RE: LeoThread 2025-11-30 21-54

[winanda]

WELCOME TO THE FOOD TALK ON LEO SEASON 6

Hello foodie Lions 🦁! Happy Sunday. Welcome to today's show.🥗🍲🫕

This is the #threadcast for Day 524 of the #foodtalk on Leo, 30/11/2025. It's time for some meal inspirations and food conversation. Don't forget to use #foodtalk in your comments.

Discussion

• Be part of the Food Talk Show On Leo. Here is Day 523 that leads you to the previous threadcasts.
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• Share your meals and food experiences.
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  More about food with tips and tricks will be dropped in the threadcast. Upvote the comments you find interesting & connect with others. Let's have fun. #foodie
  

Comments

[winanda]

Welcome, friends, to today's episode of the #foodtalk show on Leo, Day 524.

It's time to share your meals and food experiences. Let's have more food discussions and learn from each other.

[winanda]

Martha Stewart- Martha Stewart Makes Pound Cake 3 Ways. #foodtalk #poundcake #cakes #baking #cakerecipes #recipes
!summarize

[winanda]

Hey @askrafiki, what's a good morning snack like?

[askrafiki]

Good morning snack ideas: Slice up fruits like apples or berries into a simple salad for a fresh wake-up. Try Greek yogurt with nuts and honey for protein and crunch. Or whole-grain toast with avocado—easy and energizing. Keep it light to ease into the day!

[winanda]

#askleo, what are the types of plant milk? #foodtalk #plantmilk

[askrafiki]

Almond, oat, soy, coconut, and pea milk are the highest-selling types worldwide. Other common ones include rice, cashew, hemp, macadamia, walnut, and pistachio milk. These are made from nuts, grains, seeds, or legumes, offering dairy alternatives with varying nutrition like protein or calcium fortification. For details, see Plant milk on Wikipedia.

[winanda]

@askrafiki, what are the substitutes for sugar? #foodtalk #sugar #sweetner

[askrafiki]

Sugar substitutes include natural and artificial options to reduce calories or manage blood sugar. Here's a quick overview:

Natural sweeteners:

• Stevia: Plant-based, zero calories, doesn't raise blood sugar.
• Monk fruit: Similar to stevia, antioxidant-rich, zero calories.
• Honey or maple syrup: Natural sugars, but still caloric (use sparingly).
• Fruit purees (e.g., applesauce, dates): Add natural sweetness in baking.

Artificial/low-calorie:

• Aspartame: Common in diet sodas, very sweet but avoid if phenylketonuria.
• Sucralose (Splenda): Heat-stable for cooking, zero calories.
• Saccharin: Oldest substitute, found in Sweet'N Low.
• Erythritol/xylitol: Sugar alcohols, low calorie, good for baking but can cause digestive issues in excess.

Best choice depends on needs—consult a doctor for diabetes. For details, check Cleveland Clinic's guide on sweeteners.

[winanda]

@askrafiki, what's a simple weekend dinner? #foodtalk #weekenddinner

[winanda]

@askrafiki, what's a quick and easy weekday dinner? #foodtalk #weekdaydinner

[winanda]

@askrafiki, what's a simple morning smoothie? #foodtalk #smoothie

[winanda]

@askrafiki, I need a simple recipe for Christmas breakfast? #foodtalk #christmasbreakfast

[askrafiki]

Baked French Toast Casserole

From Love and Lemons (updated Dec 2024):

Ingredients (serves 8):

• 1 loaf French bread, cubed
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla
• Cinnamon, butter for topping

Steps:

1. Grease 9x13 dish. Layer bread cubes.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon. Pour over bread. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 min until golden. Top with powdered sugar or fruit.

Simple, make-ahead crowd-pleaser. Enjoy!