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Peonygran Mon 13-Jul-15 16:08:00

Hi all, I have a wedding and a holiday in September and I would really like to get in better shape - I was wondering if anyone has somehow managed to give up refined sugar and if so what were the effects?! Thank you grin

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 13-Jul-15 21:08:47

While I like courgettes I must say I too was tentative. But you would never know if you hadn't been told and it is SO good. Not too sweet. And contrary to popular opinion I'm not a huge cake eater. Baker yes, but my vices are mainly chocolate. Or Ice cream. Or cheese and onion crisps.

princessinthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/double-chocolate-zucchini-bread/

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granjura Mon 13-Jul-15 21:12:50

Thanks, that is great. And even 1000s better, no egg cake, so will be great to try on GS who is higly allergic to eggs. Hurrah- merci.

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annodomini Mon 13-Jul-15 21:28:18

I'm pretty sure that I put a courgette cake recipe on our recipe section years ago. The courgettes make a nice moist texture.

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jinglbellsfrocks Mon 13-Jul-15 21:28:34

That does look very nice. Might try that tomorrow. If Waitrose has got courgettes. (Never looked for them before)

Wonder if courgettes are easy to shred.

gj it has got eggs in it.

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merlotgran Mon 13-Jul-15 21:30:41

Very easy, using the large holes on a cheese grater, jingl

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Ana Mon 13-Jul-15 21:30:50

Thanks for your reply, jingl smile

I don't think we need to worry about a couple of posts about your virus hijacking the thread!

Courgette fans are possibly doing so though...

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Ana Mon 13-Jul-15 21:32:36

Oh yes, two eggs!

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granjura Mon 13-Jul-15 21:38:17

Thanks, ooops I skimmed recipe and missed the eggs- doh. What a shame.

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granjura Mon 13-Jul-15 21:52:52

Found an egg free one, great:

Ingredients
Nutrition
Servings 6-8
Units US

1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
3⁄4 cup zucchini, grated
1⁄2 cup sultana
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1⁄2 cup water
2 oranges, separate zest and juice

Directions

Add ingredients to a mixing bowl in the same order as listed.
Mix with a wooden spoon for 1-2 minutes.
Pour into a non stick round or loaf tin that has been greased.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 13-Jul-15 21:54:31

grin

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merlotgran Mon 13-Jul-15 21:57:09

Why an egg free cake? hmm

#myhenswillbedisgusted

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Ana Mon 13-Jul-15 21:57:24

Why is that funny, Cari? confused

This site is surreal tonight...

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jinglbellsfrocks Mon 13-Jul-15 22:04:07

gj's grandson is allergic to eggs merlot.

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jinglbellsfrocks Mon 13-Jul-15 22:04:34

Not the chooks' fault.

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jinglbellsfrocks Mon 13-Jul-15 22:07:56

There is no chocolate in that one. Might not be quite the same.

Ana Cari can laugh if she likes. She is the boss! shock She can do anything.

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jinglbellsfrocks Mon 13-Jul-15 22:08:46

This thread seems completely normal to me. confused

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 13-Jul-15 22:08:57

I'm smiling at the fact someone said they were pleased there had been less mentioning of cake and I have managed to (accidentally) hijack an entire thread which is now discussing nothing but cake <contrite face>

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granjura Mon 13-Jul-15 22:09:27

Indeed, not my GS's fault either ;) he loves chooks too. But the tiniest amount of egg results in immediate anaphylactic shock, adrenalin, emergency hospitalisation and possible intubation. Not much fun, really ...

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 13-Jul-15 22:09:59

Oops sorry yes - my grin was entirely generic and not at all specific

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granjura Mon 13-Jul-15 22:11:25

Nothing wrong with kids eating a reasonable amount of cake. Just because I have to watch my weight, carb and sugar intake, does not mean GC have to. They are on the go all the time, cycling, swimming, running around, playing cricket and rugby, and both very slim- GS i so tall and lanky but strong, aged 8.

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jinglbellsfrocks Mon 13-Jul-15 22:14:45

I am all for generic grins. We need more of them on GN.

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jinglbellsfrocks Mon 13-Jul-15 22:15:14

gj grin

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merlotgran Mon 13-Jul-15 22:15:35

Sorry. I must have missed that bit about the eggs.

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jinglbellsfrocks Mon 13-Jul-15 22:17:27

We have also discussed my medical details Cari. Well, at least Ana and I have. It is not all about cake.

grin

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Ana Mon 13-Jul-15 22:22:19

Or indeed sugar...

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