Comments on: In Search Of: Coconut Milk http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/ Thoughts about life with migraines Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:30:24 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Scrubs http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-2877 Scrubs Tue, 26 May 2009 18:39:20 +0000 http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-2877 Informative and entertaining. I've added your blog to my "reading material." Keep me updated! Informative and entertaining. I’ve added your blog to my “reading material.” Keep me updated!

]]> By: Eat Good Fats and Get Rid of Belly Fat | Get Rid of Belly Fat http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-2763 Eat Good Fats and Get Rid of Belly Fat | Get Rid of Belly Fat Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:33:32 +0000 http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-2763 [...] In Search Of: Coconut Milk - I am planning a small splurge for Thanksgiving. I am not going all out, mind you. I will have a sensible low-carb breakfast, and for the afternoon dinner, I will eat some of the bird (duck in our case, because our host’s 16-year-old … [...] [...] In Search Of: Coconut Milk – I am planning a small splurge for Thanksgiving. I am not going all out, mind you. I will have a sensible low-carb breakfast, and for the afternoon dinner, I will eat some of the bird (duck in our case, because our host’s 16-year-old … [...]

]]> By: psipsina http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-2554 psipsina Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:28:01 +0000 http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-2554 Thanks, Buford. However, I still intend to keep buying additive-free coconut milk. The fact that some brands do not contain additives exist suggests to me that chemical preservatives are unnecessary. And when I see preservatives (other than salt) added to a product, it makes me wonder if corners are being cut at the factory. Food is canned under high temperature, which is also a great way to kill wild yeasts. My guess would be that if you maintain good standards for cleanliness and temperature, and good inventory control (not making more product than you can move in a specified period of time), preservatives are not an issue. At least, I've never opened a can of preservative-free coconut milk and smelled alcohol or seen yeast colonies floating in it. Thanks, Buford. However, I still intend to keep buying additive-free coconut milk. The fact that some brands do not contain additives exist suggests to me that chemical preservatives are unnecessary. And when I see preservatives (other than salt) added to a product, it makes me wonder if corners are being cut at the factory. Food is canned under high temperature, which is also a great way to kill wild yeasts. My guess would be that if you maintain good standards for cleanliness and temperature, and good inventory control (not making more product than you can move in a specified period of time), preservatives are not an issue. At least, I’ve never opened a can of preservative-free coconut milk and smelled alcohol or seen yeast colonies floating in it.

]]> By: Buford http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-2553 Buford Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:10:58 +0000 http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-2553 Sodium metabisulfite is simply a preservative; it kills wild yeasts. Unless you're allergic to sulfites I wouldn't consider it an issue, and unless it is added in a very large quantity (much more than needed for its preservative qualities) it won't impart any taste. It is used in wine and cider making to kill off wild yeasts, or to stop fermentation. I use it in smaller quantity in beer brewing to treat my tapwater in order to remove chloramine. The Campden tablets wine/cidermakers use is the form it is most commonly seen as. Sodium metabisulfite is simply a preservative; it kills wild yeasts. Unless you’re allergic to sulfites I wouldn’t consider it an issue, and unless it is added in a very large quantity (much more than needed for its preservative qualities) it won’t impart any taste. It is used in wine and cider making to kill off wild yeasts, or to stop fermentation. I use it in smaller quantity in beer brewing to treat my tapwater in order to remove chloramine.

The Campden tablets wine/cidermakers use is the form it is most commonly seen as.

]]> By: Anna http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-1005 Anna Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:56:05 +0000 http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-1005 This cheescake sounds delicious. Would you consider posting the recipe? Or did you and I missed it? I love to make cheesecake with a nut crust (or crustless) and homemade ricotta or cream cheese. I am on a coconut kick lately, so that's another reason your husband's cheesecake caught my attention. Coconut milk, low sugar coconut flour cookies, coconut oil, coconut spread, smoothies, etc. I find I get some energy from it, perhaps from the Medium Chain Fatty Acids, that are burned more like carbs. I seem to be able to find coconut milk in my local stores easily. The large conventional grocery store I rarely go into (perhaps every other month) has a couple of varieties in the International Foods aisle, near the Asian foods. The one with just coconut and water is usually 99 cents a can, the cheapest I have seen. I am using so much that I stock up and buy a dozen cans (one of the few remaining canned foods I buy). The local "natural" food store (small local chain that is much like a Whole Foods clone) has a couple varieties (Thai Kitchen, Roland, Natural Value, and others) in regular, light, organic, and all but one have a gum of some sort to emulisfy and thicken the coconut milk, plus are 65-150% more expensive than the first one I mentioned, though at least one or two are organic (but are pesticides and chemical fertilizers even used on coconuts?). I noticed that store now also has a coconut cream product in a vacuum sealed pouch that needs hot water added when opened. I haven't tried it yet. Another local Wild Oats-owned store has similar brands of coconut milk, also at medium to high prices, with gums added. Both of these places carry Bob's Red Mill coconut flour (gluten-free). I don't bother with TJ's light stuff, either. They told me the full fat CM didn't sell. Arrrgh! TJ's is my main grocery store for the stuff I can't get from my CSA or local farm so it is a pain to go to the conventional grocery store just for CM. This cheescake sounds delicious. Would you consider posting the recipe? Or did you and I missed it? I love to make cheesecake with a nut crust (or crustless) and homemade ricotta or cream cheese.

I am on a coconut kick lately, so that’s another reason your husband’s cheesecake caught my attention. Coconut milk, low sugar coconut flour cookies, coconut oil, coconut spread, smoothies, etc. I find I get some energy from it, perhaps from the Medium Chain Fatty Acids, that are burned more like carbs.

I seem to be able to find coconut milk in my local stores easily. The large conventional grocery store I rarely go into (perhaps every other month) has a couple of varieties in the International Foods aisle, near the Asian foods. The one with just coconut and water is usually 99 cents a can, the cheapest I have seen. I am using so much that I stock up and buy a dozen cans (one of the few remaining canned foods I buy).

The local “natural” food store (small local chain that is much like a Whole Foods clone) has a couple varieties (Thai Kitchen, Roland, Natural Value, and others) in regular, light, organic, and all but one have a gum of some sort to emulisfy and thicken the coconut milk, plus are 65-150% more expensive than the first one I mentioned, though at least one or two are organic (but are pesticides and chemical fertilizers even used on coconuts?). I noticed that store now also has a coconut cream product in a vacuum sealed pouch that needs hot water added when opened. I haven’t tried it yet. Another local Wild Oats-owned store has similar brands of coconut milk, also at medium to high prices, with gums added. Both of these places carry Bob’s Red Mill coconut flour (gluten-free).

I don’t bother with TJ’s light stuff, either. They told me the full fat CM didn’t sell. Arrrgh! TJ’s is my main grocery store for the stuff I can’t get from my CSA or local farm so it is a pain to go to the conventional grocery store just for CM.

]]> By: Low Carb Diet » In Search Of: Coconut Milk http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-820 Low Carb Diet » In Search Of: Coconut Milk Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:52:53 +0000 http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-820 [...] psipsina wrote an interesting post today on In Search Of: Coconut MilkHere’s a quick excerptI will have a sensible low-carb breakfast, and for the afternoon dinner, I will eat some of the bird (duck in our case, because our host’s 16-year-old daughter wanted something different, and I’m always delighted to have the opportunity … [...] [...] psipsina wrote an interesting post today on In Search Of: Coconut MilkHere’s a quick excerptI will have a sensible low-carb breakfast, and for the afternoon dinner, I will eat some of the bird (duck in our case, because our host’s 16-year-old daughter wanted something different, and I’m always delighted to have the opportunity … [...]

]]> By: nonegiven http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-814 nonegiven Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:03:38 +0000 http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-814 I've been making this cheesecake: http://groups.google.com/group/alt.support.diet.low-carb/msg/d57a931d4339977b I’ve been making this cheesecake:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.support.diet.low-carb/msg/d57a931d4339977b

]]> By: Cindy moore http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-813 Cindy moore Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:45:47 +0000 http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-813 Last year for Christmas I made a cheesecake with oligofructose instead of sugar. NO one knew it!! In fact, my daughter said it was the best she's ever had....and still doesn't know it didn't have sugar in it. This year (Christmas again, I don't do Thanksgiving), I'm making home made cheesecake and vanilla ice cream....then we'll have (sugar free) caramel, chocolate, strawberries and brandied cranberries for toppings. Wonder if they'll be able to tell? Last year for Christmas I made a cheesecake with oligofructose instead of sugar. NO one knew it!! In fact, my daughter said it was the best she’s ever had….and still doesn’t know it didn’t have sugar in it.

This year (Christmas again, I don’t do Thanksgiving), I’m making home made cheesecake and vanilla ice cream….then we’ll have (sugar free) caramel, chocolate, strawberries and brandied cranberries for toppings. Wonder if they’ll be able to tell?

]]> By: Low Fat Cooking » In Search Of: Coconut Milk http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-807 Low Fat Cooking » In Search Of: Coconut Milk Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:37:52 +0000 http://migraineur.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/in-search-of-coconut-milk/#comment-807 [...] psipsina wrote an interesting post today on In Search Of: Coconut MilkHere’s a quick excerptBut as I write this entry (Tuesday night for Wednesday morning publication), my husband is in the kitchen making a cheesecake from Fran McCullough’s wonderful The Good Fat Cookbook. Not all the recipes in this book are low-carb, … [...] [...] psipsina wrote an interesting post today on In Search Of: Coconut MilkHere’s a quick excerptBut as I write this entry (Tuesday night for Wednesday morning publication), my husband is in the kitchen making a cheesecake from Fran McCullough’s wonderful The Good Fat Cookbook. Not all the recipes in this book are low-carb, … [...]

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