Comments on: Pizza Seasoned Roasted Potato Slices (and A Little Bit of Nature Magic)

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:36:25 +0000

Thanks for your clarification Aqiyul, and good information to consider, since everyone is unique. It’s wonderful you’ve found what works best for you. Glad you are following along here!

By: Aqiyl Aniys

Aqiyl Aniys — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:26:53 +0000

Yes sorry I meant I would not overeat potatoes. Thanks for the catch. I do study McDougall and I agree with a lot of what he says, but a few things I don’t totally agree with, through my own experiences. I am a carb lover and I support a high carb diet, I just feel some carbs and complex carbs are better than others. Because of the complex carb structure of potatoes and it’s high glycemic level I stay away from them. I am a highly active person (boxer, cyclist, runner) and I personally see that they slow me down. I don’t feel they are the worst thing to eat, I just don’t find them to be the best. I love McDougall’s work though.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:02:23 +0000

Thank you for your comment, Aqiyl. I think you mean you would not overeat potaotes. Those of us trained in the McDougall way of eating follow evidence that potatoes are fine in any quantity. You could find out more about that on Dr. McDougall’s site. It’s really up to each person to explore the options and the conflicting evidence and decide what is right for him or herself. Thank you for sharing your perspective with us.

By: Aqiyl Aniys

Aqiyl Aniys — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 09:55:30 +0000

I love the recipe moon watcher. Oceanfrontcabin, though potatoes have nutritional value I personally would over eat potatoes. Potatoes to me are a food to eat in moderation because of their particular starch content and high glycemic load.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 01:34:30 +0000

Thanks, coeanfrontcabin! I’d love to listen to that. I’ll see if I can find it when I get a chance. 🙂

By: oceanfrontcabin

oceanfrontcabin — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:09:09 +0000

Maria: if you can find it again on McDougall, try to listen to the Advanced Study Week-end presentation by the president of the potato commission (I think Washington State). It’s very fun and informative-it was his 60-day potato “fast” to prove the high nutrition of the potato. It’s a free listen.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:13:31 +0000

Thanks, Veronica! I hope you like them. They are easy as can be. I first heard of Opal Whitely at poetry night, an got intrigrued. I’m glad you enjoyed the excerpts.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:17:51 +0000

That is a fantastic idea for a meal!! I think I will make that tonight or tomorrow. 🙂 And I love your description and excerpts from the book – I had never heard of it, but will look for a copy! Brown dresses and kind stars are wonderful imagery. Thank you for sharing.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:10:34 +0000

Hi VeggieSue, and welcome! So glad I reminded you of this way of making potatoes! Neat to hear you, like Silva, ordered the book. It’s quite captivating and Hoff’s biography is one of the most sympathetic to Opal and her life. In the “afterword” he also details a fair amount of his difficulty getting this published. I’ll have to check out your link, too. Stay warm and cozy and well fed with Piza-Seasoned Roasted Potato Slices! 🙂

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:06:08 +0000

Thank you, Silva! And so fun you ordered the book too! It’s easy to get as hooked on the mysteries of Opal’s life as it is to be charmed by her strangely beautiful writing. Enjoy!!