Cici's Low Carb bowl

Its me - WENDALINA · 08-29-2010, 07:25 PM

Yep its true... we went to Cici's tonight with the family for dinner. After I was peeling the topping off of 2 pieces, the manager came over and asked if I would like an Atkins bowl

They let me pick and choose what toppings I wanted, then put some no sugar added sauce and grated fresh mozzerella on top!

It was the most incredible awesome thing - especially since I was starving and dreading being there.

So I ate some and they let me bring the rest home. Did you even know they did this?

lisabinil · 08-29-2010, 07:33 PM

Cleo & others have posted about this. Glad you liked it.

LinearChaos · 08-29-2010, 07:35 PM

Right on!

tulipsandroses · 08-29-2010, 07:37 PM

I've never been to CiCis. Good to know. Will keep this in mind the next time I see one.

Tyl · 08-29-2010, 07:40 PM

ya know, i have never been offered one while there. i have peeled many pizzas there. i love the spinach pizza so!

Midlyfechrysalis · 08-29-2010, 07:51 PM

I did this the first time I was eating low carb! It was a great treat. I'm not sure/convinced about the no sugar sauce, though. I'd have to see the original container.

tybeeanna · 08-29-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chantyl03

ya know, i have never been offered one while there. i have peeled many pizzas there. i love the spinach pizza so!

^^^ This^^^^^My love of the spinach pizza would have to be in Caps:blush: LOVE

JoJo404 · 08-29-2010, 08:24 PM

There's one near my mother's house. I'll have to give it a try.

Fr. Michael · 08-30-2010, 03:40 AM

My first parish was right around the corner from the original Cici's. I have loved the place from the start, especially spinich alfredo and BBQ chicken. Do all of the Cici's do the Atkins bowl?

lowcarbie · 08-30-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Its me - WENDALINA

Yep its true... we went to Cici's tonight with the family for dinner. After I was peeling the topping off of 2 pieces, the manager came over and asked if I would like an Atkins bowl

They let me pick and choose what toppings I wanted, then put some no sugar added sauce and grated fresh mozzerella on top!

It was the most incredible awesome thing - especially since I was starving and dreading being there.

So I ate some and they let me bring the rest home. Did you even know they did this?

I will check it out, I have a Cici's near me and I don't know if they offer this or not but it is a good idea if the one near me does!!!!

DiamondDeb · 08-30-2010, 05:45 PM

I've never been to CiCis but there is one right by my work. I'm still not quite sure what a LC Bowl is or what the ingredients are but I'll definitely check their site to see if it is something I might want to try.

cleochatra · 08-30-2010, 05:53 PM

I love that they do that. We enjoyed the pizza bowl when we went there last year and Jann tipped me off. It was scrumptious! Make sure they don't fill the bowl with ranch dressing. Make sure they give you just cheese, toppings and if you'd like, a small amount of sauce (The bowl is bigger than it looks):

Synesthetic · 08-30-2010, 06:03 PM

Why would they put ranch dressing in the bowl??!?

cleochatra · 08-30-2010, 06:13 PM

I wondered that, too, but that was what they wanted to do. Maybe it's cheaper than cheesy goodness? I told them I only wanted pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and cheese. I didn't even let them touch mah bowl with their sauces.

Synesthetic · 08-30-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cleochatra

I wondered that, too, but that was what they wanted to do. Maybe it's cheaper than cheesy goodness? I told them I only wanted pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and cheese. I didn't even let them touch mah bowl with their sauces.

That's so weird! Yeah, it probably is a lot cheaper than cheese. Yeesh, I know people like ranch dressing on pizza but for some reason the idea of Hot Bowl of Dressing makes me cry.

peanutte · 08-30-2010, 06:22 PM

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the idea of Hot Bowl of Dressing makes me cry.

Synesthetic · 08-30-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by peanutte

Don't lie -- you're eating that for dinner RIGHT NOW.

peanutte · 08-30-2010, 06:30 PM

That reminds me of Patton Oswalt's standup rant about the KFC famous bowls.

DiamondDeb · 08-30-2010, 06:36 PM

That looks good! I can almost smell it.

I couldn't find it on their site. I might have to make the supreme sacrifice and stop in one day to check it out before going home after work...

sugarless4life · 08-30-2010, 06:40 PM

SPINACH PIZZA???????????

Only POPEYE loves spinach more than I do!!!

That settles it, I'm going to Cici's!!!

Betty

DiamondDeb · 08-30-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarless4life

SPINACH PIZZA???????????

Only POPEYE loves spinach more than I do!!!

That settles it, I'm going to Cici's!!!

Betty

For some unknown reason I find myself thinking that should be a steak & spinach pizza...

Monkee · 08-30-2010, 07:55 PM

That is pretty cool. I didn't know that they did that.

SugarFreeSheila · 08-30-2010, 08:35 PM

Okay, I will definitely be trying that - I haven't been there in years!

sugarless4life · 08-31-2010, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondDeb

For some unknown reason I find myself thinking that should be a steak & spinach pizza...

Girl, I am WITH YOU!!! Then my motto will have to be "Italian cows fear me"....

Betty

Tyl · 08-31-2010, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarless4life

Girl, I am WITH YOU!!! Then my motto will have to be "Italian cows fear me"....

Betty

Betty, you crack me up!

Pati · 08-31-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Synesthetic

That's so weird! Yeah, it probably is a lot cheaper than cheese. Yeesh, I know people like ranch dressing on pizza but for some reason the idea of Hot Bowl of Dressing makes me cry.

Ugh... Makes me

Cleo - that looks great! I'll have to try to remember that next time I go there, haven't been in years.

freeman525 · 08-31-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Its me - WENDALINA

Yep its true... we went to Cici's tonight with the family for dinner. After I was peeling the topping off of 2 pieces, the manager came over and asked if I would like an Atkins bowl

They let me pick and choose what toppings I wanted, then put some no sugar added sauce and grated fresh mozzerella on top!

It was the most incredible awesome thing - especially since I was starving and dreading being there.

So I ate some and they let me bring the rest home. Did you even know they did this?

Thanks for the info. I'm a peeler, too, and always feel guilty throwing away all that bread/food. (Is that why I weigh almost 200 lbs?)

Janice

393743 · 08-31-2010, 09:37 AM

I just made one!! It's sooo good! I used low carb sauce, turkey pepperoni, onion, bell pepper and black olives, topped with cheese and threw it in the broiler for a few minutes. It's divine!!!

393743 · 08-31-2010, 09:44 AM

I wanted to post a pic of it too, but i couldn't find my camera faster than i ate it.... oops!

ThisTime! · 08-31-2010, 01:33 PM

Yes, my Cici's does that here in the DFW area. And they are the ones who called it an "Atkins Bowl." I just asked for a crustless pizza, lol!

08-29-2010, 07:25 PM	#1
Its me - WENDALINA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 923 Gallery: Its me - WENDALINA WOE: Healthy Low Carb	Cici's Low Carb bowl Yep its true... we went to Cici's tonight with the family for dinner. After I was peeling the topping off of 2 pieces, the manager came over and asked if I would like an Atkins bowl They let me pick and choose what toppings I wanted, then put some no sugar added sauce and grated fresh mozzerella on top! It was the most incredible awesome thing - especially since I was starving and dreading being there. So I ate some and they let me bring the rest home. Did you even know they did this?

08-30-2010, 06:30 PM	#18
peanutte Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,266 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 188 then/118 now WOE: Atkins maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	That reminds me of Patton Oswalt's standup rant about the KFC famous bowls. Last edited by peanutte; 08-30-2010 at 07:04 PM..

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08-29-2010, 07:33 PM	#2
lisabinil Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 18,024 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 287/Restart 206/177/160 5'6" WOE: Healthy Carb for Optimum Health Start Date: 2/4/10	Cleo & others have posted about this. Glad you liked it.

08-29-2010, 07:35 PM	#3
LinearChaos Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 472 Gallery: LinearChaos Stats: Healthy, happy, with lots of energy! WOE: Low-Carb w/food allergies so basically paleo.	Right on!

08-29-2010, 07:37 PM	#4
tulipsandroses Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,932 Gallery: tulipsandroses Stats: 206/164/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2010	I've never been to CiCis. Good to know. Will keep this in mind the next time I see one.

08-29-2010, 07:40 PM	#5
Tyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 15,000 Gallery: Tyl Stats: FAT AGAIN--working on it! WOE: LC Start Date: Sept 2008/Again Sept 2011	ya know, i have never been offered one while there. i have peeled many pizzas there. i love the spinach pizza so!

08-29-2010, 07:51 PM	#6
Midlyfechrysalis Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 686 Gallery: Midlyfechrysalis	I did this the first time I was eating low carb! It was a great treat. I'm not sure/convinced about the no sugar sauce, though. I'd have to see the original container.

08-29-2010, 08:24 PM	#8
JoJo404 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 79 Gallery: JoJo404 WOE: PP Start Date: June 2010	There's one near my mother's house. I'll have to give it a try.

08-30-2010, 03:40 AM	#9
Fr. Michael Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 66 Gallery: Fr. Michael Stats: 286/219/190 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2010	My first parish was right around the corner from the original Cici's. I have loved the place from the start, especially spinich alfredo and BBQ chicken. Do all of the Cici's do the Atkins bowl?

08-30-2010, 05:45 PM	#11
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 69,998 Gallery: DiamondDeb	I've never been to CiCis but there is one right by my work. I'm still not quite sure what a LC Bowl is or what the ingredients are but I'll definitely check their site to see if it is something I might want to try.

08-30-2010, 05:53 PM	#12
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	I love that they do that. We enjoyed the pizza bowl when we went there last year and Jann tipped me off. It was scrumptious! Make sure they don't fill the bowl with ranch dressing. Make sure they give you just cheese, toppings and if you'd like, a small amount of sauce (The bowl is bigger than it looks):

08-30-2010, 06:03 PM	#13
Synesthetic MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: the moon Posts: 1,458 Gallery: Synesthetic WOE: High Raw	Why would they put ranch dressing in the bowl??!?

08-30-2010, 06:13 PM	#14
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	I wondered that, too, but that was what they wanted to do. Maybe it's cheaper than cheesy goodness? I told them I only wanted pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and cheese. I didn't even let them touch mah bowl with their sauces.

08-30-2010, 06:36 PM	#19
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 69,998 Gallery: DiamondDeb	That looks good! I can almost smell it. I couldn't find it on their site. I might have to make the supreme sacrifice and stop in one day to check it out before going home after work...

08-30-2010, 06:40 PM	#20
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 14,200 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: 5'3 / 100 pounds / 56 yo /maintaining for 9 years WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 -10 1/2 YEARS ON ATKINS	SPINACH PIZZA??????????? Only POPEYE loves spinach more than I do!!! That settles it, I'm going to Cici's!!! Betty

08-30-2010, 07:55 PM	#22
Monkee Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Monkeeville USA Posts: 6,266 Gallery: Monkee Stats: Total Loss: -142 lbs WOE: The Monkee Way :) Start Date: Summer 08	That is pretty cool. I didn't know that they did that.

08-30-2010, 08:35 PM	#23
SugarFreeSheila I'm here to help! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,831 Gallery: SugarFreeSheila Stats: 141 to 110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2001	Okay, I will definitely be trying that - I haven't been there in years!

08-31-2010, 09:37 AM	#28
393743 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 74 Gallery: 393743 Stats: (164/142/120) 5"2' Start Date: August 19th 2010	I just made one!! It's sooo good! I used low carb sauce, turkey pepperoni, onion, bell pepper and black olives, topped with cheese and threw it in the broiler for a few minutes. It's divine!!!

08-31-2010, 09:44 AM	#29
393743 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 74 Gallery: 393743 Stats: (164/142/120) 5"2' Start Date: August 19th 2010	I wanted to post a pic of it too, but i couldn't find my camera faster than i ate it.... oops!

08-31-2010, 01:33 PM	#30
ThisTime! Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DFW area Posts: 759 Gallery: ThisTime! Stats: 324/261/199 (weighed 350+ in 2005) WOE: Upping carbs to 30, cals to 1800 Start Date: 03/01/2010	Yes, my Cici's does that here in the DFW area. And they are the ones who called it an "Atkins Bowl." I just asked for a crustless pizza, lol!