HarveyMushman

I’ve had a Chellenger Bread Pan for a while and for me it was a game changer. My sourdough never fails when using it. I’ve also done focaccia and rolls in it and all have come out perfect. Quite expensive but I think worth every penny and is so well made it will last for generations. Also, because not only does it bake great bread, it can be used for cooking other things too, because of the fact the lid has top handles that double as legs if turned upside down and is quite deep. Like this…

Mind you, it is chuffin heavy so if you have a low oven, watch your back!

      What I’m tempted to try is an upside down gastronorm pan (one of those big stainless steel serving trays that you might see in a hotel buffet). I’ve read that it works like a casserole dish but is much lighter, cheaper and can be bought bigger. I’ve looked on eBay and it would be less than £20

      Well after 3months of low carb, with a birthday and Xmas mixed in I went for repeat bloods to see what was happening.

      Hba1c has dropped from 87 to 51.

      So it’s working. Happy at that

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        Pompeyexile

        I use a Émile Henry cloche. I wanted the challenger but was unsure with the weight and the price. Wish I had gone down the challenger route.The cloche does work ok.

          Cuprajake

          Well done!

          Tomorrow (8th Feb) will be exactly 1 month since I started my 1 meal-a-day diet and had the blood tests. Hoping the scales will show a decent decline in the weight, maybe not exactly svelt but heading in that direction.. I have to admit clothes are less tight and I feel better in myself…no reflux at all now or acid. Will not know about the blood sugar levels until April when they re-test me. Unlike you, I have not completely cut out carbs but have reduced my sugar intake drastically…Got to admit though it has been tough, because boy do I miss biscuits, chocolate and cake!

              Elcarajillo

              Unfortunately no. Roasted chicken thighs and vegetables done in the lid is a picture I grabbed off the internet. On the Challenger website though there are some recipes including doing a roast chicken in it.

              Because it is cast iron meats will sear fantastically. Next time I sous vide a steak, I will put the base of the Challenger on the stove heat it up and sear my steak on it.

                Pompeyexile well done, when you come off your OMAD, you ever fasted. I do a longer fast every few weeks, currently on 48 hour 24 in now.

                  Well from 15 stone to 13.8lbs. Quite happy with that for 1 month. Would like to move another stone at least, so I will have to up my exercise…and actually do some!😁

                  Have tried the complete fasting before but I just find that too much, especially as I am the chief cook and bottle washer in our house as I am retired but my other half works. Having to cook for her every day is hard enough having to wait all day as I do at the moment. If I had to abstain completely whilst cooking her tea and watching her eating it is, as that famous Dirk Bogarde film title says…..A Bridge Too Far.

                    You need to be in Keto, and then become fat adapted, will soon go. Try 16 hour fast.

                      dfk41 you’ll eventually find whatever fact you want if you troll long enough 😂

                        Jony

                        As opposed to what I am at the moment….fat adopted😁

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                            24 days later

                            Even though I am on a diet I got the urge to bake these…

                            and they turned out alright…

                            The small pasty at the back is with the pork pie mixture but with some added BBQ type sauce…I just can’t stand wasting pastry. Also, had to use a bit of ingenuity as I don’t have any pork pie moulds I used two egg rings stacked on top of each other which worked a treat.

                            4 days later

                            Don’t see this very often now but I loved it as a kid with some chips and beans and as I had some home-made puff pastry going spare…

                            Sausage platt

                            And the little dome is the pastry cutoff encaseing half a plum with brown sugar and cinnamon. As I say, waste not want not.

                            8 days later

                            Got my other halves cousins comping up for the weekend so for tonight’s evening meal I put on some italian opera and made these, ready for cooking….

                            Along with my home-made Italian gravy.

                            All with fresh tagliatelli, a good sprinkle of Parmigiano and torn Basil leaves and a bit of garlic bread and a nice glass of Italian red. My weekend off the diet.😈

                            I’ve been remiss in adding to this thread. A couple of recents:

                            Seared sesame crusted ahi, yakisoba noodles and cucumbers lightly pickled in sushi rice vinegar

                            And last night’s celebration of pi day (3.14) according to US calendar notation. Mushroom, leek, gruyere quiche. I apologize for the horribly ragged crust, I was in a hurry to get in going after work.

                              7 days later

                              The last dish I whipped up was a mouthwatering Instapot chicken recipe! It was a delightful blend of tender chicken, flavorful spices, and a medley of fresh vegetables. The Instapot truly works wonders in infusing all those delicious flavors into the chicken, making it succulent and juicy. It’s become one of my go-to recipes whenever I’m short on time but still crave a hearty and wholesome meal. If you’re looking for an easy yet impressive dish to try, Instapot chicken recipes are definitely the way to go!