So disappointing...

[Sharron1]

Every now and then I allow myself some slack re carbs A while ago I ate some pasta. It was a great disappointment. Today I bought a Portuguese Custard tart (I forget the proper name for this). Once again, I was sorely disappointed. Clearly my palate has changed. But my, what a disappointment. Whst a waste and certainly not worth the 26 carb outlay. Sigh.

 

[mitchsi]

this type of thinking is still quite funny to me when I think about it, the ROI of that carby food. Being newly diagnosed T1 it is still new to me to consider if that treat is worth it or not. 4 months ago it wasn't not really a consideration except for weight gain!
But like you I am disappointed if I waste my planned carbs on something not worth it like a lasagne I had on the weekend that came out cold then nuked upon it's return.

 

[helli]

I am disappointed if I waste my planned carbs on something not worth it

As a long term T1, I do not have "planned carbs". I am happy to inject insulin for whatever I would have eaten before I had diabetes. I am lucky that weight gain is not something I have to worry about as I am very active.

However, if, like @Sharron1 , I needed to limit my carbs, I think I would be happy to find my tastes had changed and carbs no longer bought me joy. I would take the opportunity to discover new exciting (lower carb) foods as that lack of enjoyment from carbs makes the diet easier to maintain.

Ok, I admit it, I might be tempted to try another Pastel de Nata just to check it wasn't a bad Portuguese custard tart before giving them up completely.

 

[Inka]

Yes, I’d be experimenting with a custard tart from elsewhere too! The ‘same thing’ can vary hugely between different shops.

 

[trophywench]

I was disappointed with em in Portugal too, for what that's worth. I certainly expected more apparent 'custard'. Bit like paella - far far too fishy tasting, all in all! Yet I can still enjoy moules mariniere, smoked haddock/salmon/trout/eel, or unsmoked loved boil in the bag kipper fillets but not actual kippers because of the ruddy bones.

 

[Sharron1]

As a long term T1, I do not have "planned carbs". I am happy to inject insulin for whatever I would have eaten before I had diabetes. I am lucky that weight gain is not something I have to worry about as I am very active.

However, if, like @Sharron1 , I needed to limit my carbs, I think I would be happy to find my tastes had changed and carbs no longer bought me joy. I would take the opportunity to discover new exciting (lower carb) foods as that lack of enjoyment from carbs makes the diet easier to maintain.

Ok, I admit it, I might be tempted to try another Pastel de Nata just to check it wasn't a bad Portuguese custard tart before giving them up completely.

I think I can confirm that was my last Portuguese custard tart.

 

[Sharron1]

Yes, I’d be experimenting with a custard tart from elsewhere too! The ‘same thing’ can vary hugely between different shops.

Hmm.I don't really need much encouragement.

 

[Leadinglights]

I think I can confirm that was my last Portuguese custard tart.

I have had one in Nandos and it was really good but we bought a pack from Tesco and it was very disappointing. It reminded me of the custard slices as it had what I think they call confectioners custard in it.

 

[nonethewiser]

Every now and then I allow myself some slack re carbs A while ago I ate some pasta. It was a great disappointment. Today I bought a Portuguese Custard tart (I forget the proper name for this). Once again, I was sorely disappointed. Clearly my palate has changed. But my, what a disappointment. Whst a waste and certainly not worth the 26 carb outlay. Sigh.

Only ever had 1 Portuguese custard tart & didn't like it as it was overpoweringly sweet, that's from someone who does enjoy custard tart here in UK.

 

[Nayshiftin]

TBH does anything taste the same? But those custard tarts are totally different from ours. I sympathise though because you want that nice something but I guess with the guilt is there anything.

 

[Drummer]

I make real custard - from eggs and cream and actual vanilla.
You can never go back to the coloured corn flour in milk after that.

 

[Sharron1]

TBH does anything taste the same? But those custard tarts are totally different from ours. I sympathise though because you want that nice something but I guess with the guilt is there anything.

So true...