Flying Zucchini Slabs

Back in 2018, Ann & Jane Esselstyn did a video called Frying Zucchini Slabs that I commented on here.

Well, I finally got around to making some yesterday on the last day of our vacation. All week the daytime temps were in the 90's and night time not much cooler so I really didn't want to spend much time in the kitchen, but the heat broke yesterday so I had a chance to play.

Unlike Ann & Jane, I peeled my zucchini before slicing it, and like Ann, regret not slicing it even thinner than I did. I used the video's recipe that called for balsamic vinegar instead of the book's recipe's Bragg's Aminos. I also used the air fryer instead of a skillet. I placed my parchment paper circle down, laid out the slabs of zukes, coated them with balsamic, then air fried for 8 minutes @ 370º.

Well, it was barely warmed. I flipped them over, put on a coat of vinegar to the other side, then cranked the heat up to 400º and set it for 10 minutes.

 

Ah, looks a lot better now!

First I tried to just pick one up to eat, but it was a bit tough to bite into. I tried breaking it with a fork, but again no go. Out came one of the 42 year old steak knives. Some were cutting easily, but the tough parts were still tough. But to be honest, as tough as it was to cut, it really wasn't "chewy" tough. Maybe I'm just a weakling. 

And they tasted delicious.  

I have 5 more zucchini in the refrigerator, and will make up another one or 2 for today's lunch, but this time will do it as written, with Bragg's Aminos instead of balsamic vinegar. It'll be a bit neater because I'll use the spray bottle instead of pouring and using my finger to coat them. I'll also use the onion and garlic powder and maybe the black pepper that the original recipe also calls for. Once again they'll go into the air fryer, but I'll start off at 400º for 10 minutes. I'm sure it'll be just as tasty, if not more so, as this one.

AJ Interviews Mary McDougall

And Doctor McDougall sticks around and tosses his own 2 cents into the conversation frequently. :)

Is It Yak Shaving Day Yet?

‘Ren & Stimpy Show’ revival with new episodes coming to Comedy Central

“The Ren & Stimpy Show” is returning with all-new episodes — 25 years after ending its original run.

Full article can he read here. I'm sad John K isn't part of his - his years were the best, both in storylines and animation.

But for now, I'll go play with my log.

 

Dr. McDougall Speaks

So far it's a commercial for his new 12 Day program.

Esther's On the (Virtual) Road Again

Last month, Chef AJ released the interview she did with Star McDougaller Esther Lebeck Loveridge, of Esther's Nutritional Journey.

The other day, the McDougall Program issued an update on how Esther is now doing, even including a plug and link to her book, FROM DONUTS…TO POTATOES: My 366 Day Journey on a Plant-Based Diet. 

The next day the interview she did with Jeanne Schumaker was released.



In all of these places, Esther always sings the praise of Dr. McDougall's book: The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss. It's been in short supply lately (The book, not the praise), and people have been having a problem finding it in anything but the Kindle version. Sure, they can buy a used copy from a vendor for over $80, and the link on the McDougall website store only led to the regular Amazon page where no new copies were available. But all that is changed now. The McDougall store is now selling new copies of the book right from the website.

All is right with the world again.

Burgers et boulettes de Jeff Novick

Jeff's burgers are even a hit in France!

Jeff Novick from the Past

Look what I found on Amazon! 

Health Food vs. Healthy Food, and Going Nuts? The Facts on Fats!

Of course, being an old hard-to-find VHS recording it's only being sold by one vendor right now for $15 plus $3.99 shipping. If my VHS player was reliable right now I might be tempted to grab it, just to see a young Jeff Novick doing what he does best. 


But wait! There's MORE!


And on Max Senoff's Hard to Find Seminars I found this from 2012 (?):

Jeff Novick Interview

5 Simple Changes To Make Today That Will Help Prevent Heart Disease, Diabetes, And Cancer

On this page you can find both the mp3 of the interview and the PDF of the transcript.

See, even though Jeff hasn't issued anything new in years, you can still find his older stuff out there. Like Dr. McDougall, his teachings haven't changed in many, many years.

New On Dr. McDougall's Web Site!

It's a new section called the Online Center. It's not on the main page's link bar, but I was in the Store looking for something and noticed it on the bar on that page.

There's information on follow-up check-ins with Dr. Lim for people who had been to the in-person program in the past.

There's new patient sign ups for on-line consultations.

And whole new McDougall program, all on-line, called: 12-Days to Dynamic Health, the same as the title of one of his best selling books. Here's what they say about it:

Designed with daily life in mind, much of our 12-day program may be taken to fit each individual’s schedule. Plan on a total of 3 to 4 hours daily of live interaction. Each day will start with a morning check-in, followed by a discussion regarding what is on the menu of that day and to answer any questions to make cooking at home an easy transition. Live lectures during the morning and early evening will teach on a variety of health topics and allow time for questions at the end. Pre-recorded cooking demonstrations may be viewed any time during the day. The day will conclude with small group check-ins with support specialists to ensure you understand the material presented throughout the day, along with making sure the program is working for you in your home setting. Checkpoints and assessments throughout the course are taken at your own pace to reinforce the information presented and to ensure comprehension of the materials. You will have to finish the requirements of each day before moving onto the next.

Of course, it's not cheap.

Immersion Fees:
$2495.00 per person. Fees include medical care, education, support specialists, group chats and cooking classes through an online platform.
+$995 per additional family member to cover personalized medical care
For presentations/lectures, we welcome all members of the family to watch at no additional charge.

It looks like they're still working on the web pages for this, as some links still aren't working, but all the info you need is there. The programs are going to be run monthly. Time to start saving up, I guess.

Dr. Esselstyn Q&A with Chef AJ

Local Covid Milestone

For the first time since March there are NO patients in our local hospital in for the virus! The last one was discharged this morning with a lot of fanfare.

In the city itself we do still have many active cases - it was 77 on Friday - so it's still here, but not as prevalent as it had been. I'm still leaving the house only when absolutely necessary and still wearing my mask, even though doing so leaves me with a sore throat and wheeze for a few days afterwards.