Dieting/Low Carbs

[Donna]

Thanks Emma. Added it to favs to have a good look at when i not so tired. What is this Guar something or other that keeps appearing in the menus in my new recipe book??

[EmmaG]

The cola diet rite drink is perfect if you want to do that cola chicken recipe, as normal diet coke contains Aspartame which isn't heat stable, and although it has no effect on the taste can SOMETIMES go a bit white.

[EmmaG]

Originally Posted by Donna

Thanks Emma. Added it to favs to have a good look at when i not so tired. What is this Guar something or other that keeps appearing in the menus in my new recipe book??

Oh yes Guar Gum, it is a thickener I believe. Here is what I have found on a website about it

Guar gum is widely used as a thickening agent, stabilizer and texturant in many food products.

[EmmaG]

I think you can get Guar Gum in most supermarkets, Holland & Barrett might also stock it.

[EmmaG]

And even Ebay it seems

[Donna]

Originally Posted by EmmaG

I think you can get Guar Gum in most supermarkets, Holland & Barrett might also stock it.

Do you ever use it?? What do you use to thicken stuff?

I thick enough so probably wont need it!!!

[EmmaG]

Nope never used it, I couldn't get on with the other thickener either Xanthium gum (something like that)

If I have to thicken things, I either use very finely sliced onions fried until they are almost black (excellent for currys and stews) or cream, vegetables or if I have to I will use a tiny amount of cornflour.

[Donna]

Yes cream is very versatile isnt it!!!

Never liked cream before but cant manage without it now!!!

Although keep trying to make coffee with cream and the cream just separates and goes bad.

[EmmaG]

Donna I find that only happens when the cream is a few days old, perhaps not having your coffee so hot might help?? Try a tiny bit of milk in it first. I always use double cream, is that what you are using?

[Donna]

Originally Posted by EmmaG

Donna I find that only happens when the cream is a few days old, perhaps not having your coffee so hot might help?? Try a tiny bit of milk in it first. I always use double cream, is that what you are using?

Yes its double cream. Will try it when I open my next tub of cream so it is very fresh and try it with a spot of milk to cool the water too. Thanks Emma.