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So, the cured salmon (lox) I made came out WAY different from previous batches. There were a couple of differences this time. First, it was wild-caught sockeye salmon. Very delicate flesh, such that handling it raw made it fall apart. Second, I let it cure an extra day because I got busy and forgot about it.
I did it in 2 separate batches...the head end and the tail end. The thinner tail end came out almost like salmon jerky! It was hard all the way through, with a sweet/savory flavor. The head end lost about 1/3 its depth, but was still tender and oily in the middle. Both had a wonderful flavor, though, so tomorrow when the ex comes to adjust my headlights (no, that's not a veiled, scandalous reference!) I will be very happy to present him with both batches.
Tonight I was in the mood for some comfort food, so I made a mini 'pot roast'. I found a tiny electric skillet last year, and planned to use it in my mini-food videos. It has turned out to be one of the most useful pieces of kitchen kit to date! I had a half of a rib eye steak, so I browned it, then added diced carrots and potatoes, some water, and let it cook on medium for 30 minutes. It came out beautifully, and the juices made a rich gravy. Just the ticket for what I wanted tonight, and I ate every scrap. Still, for all the fullness I feel, and satisfaction, I only managed to rack up 612 calories for the day. That thin, knife edge of keto lack of hunger is bedeviling!
I may need to make some fat bombs to get the calorie count up again.
Still figuring out maintenance...
~Kes
Diet Calendar Entries for 19 November 2017:
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612 kcal
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Fat: 31.16g | Prot: 44.78g | Carb: 35.61g.
Breakfast: Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Pyure Stevia Sweetener, Half and Half Cream. Dinner: Goldenfry Smooth & Rich Gravy Granules for Chicken, Cooked Carrots, Red Potatoes (Flesh and Skin), Steak (Lean and Fat Eaten). more...
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2703 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Watching TV/Computer - 9 hours, Washing Dishes - 30 minutes, Housework - 20 minutes, Cooking - 30 minutes, Studying - 2 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 3 hours and 40 minutes. more...
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