Hi! Anyone west island or off island in Montreal (Vaudreuil-Soulange) out there interested in getting together for a support group? I was thinking although it's nice to have this board, it'd be neat to have a "meeting" like WW, but with low-carb focus.. and no cost.. grin! Support is SO important!!

Anyone?
Blessings!

I used to live in Hudson...which is not all that far from you. But, moved to BC about 5 years ago and now live in Kelowna. I love it here although I do miss Hudson quite a bit. I haven't been out there for 4 years. I'll be visiting next year when my brother gets married.

I hope you find other off-islanders to form your support group. You're right...support is very important. Looks like you're doing great so far. Keep it up.

Hello Shaerat,

I live just north of Montreal and wouldn’t mind taking the highway (or the train) to meet some other low carbers from the same region. Until we form a group, we can still exchange tips on this forum. Did you find those famous “pork rinds” that everyone talks about, in any store in our area?

Actually I did find some pork rinds in a small store in Montreal. It was in "La vieille Europe in the Plaza Alexis Nihon shopping center. Funny because after having bought it I never actually could bring myself to eat it <laugh>

They ended up in the garbage eventually

Thank you Angeline, I will check it out as soon as I can. I want the pork rinds to try the waffle-French toast-pancake recipes. The thought of never having those again in my life was disturbing me. Now, I can at least try the low carbs versions.

Hi everyone....I am also North of Montreal.....So happy your all here.....I have been buying my pork rinds at Zellers....I know for sure at Zellers in Deux Montages they always have some...Its been awhile since I bought some because the last time I did, I bought like 25 bags, came home and crushed then all and froze them in a container....This way I always have some ready to use....I think they were about a dollar a bag.....I also found some atkin products on St Jean Blvd at the Health Tree...I use to buy my atkin bars there before Loblaws started to shelve them....I still go to the Health Tree for atkins maple syrup and the atkins baking mix.......Julie

Thank you Julie, I live in Deux-Montagnes so it will be very convenient for me to buy my stuff here! In witch aisle do you find the famous pork rinds? What are the recipes your are doing with those? I need to take a look at the Health Tree too. Thanks again!

Hi CalicoCat...

The last time I bought the pork rinds,
they were in one of the aisles on your left,
as you walk in by the front door......I had to really look because the BBQ ones where everywhere but not the plain....Finally I found them way on the top shelve...The sales clerk told me she didn't even know they were there....

Here is one of the recipes I make with them....


Southern Fried Chicken


Please make sure your oil is HOT before putting the chicken in the pan otherwise the coating will stick to the bottom of the pan!


4 fryer chickens
3-4 cups pork rind flour mixed with parm. cheese
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder or garlic salt (your preference, I find the pork rind flour provides plenty of salt)

blend well in baggy

Wash chicken(don't dry), put in baggy (gal size) and shake until well coated. Cook in peanut oil (enough to cover 1/2 of chicken pieces in pan) on medium heat, turning to evenly brown. Cover and cook 1/2 hour. Put in roaster with lid and cook in oven at 325 degrees for one hour.

(In other words,after you've browned it on all sides in the fry pan (BTW, I use cast iron, famous for making the best SFC) cover and cook for 1/2 hour and THEN put in the oven and cover for 1 hour.)

This is an incredibly moist and sweet chicken!

Another idea is to coat the chicken in mustard before coating them with the p-cheese and p-rinds....I haven't tried this yet but I will.....

Let me know if you find them.....

Julie

Hi Julie, I found them at Zellers, with the chips. I can’t wait to try all those yummy recipes.

Thanks for the southern fried chicken recipe, my husband was a big fan of shake and bake so I will try it soon.

The only mistake I did was to taste one pork rind by itself. I thought it would taste like some “oreilles de crisses”, well maybe a little but what an after taste! I tried brushing my teeth, using mouthwash, nothing worked; I still had that awful after taste for hours! Now I know…

Hi CalicoCat......Happy you found them and they still have some....I am starting to run low on my stock.....I thought they would taste like “oreilles de crisses” too...What a shock.....They are bad...Julie

I went to the Health Tree on St-Jean Blvd yesterday. I was looking for some syrup to spread on the waffles
In the super markets, I can find some syrup reduced in sugar but they still contain concentrated grape juice. Their carb count is OK for 3 tablespoons but I know myself, I will probably pour about half a cup on my waffles! So I was looking for something near 0 carb.
The only flavour they had at the Health Tree was raspberry. I took it; it can always come handy in a drink (white wine), home made ice cream, or in a slush… I can’t wait for next summer! I also bought some muffin and bread mix.

Your so lucky .... I am due to go to the Health Tree....I usually call them first to make sure they have some Atkins Maple Syrup.....I am almost finished mine....I do have some recipes for homemade maple syrup I will have to try ...... I am also due for some peanut butter.....I grin my own at the Health Tree....I always get he crunchy kind.....I did get some of the ED Smith sugar free syrup but like you, I don't trust myself....I found some low carb beer ... 2.3 carbs per bottle...I haven't tried it yet ... I can' t wait too....

Gee, it's nice to see other Montrealers on here (or close to, at least!)

When I first joined, I searched and didn't find anyone.
I fell off the wagon for about 6 months, but now I'm back with my New Year's resolution!

I just found Porkey's "pork puffs" at Zellers in Pincourt (I live in NDG but work in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue). I think these are quite different from the pork rinds "oreilles de crisses" that Quebecers are used to. They are also carb free, and are easy to grind up for breading and such. One thing that is important, is to check the EXPIRY DATE!! I bought some that were past due, and they were rancid! eeek! Left a terrible taste in my mouth. That could explain why someone trying them for the first time might hate them (although they are not really great anyway... )

Did anyone get together yet? (Not sure if anyone is still here) You are right in that support is very important. My friends and boyfriend help me, but no one else follows this WOE. Hard sometimes...

Hope to hear from you!

Aria~

Welcome back Aria......Thanks for the tip about the expiry date on the pork rinds....I haven't met with anyone ..... I don't know if some other people have....I love this board....Take care....Julie

Hi Aria, I am still low carbing and I haven’t met with anyone either.

Julie, congratulations on attaining your goal weight! You must be so proud of yourself!