This Little Piggy Goes to Atkins

[Supersmileyme]

Give me some - I'll be nice too

Good girl, you get a slice.

 

[Supersmileyme]

Had a gorgeous lunch, Nigel Slater made it on his last episode. Cooked chicken breast shredded and added to hot oil (he used ground nut, I used coconut), add to that 1tsp Chinese 5 spice. Cook for 5 mins then put into lettuce leaves as a wrap with a tsp of illegal fruit chutney (your choice). Really crispy and tasty, and the house smells lovely!

 

[moonlights]

Mmm I love chicken and 5 spice. Want to come and cook for me?

 

[Supersmileyme]

Yes, count me in. Minimins does come dine with me?!!

 

[stubbsey]

hope the move goes smoothly and i am deffo putting my name down for a piece of cake mmmm

 

[Supersmileyme]

Thanks lovey, haven't been able to contact Mum since midday - eek!

 

[Supersmileyme]

All ok, Mum called she's got her phone wet en route. They should be there around 7pm.

 

[Supersmileyme]

Still no sign of her....

 

[moonlights]

Oof hope she's there by now

 

[Supersmileyme]

We're all done, she's in, she has a bed made up and cosy, somewhere to sit amongst the boxes in the living room and watch TV, a useable kitchen and bathroom. She is a happy mummy, oh and the 18 year old cat survived the journey!

 

[moonlights]

Yay on surviving all round!

 

[Supersmileyme]

WI today, sts. Not too concerned, have been having toilet issues which could account for some. Will check how my measurements are doing later.

 

[Supersmileyme]

Since 1st October I have lost:
1.5" from each bicep
1" from chest
2" from waist
2" from hips
1/2" each thigh

I am very happy with that.

 

[Supersmileyme]

It's been another productive day in the smiley house. I've made celery & Stilton soup and meringues. Don't be put off by the yellow tinge of the meringue, apparently the splenda does that. These meringues were dead simple, and are crunchy and sweet. I just hope they stay crunchy.
3 egg whites whisked til in firm peaks, then slowly whisk in 14 tablespoons splenda. Put on baking paper and cook at 120° for 1 hour.

 

[Supersmileyme]

Having now eaten a meringue as Eton mess, here are my observations:
They are a fantastic alternative meringue, sweet, crunchy and light. They are not as robust though, so any moisture (ie the cream and berries) will soften them a bit. The perfect way is to have separate on the plate/bowl. I don't think it would work as Pavlova.

 

[ladyfelsham]

Well done on the lost inches - and on the meringues! Always fab to experiment - and try out said experiments

 

[Supersmileyme]

Yes, I certainly enjoyed trying them out!

 

[stubbsey]

Well done lovie n the meringues look good xx

 

[Supersmileyme]

Thanks pet x

 

[moonlights]

Gosh such an improvement over mine. I'm
Almost tempted to see if I could make non-horrific ones at some point. Did you use liquid Splenda?