Hi all,

Donato's Pizza (originally a Columbus company, bought by McDonald's
and being sold back to the orginal owner, thank God) has tested and
will soon roll-out nationally, a crustless, low-carb pizza). The
toppings are put on some kind of soy-based crumb base, cooked on a
heatproof platter and is meant to be eaten with a fork. Donato's pizza
toppings are terrific IMHO.

The local Wild Oats had a big sign at the door of the store yesterday
saying something like "If you're counting carbs, look for our Counting
Carbs signs throughout the store for low carb products." I actually
found some soups I can add to my diet!

Went to Great Harvest Bread to get my DH the cinnamon swirl bread he
wanted (I'd like to strangle him sometimes) and they had a huge sign
advertising low carb bread. I sampled it in the store and it was
terrific. It's a heavy bread with a crisp crust and excellent texture
and bite. 8 carbs per slice. Brought it home, ate it and no impact on
my BG!

Kroger's is carrying Brownberry Counting Crabs bread, Atkin's and
CarbSmart ice creams, and several Keto brand products (which I don't
really care for, but they are there). They also had a big display of
the Smart Ones low-carb frozen meals (they also have the Lean Cuisine
ones but I don't consider 25 carbs to be low!).

The local health food store adds more products each week (many
inedible, but hope springs eternal). Picked up some biscotti and
brownies. I also bought a Carbolite coconut chocolate bar that was so
good I'm glad I just bought one.

And, lucky me, I have a Subway, Outback Steakhouse,TGI Friday's and
two Donato's all within a mile of home.

Oh, and yesterday when DH was watching football I heard someone
interviewing Jared who was talking about the new Atkin's wraps at
Subway. I was almost certain that they would spell the demise of his
career, but I heard him say he ate one and it was good, so I guess
Jared is shilling for Atkin's now, too (good for him and Subway, this
is how our economy works!).

Just thought I'd share.

Mary Sue

10 pounds from goal (sigh) and must ration my new bread and brownies