Almost all of the products are made by monks or nuns in monestaries.
I thought some of the items (soap, candles) might make a good reward. (I've never bought anything from them...)
I could also see that I would be a little more mindful while using the honey. Something about knowing that the monk who helped make it was praying the entire time he was working... I think that might stop me from wanting to glob it on, like I want to do with the Sue Bee in the plastic squeeze bottle.
Even though we love brown rice and whole wheat breads, we have never really cared for whole wheat pastas. I found the Barilla PLUS angel hair pasta at the store the other day and cooked it for DS & myself tonight. (DH is still on liquids & soups). We both loved it!!! You could tell that it wasn't "regular" pasta but the texture was a LOT better than whole wheat.
According to the package it is made with multi-grains, a good source of Fiber & protein and rich in heart healthy Omega-3.
Per 2oz. serving:
200 cals. (10 from fat) 0 saturated & trans fats & cholesterol 25 mg sodium 38g carbs (4g fiber, 1g sugar) 10g Protein
I like having one with a tsp of natural pb spread on it for a late afternoon snack.
Also, I introduced (anti-low fat products) GF to neufchatel cheese, and she gave it her stamp of approval. Still not exactly low fat, but it has 1/3 less fat than regular cream cheese.
Wheatables also got her OK. They aren't 100% whole wheat, but partially whole wheat -- so a decent compromise.
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Originally posted by GoingSkiing: Dreyer’s only comes in half gallon containers here. I really like buying in pint sizes.
Ditto that for Edy's only coming in half gallon containers here on the East Coast. I will only bring home a pint size container so I have to stick with the dwindling brands that come in the pint. My favorite ice cream to buy in the pint size had been Edy's Dreamery but it appears they have discontinued that because it's all gone from my local Giant.
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Edy's/Dreyer's Grand Light ice cream. The new Haagen-Daz stuff uses the exact same "slow-churn" techniques they first perfected on the Edy's/Dreyer's stuff-- and Edy's Dreyer's clocks in at half the calories of Haagen-Daz. I heard about it over at Hungry-Girl.com... much like other things.
Personally, my most recent love affair has to be with Shirataki Noodle Shaped Tofu-- the kind shaped like fettucini. Finally, a way to actually have the cheesiest fettucini alfredo and be able to fit it into my diet-- because the noodles are practically free. The only problem with 'em is that I have to roam far afield to find them-- the closest Whole Foods doesn't stock them. (Grrr.)
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Posts: 149 | Location: Chicago | Registered: January 24, 2005
I am pretty into my silicone bakeware. It makes clean up easier than before. I never pam butter or Pam in the pan and have had great results. I bake a fair amount as dd and dh like my baked stuff for breakfast- I keep it healthy and still flavorful.
Originally posted by SheriaVa: Haagen Daz Light Ice Cream. It is half the fat and 29% less calories than regular premium ice cream. A 1/2 cup serving will set you back 190 calories and 5 grams of fat. If you're the type that would rather have "the real thing," I highly recommend it.
We have also tried it. I haven't tried the chocolate... as my family doesn't like chocolate ice cream...
I have tried the coffee flavor - OMGosh! it was good... too good... I'm the only one in the house who likes coffee ice cream. I was laid up with my leg and took the pint to bed with me. First time I have eaten the whole pint in about a year, I think.
We tried the Dulce le carmel flavor last night. That was a big hit.
We have also tried the vanilla flavor. I don't care for it... I thought that it didn't have the right mouth feel, but dh and ds both thought it was ok.
