The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Tony the Tigger]

@figmentfan423 Have you ever used Shirataki noodles? They are gluten free and vegan. I picked some up at the Whole Foods near Disney when I was there.

I could not get used to those.

However, I think it’s Bird’s Eye makes a frozen pasta (in the veggie section) that’s made from zucchini and chickpeas.

 

[Figgy1]

@figmentfan423 Have you ever used Shirataki noodles? They are gluten free and vegan. I picked some up at the Whole Foods near Disney when I was there.

Yes and the trick to them is rinsing them and when you think they're rinsed enough rinse them again or they taste funny

 

[Figgy1]

I could not get used to those.

However, I think it’s Bird’s Eye makes a frozen pasta (in the veggie section) that’s made from zucchini and chickpeas.

See one post up about shirataki

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Yes and the trick to them is rinsing them and when you think they're rinsed enough rinse them again or they taste funny

Thanks. Do you pan fry them first also before you use them? I want to make a noodle salad.The directions say to cook them for 2 minutes in boiling water and then pan fry. Do you need to boil them, or can they be eaten raw?

 

[Tony the Tigger]

See one post up about shirataki

Yeah, I rinsed them. It’s more the texture - like super over cooked spaghetti.

 

[Figgy1]

Thanks. Do you pan fry them first also before you use them? I want to make a noodle salad.The directions say to cook them for 2 minutes in boiling water and then pan fry. Do you need to boil them, or can they be eaten raw?

Need to no, taste better yes

 

[Figgy1]

Yeah, I rinsed them. It’s more the texture - like super over cooked spaghetti.

Boiling helps a bit but I get it. Good gf pasta is hard to come by at a decent price

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Need to no, taste better yes

I boiled them for 2 minutes and then pan fried a little. Made an Asian dressing with almond butter. It tastes really good.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Made these “meat” balls today. Really good. Bet you will like them @dryerlintfan , @93boomer , and @figmentfan423 .

Easy Vegan Meatballs (Baked, Oil-free)

These Easy Vegan Meatballs and Spaghetti are infused with amazing Italian dried herbs and flavor. These are baked, not fried, oil-free, dairy-free and made with chickpeas and couscous for amazing texture. These Easy Vegan Meatballs

thevegan8.com

 

[FutureCEO]

I have joined the modern era of cars.

Spoiler

In case, you don't know what that means. I bought one finally

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I have joined the modern era of cars.

Spoiler

In case, you don't know what that means. I bought one finally

Congratulations!

 

[MinnieM123]

@figmentfan423 Have you ever used Shirataki noodles? They are gluten free and vegan. I picked some up at the Whole Foods near Disney when I was there.

Although under complete control now (no medication at all), when hubs was first diagnosed with diabetes 2 (this was maybe 5-6 years ago), he had to completely change his diet. One thing he "discovered" was that he could have those Shirataki noodles and he loved them--took the place of regular past for him.

(He didn't pan fry. Just boiled them and put pasta and meat sauce over them.)

Edited just now--I meant to say he put tomato/meat sauce over the noodles, not pasta and meat sauce!

 

[MinnieM123]

I have joined the modern era of cars.

Spoiler

In case, you don't know what that means. I bought one finally

So, what did you get?!

By the way, I like your TR. Good photos, too!

 

[FutureCEO]

So, what did you get?!

By the way, I like your TR. Good photos, too!

2019 Kia Forte. Thanks for liking my rushed trip report. I might have another installment or two.

Let's just say my other car, I was lucky to have power windows and locks. I had no key fob. It was time for new car. I was going to need new tires, brakes, battery, AC was broke, light malfunction error came on. Way more money than the car was worth. I'll add another couple hundred miles this week so --- finally tally would be 9.5 years and 152,500 miles.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

2019 Kia Forte. Thanks for liking my rushed trip report. I might have another installment or two.

Let's just say my other car, I was lucky to have power windows and locks. I had no key fob. It was time for new car. I was going to need new tires, brakes, battery, AC was broke, light malfunction error came on. Way more money than the car was worth. I'll add another couple hundred miles this week so --- finally tally would be 9.5 years and 152,500 miles.

Sounds like you got a lot of good use from your old car. I hope you get as much with your new car.

 

[MinnieM123]

2019 Kia Forte. Thanks for liking my rushed trip report. I might have another installment or two.

Let's just say my other car, I was lucky to have power windows and locks. I had no key fob. It was time for new car. I was going to need new tires, brakes, battery, AC was broke, light malfunction error came on. Way more money than the car was worth. I'll add another couple hundred miles this week so --- finally tally would be 9.5 years and 152,500 miles.

Good for you. Sounds like you made a very good choice.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Although under complete control now (no medication at all), when hubs was first diagnosed with diabetes 2 (this was maybe 5-6 years ago), he had to completely change his diet. One thing he "discovered" was that he could have those Shirataki noodles and he loved them--took the place of regular past for him.

(He didn't pan fry. Just boiled them and put pasta and meat sauce over them.) Edited just now--I meant to say he put tomato/meat sauce over the noodles, not pasta and meat sauce!

Good for him for being off medication now. I rather liked the noodles with the sauce I made. Dh liked them as well.

 

[MinnieM123]

Good for him for being off medication now. I rather liked the noodles with the sauce I made. Dh liked them as well.

Yah, he didn't like the meds that were given to him, so he went on his own strict diet and dropped a lot of weight. So he was able to get off all medication. He's kept it off, too. He also works out a lot; boxing is his fav sport.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Did I share the good deals gotten at the Disney Character Outlet? Got a bag for oldest, a hoodie for me, and a tee for oldest. The price of the bag was $35 from $75. The hoodie was $18 from $60, the tee was $13 from $30. Since I had been on DCL before, I felt like I wasn’t “cheating” buying it.

 

[Gabe1]

Did I share the good deals gotten at the Disney Character Outlet? Got a bag for oldest, a hoodie for me, and a tee for oldest. The price of the bag was $35 from $75. The hoodie was $18 from $60, the tee was $13 from $30. Since I had been on DCL before, I felt like I wasn’t “cheating” buying it.
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This Warehouse is going to my future life.

Love the hoodie. My Dd wants the backpack. She has the Snacks one on now. They hold a great deal including a water bottle and food sized umbrella at Disney.