I checked out my local GNC yesterday after work... they have a few low-carb products alright, but the ONLY thing 'low' is the carb... they cost a fortune! $5.00 for an Atkins chocolate bar, $50 for a can of Atkins shake. I would rather make my own! I understand why they're expensive - importing, exchange rates & all that - it's just mighty disappointing that there's nothing locally made.

Re the icecream Leonie... unfortunately I almost live on the other side of the world to you! Quakers Hill, which is north of Blacktown. However, you may be able to do what I did re icecream... I purchased my icecream maker on e-bay for about 35 bucks. I had to look for ages - they don't have them very often - but it eventually came up, and I got a bargain. Try sold.com.au also, they are not as good as e-bay but you never know.

Katt