In article >,
Trinity > wrote:

> Sherry wrote:
> > Priscilla Ballou > wrote in
> > :
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> >>I wish I could imagine a baklava that wouldn't spike, but I'm not up
> >>to the task. ;-) I think that portion control is our friend in
> >>this area.
> >>
> >>Priscilla, very fond of Greek pastry
> >
> >
> > Not even sure portion control would help me there! My bgs are *soooo*
> > sensitive to honey! BD (before diabetes), I used to just scoop a
> > spoonful of honey out of the honey jar and eat it... or would munch on
> > the honeycomb, savoring the marvelous flavor of honey. I'd try all
> > sorts of different honeys beyond the basic clover - they all have
> > different and wonderful flavors.
> >
> > The last time I tried a tsp of honey on my low-carb toast, with lots of
> > butter too, my bgs just absolutely soared!
> >
> > Sherry
> >
> Especially they come in the triangle shapes and I always have to get it
> to go, and just do a bite or two. But the dang thing is really slow to
> burn off even with exercising it off. I try to time it i.e. before
> mowing the lawn or some other strenuous activity.
>
> I wonder if it's the honey that is slow......

IIRC, I once investigated recipes, and the stuff it's soaked in isn't
honey. It's a sugar syrup.

Priscilla
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