Tag Archives: low-carb

Recipe: Japanese Spinach with Sesame Seeds

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Japanese spinach with sesame seeds is inspired by a recipe in Japanese Country Cookbook, a long out-of-print book from the revered Mingei-Ya restaurant in San Francisco. Unlike most recipes for spinach salad, this doesn’t include sugar. You won’t miss it. … Continue reading →

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How painful is the “Always Hungry” diet?

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Like a baseball player in spring training, I started following Dr. Ludwig’s “Always Hungry” diet the day after the Super Bowl. This is the third time I’ve done it but this year I’m having a lot more fun. I’ve finished … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Curious at Summer Fancy Food Show 2018

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

I first became aware of the shape-shifting abilities of cauliflower while practicing Dr. Ludwig’s Always Hungry? diet. His Shepherd’s Pie uses cooked cauliflower puréed with cannellini beans as an excellent substitute for mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is a non-starchy vegetable, making … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cashew Coconut Clusters

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

This Cashew Coconut Clusters recipe originates with the diabolical Dr. Ludwig, but I am appropriating it because his method for melting the chocolate (just mix it in with the other ingredients on the baking sheet) doesn’t work at all. Makes … Continue reading →

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The diabolical Dr. Ludwig

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

After the excesses of the Fancy Food Show and the Super Bowl, I’m back on Dr. David Ludwig’s low-carb “Always Hungry?” diet. I had previously recommended Dr. Ludwig’s book to readers because it’s full of from-scratch recipes, perfect for the … Continue reading →

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