Topic: THE VIP (Read 7353 times)

Jeanne · « **Reply #150 on:** March 21, 2019, 06:34:33 PM »

Quote from: George on March 21, 2019, 05:24:22 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 21, 2019, 05:05:22 PM
I am not going cold turkey on sugar but I am trying to reduce my intake. Any suggestions on alternatives, without artificial sweeteners which I hate, will be appreciated.

The aforementioned chocolates contain no sugar (artificial or real). They're sweetened with monk fruit extract, a natural sweetener that doesn't affect blood sugar the way real sugar does. And even then, they're not really that sweet...certainly not as sweet as Hershey's or Nestlé's chocolate.

Quote from: George on March 21, 2019, 05:27:49 PM

And a sugar alcohol called Erythritol. There are many brands of this, but this is just what I got. I really like it, too.

Isn't that just for baking or other freshly made foods? How do you use it?

Jeanne · « **Reply #151 on:** March 21, 2019, 06:36:23 PM »

I used to buy Carve cookies, which are low sugar, but I don't see them in the stores anymore. Their double chocolate cookie was out of this world.

Jeanne · « **Reply #152 on:** March 21, 2019, 06:37:43 PM »

Time for some dinner, then I'll finish SAFE.

Jane · « **Reply #153 on:** March 21, 2019, 06:41:12 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 21, 2019, 06:28:34 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 21, 2019, 05:05:22 PM
I am not going cold turkey on sugar but I am trying to reduce my intake. Any suggestions on alternatives, without artificial sweeteners which I hate, will be appreciated.

I'm trying to get off sugar--again. I find that once I cut back, even for just a few days, I have less desire for sweets. When I want something sweet sometimes I'll have a couple ounces of lemonade, an old favorite. Sugar, yes, but less sweet than other options and it will satisfy me.

I wish that worked for me. Thing is, I have never felt better going off of sugar. In fact I usually have less energy which should be the opposite. What I am doing right now is not inhaling it and eating smaller portions.

Jane · « **Reply #154 on:** March 21, 2019, 06:41:56 PM »

If I am lucky this time around I too will have less desire for sweets as I cut back on them.

Jane · « **Reply #155 on:** March 21, 2019, 06:46:50 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 21, 2019, 06:36:23 PM

I used to buy Carve cookies, which are low sugar, but I don't see them in the stores anymore. Their double chocolate cookie was out of this world.

Not much on the internet about them. Their facebook page shows a photo of the cookies as recently as January, nothing after that. They are located in the Marina and might just be a local product. Their phone number is
(310) 905-8100 if you want to call and ask who sells their cookies.

John G. · « **Reply #156 on:** March 21, 2019, 07:48:27 PM »

Good evening, all.

John G. · « **Reply #157 on:** March 21, 2019, 07:48:37 PM »

It's been one of those days.

John G. · « **Reply #158 on:** March 21, 2019, 07:48:49 PM »

The less said the better.

John G. · « **Reply #159 on:** March 21, 2019, 07:50:52 PM »

So, I'm home and watching the beginning of the Suspira remake that Luca Guadagnino made last year. It's 2.5 hours long and in a combination of Germany, Italian and English so far.

John G. · « **Reply #160 on:** March 21, 2019, 07:56:09 PM »

TOD:

Ida Lupino:
Everything
Road House
Moontide
They Drive By Night
High Sierra
The Man I Love
Junior Bonner

Robert Ryan:
The Iceman Cometh
The Dirty Dozen
Lonely Hearts
The Woman on the Beach

John G. · « **Reply #161 on:** March 21, 2019, 07:56:39 PM »

Vibes for all in need.

John G. · « **Reply #162 on:** March 21, 2019, 07:57:00 PM »

Would someone please win the $625 million lottery jackpot for me?

John G. · « **Reply #163 on:** March 21, 2019, 07:57:16 PM »

I said please and I'll say thank you in advance.

Jeanne · « **Reply #164 on:** March 21, 2019, 08:04:41 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 21, 2019, 06:41:12 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on March 21, 2019, 06:28:34 PM
Quote from: Jane on March 21, 2019, 05:05:22 PM
I am not going cold turkey on sugar but I am trying to reduce my intake. Any suggestions on alternatives, without artificial sweeteners which I hate, will be appreciated.

I'm trying to get off sugar--again. I find that once I cut back, even for just a few days, I have less desire for sweets. When I want something sweet sometimes I'll have a couple ounces of lemonade, an old favorite. Sugar, yes, but less sweet than other options and it will satisfy me.

I wish that worked for me. Thing is, I have never felt better going off of sugar. In fact I usually have less energy which should be the opposite. What I am doing right now is not inhaling it and eating smaller portions.

The salad bar I frequent has vegan chocolate mousse. So good! I buy a small amount (2 oz or so), then eat just a couple spoonfuls. It requires discipline, but if I eat slowly and savor it that's all I need.

Jeanne · « **Reply #165 on:** March 21, 2019, 08:05:25 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 21, 2019, 06:46:50 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on March 21, 2019, 06:36:23 PM
I used to buy Carve cookies, which are low sugar, but I don't see them in the stores anymore. Their double chocolate cookie was out of this world.

Not much on the internet about them. Their facebook page shows a photo of the cookies as recently as January, nothing after that. They are located in the Marina and might just be a local product. Their phone number is
(310) 905-8100 if you want to call and ask who sells their cookies.

thanks.

Jeanne · « **Reply #166 on:** March 21, 2019, 08:06:26 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 21, 2019, 07:57:00 PM

Would someone please win the $625 million lottery jackpot for me?

What would you do with it? Once we take our cut, that is.

Jeanne · « **Reply #167 on:** March 21, 2019, 08:10:57 PM »

Ida Lupino:
THE HARD WAY

John G. · « **Reply #168 on:** March 21, 2019, 08:21:17 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 21, 2019, 08:06:26 PM

Quote from: John G. on March 21, 2019, 07:57:00 PM
Would someone please win the $625 million lottery jackpot for me?

What would you do with it? Once we take our cut, that is.

I'd pay off my bills, my student loans, my mortgage. Pay some of my folks' bills.

I would probably fund the recording of a few Cole Porter scores I want, starting with Elmore's work on Jubilee. Next is Let's Face It, then maybe Red, Hot and Blue! or Panama Hattie.

Go on a few trips. Do some charity work.

And you, Jeanne?

John G. · « **Reply #169 on:** March 21, 2019, 08:23:08 PM »

There was just a creepy beyond creepy scene in Suspira involving a modern dance that could possibly give me nightmares.

John G. · « **Reply #170 on:** March 21, 2019, 08:26:57 PM »

Time for bed.

John G. · « **Reply #171 on:** March 21, 2019, 08:28:08 PM »

Good night, all.

bk · « **Reply #172 on:** March 21, 2019, 09:25:44 PM »

I've written half the commentary. I made a couple of egg/tortilla things for my snack.

bk · « **Reply #173 on:** March 21, 2019, 09:25:52 PM »

Now listening to music.

Jane · « **Reply #174 on:** March 21, 2019, 09:58:40 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 21, 2019, 07:48:49 PM

The less said the better.

Sorry.

Jane · « **Reply #175 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:00:56 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 21, 2019, 08:04:41 PM

Quote from: Jane on March 21, 2019, 06:41:12 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on March 21, 2019, 06:28:34 PM
Quote from: Jane on March 21, 2019, 05:05:22 PM
I am not going cold turkey on sugar but I am trying to reduce my intake. Any suggestions on alternatives, without artificial sweeteners which I hate, will be appreciated.

I'm trying to get off sugar--again. I find that once I cut back, even for just a few days, I have less desire for sweets. When I want something sweet sometimes I'll have a couple ounces of lemonade, an old favorite. Sugar, yes, but less sweet than other options and it will satisfy me.

I wish that worked for me. Thing is, I have never felt better going off of sugar. In fact I usually have less energy which should be the opposite. What I am doing right now is not inhaling it and eating smaller portions.

The salad bar I frequent has vegan chocolate mousse. So good! I buy a small amount (2 oz or so), then eat just a couple spoonfuls. It requires discipline, but if I eat slowly and savor it that's all I need.

I need that kind of discipline. It helps if you can control the amount you purchase.

Jane · « **Reply #176 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:01:48 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 21, 2019, 08:21:17 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on March 21, 2019, 08:06:26 PM
Quote from: John G. on March 21, 2019, 07:57:00 PM
Would someone please win the $625 million lottery jackpot for me?

What would you do with it? Once we take our cut, that is.
I'd pay off my bills, my student loans, my mortgage. Pay some of my folks' bills.

I would probably fund the recording of a few Cole Porter scores I want, starting with Elmore's work on Jubilee. Next is Let's Face It, then maybe Red, Hot and Blue! or Panama Hattie.

Go on a few trips. Do some charity work.

And you, Jeanne?

Sounds like a good plan.

bk · « **Reply #177 on:** March 21, 2019, 10:56:25 PM »

I believe it is time for darling Jane to be reading a book, oh, yes, I believe that time has arrived.

TCB · « **Reply #178 on:** March 21, 2019, 11:38:40 PM »

Good evening

TCB · « **Reply #179 on:** March 21, 2019, 11:39:03 PM »

Page 6? Really?

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