GO TO CHAT ROOM. Make sure you have selected the correct target account, fill in "lowcarbcooksnook" and click GO."
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?

Can't make the chat this week but don't want to miss the recipes?

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

You OTTER check us out on Facebook: Low-Carb Cook's Nook!
We have a WHALE of a good time!

~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 say ADD ME! And before long, you'll be waiting for the invites with baited breath!

The Luck (and the Food!) of the Irish!

2011-03-09T15:04:00.000-08:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents

"The Eating of the Greens"

St Patrick's Day Recipes from the Low-carb Kitchen
Come join us this weekfor Irish good cheer and good food.The Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow is filled with corned beef and cabbage and other assorted GREEN veggies on the side, even a few dessert ideas!

When? Thursday, March 10th, 2011 9-11pm EST

Where? lowcarbcooksnook

Who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

Can't make it? Don't worry... a little leprechaun always posts the recipes for our Low-carb Cook's Nook 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
Bring your favorite recipes and requests...Hope to see you at the chat on Thursday!

~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 FOODMagic@aol.com and with a wav of her {S Magic} wand, Magic will add you.

Vegging Out, Low-carb Style

2011-03-02T12:16:00.000-08:00

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

Vegging Out in the Nook with Magic & Angel

Can you do Low-carb as a vegetarian?Are you looking for Meatless recipes for Lent (March 9th)?It's pretty hard to go full vegan, but if you eat eggs, dairy, and soy, the answer is a resounding YES. And seafood makes it even easier. Whether you are vegetarian, need some low-carb Lenten recipes, are looking to cut costs in your budget, or simply want some new LC cooking ideas with a little bite,THIS is the chat for you!

Yes, we know that March 15th is the annual Eat An Animal for PETA Day... this chat topic means nothing against Carnivores, we are just covering recipes that are meat-free. Eat an Animal for PETA Day (1)

Join us for an evening of meatless Low-carb recipes.
When? Thursday, March 3, 2011, 9-11 pm ET
Where? lowcarbcooksnook
Who? FOOD Magic and F00D Angel and YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM IF YOU ARE ON AIM:
Invite yourself to a Buddy Chat to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (all one word, lower case, 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, you can find the recipes from this and prior Low-carb Cook's Nook 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

"Low-carb Cook's Nook" is now on FACEBOOK!
Come Friend us! Facebook (1)

Laughter is good for the WOE, too:
Click here: "All the Carbs I've Loved Before"

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. :-)

Come Get CROCKED With Us!

2011-02-23T11:09:00.000-08:00

No, it's not about "adult beverages"!!
No, it's not about cookin' gator, 'possum, 'n' crocs!!
It's the OTHER kind of getting CROCKED!!
in the Low-carb Cook's Nook!
Get out your crock-pot or slow-cooker and let's get cookin'!
Come join FOOD Magic & F00D Angelon Thursday, February 24th, 2010from 9-11 pm eastern timeat the LowCarbCooksNook
HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic (those are letter-O's in FOOD) or F00D Angel (those are zero's in F00D).
If you are on AIM, IM Kasparcat, and I will Invite you into the chat!
Looking for a way to use whatever's in your fridge?
No BEEFin' about it... don't be CHICKEN... no (MEAT)LOAFin' around... get EGGS-zactly the slow-cooked recipes you want, and I won't PORK fun at you about it! The slow-cooker just might be the TOOL you need to perk up your low-carb menu!
Recipes from this and prior Low-carb 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

Friend us on Facebook... "Low-Carb Cook's Nook"!

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. :-)

Mardi Gras in the Low-carb Cook's Nook!

2011-02-16T15:49:00.000-08:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents Mardi Gras Madness! Dear Low-carbers, Join us this week for Cajun, Creole and good ol' down-home Southern cookin' recipes, in honor of Mardi Gras!(FAT Tuesday on a Skinny Thursday!) When: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 9-11 pm ET Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

And here's the NEWEST NEWS... Friend us on Facebook!
"Low-carb Cook's Nook"
Recipes will be posted after the chat at our message board 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

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.

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. :-)

Low-carb Valentine's Day & Annual Chocolate Chat!

2011-02-09T17:55:00.000-08:00

The Famous Chocolate Chat
& Other Valentine's Day Treats Join Magic & Angel in
the Low-carb Cook's Nook
When? Thursday, February 10th, 2011, 9-11 pm eastern time
Where? lowcarbcooksnook
Virtual refreshments will be "served"...Ask about ideas for a special Valentine's Day dinner... or if you just need "treats"..........Low-carb peanut butter cups and truffles...Cheesecake and flavored coffees...Coeur de la Creme and strawberries...
Bring a favorite recipe and join the fun!
If you're on AOL, click that link or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in FOOD Magic) 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 to the chat??You can find the recipes from this and prior Low-carb Cook's Nook 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
~Rani & Laura~FOOD Magic & F00D AngelIf 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.

2011-02-02T17:29:00.000-08:00

It's Superbowl Sunday!
Can You Score Low-Carb?
Planning a Super Bowl Party? Can you pick the WINNER?What to make that's tasty AND low-carb ??
Come join FOOD Magic & F00D Angel ... come share and swap new ideas and recipes, Bring your favorites to share and compare!When: Thursday, February 3rd, 2011, 9-11 pm eastern timeWhere: lowcarbcooksnook Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!Virtual Refreshments will be served!
As always, recipes from this and prior Low Carb Cook's Nook Chatsare 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
Stand and CHEER for this nifty Low-carbing SuperBowl article:
Kicking the Super Bowl carbs
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.

Hope to see you at the chat!Your hosties,
~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00DAngel

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

Take a Wok on the Wild Side!

2011-01-26T16:22:00.000-08:00

Kung Hei Fat Choy A HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO ALL ...
in the YEAR of the RABBIT!
The Low-carb Cook's NookpresentsA Wok On The Wild Side!

February 3rd is the start of the Chinese New Year, celebrated for 15 days. In honor of the Year of the Rabbit or the Hare, let's take a "Wok" on over to the Low-carb Cook's Nook Chatfor a night of tasty tidbits of all kinds of Oriental foods, from Chinese stir-fries to low-carb Pad Thai to soups,fried "rice" to egg foo yung .

Bring your chopsticks and join FOOD M

agic & F00D Angel on Thursday, January 27th, 4709, 9-11 pm ET at the Lowcarbcooksnook
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.

Articles about the traditions and events that surround Chinese New Year in China:
Introduction to Chinese New Year
New Year Activity Calendar
Fu Dao Le - A Tradition Explained
Warding Off Unlucky Events with Red Underwear
What's with the Tiger's Forehead?
Gifts to Bring Your Chinese Hosts
The Lantern Festival
Lantern Festival Photo Gallery from Shanghai's festival.
As always, recipes from this chat 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
For a Lucky and Healthy and Happy New Year, we hope to see you at the Cook's Nook!
~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. :-)

The Low-carb Lunch Bunch

2011-01-19T12:46:00.000-08:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents

You CAN Take It With You!
Or.. What's in YOUR Lunchbox??

Dear Low-Carbers,

First, we tackled what-to-eat-for-breakfast on Low-carbing.

This week, we will talk about what-to-take-to-lunch.

Come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook on Thursday and bring your lunch ideas...
What portable foods to you pack when you go to school or work?

What do you do when you don't have bread to put that filling on?

And what about these LC products?
And what about restaurant lunches??
Tips for what to bring when you'll be travelling by airplane!

If you have kids on LC, whatever do you send in that lunch box every day?

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Come join FOOD Magic & F00D Angel and get some new ideas and recipes

for LC lunching and take-with-you foods!

When: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 9-11 pm eastern time

Where: lowcarbcooksnook (instructions below)

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

Virtual Refreshments will be served!
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As always, recipes from this and prior 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

Some other LC lunch recipes at: 10 Great Low Carb Office Lunch Tips - Low Carb

How's your low-carb diet going these days?
Low Carb Diet Mistakes - Correcting Problems on Your Low Carb Diet
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Hope to see you at the chat, bring your appetite!Your hosties,

~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. :-)

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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.

Are You A CEREALKiller???

2011-01-12T16:47:00.000-08:00

By Request, the Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents This Tasty Topic:
The Breakfast Club!
the ABCs of what to make for breakfast when you're just sick and tired of bacon & eggs.

Join FOOD Magic and F00D Angel on

Thursday, January 13, 2011from 9-11 pm eastern time

at the lowcarbcooksnook (directions below)

breakfast will be served:

You'll FLIP over our pancakes......

get a RISE out of our muffins...

...get BLITZED with our blintzes...

...no WAFFLING over our waffles...

...and make KILLER hot Cereal!(YES, cereal!)
...(get it? "Cereal Killer," LOL!)
And many other breakfast Idea... make-ahead breakfast squares, Bowl Muffins, "Danish" and more!
Here one Low-carber's on-the-road breakfast:
And here is how he makes it: Ricky Spears’ Blog » Blog Archive » Quick and Easy High-Protien Low-Carb Breakfast --

Recipes from this and prior Low-carb 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

Hope to see you at the chat Thursday night...

~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.
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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. :-)

Got a Resolution? Starting Your Low-carb Diet!

2011-01-05T15:57:00.000-08:00

Join us in The Low-carb Cook's Nook

Our New Year's Topic:
Getting Started on Low-carb

(or Re-started, if you got off track over the holidays!)

OK, crack open that book!

Whatever your LC program,It's time to get back on track!

Join us at the Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat for the ABCs!

When: Thursday, Jan. 6th, 2011 9-11pm Eastern Time

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, & YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic or F00D Angel ....If you are on AIM, IM Kasparcat, I will lasso you into the chat!

If your diet of choice is Atkins, there are some nifty freebie tools available at Atkins Tools - Weight Loss Tools - Atkins.com , including a carb-tracker and how-to-menu-plan. While we both embrace the Atkins way of eating, we do advise you to stick to real/whole foods and avoid low-carb "products" (including the Atkins stuff) during Induction.

Can't make it to the Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat?

Recipes from the chat will be posted the next day 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

Bring your sense of humor and check out YouTube - John Pinette "on a diet" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLdNTMa1xZA&NR=1

Test your knowledge at Click here: Low-Carb Pavilion -- The Low-Carb Quiz

~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. :-)

Making It Through New Year's ...

2010-12-29T17:46:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-12-22T16:01:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-15T14:04:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-12-08T16:16:00.000-08:00

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!)

2010-12-01T15:09:00.000-08:00

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!)

2010-11-24T16:52:00.001-08:00

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

2010-11-23T22:52:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-11-17T15:30:00.000-08:00

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~

2010-11-10T16:43:00.000-08:00

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

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Week 1: Planning Your Low-carb Thanksgiving!

2010-11-03T16:03:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-27T16:15:00.000-07:00

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

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Low-carb Tricks and Treats!

2010-10-20T20:06:00.000-07:00

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

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It's the Great Pumpkin!

2010-10-13T18:58:00.000-07:00

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

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Oktoberfest in the Low-carb Cook

2010-10-06T16:06:00.001-07:00

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
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Souper-duper Soups!

2010-09-29T19:06:00.000-07:00

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

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

Cook Ahead... Plan Ahead!

2010-09-22T15:11:00.000-07:00

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

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It'll help you plan ahead! Just drop me an email at FOODMagic@aol.com
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Comfort Foods

2010-09-15T15:18:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-09T08:33:00.000-07:00

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

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

2010-09-01T16:36:00.000-07:00

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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It's easy! Just write to FOODMagic@aol.com and with a wav of her {S Magic} wand, you're on!

You'll FLIP Over Lowcarb Pizza!

2010-08-25T16:12:00.000-07:00

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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announcement delivered to your emailbox every week?
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and it'll arrive piping hot every Wednesday night!

Casserolling Right Along!

2010-08-18T18:46:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-08-11T09:20:00.000-07:00

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...

2010-08-04T16:14:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-28T16:12:00.000-07:00

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

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

2010-07-21T16:05:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-07-14T14:24:00.000-07:00

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"

2010-07-07T14:29:00.001-07:00

"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!

2010-06-29T14:43:00.000-07:00

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?!?

2010-06-23T19:09:00.000-07:00

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. :-)

Cool Down! Chill Out!!

2010-06-16T14:10:00.000-07:00

It's getting HOT out there!

What's Cool on the menu
at the Low-carb Cook's Nook this week?
******************
The weather's turning hot...
and wouldn't it be nice to have something
nice and cool for dinner? Or dessert?

Come join us & bring your favorite "Cool" Recipe!
Cold dinner salads...
side dishes ... low-carb cole slaw and
fauxtato salad for your barbecue...
Refreshing low-carb desserts and drinks...
******************

*When: Thursday, June 17, 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.

This is IMPORTANT!

If you come to the chat, don't worry about copying down all the recipes... you will automatically get them if you come to the chat.

If you can't make it to the chat but you still want the recipes, every week, I post them to our message board ~ everyone should be able to get to it, whether on AIM or AOL:

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!

~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 Be a Well-Bread Low-carber

2010-06-09T17:41:00.000-07:00

The Low-Carb Cook's Nook Presents...
Hey, man, can you spare some BREAD?

What is the most common answer to this question:
"I love this diet, but I really miss _____"?
The answer is "BREAD."
No matter how you slice it,
regular bread just isn't part of the LC way of eating.
Isn't that crumby?
So don't loaf about...
Get your buns over to the lowcarbcooksnook for our chat topic, Low-carb bread ALTERNATIVES! We'll talk about LC bread products on the market, as well as make-it-yourself alternatives including bread machine recipes, muffins, tortillas, dumplings, biscuits, cornbread, quickbreads and more.
No, it doesn't go against the grain.
Let's rock and roll!
When? Thursday, June 10th, 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: IM FOOD Magic \
If you are on AIM, IM Kasparcat.

Looking for the recipes from this and prior
Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats?
You knead to check out
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. :-)

A Saucy Little Chat!

2010-06-02T16:13:00.000-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents
A Saucy Little Chat!
The basics of our diet are pretty simple:
meats, eggs, veggies, nuts, low-GI fruits, and low-carb dairy, right?
We call it our WOE or WOL, Way of Eating/Way of Life.
Well, for many of us,
plain old chicken or fish or beef or pork can get boring after a while.

Take a peek at this week's topic: sauces, gravies, and toppings.
What can we do to perk up our meals without carbing them up?

We will discuss ways and products for making and thickening gravies, recipes and food combinations that might be new to you: the tricks of getting saucy in your Low-carb Cookery.

When: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 9-11pm eastern daylight time
Where:? lowcarbcooksnook
Who: F00D Angel, FOOD Magic 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.

As always, the recipes from this and prior Low-carb 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

Please join us at the chat on Thursday!
Bring your favorite recipes to share, or just come to learn.

~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. :-)

Making a Memorable Lowcarb Memorial Day

2010-05-26T16:45:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day Weekend...
A time to appreciate and commemorate those who have given their All for us...

How do YOU celebrate?

Take it easy and cook out with friends and family?
Celebrate poolside?
Pack a Picnic basket?

Join Us for a chat of how to make a memorable Memorial Day... and still stay low-carb.
Bring a favorite recipe and share.
Or ask about something special.

I'll be putting out all kinds of low-carb side dishes & accompaniments for your enjoyment!

When: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 9-11pm EDT
Where:? lowcarbcooksnook
Who: F00D Angel, FOOD Magic 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, IM Kasparcat, and I will Invite you into the chat!

If you can't make it, don't worry...the recipes for this and prior Low-carb Cook's Nook chats
are always 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

Looking for a BIG resource of Low-carbing FAQ?
Look at THIS: http://www.grossweb.com/asdlc/

~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 Fry-Day on Thursday!

2010-05-19T17:46:00.000-07:00

Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents

"Fry-day on Thursday"

Dear Low-carbers!

Eating a low-carb diet?
You want Fries with that?

Come join us
for recipes that involve frying, sautéing,
braising, deep-fat frying.
Recipes will run the gamut from
french-fries (no, not potatoes!) to batters to stir-fries.
When: Thursday, May 20, 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.

©
Please join us...
bring your favorite recipes to share
or just come "set a spell."
©

and of course, recipes from our chats
are always 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

And here is an interesting tale you might want to read:
Fat is Contagious

Hope to see you at the chat!
~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel
©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©

Small print disclaimer:
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. :-)

The Italian Low-carb Cook's Nook

2010-05-12T15:43:00.000-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents:

"An Italian Kitchen, the Low-carb Way"

Ohh, those Italian dishes... how satisfying!
But how do you make low-carb lasagna?
What do you use for pasta? Pizza?
Eggplant Parmigiana?
Chicken/Veal Parmigiana?
Manicotti? Canneloni?
And how about dessert?

Come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook for the ABCs of Low-carb Italian Cooking!
When: Thursday, May 13, 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.

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

Seeking good basic info on low-carbing?
Low Carbohydrate FAQ

Hope to see you in the chat!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

Small print disclaimer:
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 About a Quicky??

2010-05-05T15:57:00.000-07:00

Not THAT kind of Quicky, Silly!
The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents
"Quicky Cookery"
Shortcut Recipes for the Low-carb Kitchen

No time for an elaborate recipe?
Busy day at work & grabbing something quick to make for dinner on the way home?
So busy, you are running around like a chicken with its head cut off?

Come join us this week & bring your low-carb shortcuts
& convenience foods recipes or learn some new ones.
With low-carb products and old-timers (like us!), there are all
kinds of tips and ideas on how to put a LC meal together in minutes!

When? Thursday, May 6th, 2010, 9-11pm EDT
Where? lowcarbcooksnook
Who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU

Too busy to make it to the chat? Don't worry... recipes from this and prior 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
Hurry! Hurry! Bring your favorite recipes and requests!
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.

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 quickly add you. :-)

¡Cinco de Mayo!

2010-04-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

^that's FOODMagic having a sugar-free Margarita!

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents
Mexican Food!
in honor of Cinco de Mayo...
Hot Hot Hot...? or Not!

Love Mexican food?
But you can't have it on Low-carb?
Sure you can!

Fajitas... jalapeno poppers... nachos... chili rellenos...
"taco" salad... huevos rancheros...Spanish "Rice"...
enchiladas... tacos... refried beans ...
and even Margaritas and Mexican desserts!

Is that making your mouth water?

Then grab your sombrero and join us!
When: April 29th, 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.

Can't make it that night?

No problemo; you can find recipes from this and prior chats 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. :-)

APotpourri of Low-carb Recipes

2010-04-21T13:30:00.000-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...
PoTPoURri
A little bit of this... a little bit of that...

Come share your favorite recipes
Or ask if someone has something you're seeking.
See if you can StuMp Us!

WHERE? lowcarbcooksnook
WHEN? Thursday, April 22, 2010, 9-11 pm EDT
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.

***********
Missing the chat this week?
You can find 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

Click here: Feeding Your Cat Know the Basics
Got a cat?? Check out what Dr. Pierson says about cats and carbs!

Hope to see you Thursday!

~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. :-)

Poultry in Motion

2010-04-14T17:07:00.000-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...
Poultry In Motion....
Recipes for Cooks who are "Chicken"

Do you have a favorite way to prepare chicken?
Or do you just "wing" it?
Don't be a "turkey!"
Come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook this week and join us for
a few "poultry" hours, for recipes for chicken and turkey.

When: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 9-11pm EDT
Where: 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 (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, who will lasso you into the room.

Caution: the latest version of AIM Express does not seem to support chatrooms.

Can't wait till then?
"Duck" over to the LowCarbRecipeBox on YahooGroups... they've got more poultry recipes than you could cook in a year of Sundays.

Recipes for this and prior Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats are ALWAYS 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

Don't call Fowl Play... come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook!

~ 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. :-)

Spring Has Sprung!

2010-04-07T14:38:00.000-07:00

Spring has SPRUNG so...
the Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents

March Came In Like a Lion...
Went Out Like a Lamb!

Join FOOD Magic & F00D Angel for recipes for Spring...
We'll be highlighting recipes for all your favorite
fresh Spring veggies (and also for lamb)...
sorry, no Lion-meat recipes!

Bring a favorite recipe and join the fun!

Don't skip this chat just because you aren't into lamb!
We will be doing lots of Spring veggie recipes, too, BIG time!

When: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 9-11pm EDT

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: Magic & 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?

The get 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

....from Reader's Digest:
The teacher in our Bible Class asked a woman to read from the Book of Numbers about the Israelites wandering in the Desert....
"The Lord heard you when you wailed, 'If only we had meat to eat," she began. "Now the Lord will give you meat. You will not eat it for just one day, or two days, or five, or ten or twenty days,
but for a month - until you loathe it." The woman paused, looked up, and said, "Hey, isn't that the Atkins diet?

Someone tell her that the core of Atkins is VEGGIES, not meat meat meat!

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. :-)

This'll Be A Very Eggs-citing Chat!

2010-03-31T14:22:00.000-07:00

Low-carb Cook's Nook
Presents...
A Very Egg-citing Chat!

Let's start with...
WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THESE HARD-BOILED EGGS,
ONCE EASTER IS OVER!?!?!

Eggs make the Low-Carb Way of Eating so much easier!
Going beyond scrambled and hard-boiled...
eggs are the secret ingredient in making many LC versions of muffins and breads, pancakes, puddings, shakes, even gravies.

It's EGG-citing!
It's EGG-zactly what you need!
So come out of your SHELL and join us...
Don't miss this chat or the YOLK's on YOU!

When: Thursday, April 1st, 2010, 9-11pm ET
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? At least for now, AOL has given us back our board and 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
If you can't make it to the chat, check the board on Friday!

Now is this not the coolest thing since silicone bakeware?
Click here: How to 'Peel' Hard-Boiled Eggs Without Peeling - Articles

Want to share with your friends about this chat?
Send them here: Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook

Best Whooshes and 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. :-)

Your Lowcarb Easter or Passover Table

2010-03-24T18:12:00.000-07:00

The Low Carb Cook's Nook Presents...
Holiday Recipes for a
HAPPY Passover and HAPPY Easter

With all the traditional foods that go with Easter
and the special foods required for your Passover table,
these holidays can be tough menus to compose for Low-carbers of either!

Join us for a night of recipes and menu planning,
Come share your favorite recipes
and ideas, and learn a few new ones.

When: Thursday, March 25th, 2010 , 9-11pm EDT
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: F00DAngel, FOOD Magic 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.

Uh oh, going to miss this week's Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat?

Don't worry, the recipes are always 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

Further news... for those looking for Liquid Splenda, Kathy is doing her semi-annual purchase and sale of it. She is totally legit and I've gotten it from her, myself. She has six bottles left. If you're interested, write to her at emailkathy@ymail.com

Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

Want to get these weekly chat announcements in your
very own emailbox?
Just write to FOODMagic@aol.com and fast as a bunny hops,
you'll be added!

You Made WHAT Out of WHAT??

2010-03-17T16:20:00.000-07:00

You Made WHAT Out of WHAT????
Join Us in the Low-carb Cook's Nook this week for Weird Oddball Low-carb Recipes that make you shake your head and ask us "What WERE you thinking? I never would have thought of that!"

Whose idea was it, originally, to make cauliflower into mashed fauxtatoes? What is the secret ingredient you don't even taste "I Can't Believe It's Not Fudge"? What the heck is IN that weird spice cake? that turkey stuffing? that corn pudding?

And however did you make apple crisp, "canned" cranberry sauce, donuts, pizza crust, "apple" pie, hot "cereal," matzah, bread pudding, corn muffins, gummi worms, and MORE?
And what in the world is IN Pumpkin-Squirrel Cheesecake???

Come to the chat this week and learn all these "You MUST be KIDDING" recipes! It's sure to be a riot! And have you got some recipes like these that just belie description? Bring Them!!!

Who? FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!
When? March 18th, 2010 9-11 pm Eastern Time
Where? lowcarbcooksnook Chatroom
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 Buddy 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.

Hope to see you there... bring your quirky recipes and your funny bone!

~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. :-)

2010-03-10T17:26:00.000-08:00

Never iron a four-leaf clover,
because you don't want to press your luck
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The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents
§"The Eating of the Greens"§
St Patrick's Day Recipes from
the Low-carb Kitchen

Come join us this week
for Irish good cheer and good food.

The Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow is filled with corned beef & cabbage & other assorted GREEN veggies on the side,
even a few dessert ideas!

When? Thursday, March 11th, 2010 9-11pm EST
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? Don't worry... a little leprechaun always posts the recipes for our Low-carb Cook's Nook 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

Bring your favorite recipes and requests...
Hope to see you at the chat on Thursday!
~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 in the blink of a leprechaun's eye, I'll be glad to add you. :-)
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Something FISHY Going On In the Low-carb Cook's Nook

2010-03-03T14:19:00.000-08:00

Is There Something FISHY Going around here??
The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...

Creative approaches with Seafood, the Low-carb way!
Cooking fish with FINesse...
seafood recipes you can really SINK your teeth into.

Come join us, you'll be HOOKED!
WATCH what you eat!~~~>
And just in time for Lent!

When: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 9-11pm ET
Who: FOOD Magic (Rani) and F00D Angel (Laura) and YOU!
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:

If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook

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?
Can't make the chat this week but don't want to miss the recipes?
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
You OTTER come on Thursday,
we should have a WHALE of a good time!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel
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Small print disclaimer:

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 your wishes will be honored, hook, line and sinker.

Vegging Out in the Low-carb Cook's Nook!

2010-02-24T14:24:00.000-08:00

The Low-Carb Cook's Nook Presents...
Vegging Out in the Nook with Magic & Angel

Can you do Low-carb as a vegetarian?
Are you looking for Meatless recipes if for Lent?

It's pretty close to impossible to go full vegan,
but if you eat fish, eggs, dairy, and soy,
the answer is a resounding YES.

Whether you are vegetarian, "pressed" for Lenten recipes,
worried about Mad Cow disease, looking to cut meat-costs, or just looking for some new LC cooking ideas with a little bite,
THIS is the chat for you!

Join us for an evening of meatless Low-carb recipes.
When? Thursday, February 25, 2010, 9-11 pm ET
Where? lowcarbcooksnook
Who? FOOD Magic and F00D Angel and YOU!
HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM IF YOU ARE ON AIM:

Invite yourself to a Buddy Chat to go to the room "lowcarbcooksnook" (all one word, lower case, without the quotation marks). If you have any difficulty with that, IM Kasparcat or WildAngel6, we will lasso you into the room.

Can't make it this week?

As always, you can find the recipes from this
and prior Low-carb Cook's Nook 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

A very good article:
Low carb 102: five reasons you might have stalled your weight loss
http://www.examiner.com/x-4607-Low-Carb-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Low-carb-102-five-reasons-you-might-have-stalled-your-weight-loss?cid=examiner-email

Puritan's Pride is having a special promotion through February 27th: $25 off any order of $75 or more. It's even better considering they are currently having their Buy2-Get-3-Free sale. www.puritan.com This is a great site for supplements, but they sell other things as well: stevia, essential oils, protein powder, skin products, and more. This is where I always get my stevia.

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. :-)

2010-02-17T15:50:00.000-08:00

Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents
Mardi Gras Madness!

Dear Low-carbers,

Join us this week for Cajun, Creole and good ol' down-home Southern cookin' recipes, in honor of
Mardi Gras!
(FAT Tuesday on a Skinny Thursday!)

When: Thursday, February 18, 2010, 9-11 pm ET
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
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.

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

Recipes will be posted after the chat at our message board 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

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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. :-)

The Famous Chocolate Chat!

2010-02-11T10:11:00.001-08:00

The Low-Carb Cook's Nook presents
The Famous Chocolate Chat
& Other Valentine's Day Treats

When? Thursday, February 11th, 2010, 9-11 pm eastern time
Where? lowcarbcooksnook If you are on AOL, click this link or IM FOOD Magic (those are capital o's in 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, we will lasso you into the room.

Refreshments will be served...

Low-carb peanut butter cups and truffles...

Cheesecake and flavored coffees...

Coeur de la Creme and strawberries...

Bring a favorite recipe and join the fun!

Can't make it to the chat?

You can find the recipes from this and prior Low-carb Cook's Nook 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

~Rani & Laura~

FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

Small print disclaimer:

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.

2010-02-03T13:58:00.000-08:00

It's Superbowl Sunday!
Can You Score
Low-Carb?
Planning a Super Bowl Party? Can you pick the WINNER?

What to make that's tasty AND low-carb ??

Come join FOOD Magic & F00D Angel ... come share and swap new ideas and recipes,

Bring your favorites to share and compare!'

When: Thursday, February 4th, 2010, 9-11 pm eastern time

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

Virtual Refreshments will be served!

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.

If you aren't on AOL, you will need AIM to get into the chat. You can download it free from http://www.aim.com/.

As always, recipes from this and prior Low Carb Cook's Nook Chatsare 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

Stand and CHEER for this nifty Low-carbing SuperBowl article:
Kicking the Super Bowl carbs

Hope to see you at the chat!

Your hosties,
~ Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00DAngel

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. :-)

Oriental Foods, the Low-carb Way

2010-01-27T16:01:00.000-08:00

Kung Hei Fat Choy
A HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO ALL ...
in the YEAR of the Tiger, 4708!
The Low-carb Cook's Nook presents
A Wok On The Wild Side!
February 14th is the start of the Chinese New Year.
(We are planning ahead a little early so we can squeeze in the Super Bowl chat next week and our Mardi Gras chat the week after.... it's a busy time of year for us Foodies!)
In honor of the Year of the Tiger, let's take a "Wok" on over to the Low-carb Cook's Nook Chatfor a night of tasty tidbits of all kinds of Oriental foods, from Chinese stir-fries to low-carb Pad Thai to soups,fried "rice" to egg foo yung . Bring your chopsticks and join FOOD Magic & F00D Angel on Thursday, January 28, 4708, 9-11 pm ET at the Lowcarbcooksnook
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.

Want some dessert to go with that?
Now here is a gift to you from F00DAngel:
No Carb Fortune Cookies
LOL... Online Fortune Cookies have no carbs! :)
As always, recipes from this chat 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
For a Lucky and Healthy and Happy New Year, we hope to see you at the Cook's Nook!

~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. :-)

The Low-carb Lunch Bunch

2010-01-20T12:02:00.000-08:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents

What's in YOUR Low-carb Lunch Box???

You CAN Take It With You!

Dear Low-Carbers,

First, we tackled what-to-eat-for-breakfast on Low-carbing. This week, we will talk about what-to-take-to-lunch. Come to the Low-carb Cook's Nook on Thursday and bring your lunch ideas.

Waving my Magic wand, we will answer such issues as...

What portable foods do you pack when you go to school or work?

What do you do when you don't have bread to put that filling on?

And what about these LC products?
And what about restaurant lunches??

If you have kids on LC, whatever do you send in that lunch box every day?

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Come join FOOD Magic & F00D Angel and get some new ideas and recipes for LC lunching and take-with-you foods!

When: Thursday, January 21, 2010, 9-11 pm eastern time

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

Virtual Refreshments will be served!

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.

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As always, recipes from this and prior Low Carb Cook's Nook Chatsare 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

Some other LC lunch recipes at: 10 Great Low Carb Office Lunch Tips - Low Carb
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Hope to see you at the chat, bring your appetite!

Your hosties,
~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. :-)

Be a Cereal Killer... Low-carb Breakfast How-to's!

2010-01-14T05:37:00.000-08:00

By Request, the Low-carb Cook's Nook

Presents This Tasty Topic:
The Breakfast Club!
It's the ABCs of what to make for breakfast when you're just sick and tired of bacon & eggs.

Join FOOD Magic and F00D Angel on Thursday, January 14, 2010from 9-11 pm eastern ime at the lowcarbcooksnook (directions below)

Breakfast will be served:

You'll FLIP over our pancakes......

get a RISE out of our muffins...

...get BLITZED with our blintzes...

or WAFFLING over our waffles...

...and make KILLER hot Cereal!(YES, cereal!) ...(get it? "Cereal Killer," LOL!)
And many other breakfast Idea... make-ahead breakfast squares, Bowl Muffins, "Danish" and more!

Click here: Bowl Muffins : Bread & Baked Goods Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

Recipes from this and prior Low-carb 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
Hope to see you at the chat Thursday night...

~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.
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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. :-)

Getting Started on our Low-carb Diet!

2010-01-06T15:17:00.000-08:00

Join us in The Low-carb Cook's Nook
Our New Years Topic:
Getting Started on Low-carb

(or Re-started, if you got off track over the holidays

OK, crack open that book! Whatever your LC program, it's time to get back on track!
Join us at the Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat for the ABCs

When: Thursday, Jan. 7th, 2010 9-11 pm Eastern Timw

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, & YOU!

HOW TO GET TO THE CHATROOM:
If you are on AOL, click here: lowcarbcooksnook or IM FOOD Magic or F00D Angel ....If you are on AIM, IM Kasparcat, I will lasso you into the chat!

Can't make it to the Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat?

Recipes from the chat will be posted the next day 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

Bring your sense of humor and check out YouTube - John Pinette "on a diet" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLdNTMa1xZA&NR=1

Test your knowledge at Click here: Low-Carb Pavilion -- The Low-Carb Quiz

~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. :-)

Just a Reminder...

2009-12-24T16:51:00.000-08:00

JUST A REMINDER...

There will be no Low-carb Cook's Nook Chats
on Christmas Eve (Dec 24th) and New Year's Eve (Dec 31st)!*******************************************
Have you stayed low-carb through the holidays thus far?
Or have you fallen off the wagon?
Join us in 2 weeks, January 5th,, 2010 for our annual
"Getting Started (or Re-started) On Low-carb" Chat!

If you have any friends making diet-resolutions for New Years,
bring them to this terrific & inspirational chat, or have them email FOODMagic@aol.com to be added to the mailing list.

We hope you had/have a happy & healthy
Chanukah, Christmas. Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, and New Year!

The Last Appetizing Chat of the Year!

2009-12-16T15:42:00.000-08:00

The Low Carb Cook's Nook Presents

Making It Through the Last 2 Holidays
of the Year Without Collapsing,
Christmas & New Years!

BIG common thread here is Party Food, such as appetizers and holiday beverages. 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 Christmas brunch/dinner & 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 17, 2009, 9-11pm ET
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

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. :-)

2009-12-09T13:18:00.000-08:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents
Combining Two Topics-into-One:
How to Have A Low-carb Chanukah
AND Low-carb Cookies!

Is it possible to have low-carb Chanukah latkes and related goodies? YES... those are REAL LOW-CARB LATKES with sour cream and fauxapplesauce!
And do you have to give up COOKIES???

*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!

When: Thursday, December 10th, 2009, 9-11pm eastern time

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel and YOU!

Where:

AOLers, to get to the chatroom, click here: lowcarbcooksnook

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

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

Why are these two topics being combined?

Because Chanukah came early this year and Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve landed on Thursday nights... so things had to be shuffled to squeeze in all our December topics!

Special deal on Davinci syrups in Christmas flavors:
(Peppermint, Gingerbread, Irish Cream, Egg nog, Chocolate, Macadamia)
Click here: DaVinci Gourmet Special Offers And News

Come join us for latkes and 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 Cook's Nook Presents.... PRESENTS!

2009-12-02T11:06:00.000-08:00

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!

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 3rd, 2009, 9-11 ET

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

HELP! The Holidays SNUCK UP on us this year!
Due to Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve falling on Thursdays this year,
next week's chat topic will be combined Cookies and Chanukah Recipes, while the following week will be Christmas and New Years.
There will be no chats on those two Eves.

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, I'm 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 or WildAngel6, we will lasso you into the room.

Trussing It All Together, Your Low-carb Thanksgiving

2009-11-18T14:14:00.000-08:00

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)

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When's the chat? Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 9-11 ET
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

Bring your favorite recipes, so we can

Gobble-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:1-800-810-6325

This 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: 1-800-745-4000

This 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 on

A Low Carb Thanksgiving: Something To Really Be Thankful For

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. :-)

2009-11-11T17:57:00.000-08:00

It's Thanksgiving, Pt.2

at the Low-carb Cook's Nook!

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. (Recipes, as always, 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. 12th), we will cover desserts, cranberry sauces, and appetizers/relish trays.

The 3rd week (Nov.19th), 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, www.butterball.com is a great and perennial resource for turkey-cookery .

When: Thursday, November 12th, 9-11 ET Where: lowcarbcooksnook
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.

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!

Bring your favorite recipes, so we can Gobble-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. :-)

2009-11-04T15:55:00.000-08:00

Time to Plan Out Your Thanksgiving

at the Low-carb Cooks' Nook

You have three weeks to figure out what you're going to do for Thanksgiving!

Some low-carbers say, "To heck with low-carbing, this is Thanksgiving," but 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. 12), we will cover desserts.

The 3rd week (Nov. 19), we'll pull it all together with the extras: gravies, cranberry sauces, and the turkey itself.

There will be no chat on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26th.. that's when you get to enjoy the (low-carb) fruits of your labors!

Hope to see you at the first of this Thanksgiving Series!

When: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 9-11 ET

Where: lowcarbcooksnook

Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel and YOU!

Bring your favorite recipes, so we can Gobble-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

Hope to see you at the chat!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

Want to receive these weekly invitations to this chat in your emailbox... just write to me FOODMagic@aol.com and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

2009-10-28T18:24:00.000-07:00

No Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat This Week
due to a death in Magic's family.
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

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

Come Stir Up Something GOOD...

2009-10-21T12:49:00.000-07:00

Note: There will be no chat next week, due to a death in Magic's family, so we are having our Halloween chat a week earlier than usual.

Come Stir Up Something Good at
Magic's Low-carb Cook's Nook Chat!

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 Candy Avoidance Strategies!

When: Thursday, October 22nd, 9-11 pm Eastern
Where: 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.

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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

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

~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. :-)

P.S. Don't forget Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 1st at 2 am

Why Daylight Savings?

2009-10-14T17:53:00.000-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents
Low-Carb Tailgating

Planning a Tailgating Party?
What to make???
Every region of the country has different tailgating traditions... so please drop me a line ahead of time if you are looking for something in particular! Come join us and get some new ideas and recipes, Bring your favorites to share and compare! When: Thursday, October 15th, 2009, 9-11 pm eastern time
Where: lowcarbcooksnook
Who: FOOD Magic, F00D Angel, and YOU!
Virtual Refreshments will be served!
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 we will lasso you into the room.

As always, recipes from this and prior 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

If you go to this board to get the recipes, please post a message!

Hope to see you at the chat!
Your hosties,

~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. :-)

Calling All BRATS! It's Oktoberfest!

2009-10-07T14:32:00.000-07:00

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.

If you're interested in information on getting in on the next shipment of Liquid Splenda to go with those recipes, write to me for info.

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 8, 2009, 9-11pm eastern 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.
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. :-)

Winging It In the Low-carb Cook's Nook

2009-09-30T15:47:00.000-07:00

Winging It in the Low-carb Cook's

Nook!
Wings are 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, October 1st, 2009, for Wings 'n' Stuff:
when: 9-11pm, Eastern 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!

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~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel

Want to receive these nifty chat announcements in your very own emailbox? It's easy!
Just write to FOODMagic@aol.com and with a wav of her {S Magic} wand, you're on!

and here's the
LOW-CARB SONGBOOK

[To the tune of "Row Row Row Your Boat]
Read, read, read the book,
read the book again,
and if at first you don't succeed,
try it once again.

Eat, Eat, Eat some meat.
each and every day,
Lots of Water, Veggies too,
Live the Atkins Way!

Count, count, count your carbs,
each and every one!
If you do, you'll surely see
your pounds are on the run!

[To the tune of "Camp Town Races"]
by Arlene
Just six days is not a stall, doo-da, doo-da
Just six days is not a stall, oh, de-doo-da-day,
A stall is for 6 weeeeeeks!
Not for just 6 daaaaaays!
Gon-na say it till you say it too-
"A Stall Is NOT 6 Daaaaaaays!

(With apologies to Bob Seger.To be sung while dancing the happy dance in your underwear, a la Risky Business)
Just clear that macaroni off the shelf
I won't be puttin' that stuff in myself
The food pyramid made me gain weight
So put that low carb on my plate
Don't try to feed me no starchy snack
Don't need no sugar monkey on my back
I'm having steak and salad, I can't wait
Just put that low carb on my plate

Still like that low carb eating style
I'm gonna stick with this one quite a while
This way of eating really makes me feel great
So put that low carb on my plate

jamie

Prayer to the Whoosh Fairy
Now I lay me down to sleep
A cup of Splenda at my feet!
I'll be good and drink my water--
Leave the grape juice for my daughter.
I promise to eat all my eggs,
So take these bulges from my legs!
I'll eat my pork--I'll eat a steer--
Just smooth these bumps off of my rear!
I'll never even look at jelly,
Please take the blub out of my belly.
These lips will never taste a sweet,
(Oh, if I could only see my feet!)
So, please, tonight before I wake,
A few more pounds--Whoosh Fairy--take!
--Ms. Chris G(written while stalled at 178)

We Will, We Will, Whoosh Soon!
by Lady Spida
"Baby you're low-carb make a big change
Eatin' all those meats gonna' be a lot smaller some day
You got mayo on yo' face
Measuring tape around your waist
Shake your shrinkin' butt all over the place
Singin'
We will, we will whoosh soon!
We will, we will whoosh soon!
Baby you're an Atkid, smart kid
Shoutin' to the butcher, "Hey give me your biggest steak!"
You got cream cheese on yo' face
Yer taking up less space
Keep your Atkins bible in a cool dry place.
We will, we will whoosh soon!
Singin'We will, we will whoosh soon!

Baby eat your eggs without toast
Drink in all your water, no you won't float away
Butter dripping down yo' face
The scale sticking in one place
Don't worry it will move at its own damn pace!
We will, we will whoosh soon!
Singin'We will, we will whoosh soon!Everybody!!
We will, we will whoosh soon!
We will, we will whoosh soon!
Alright!Low Carb Way

(Aaron Gross adaptation from John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
Low carb way--bread and pasta seem so far away
Now it looks as though meat's here to stay
Oh, I believe in low carb's way.
Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be
A low-fat cynic's hanging over me.
Oh, low carb loss came suddenly
My pants had to go because I know they wouldn't stay [up]
I ate something wrong, now I start a new induction day-ay-ay-ay
Low carb way--for me there is just no other way
Now I need some meat to start my day
Oh, I believe in low carbs, yay.

My pants had to go because I know they wouldn't stay [up]
I ate something wrong, now I start a new induction day
Low carb way--for me there is just no other way
Now I need some meat to start my day
Oh, I believe in low carbs, yay.
Mm mm mm mm mm mm mm

Please Drink More Water
Lyrics adapted by Aaron Gross
from Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water"

We all post on asdlc
On the USENET newgroup
To help others with their diet
We all had poundage to lose Dr. Atkins and the Hellers
The Eades and Netzer's books, adored
Another newbie with the same question
Asked so many times before
Please drink more water, read the FAQ again
(heavy bass beat: Dum dum DUMDum dum de DUMDum dum DUMDUM dum.)
We flamed the spamming low-fat ad,
Told the spammer's ISP.
Stupid spammer doesn't realize
We got this way by "fat-free".

2009-09-23T17:35:00.000-07:00

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 sugar alcohols and other artificial ingredients, (2) you can control how many servings you make, and (3) it is almost certain to cost less.
Join us.... *When: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 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

Do you have a sweet tooth and your Comfort Foods are all sweet ones?
If so, have you thought about getting LIQUID Splenda? It's super-concentrated with no fillers and so it's carb-free. Twice a year, Kathy orders it from the manufacturer and repackages it in smaller bottles and sells it to low-carbers. She is legit... I've ordered from her myself. Write to me for more info.
Hope to see you at the Low-carb Cook's Nook Thursday night!

~Rani & Laura~
FOOD Magic & F00D Angel
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and I'll be glad to add you. :-)

2009-09-16T09:39:00.000-07:00

The weather is cooling down and it's time that the Low-carb Cook's Nook Presents...
We're Getting Souped Up!
Delish Low-carb 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 17, 2009, 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 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

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

2009-09-09T17:19:00.000-07:00

The Low-carb Cook's Nook is Goin' Italian with
PIZZA!PIZZA!
Pizza is the #1 meal ordered out in the United States.
Many families have a Pizza Night once a week.,
How do you HANDLE that????

For starters...
what part of the pizza tastes so good?
Honestly, it's not the crust!
It's the stuff ON the crust!
There are many ways to get that PIZZA! PIZZA! taste
without the carbs of the crust.

Check THIS out... Cleochatra's take on Pizza:
The Lighter Side of Low-Carb: H20 Goddess' Oopsie Pizza

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

When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 , 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 or WildAngel6, 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 as easy as PIE!

~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. :-)