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I am a 82-year-old self-proclaimed Chef who has spent most of his life in the hotel/resort tourism industry. I have traveled up and down the east coast of the United States from New York to Key West, and from Florida to California, and to Washington and Oregon, and back.. In addition, I spent several years living (and dining) in the West Indies. I love food, but I no longer can eat many of the rich foods and desserts that I enjoyed so much (maybe just a taste now and then). By counting my calor…

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THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable Sauteed Shrimp With Garlic & Leeks (prepared in a Rum-cream Sauce and Served Over Pasta)'s weekly stats:
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA posted an instructable Sauteed Shrimp With Garlic & Leeks (prepared in a Rum-cream Sauce and Served Over Pasta)
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLE BOURBON CRANBERRY SAUCE's weekly stats:
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA commented on THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable SAUTEED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PARMESAN, PROSCIUTTO, & TOASTED ALMONDS
As an afterthought, I forgot to mention that I use Diamond Crystal Salt Sense (iodized) in most of my frecipes. It is a real salt; not a salt substitute. However is has 33% less sodium that regular table salt or sea salt and it appears to be available in most popular grocery stores.
Thank you for your compliments, Elizabeth. Most of the sodium in this recipe comes from the Italian Prosciutto (about 950 mg for 2 slices) and the Parmesan cheese (about 340 mg for 1/4 cup). You can substitute low sodium bacon which allegedly has 100 mg of sodium per slice and I understand that a 4C brand of ground Parmesan is available in stores that has 70 mg of sodium per TBS (roughly 280 mg per 1/4 cup). Although I am uncertain as to how using these low sodium substitutes would affect the taste of the dish, you could reduce the sodium in this recipe by roughly 810 mgs. Please understand that I am not a dietitian or nutritionist and I have reached these conclusions simply by researching different food items online! Ed
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA commented on mcon99's instructable Grandma's Irish Beef Stew
Your recipe sounds delicious; it has all the ingredients that I like to use so I will definitely make this soon!
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA commented on THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable 3-CHEESE CRUSTLESS ZUCCHINI QUICHE
Thank you so much for your kind comments! I really appreciate hearing from people who review the recipies that I post.
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable WILTED ARUGULA SALAD WITH PANCETTA, GARLIC & ANCHOVY DRESSING's weekly stats:
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA commented on THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable 3-CHEESE CRUSTLESS ZUCCHINI QUICHE
Thank you! (I actually heated up a slice in the microwave a short while ago and enjoyed it for lunch).
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA commented on THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable PASTRAMI, SWISS CHEESE & ONION FRITTATA
Good! Thank you.
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA commented on THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable SOUS VIDE BONELESS PORK LOIN ROAST
You've got me on this one! I have never seen a 10 pound boneless pork loin. Several sources that I have checked estimate that it will take 4 to 5 hours to cook a 4 to 5 lb pork loin in a water bath if the temperature is maintained at between 137 and 140 degrees F. You might try contacting the Sous Vide manufacturer for a more accurate answer.
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA posted an instructable PASTRAMI, SWISS CHEESE & ONION FRITTATA
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA posted an instructable ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CRUSHED GREEN PEPPERCORNS AND GREEN APPLE BOURBON
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable OVEN ROASTED PORK WITH APPLES, PEARS, PINEAPPLE, AND ONIONS's weekly stats:
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA commented on THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable SOUS VIDE BONELESS PORK LOIN ROAST
Thank you; I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have!
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA posted an instructable PAN ROASTED PORK CUTLET MOZZARELLA (made without eggs)
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA posted an instructable BROCCOLI SAUTEED IN A SAUCE OF GARLIC, ANCHOVIES, PARMESAN CHEESE & OLIVE OIL
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, BUTTERNUT SQUASH & GRAPE TOMATOES's weekly stats:
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable HOW TO CREATE A NUMERICAL AND/OR ALPHABETICAL LIST OF YOUR INSTRUCTABLES's weekly stats:
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable WILD SALMON KABOBS WITH SWEET PEPPERS, PINEAPPLE, AND ZUCCHINI's weekly stats:
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA posted an instructable WILD SALMON KABOBS WITH SWEET PEPPERS, PINEAPPLE, AND ZUCCHINI
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable HAMBONE, HAMBONE - BLACK EYED PEAS WITH HAMBONE's weekly stats:
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA commented on geekrex's instructable Recycled Soda Can LED Lantern
Great idea; excellent job!
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable BACON WRAPPED PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH APRICOTS, CRAISINS & PINE NUTS's weekly stats:
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA posted an instructable BACON WRAPPED PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH APRICOTS, CRAISINS & PINE NUTS
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA posted an instructable HAM, CHEESE, BASIL QUICHE (Soft food for Sensitive Gums)
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THE GOURMET GRANDPA commented on THE GOURMET GRANDPA's instructable QUINOA & SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPERS
You're right; your version does look better than mine. Probably due to all that cheese and tomato topping. I have been able to achieve the same effect by topping another batch with slices of munster, shredded cheddar, and petite diced tomatoes. lol2.ero
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