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eGroups on the Net

Yahoo Low-Carb Recipe Group (moderated, high volume) (12/08)
Yahoo Low-Carb Recipes Only (Dragon Mom) (12/08)
Yahoo Low-Carb Recipe Box (12/08)
Yahoo Low-Volume Archive for Low-Carb Recipes (12/08)
Yahoo InTheKitchen_LowCarbCooking (modifying favorite recipes) (12/08)

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Information on the Net

Atkins.com (12/08)
Calorie Control Council (12/08)
CarbWire.com (12/08)
Diet-Data.com (12/08)
Fat Fast @ CarbSmart (12/08)
Fat Fast @ low-carb.com (12/08)
Hidden Carbs (12/08)
Hidden Carb Calculator (SugarBane's) (12/08)
Low Carb Freedom (12/08)
Net Carbs @ mendosa.com (09/09)
Sugar Free Sheila (12/08)
Thyroid.About.com (12/08)
USDA Nutrient Database (12/08)
USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory (downloadable) (12/08)
Weight Loss (12/08)
World's Biggest Fad Diet (the Low Fat Diet) (12/08)

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Links on the Net

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Shopping, by Item

Cheddar Cheese Powder
- AlpineAire Food Cheddar Cheese Powder
- Cheddar Cheese Powder @ americanspice.com (1/4 cup = 8 carbs; maltodextrin; 1 lb; $9.89)
- Cheddar Cheese Powder @ barryfarm.com (1/4 cup = 8 carbs; 1 lb; $3.99 + $7.41) (02/09)
- Vermont Cheese Powder @ kingarthurflour.com (2 tbsp = 3 carbs; 8 oz; $8.95) (02/09)
Clear Jel
- Clear Jel @ barryfarm.com (also cheese powder) (01/09)
- Clear Jel and Pomona Pectin @ gardenweb.com (01/09)
Licorice, Sugarfree
- ASugarfreeCandyStore.com (Dr. John's Sugar-Free Licorice Candy) (11/09)
- Dr John's Sugar Free Candy with HSH (11/09)
- GoLightly Licorice Hard Candy (11/09)
- Amazon.com
  - ZOT 100% Organic Licorice, Original ($15.14) (11/09)
  - ZOT 100% Organic Licorice, with Anise ($15.14) (11/09)
- Phyto Plus (organic licorice) (11/09)
Pomona's Universal Pectin (01/09)
- High-methoxyl pectin requires a sugar concentration above 55% to gel whereas low-methoxyl
  pectin gels in the presence of calcium ions.
- It is a sugar-free, low-methoxyl citrus pectin that is activated by calcium.
- It does not require sugar to jell.
- Sources of Pomona's Universal Pectin
Shirataki Noodles and Tofu Shirataki Noodles
- House of Foods Tofu Shirataki Noodles (02/09)
- LowCarbU.com (House Foods Shirataki and Tofu Shirataki Noodles; very good selection) (02/09)
- MiracleNoodle.com (02/09)
Whey Protein Crisps
- Whey Protein Crisps @ low-carb.com (BPT; $43.99) (07/09)
- Whey Protein Crisps @ netrition.com (BPT; $34.99) (07/09)
Xponent Gum, Mints, etc (gum doesn't stick to dentures; Global Sweet Xylitol)
- Xponent Gum @ netrition.com (Xylitol; peppermint and cinnamon; $1.59) (01/09)
- Xponent Gum @ mynaturalmarket.com (peppermint, cinnamon, licorice, and fruit) (02/09)
  - 12 piece blister pack (peppermint, cinnamon, spearmint) $1.59
  - 100 piece jar (licorice) $10.50
  - 100 piece jar (mixed fruit) $11.50
  - box of 12 blister packs -- 144 pieces (peppermint, cinnamon, spearmint) $14.95
  - 600 piece jar (peppermint) $47.95
  - 600 piece jar (mixed fruit) $48.95
- Xponent Gum @ longlifeunlimited.com (02/09)
Xylichew Gum, Mints, etc (gum sticks to dentures)
- CarbSmart.com (100 pc; $12.99) (07/09)
- FubaoHealthStore.com (100 pc; $9.79) (01/09)
- Herbspro.com (100 pc, $11.66) (01/09)
- MotherNature.com (100 pc; $12.09) (07/09)
- MyVitanet.com (good selection of gums; 100 pc; $9.79-$10.61) (07/09)
- VitaminTree.com (good selection) (07/09)
- Vitapal.com (Licorice, Chocolate, Cinnamon, 100 pc; $11.31) (01/09)
Xylitol Honey

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Shopping, by Store

BarryFarm.com (02/09)
- Almond Flour (02/09)
- Candy Flavorings (LorAnn) (02/09)
- Flavorings for Baking (02/09)
- Food and Candy Colorings (02/09)
- Gar Gum (02/09)
- Lecithin Granules (02/09)
- Pomona's Universal Low Methyl-Ox Pectin ($3.59) (02/09)
- Soy Protein Isolate (02/09)
- Whey Low Type D Granular Sweetener (02/09)
- Xanthan Gum (02/09)
- Xylitol (02/09)
Bell Plantation (PB2 Peanut Butter Powder; 4 pack is $15.96) (02/09)
CarbSmart (12/08)
Controlled Carb Gourmet (12/08)
Expert Foods (Grits Mix) (12/08)
GlobalSweet.com (Xylitol, Xponent chewing gum) (01/09)
- All Xlyitol Products (01/09)
- Xylitol Honey ($6.25) (01/09)
Herbspro.com Xylichew Gum and Mints (01/09)
Honeyville.com (12/08)
- Wheat Protein Isolate (Arise 8000; TERRIBLE) (12/08)
House Foods (Konnyaku Noodles) (12/08)
King Arthur Flour (12/08)
Konjac Foods (Konnyaku & Shirataki noodles; Yam Noodles) (12/08)
- Shirataki (wet noodles) (12/08)
Konnyaku.com (Yam Noodles with Tofu) (12/08)
Low Carb Connoisseur (01/09)
- Products
  - Carb Counter Chocolate Chunkies Semi Sweet 8 oz (dixchip; $7.19) (01/09)
  - DiabetiSweet Brown Sugar (1 lb; $9.89) (01/09)
  - Duke's Mayonnaise - no sugar (wd0092; $4.13)
  - Marshmallows & Marshmallow Cream (07/09)
  - Peanut Butter (07/09)
  - Tic Tac Sugar Free Chill Mint (tictac; $2.24) (01/09)
  - Whey Protein Crisps (BPT; $43.99) (07/09)
  - Xylichew Chewing Gum (Fruit, Licorice, Chocolate; $2.24) (01/09)
- Links
  - Low Carb Retreat (12/08)
  - Low Carb Retreat 2 (12/08)
Low Carb Eating (12/08)
Low Carb Friends (12/08)
Low Carb Grocery (12/08)
Low Carb Nexus (NC) (12/08)
Low Carb Shop (PolyD, resistant starch, and WPI 5000 & 8000) (02/09)
LowCarbU.com (01/09)
- CarbQuik (02/09)
- CarbThin Zero Carb Soy Bake Mix Chocolate (02/09)
- House Foods Shirataki and Tofu Shirataki Noodles; very good selection (02/09)
Netrition ($4.95 flat shipping) (12/08)
- PB2 Powdered Peanut Powder (6.5 oz; $3.99) (02/09)
- DiabetiSweet (Ace K and Isomalt; 1 lb; $7.99) (10/09)
- Dixie Diner Frosting Mixes (06/09)
- Eden Foods Black Soy Beans (15 oz; $2.19) (11/09)
- GG Scandinavian Fiber Sprinkles (10.6 oz; $5.99) (11/09)
- Global Sweet @ netrition.com (10/09)
  - Global Sweet Isomalt (1.5 lbs; $10.99) (10/09)
  - Global Sweet Xponent Gum (Xylitol; $1.59) (01/09)
  - Global Sweet Xylitol Honey (Smart Sweet; $6.19) (08/09)
- KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce (07/09)
- La Nouba Marshmallows ($1.69) (05/09)
- LifeSource Foods @ netrition.com (08/09)
  - LifeSource Oat Fiber 500 (06/09)
  - LifeSource PolyD (polydextrose; 1 lb; $2.29) (02/09)
  - LifeSource Resistant Wheat Starch 75 (2 lb; $8.29) (02/09)
  - LifeSource Wheat Protein Isolate 5000 (244-0005; good one, 4 carbs/cup; $4.59/lb) (12/08)
  - LifeSource Wheat Protein Isolate 8000 (not as good, 1 carb/cup; $4.59/lb) (12/08)
- Low Carb Specialties @ netrition.com (08/09)
  - ChocoPerfection Bars (oligofructose; 12 bars; $32.99) (02/09)
  - SweetPerfection (oligofructose soluble fiber; 1 tsp has 3 calories & 3 carbs of dietary fiber; 1 lb; $18.95) (02/09)
- Nature's Hollow @ netrition.com (08/09)
  - Nature's Hollow Xylitol Barbeque Sauce (hickory maple or honey mustard; $4.99) (08/09)
- NOW @ netrition.com (08/09)
  - NOW Eggwhite Protein Powder (07/09)
  - NOW Guar Gum Powder (8 oz; $4.49) (11/09)
  - NOW Erythritol Granular (1 lb; $7.59) (08/09)
  - NOW Inulin Powder (153-0139; 8 oz; $4.99) (10/09)
  - NOW Lecithin (Liquid and Granules) (07/09)
  - NOW Vanilla Extract ($5.19) (01/09)
  - NOW Vegetable Glycerine (07/09)
  - NOW Xanthan Gum Powder (6 oz; $7.99) (11/09)
  - NOW Xylitol (1 lb @ $5.49; 75 packets @ $5.49) (08/09)
- Sans Sucre Pumpkin Pie Mix ($5.79) (11/09)
- Sensato @ netrition.com (08/09)
  - Erythritol - power and crystals (1 lb; $7.49) (12/08)
- Sweet One (Ace K and Dextrose; 50 pkts for $1.99) (07/09)
- Walden Farms @ netrition.com (08/09)
  - Walden Farms Dips (Chocolate & Marshmallow; $3.79) (08/09)
  - Walden Farms Syrups (Chocolate & Pancake; $3.79) (08/09)
  - Walden Farms Whipped Peanut Spread ($3.79) (08/09)
- Whey Protein Crisps (BPT; $34.99) (07/09)
- Wise CHOice Frozen Dessert Mix (07/09)
- Wise CHOice Frozen Fudge Bar Mix (07/09)
- Z Trim Fat Replacement Gel (06/09)
  - Order Z Trim powder @ 1-877-699-8746
Nuts 4 U (Hazelnut Flour) (12/08)
ProbstFarms.com (products with Xylitol) (02/09)
- Sugar Free Honey ($5.49) (02/09)
- Sugar Free Jam ($5.89) (02/09)
- Sygar Free Syrup (maple and raspberry; $5.39) (02/09)
SteviaSmart (12/08)
Sugarless Shop (MD) (12/08)
theBetterHealthstore.com (12/08)
Truly Low Carb (12/08)
Vitacost.com (01/09)
- DiabetiSweet @ vitacost.com (White Sugar; 1 lb; $5.29) (01/09)
- DiabetiSweet @ vitacost.com (Brown Sugar; 1 lb; $4.87) (01/09)

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Shopping, Local (Dallas, Texas)

Ace Mart Restaurant Supply (09/09)

3128 Forest Lane (@ Webbs Chapel)
Phone: 214-351-5444 or 888-658-0005
Hours: M-F 8:30 -> 5:30; Sat 8:30 -> 5:30

Dishers (Volrath) (09/09)

Disher Sizes (09/09)

Color Code for Portion Control (09/09)

White	Size 6	0.667 cup	5.33 oz	10.7 tbsp	6 portions/qt
Gray	Size 8	0.500 cup	4.00 oz	8 tbsp	8 portions/qt
Blue	Size 16	0.250 cup	2.00 oz	4 tbsp	16 portions/qt
Black	Size 30	0.133 cup	1.07 oz	2.13 tbsp	30 portions/qt
Orchid	Size 40	0.100 cup	0.80 oz	1.60 tbsp	40 portions/qt
---	Size 100	0.040 cup	0.32 oz	0.64 tbsp	100 portions/qt

Color-Coded Handles Dishers (Size 6 and smaller) (09/09)
Round Squeeze Dishers (Size 8 and smaller) (09/09)

Cake Carousel (12/08)
- Richardson location: 1002 N. Central Expressway, Suite #501
- Northbound access road of Central Expressway, north of Arapaho
- Phone: 972-690-4628
- Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri: 9:30-5:30; Thu: 9:30-7:00 Sat: 9:30-4:00; Sun: closed
- Sells the LorAnn Oils for candy
Cakes Amore (09/09)
- 151 W. Spring Creek Pkwy, Suite 511 (NW corner of Sping Creek & 75)
- Plano, Texas 75023
- Phone: 972-517-0009
- Mon-Wed & Fri 9:30-5:30; Thu 9:30-7:00; Sat 10:00-4:30; Sun: closed
Delicious-n-Fit (12/08)
- Plano location: 4757 W. Park Blvd, Suite #113
  - NE Corner of Park & Preston behind the Blue Goose
- Phone: (972) 599-1018
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 9 am -> 8 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm
HerbMart (12/08)
- Plano location: 4010 West 15th St., Suite 120
- Phone: (972) 758-1805
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 am -> 7 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm
Sugarless deLite (12/08)
- Dallas location: 1389 W. Campbell Road
  - SE corner of Coit & Campbell (about 1 block east of the intersection)
  - East of the octagonal restaurant
- Phone: (972) 644-2000
Totally Low Carb Foods
- 11613 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 109
- Dallas, Texas 75243
- 214-739-6200

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Tools, etc on the Net

Dehydrator (see Low Carb Recipes) (08/09)
Ice Cream Maker
- Information
  - Ice Cream Maker Instructions @ makeicecream.com (07/09)
- Donvier Ice Cream Maker
Baking Sheet/Pan
- Advance Tabco 18-8A-13-2X Half Size Sheet Pan 18-Gauge Aluminum @ restaurantsource.com
  (not perforated; model #: 18-8A-13; 18" x 13" x 1"; $6.49) (08/09)
- Cracker Sheet @ pastrychef.com ($21.99) (09/09)
Perforated Baking Sheet/Pan
- Paderno/World Cuisine Aluminum Perforated Baking Sheet @ amazon.com
  (model 33057; 18" x 13" x 2"; 1/4" perforations; $25.00) (08/08)
- Perforated Sheetpans @ pastrychef.com (17 3/4 x 12 7/8 x 1 for $20.00) (09/09)
Silicone Baking Mats
- Silpat 16 1/2 x 11 5/8 Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat @ amazon.com
  (fits baking sheet listed above; $15.98) (08/09)
- World Cuisine 16.37 x 11.62 Perforated Baking Mat @ amazon.com
  (Model: 41540; $26.99) (09/09)
Silicone Pans
- Comments about silicone pans
  - Muffins don't brown; they just dry out
  - They are difficult to clean (crumbs stick to the silicone)
  - Blue silicone pan dyed a Yorkshire Pudding blue
  - They are awkward to use; they need support from another pan
- Wilton 24-Cavity Silicone Mold Pan @ amazon.com (2105-4923; 1.5" x 1.5" x 3/4"; $9.99) (08/09)
  - Also found at Michael's (in brown) and Hobby Lobby (in blue)
- World Cuisine Silicone Mold, Mini Florentin Cake @ amazon.com (model: 47742-39; 12" x 7" x 2"; $19.95) (08/09)
Software
- CarbTrack Software (12/08)
- MasterCook Deluxe 9.0 @ amazon.com (12/08)
- Pam's Mastercook Help Site (12/08)
Sources
- Brylane Kitchen (12/08)
- Chef's Catalog (12/08)
- Cooking.com (12/08)
- Crate & Barrel (iSi Whipped Cream Dispenser) (12/08)
- iSi Store.com (12/08)
- Kitchenetc.com (Muffin Top Pans) (12/08)
  - Muffin Top Pans (4 in wide x 1/2 in deep) (01/09)
- Pastrychef.com (09/09)
Flavorings and Spices
- LorAnn Oils (Anise Oil) (12/08)
- Orange Novelty Cake Supplies (LorAnn Oils -- peanut butter, etc) (09/09)
- Penzeys Spices (12/08)
- Spices Etc (12/08)

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