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Frugal Reading: Kindle Unlimited

February 11th, 2020 at 10:24 am » Comments (0)

Yes, this is an affiliate link, so if you buy something I might get something,
but mostly this is about how I use/value Kindle Unlimited.

Yesterday I came across ratings for Tablets recommended “for the kitchen”
and was somewhat surprised to find the 8 & 10 inch Kindle Fire to be often high on the list in terms of Price/Value.

It seems like many of the new cookbooks sponsored by a particular brand (including Ninja Foodi) offer Kindle Unlimited members the chance to read the book for free. Often these books are available this way long before my local library has them available.

There are many other books available and I find that is a good way to “try out” an author unfamiliar to me/







Impossible & Beyond

January 20th, 2020 at 10:27 am » Comments (0)


As an “Ingredient Label reader” – SINCERELY TRYING TO KEEP AN OPEN MIND ON THE HEALTH ISSUE
I have been searching for information about the currently in vogue “Impossible” & “Beyond” meat substitutes. from reasonably reliable sources wondering
How Healthy Popular Plant-Based Meat Really Is, According to Nutritionists

And in no small part in hopes of finding facts. And maybe even real info on its production and how all that processing compares with the environmental effects of responsible farming.

As a health issue, so far this is the best I have been able to find. Hopefully so of my family and friends may know of other at least reasonably unbiased source of technical information
I promise to read any links added to the comments –

In the meantime, since I have been noticing a number of posts including these “fake meats” I hope all will read and consider reading and “thinking about” these articles from Prevention magazine and Women’s Health

The search is still on for reliable production information to see if these products truly are “better for the environment” when objectively evaluated .

I would encourage all but especially parents to read the complete articles because just as all meat is not a complete diet, apparently none of these products are either.







Everything Bagel

January 16th, 2020 at 13:05 pm » Comments (0)

Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend Comparison
It is quite possible I got carried away with this Everything But The Bagel Seasoning. And yes I do know there are meds for OCD. However, I did learn something – For those concerned with Salt/Sodium, the best choice might not be Aldi’s. In terms of Price/Value/Sodium, The winner is the 11.5 oz Olde Thompson

Locally (Maryland)
Aldi/Stonemill 2.3 oz at $1.95
Trader Joe – 2.3 oz at $1.99
BJ’s – OldeThompson – 11.5 oz at $4.99

What surprised me most was the substantial difference in Sodium between the Aldi/Stonemill brand and ALL others. The Aldi Stonemill had 95mg of Sodium – may be why some like its taste best but for those with special diet needs, the better choice may be Olde Thompson or Trader Joe at 65mg.

There at least another 6-10 “entries” on Amazon (trust me that is NOT the place you want to buy this seasoning but if you do – this is my affiliate link to the Olde Thompson as you can see it is double the price at BJ’s or Costco –
and I included some links to other brands in my “store”

Basically all had at least the same 5-6 ingredients. Not necessarily listed in the same order. Sesame seeds, Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion, Poppy Seed. The “top 3” also include Black Sesame Seeds. Various descriptions were used for the form of Garlic and Onion.

If you like a PDF of the Chart which includes information for Aldi-Stonemill, BJ’s/Costco-Olde Thompson, Trader Joe, Safeway, Walmart/Great Value, McCormick’s and Castle Foods – email me with I will send copies until I remember how to include the link here.
e mailto:wheatcarr@gmail.com

Please Note: Use at your own risk, I am human there may be mistakes. I did deconstruct 10g each of the Aldi, TJ & OldeThompson – For many reasons including respect for the rights to corporate formulas, ONLY publicly available information is included. Ingredients are labeled in the order shown on brand labels. Other Prices may vary by area.

Thank you to Paul Donahue, Cyndi Balke and Laura Coble Graham for their helpful added information.

So tell me, what is your favorite way to use this Spice Blend,
I think it lends a sort of middle-eastern/asian taste, or it maybe I just like it in Fried Rice.

copyright Wheat M Carr 01/13/2020







1 Hour Cheese – Book & Adventure

November 19th, 2019 at 13:47 pm » Comments (0)

It all started when the impossible happened. I ran out of Ricotta – an event which has never happened in my entire life.
And something that must be prevented at all costs from occurring again.

Step 1: Check local library for cookbooks and wonder of wonders found on that REALLY Looked nearly perfect for my needs. For my Dairy Free friends, there is even a version that may be of interest to you as well

These are the Amazon links, although you may be able to find it for free – but if you do interact with these links, it is possible I may benefit from your purchase.

I plan to buy and will be using:
1 Hour Cheese by Claudio Lucerno

The details of the Dairy Free Version (about which I know nothing but what info is given on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/36TDpgr

Since my experiments may need to be suspended for a few weeks (no wifi and unlikely they will set me loose in the facility kitchens, no matter what my first degree says “Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management” at the ReHab facility) Feel free to give either book a try and let me know know it goes.

Meanwhile something to look forward to in the New Yea!
(the cooking not the physical therapy)









Cauliflower – Some Recipes

November 13th, 2019 at 14:50 pm » Comments (1)

McCormick’s is a “local” Maryland company and other than price is good quality – In the past, I have found their recipes to be reliable – although since I make my own blends – had to make some adjustments. But, for Beets & Cauliflower – you are on your own.

This is not an affiliate link so far as I know, but if you are going to use Amazon to make a purchase, my “entry” for the tiny bounty for some purchases is… I “think” ….
https://www.amazon.com/shop/wheatcarr

Meanwhile the recipes are not affiliate links that I know of.
Recipes are at: still trying to figure this all out.
https://www.mccormick.com/articles/mccormick/cauliflower-rice

If you try them, I hope you will let me know from the perspective of “I already like Cauliflower” or “I will eat it”
Pretty sure my group – The Can’t stand the smell so won’t be making this and now that I am an adult, you can’t make me won’t have much to say

Meanwhile, so far they seem to be the only brand that has a “table IODIZED Sea Salt and given my odd eating habits, it is good for me to have that option. It is has actually become quite common in many chain grocery and much more reasonably priced than either on line or in the Morton web site.


I don’t like the smell of Cauliflower cooking and do not like the flavor of raw – but many otherwise normal people seem to actually like it OR do not hate it and finding it helpful in the success in conjunction with Keto.







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