I love to hear from people who are readers of Kalyn's Kitchen and will do my best to answer simple questions, although I don't have the training or the time to give full-fledged dieting advice. Keep in mind that I'm a full-time third grade teacher, so if you don't hear back from me immediately I may be busy teaching school!
If your question is about a specific recipe, please consider leaving it as a comment on a post so others can benefit from the answer. If you're not a registered Blogger user, it's still easy to leave a comment. Just click the link that says *Comments* at the end of the post. If you have a website you can choose one of the OpenID choices from the dropdown menu. If you're not a blogger, just choose the circle before the word "Nickname" or "Anonymous". Type the comment and then click *Publish Your Comment.*
If you prefer to e-mail me directly, send your e-mail to kalynskitchen (at) comcast (dot) net. (This address needs to be converted to normal e-mail format.)
I'm happy to hear about new cookbooks, food products, or kitchen tools and do occasionally accept items for review. When I accept something to review, I only write about it on Kalyn's Kitchen if it turns out to be a product I'm wildly enthusiastic about that I would personally purchase. If I'm just likewarm about a product, I will not write about it. Because I'm interested in low-glycemic cooking, I'm not interested in reviewing things that don't fit in with this way of eating.
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This blog is a godsend! My hubby and I are just finishing our Phase 1 of SB and are so amazed by the results. I have never followed such an easy plan... however, we were looking for more meal ideas and, lo and behold, I found your amazing blog filled with pleasing recipes and great comments. Thanks so much for all your hard work - I, too am a full-time teacher and know how stressful life can be as an educator... but I am definitely glad you take the time to maintain such a great site. I look forward to trying these recipes!
Nice blog Kalyn.
Hi Kalyn,
I just wanted to say thank-you for such a wonderful SBD friendly spot to go for great recipes and ideas.
I found it in a message in a yahoo SBD group. A great page all around.
Thanks Kalyn.
Thanks everyone for the nice feedback. I really appreciate hearing from you!
HOW DO I FREEZE OREGANO OR PARSLEY. PLEASE HELP. I LIVE IN OHIO AND IT IS GETTING COLD OUT. AHINTON@NEO.RR.COM
Hi Kalyn, I think reading all your BlogHer recipes and looking at the great recipes here is starting to rub off on me. I even posted a recipe on my own blog the other day. Now that's a first!
Kalyn
Freddie and I are celebrating the humble jacket potato on the blog Sunday and monday.
We will link to any other bloggers that have a facvourite jacket potato recipe with filling.
We would love it if you can join in.
Yours
Charlotte and Freddie
Great Big Vegetable Challenge
Hi Kalyn...I'm always having trouble with boiling eggs, they nver come out uncracked..lol..is there a secret?
Thanks
Chris
Chris, I wrote a post about how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs and it's one of my most-read posts, so you are apparently not the only one who has that problem. Hope that will help.
Kalyn wonderful blog! And thank you for your profession, I have great respect for teachers.
I really like your Chipotle Ranch Dressing - the best flavor I have found so far is with Hidden Valley Ranch buttermilk packets the issue is that HV includes MSG..so I am trying to find an alternative that tastes as good. I have tried about 4 different kinds ... all not as good as when I make it with HV buttermilk.
Has anyone ever tried the Penzey Spice Buttermilk Ranch? Is it good?
Just thought I would ask before I ordered a large bag.
Hi Perry Girl.
I did try the Penzeys buttermilk dressing mix once (long time ago) and was not impressed. I use the Hidden Valley Ranch type and when I wrote an article for Blogher.com about the safety of msg I was very surprised to discover that the conclusion of most studies is that it's not harmful. I'm not trying to convince you to use it, I just thought you might not have heard the latest about it. Anyway, good luck finding something you like. I just bought a big bottle of Uncle Dan's Classic Ranch salad dressing mix at Costco, but didn't try it yet.
I am looking for the South Beach Peppery Zucchini Pasta recipe.
I think it was in the Summer South Beach Cookbook. If you have it please post it. Thanks so Much!
Anonymous, I only post recipes that I've tried and photographed. I would recommend either buying the book or looking at it in a bookstore. It wouldn't be fair to the book publisher or my readers to start posting recipes I haven't even tried, and I can barely keep up with the recipes on my own "to-try list" (I teach school all day) so I can't really take requests about what to cook, sorry.
Great receipes! Congratulations!
WOW!!! Thanks for posting so many quick and easy recipes. Thanks for making it easier for me to stick to my new way of eating. I love your snack suggestions for during the work day.
Kayln:
Love your blog!....it has been a life-saver to me, it has helped me immensely stay on track with South Beach. I tried the peanut butter oatmeal, but used almond butter and a sprinkle of poppyseed and made it into almond-poppyseed oatmeal. Let me tell you, YUMMMMMMMMM!
Hi Kalyn, do you have any seed exchanges for my veggie garden? I wish that you'd put up a seed exchange... I live in Asia and I wonder what tomatoes would grow in a tropical climate? Anyone wants tropical seeds? email me at bugsey2@gmail.com and I wish to have seed exchange partners..
Hi bugs,
I'm afraid I don't have time to organize a seed exchange, but maybe someone will see it here. Have you tried Googling "seed exchange?" That might work.
Hi Kalyn! Kudos on having a terrific site for people who are looking for a lifestyle change when it comes to food. Not only has the site been super helpful with tips and advice from other bloggers, you have done us a great service by showcasing your recipes as well! Well done!
That said, I only have one question. Is honey or maple syrup ever allowed on South Beach?
Thanks so much!
Tanya
Tanya, South Beach is based on the glycemic index, and honey and maple syrup are both going to be very high. Definitely for phase one and probably phase two they wouldn't be permitted. Ingredients like this can be used in very small amounts, such as in a salad dressing or marinade. You might want to check out agave nectar, which is a low glycemic natural sweetener very similar to honey. If you enter it into the google search bar on my site you can find some things I've written about it.
I just found your blog. Very well done, nice recipes and interesting information. You pack a lot of of good information in it.My wife and I are also teachers but I am the one who really goes out of my way to find interesting recipes, visit restaurants and try new recipes. My exploits are on my blog
The Traveling Gourmet
http://cpmputergourmet.blogspot.com/
I will post a your link on my site
Kalyn, just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your website, it is AWESOME,I look forward to getting your email and recipes everyday, I just read your blog from Amsterdam and loved it, my husband and I are planning to visit there within the next year, also can't wait to read about your trip to Spain, have you been to Santorini Greece, we are planning atrip there also. Thanks again for such a great website!!!!! you have the best recipes, love them, so creative!
dmn, thanks for the nice feedback. I've been to Greece, but not Santorini so I can't help with that, but have fun!
Kalyn,
Hi there, I just wanted to tell you I have been on the South Beach Diet as well and started back in July 2006 and now currently I am at Phase 3 and have lost 91 pounds. I was 230 pounds at the beginning and now down to 140 pounds. I am continuing the maintenance phase for the rest of my life so I can stay at this weight. I believe the South Beach Diet has alot of solid fundamentals and principles into what we should eat and not eat. Obesity is a problem in this country and Dr. Arthur Agatston said it is a leading contributor to heart disease and heart attacks. I have cut down completely on many of the bad foods I used to eat and now I eat more salads, high protein meats, seafood, reduced fat cheeses, and egg substitutes and green tea. I would have to say I have been sticking with the plan and it has worked as far as eating the right types of foods. Life is better on the South Beach Diet and it is the number one diet of all the diets out there in my opinion.
Ozarkman, congratulations on your success. I agree that South Beach is nutritionally sound. In fact, my doctor recommends it to his patients!
Kalyn,
I did see your section about whole wheat bread and now there are some new varietys in the Walmart's out there. Nature's Own makes one that is a Double Fiber Whole Wheat bread with Omega 3. I still try to stay away from all bread but Dr. Agatston said whole wheat, multi grain or rye bread is ok. If they would get that high fructose corn syrup and the sugars out of the bread it would be better. I do check the ingredients label. I might have picked up a bad variety because it had that word enriched wheat flour listed in the middle of the ingredients. It is 50 calories per slice. Maybe they should sweeten these whole wheat breads with sucralose instead.
Kalyn,
What varieties of SBD friendly whole wheat bread do you recommend now? Is Natures Own ok?
Under "South Beach Stuff" in the sidebar there is a post about the breads I recommend.
I believe I read in the South Beach Diet book that the more fiber that we take in breaks down whatever sugar that we do have. I believe in staying away from alot of sugar and increasing fiber. I have seen alot of sugar free products out there and even some of the whole wheat breads they may say are sugar free but I'm sure there is a sweetener or molasses that they make up for in the ingredients. I know we need some sugar in us but I do try to keep it to a minimum. What are your thoughts on the fiber and sugar balance?
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THE KIRKLAND HERBED SEAFOOD RUB FOR WEEKS. COSTCO NO LONGER CARRIES IT. HOW CAN I GET A HOLD OF SOME. I'M WILLING TO BUY IT BY THE CASE, IF AVAILABLE.
I don't know if my Costco still has it, haven't looked recently. I would write directly to Costco or check their web site.
Hi, Kalyn!
I followed South Beach pretty religiously a few year ago. One of my favorite recipes was for a mocha smoothie made with cottage cheese, fat-free half & half, ice, and instant mocha mix (fat-free & sugar-free). I cannot find that recipe anywhere, and I don't remember the exact amounts used! Are you familiar with it? If so, could you send it my way?
Thanks,
Kelly
kellyschmickle AT gmail DOT com
I sound my barbaric gulp
at http://kags99.blogspot.com
Kelly, sorry but I don't think I've seen that recipe.
I wanted to thank you for your blog!! I have been a devoted south beacher for 4weeks. I am just now allowing myself to go to phase 2. I was trying to lose 20 pounds( lost 10 pounds already). Your blog has made it simple in addition with the SBbooks. I use your site daily for great recipes. Thanks for your hard work and dedication!
Hi Kalyn,
I am a very satisfied customer regarding SBD-have lost 104 lbs since 3/8/07.
I really need to know where to buy halloumi cheese as I dont know which store you bought it at in your neighborhood. Yes, I am from SLC,UT.
Thanks for all those wonderful emails that have kept me on SBD.
Anonymous, congratulations on the 104 pounds. I bought the Halloumi at Smith Food King on 2100 South.
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