Do you miss bread? Pretzels? Crackers? After losing 100 lbs on keto, I have frequently said, “Ask me if I miss bread?” And I certainly don’t miss the high carb breads that made me tired, sick, and obese. But a lot of people who eat low-carb or keto […]
Gingerbread is a cookie and peppermint mocha is a coffee, right? Well…maybe they started out that way, but life is ever-evolving, right? What if you could make gingerbread ice cream? Take a creamy, custardy ice cream base, amp up the gingerbread spices and sprinkle in some gingerbread cookie […]
I love to smell soup simmering on the stove.The flavors are melding into perfection as the meat becomes more tender. It makes a house smell like home when the soup pot is full. Soup is also practical and utilitarian. Not only is it warming in winter, but it’s […]
A Dutch baby reminds me that it’s often the little things that are most delightful. Just a few simple ingredients, takes minutes to whip up, and can be modified to accommodate different flavors—what’s not to love? The original Dutch baby I created for Keto Living Day by […]
Making and decorating gingerbread cookies is almost more fun than eating. Actually it IS more fun to make and decorate them. My low-carb Gingerbread cookies are an excellent way to keep family baking traditions without sacrificing your keto diet. My recipe suggests using hazelnut flour which is lower […]
Christmas and cheese straws were always synonymous for me. I loved the salty crunch and the slight heat from the cayenne. In fact, I loved them too much, and once ate an entire bag on the 10 minute drive home from the grocery store. That was in my […]
What if? Do you wonder too? These dang crackers that we did in the Chibo class got me wondering. I called them Parmesan Garlic because those are the flavors I used initially. But then the old imagination kicked in. What if? Ranch? Chili Lime? Everything bagel? Nacho? Rosemary […]
No matter how you slice it, a sweet potato isn’t gonna be a great keto option, especially when you want to enjoy other foods for Thanksgiving. That’s why I’m calling this recipe a substitute without any cutesy faux tato names. When it comes to taste and texture, pumpkin […]
We all love fresh turkey freshly roasted, but what can you do with the 6 lbs of meat left from the 12 lb turkey on Thanksgiving day? We have lots of tasty ideas for you that will make your family thankful for leftovers. These are favorites that sometimes use […]
While working on Growing Up Keto, we realized we had to trim down the recipes. We simply could not fit in everything we wanted to include. Among the recipes that didn’t make the cut were these adorable and tasty mini-layer cakes. They have simple ingredients and take mere […]