question for the legendary LINDA SUE...

flatferenghi · 10-08-2010, 12:28 PM

I love reading your recipes. I am checking them out to find ones for my limited kitchen skills, and limited budget. Regarding your recipe for mushroom soup, as an example, when u say "ounces" as in 8-12 oz of mushrooms, do u mean by weight, or by volume? Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI.

ravenrose · 10-08-2010, 03:40 PM

I ain't Linda, but the only thing that's measured in volume ounces in cooking is liquid or one sort or another. Otherwise, it's weight.

As an aside, since the specific gravity of water is one, an ounce of volume weighs an ounce too. And most liquids used in cooking are primarily water and have specific gravities not that far off one, so if you just weighed everything you wouldn't be far wrong.

slbbw · 10-08-2010, 04:45 PM

Mushroom packaging is 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz, etc. Check it out.

LindaSue · 10-09-2010, 08:27 AM

When I list "ounces" in a recipe, I always mean by weight. If the ingredient is something that could also relatively accurately be measured with cups, I usually list the equivalent cup measurement as well for those who don't have a food scale. I almost never list foods such as lettuce and other vegetables by the cup because it's nearly impossible to measure them that way unless the pieces are really tiny.

2Tabitha · 10-10-2010, 02:47 PM

I'm just beginning with Atkins and I think my day one (today) went well - but I want to have more dinner recipes on hand that will entice my family too. Linda Sue, I poked just a wee bit at your web site and your recipes are EXCELLENT to see - read etc. I can almost
taste them!

I actually just popped the Pumpkin Bake (Jody's?) in the oven 10 min ago and am excitedly waiting for that. Dinner is roast chicken and a side of braised spinach w onions and garlic. Dessert - pumpkin bake. Brkfast tomorrow: pumpkin bake! LOL

Anyway, thank you for making your recipes public.
Tabby

LindaSue · 10-11-2010, 08:03 AM

Thanks, Tabby. I've been known to eat Pumpkin Bake for breakfast too. That's what's so great about most low carb recipes. Even the desserts are nutritious enough to make a meal out of. Pumpkin Bake sure beats Froot Loops or Pop-Tarts any day!

flatferenghi · 10-12-2010, 05:13 AM

I look forward to trying out the afore-mentioned recipe, as well as others that are not too complicated for the likes of me. One other question that has been plagueing me. What can one use as a substitute for carb-quick, as I heard that it does have a salty aspect to it. FF

ravenrose · 10-14-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flatferenghi

I look forward to trying out the afore-mentioned recipe, as well as others that are not too complicated for the likes of me. One other question that has been plagueing me. What can one use as a substitute for carb-quick, as I heard that it does have a salty aspect to it. FF

what are you using it for? I prefer baking with flax, but it wouldn't make plausible biscuits if that's your aim.

flatferenghi · 10-15-2010, 07:36 AM

but, i will keep it in mind NOT to use flax in biscuits. FF

Speck333 · 10-15-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by flatferenghi

but, i will keep it in mind NOT to use flax in biscuits. FF

I tried that once. Epic fail.

10-08-2010, 12:28 PM	#1
flatferenghi Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,808 Gallery: flatferenghi	question for the legendary LINDA SUE... I love reading your recipes. I am checking them out to find ones for my limited kitchen skills, and limited budget. Regarding your recipe for mushroom soup, as an example, when u say "ounces" as in 8-12 oz of mushrooms, do u mean by weight, or by volume? Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI.

10-12-2010, 05:13 AM	#7
flatferenghi Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,808 Gallery: flatferenghi	thanks much, LindaSue. I look forward to trying out the afore-mentioned recipe, as well as others that are not too complicated for the likes of me. One other question that has been plagueing me. What can one use as a substitute for carb-quick, as I heard that it does have a salty aspect to it. FF

10-15-2010, 07:36 AM	#9
flatferenghi Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 13,808 Gallery: flatferenghi	no specific recipe in mind at this time. but, i will keep it in mind NOT to use flax in biscuits. FF

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10-08-2010, 03:40 PM	#2
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,073 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	I ain't Linda, but the only thing that's measured in volume ounces in cooking is liquid or one sort or another. Otherwise, it's weight. As an aside, since the specific gravity of water is one, an ounce of volume weighs an ounce too. And most liquids used in cooking are primarily water and have specific gravities not that far off one, so if you just weighed everything you wouldn't be far wrong.

10-08-2010, 04:45 PM	#3
slbbw Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 323 Gallery: slbbw Stats: 234/199/150 WOE: Low Carb <30 Start Date: 1977,2000,Apr,2010	Mushroom packaging is 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz, etc. Check it out.

10-09-2010, 08:27 AM	#4
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,437 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	When I list "ounces" in a recipe, I always mean by weight. If the ingredient is something that could also relatively accurately be measured with cups, I usually list the equivalent cup measurement as well for those who don't have a food scale. I almost never list foods such as lettuce and other vegetables by the cup because it's nearly impossible to measure them that way unless the pieces are really tiny.

10-10-2010, 02:47 PM	#5
2Tabitha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 84 Gallery: 2Tabitha Stats: 181/178.4/130 WOE: Atkins for Induction, then - ? Start Date: 10.10.2010	I'm just beginning with Atkins and I think my day one (today) went well - but I want to have more dinner recipes on hand that will entice my family too. Linda Sue, I poked just a wee bit at your web site and your recipes are EXCELLENT to see - read etc. I can almost taste them! I actually just popped the Pumpkin Bake (Jody's?) in the oven 10 min ago and am excitedly waiting for that. Dinner is roast chicken and a side of braised spinach w onions and garlic. Dessert - pumpkin bake. Brkfast tomorrow: pumpkin bake! LOL Anyway, thank you for making your recipes public. Tabby

10-11-2010, 08:03 AM	#6
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,437 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	Thanks, Tabby. I've been known to eat Pumpkin Bake for breakfast too. That's what's so great about most low carb recipes. Even the desserts are nutritious enough to make a meal out of. Pumpkin Bake sure beats Froot Loops or Pop-Tarts any day!