Sunday 21 January 2018

Sunday ... a quiet day

Well after quite a busy week ... today has been lovely and quiet.
Some nice easy 'chores' followed by a sit down and cuppa ... can't be bad.

By my side is this book by Emma Hannigan a nice light read


A plate with a nice slice of low carb black forest gateaux - check the recipe out here



and of course a delicious cup of tea




Dinner tonight will be this low carb lamb moussaka
see recipe here

  

Hope you've had an enjoyable and quiet Sunday

All the best Jan
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31 comments:

  1. Cheryl21 January 2018 at 16:49

    All sounds lovely Jan...enjoy.

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  2. only slightly confused21 January 2018 at 16:54

    The dessert looks decadent.

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  3. Tom21 January 2018 at 17:03

    ...quiet day are good days.

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  4. Christine21 January 2018 at 18:29

    Enjoy your perfect day!

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  5. Bill21 January 2018 at 18:38

    Sounds like you're having a nice relaxing day. Enjoy!!

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  6. Revrunner21 January 2018 at 18:54

    Oh, my goodness! Don't get me started. What a perfect combination, tea & chocolate. :-)

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  7. William Kendall21 January 2018 at 19:09

    The cake looks tempting!

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  8. JFM21 January 2018 at 19:48

    Enjoy Jan 💮

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  9. Elephant's Child21 January 2018 at 20:15

    It sounds like a delightful (and delicious) day.

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  10. Polly21 January 2018 at 20:47

    mmm that all looks good. I've had a lovely quiet relaxing day, except having to do a bit of work for a roast chicken dinner!

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  11. Out on the prairie21 January 2018 at 21:25

    putting together a roast chicken thinking of you.I just got back from hiking on the frozen river nearby.

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  12. Lisabella Russo21 January 2018 at 22:16

    The black forest gateaux looks very yummy!

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  13. Lois21 January 2018 at 22:45

    OK now I'm hungry after seeing that food!

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  14. sandy21 January 2018 at 23:18

    looks great! Glad to be back and catching up with my blogger friends.

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  15. Mac n' Janet21 January 2018 at 23:55

    Oh my that looks delicious.

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  16. Margaret D22 January 2018 at 00:38

    Sounds good there Jan.
    Had a a busy Sunday little ones here and now gone as it's Monday.

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  17. Sandra Cox22 January 2018 at 02:07

    Oh my goodness! The black forest gateau sounds delicious. My mouth's watering:)

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  18. Martha22 January 2018 at 03:18

    It sounds like the perfect day!

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  19. Iris Flavia22 January 2018 at 07:00

    :-) "black forest gateaux", that sounds so funny! We add a cherry to it in the name "Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte".
    The moussaka looks very yummy and I have to admit I´ve never heard of watercress sauce! But today I´ll make an attempt to cook your Brussels Sprouts Soup :-)

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  20. Valerie-Jael22 January 2018 at 08:21

    Your meal looks good. Good food, good company and a good read - that's the life! Hugs, Valerie

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  21. Sami22 January 2018 at 09:04

    The cake looks delicious to have on a winter's night.
    Thanks for the link to the books, she's got some interesting books, I'll have to order some.
    Have a lovely week Jan.

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  22. George Pereira22 January 2018 at 10:58

    i have read that coffee is better than tea to control blood sugar. don't know how far it is true.

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  23. Lowcarb team member22 January 2018 at 12:00

    George Pereira said:
    "i have read that coffee is better than tea to control blood sugar. don't know how far it is true."

    Hello George, yes, if you are looking to control blood sugars, it is the added milk that can cause a rise in blood sugars ... so when drinking any beverage that you would add milk too it should be taken into consideration.

    Also with Dairy products - Always select full-fat options like real butter, cream (40% fat), sour cream, Greek/Turkish yogurt and high-fat cheeses. Be careful with regular milk, reduced fat and skim milk as they contain a lot of milk sugar. Avoid flavored, sugary and low-fat products.
    There are many who live the LCHF lifestyle who choose coffee with a little added cream as there go to drink!

    Hope this helps.

    More about low carb foods here
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods

    and here
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/introduction-to-low-carb-for-beginners.html

    All the best Jan

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  24. Lowcarb team member22 January 2018 at 12:12

    Iris Flavia said:
    ":-) "black forest gateaux", that sounds so funny! We add a cherry to it in the name "Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte".
    The moussaka looks very yummy and I have to admit I´ve never heard of watercress sauce! But today I´ll make an attempt to cook your Brussels Sprouts Soup :-)"

    Hello Iris
    We do enjoy our version of 'black forest gateaux'

    The moussaka is yummy!

    Read more about watercress sauce here
    https://www.greedygourmet.com/recipes-for-diets/vegetarian/watercress-sauce/
    I do sometimes cheat and buy a ready made one, providing the carb count is not too high.

    Hope you enjoy the Brussels Sprouts soup

    Wishing you a good week

    All the best Jan

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  25. Susan Flett Swiderski22 January 2018 at 13:12

    YUM! I love black forest cake, and I haven't made one in years... Funny, but it never occurred to me to use lamb in moussaka. How dumb. It sounds like a natural marriage of flavors. I'll have to give it a go.

    Have a super week!

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  26. Snowbird22 January 2018 at 20:59

    Now that sounds like my kind of Sunday!xxx

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  27. ~Lavender Dreamer~22 January 2018 at 21:36

    Oh my! I'll look at this dessert recipe. I didn't have any dessert for my birthday but I'm still going to make something when I get in the mood. Love your photos of the animals at the zoo in the snow too! Hugs!

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  28. Conniecrafter23 January 2018 at 03:23

    Isn't it nice to have those nice quiet Sundays to get us ready for the week ahead :) Hope yours is off to a great start!

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  29. Magic Love Crow24 January 2018 at 00:35

    Looks like a great book! Love the cover!
    All this food is making me hungry! LOL! Happy you had a nice day! Big Hugs!

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  30. carol l mckenna24 January 2018 at 21:16

    All so yummy and delicious looking especially with a cup of tea and fun book!

    Happy Week to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  31. Lisa27 January 2018 at 10:07

    Hope you enjoyed your quiet day of tea, cake and reading. A perfect way to while away an afternoon.
    Lisa x

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