Quote Originally Posted by RoadRaven View Post
Neither of us cope with pastry well, and butter on scones or bread when we are out make us feel unwell.
My reaction to butter isn't quite like that, I still like to butter my bread rolls at a restaurant. It's a decadent pleasure for me because we normally don't buy/keep butter at home. No need 99% of the time, given our cooking style.

I still haven't pulled away from desserts completely, but have noticed for the past 5 years, I have no interest in cheesecakes. 15 years ago it was not like that.

Methinks my shift to low-fat diet..happened very slowly over the decades and started when I was a late teen, when mother was cutting off all the fat/skin before cooking chicken, pork or beef. Includes skimming off fat for soup broth leftovers, etc.

Now 1 doughnut is enjoyable or a deep fried thing. After 2 or more, it becomes less enjoyable.

Yes, I do want a certain quality of Asian cooking when eating in restaurants that use less oil in stir-fries, broths, etc.

And no kiddin, whole, unprocessed foods is kindest on stomachs/gastrointestinal system.