WI Tuesday 9th November

No, I don't grind the flax seeds. I tried with my little cuisinart
food chopper, but the seeds are too small. I've read that the OXO flax
seed grinder is the right tool for the job. It sells for about $10.
I've not looked too hard for it locally, but I might shop around for
it this weekend. If I don't find it, I know it's available on
amazon.com. Maybe I'll put it on my Christmas list.
--
Linda P

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 21:53:49 -0800, Fred
wrote:

I did my first batch of real oatmeal last week. The McCann's stuff.
I make a double batch and either reheat or even eat it cold. I add
raisins and milk. Do you grind the flax seeds? I understand we do
not "digest" through the flax seed shell.

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:37:39 -0500, "prairieroots"
wrote:

Mine too. At $6.50 for 6 packets per box, I'll pass. One good thing about
the season change. Over the weekend, I cooked up my first batch of
slow-cooked oatmeal in many months. My instant oatmeal is to measure 1 c.
from the bowl in the refrigerator, warm it in the microwave, add 1 tsp of
flax seed, Splenda-sweetened maple syrup, and 1/2 c. of milk for a 3.5 pt
breakfast.

Mm! Mm! GOOD!

No, I don't grind the flax seeds. I tried with my little cuisinart
food chopper, but the seeds are too small. I've read that the OXO flax
seed grinder is the right tool for the job. It sells for about $10.
I've not looked too hard for it locally, but I might shop around for
it this weekend. If I don't find it, I know it's available on
amazon.com. Maybe I'll put it on my Christmas list.
--
Linda P

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 21:53:49 -0800, Fred
wrote:

I did my first batch of real oatmeal last week. The McCann's stuff.
I make a double batch and either reheat or even eat it cold. I add
raisins and milk. Do you grind the flax seeds? I understand we do
not "digest" through the flax seed shell.

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:37:39 -0500, "prairieroots"
wrote:

Mine too. At $6.50 for 6 packets per box, I'll pass. One good thing about
the season change. Over the weekend, I cooked up my first batch of
slow-cooked oatmeal in many months. My instant oatmeal is to measure 1 c.
from the bowl in the refrigerator, warm it in the microwave, add 1 tsp of
flax seed, Splenda-sweetened maple syrup, and 1/2 c. of milk for a 3.5 pt
breakfast.

Mm! Mm! GOOD!

I would get a separate one and only use it for the seeds. Freshly ground
coffee should not be messed with. g

"Fred" wrote in message
...
There is a specialized flax seed grinder? Sheesh. I wonder if a
coffee grinder would work? Of course, that would mean cleaning it....

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 08:18:08 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

No, I don't grind the flax seeds. I tried with my little cuisinart
food chopper, but the seeds are too small. I've read that the OXO flax
seed grinder is the right tool for the job. It sells for about $10.
I've not looked too hard for it locally, but I might shop around for
it this weekend. If I don't find it, I know it's available on
amazon.com. Maybe I'll put it on my Christmas list.

One person's toy is another person's waste of money... G

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:04:36 -0800, Fred
wrote:

There is a specialized flax seed grinder? Sheesh. I wonder if a
coffee grinder would work? Of course, that would mean cleaning it....

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 08:18:08 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

No, I don't grind the flax seeds. I tried with my little cuisinart
food chopper, but the seeds are too small. I've read that the OXO flax
seed grinder is the right tool for the job. It sells for about $10.
I've not looked too hard for it locally, but I might shop around for
it this weekend. If I don't find it, I know it's available on
amazon.com. Maybe I'll put it on my Christmas list.

One person's toy is another person's waste of money... G

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:04:36 -0800, Fred
wrote:

There is a specialized flax seed grinder? Sheesh. I wonder if a
coffee grinder would work? Of course, that would mean cleaning it....

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 08:18:08 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

No, I don't grind the flax seeds. I tried with my little cuisinart
food chopper, but the seeds are too small. I've read that the OXO flax
seed grinder is the right tool for the job. It sells for about $10.
I've not looked too hard for it locally, but I might shop around for
it this weekend. If I don't find it, I know it's available on
amazon.com. Maybe I'll put it on my Christmas list.

if you are going to try baking with it, start out substituting not more than
a half cup at a time so you can see the differences and you only go as far
as is easy, Lee
Fred wrote in message
...
Well, packaging a CORE oatmeal would merely mean packaging nothing
special. Besides, the entire world of WW is not on Core (G)

One of these days, I do have to buy some splenda and try baking with
it. But frankly, my desserts are cherished because they are real (G)

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:52:23 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

It is interesting that they came out with an Oatmeal that might not be
considered Core. I'll look for it at our place tomorrow and see if they
have
it yet.

"Fred" wrote in message
news
If I recall (I looked LAST week), the WW oatmeal had splenda which
probably makes it somewhat unique at this time and they probably feel
they can charge for it. I thought it was the same price as their
snack stuff at $4.50 but I may not recall that well.

Glad you like the McCann's. It is really substantial and I think
contains enough natural sweetness to eliminate my need to supplement
it.

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 22:04:17 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

I haven't inspected a box to see how much each packet contains. The
box itself looks to be the same size as a box of Quaker instant. If
so, then each packet of WW is probably the equivalent of 2 Quaker
packets. Even so, it's pricey.

After reading Fred's and Joyce's rave reviews about McCann's steel cut
oats, that's what I buy too. It seems more substantial in the bowl
than instant or quick oats. But like anything, it's a matter of
personal preference.

Not all SF maple syrups are equal. If you prefer Splenda, you might
have to search a little harder. I buy Vermont brand, which is made by
Maple Grove Farms. Here's a link
http://www.maplegrove.com/sugar_free.html
If you click on the Nutritional Benefits link, you'll see a calories
and ingredients comparison with other brands.

I also make my oatmeal with water and use milk to cool it. Keeps the
calorie count down.

Enjoy!


On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:55:59 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

That's outrageous! I think I will stick with Quaker. I don't make
mine
up
ahead of time but it only takes about 3 minutes in the microwave. I
am
going
to make some tomorrow. I am going to try using water instead of milk
but
add
the 1/2c milk on top to help cool it off. I hadn't thought about
using
the
maple syrup and will try that too. Sounds like the old oatmeal that I
grew
up on but without the raisons.

"prairieroots" wrote in message

news:1018ef99131fbe3d84905706c870c26c@localhost. talkaboutsupport.com...
Mine too. At $6.50 for 6 packets per box, I'll pass. One good thing
about
the season change. Over the weekend, I cooked up my first batch of
slow-cooked oatmeal in many months. My instant oatmeal is to
measure 1
c.
from the bowl in the refrigerator, warm it in the microwave, add 1
tsp
of
flax seed, Splenda-sweetened maple syrup, and 1/2 c. of milk for a
3.5
pt
breakfast.

Mm! Mm! GOOD!

if you are going to try baking with it, start out substituting not more than
a half cup at a time so you can see the differences and you only go as far
as is easy, Lee
Fred wrote in message
...
Well, packaging a CORE oatmeal would merely mean packaging nothing
special. Besides, the entire world of WW is not on Core (G)

One of these days, I do have to buy some splenda and try baking with
it. But frankly, my desserts are cherished because they are real (G)

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:52:23 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

It is interesting that they came out with an Oatmeal that might not be
considered Core. I'll look for it at our place tomorrow and see if they
have
it yet.

"Fred" wrote in message
news
If I recall (I looked LAST week), the WW oatmeal had splenda which
probably makes it somewhat unique at this time and they probably feel
they can charge for it. I thought it was the same price as their
snack stuff at $4.50 but I may not recall that well.

Glad you like the McCann's. It is really substantial and I think
contains enough natural sweetness to eliminate my need to supplement
it.

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 22:04:17 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

I haven't inspected a box to see how much each packet contains. The
box itself looks to be the same size as a box of Quaker instant. If
so, then each packet of WW is probably the equivalent of 2 Quaker
packets. Even so, it's pricey.

After reading Fred's and Joyce's rave reviews about McCann's steel cut
oats, that's what I buy too. It seems more substantial in the bowl
than instant or quick oats. But like anything, it's a matter of
personal preference.

Not all SF maple syrups are equal. If you prefer Splenda, you might
have to search a little harder. I buy Vermont brand, which is made by
Maple Grove Farms. Here's a link
http://www.maplegrove.com/sugar_free.html
If you click on the Nutritional Benefits link, you'll see a calories
and ingredients comparison with other brands.

I also make my oatmeal with water and use milk to cool it. Keeps the
calorie count down.

Enjoy!


On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:55:59 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

That's outrageous! I think I will stick with Quaker. I don't make
mine
up
ahead of time but it only takes about 3 minutes in the microwave. I
am
going
to make some tomorrow. I am going to try using water instead of milk
but
add
the 1/2c milk on top to help cool it off. I hadn't thought about
using
the
maple syrup and will try that too. Sounds like the old oatmeal that I
grew
up on but without the raisons.

"prairieroots" wrote in message

news:1018ef99131fbe3d84905706c870c26c@localhost. talkaboutsupport.com...
Mine too. At $6.50 for 6 packets per box, I'll pass. One good thing
about
the season change. Over the weekend, I cooked up my first batch of
slow-cooked oatmeal in many months. My instant oatmeal is to
measure 1
c.
from the bowl in the refrigerator, warm it in the microwave, add 1
tsp
of
flax seed, Splenda-sweetened maple syrup, and 1/2 c. of milk for a
3.5
pt
breakfast.

Mm! Mm! GOOD!

You know my eggnog was 18 points when I guessed it at 10, Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
...
First, congratulations on your wedding plans. Second, High-5s for the
pound lost, especially after the shocking revelation about those
cereal bars. I bet that gave you a stronger jolt than a grande latte
(with fat free milk, of course) from Starbucks!

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 07:45:11 +0000 (UTC), "Hazell"
wrote:

Well, I lost a pound, which I am very grateful for as I did something
very
stupid. I usually eat a couple of those 1 1/2 points WW bars everyday.
This week my kids found my stash of them and helped themselves so I had
to
look round to find an alternative source.

I went to our local health food shop and found some Eat Natural bars.
They
looked to me to be the same sort of thing as the WW bars but they were a
little bigger, so I thought I would play safe and call them 2 1/2 points.
I
counted them into my allowance and ate two of them a day

Monday night, whilst eating one of the bars I noticed the web page
address
and thought I would look up the nutritional info, as there was nothing at
all on the bars. It very helpfully worked out the points for me and they
were 5 points each! I had been spending 10 points a day on a couple of
cereal bars!

As I had been very careful to track and to exercise properly I would have
been very disappointed if I had put on. Luckily though I got away with
it.
Glad too, because we have just decided to get married in January, so I
want
to look my best in the wedding dress!

All the best to everyone this week
Hazell

You know my eggnog was 18 points when I guessed it at 10, Lee
Prairie Roots wrote in message
...
First, congratulations on your wedding plans. Second, High-5s for the
pound lost, especially after the shocking revelation about those
cereal bars. I bet that gave you a stronger jolt than a grande latte
(with fat free milk, of course) from Starbucks!

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 07:45:11 +0000 (UTC), "Hazell"
wrote:

Well, I lost a pound, which I am very grateful for as I did something
very
stupid. I usually eat a couple of those 1 1/2 points WW bars everyday.
This week my kids found my stash of them and helped themselves so I had
to
look round to find an alternative source.

I went to our local health food shop and found some Eat Natural bars.
They
looked to me to be the same sort of thing as the WW bars but they were a
little bigger, so I thought I would play safe and call them 2 1/2 points.
I
counted them into my allowance and ate two of them a day

Monday night, whilst eating one of the bars I noticed the web page
address
and thought I would look up the nutritional info, as there was nothing at
all on the bars. It very helpfully worked out the points for me and they
were 5 points each! I had been spending 10 points a day on a couple of
cereal bars!

As I had been very careful to track and to exercise properly I would have
been very disappointed if I had put on. Luckily though I got away with
it.
Glad too, because we have just decided to get married in January, so I
want
to look my best in the wedding dress!

All the best to everyone this week
Hazell

Indirectly. The very same digits that are required to key data into
your computer are also required to operate the grinder.

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 08:00:41 -0800, Fred
wrote:

Is the flax seed grinder computer driven? (G)

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 16:10:25 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

One person's toy is another person's waste of money... G

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 11:04:36 -0800, Fred
wrote:

There is a specialized flax seed grinder? Sheesh. I wonder if a
coffee grinder would work? Of course, that would mean cleaning it....

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 08:18:08 -0600, Prairie Roots
wrote:

No, I don't grind the flax seeds. I tried with my little cuisinart
food chopper, but the seeds are too small. I've read that the OXO flax
seed grinder is the right tool for the job. It sells for about $10.
I've not looked too hard for it locally, but I might shop around for
it this weekend. If I don't find it, I know it's available on
amazon.com. Maybe I'll put it on my Christmas list.