I personally love the ketogenic diet. I love how I feel, especially the energy and sound sleep I have experienced. I love that my joints no longer ache and let’s be honest, that my waistline is shrinking. But switching over to a keto lifestyle means giving up on a lot of the foods [Read More]
Garlic Scapes are whimsical, curly flowering stems that grow up from the bulb of the garlic plant. I trim them off about two to three weeks before harvesting the garlic bulbs. Many people use them as an addition to a bouquet of flowers, in stir-fry dishes, finally chopped and added to a morning egg [Read More]
Back in August my husband and I started changing our diet to no grains, no sugar, and lower protein. What have I missed the most? Sinking my teeth into something deliciously sweet and loaded with carbs. But I have done too much research to give in to those cravings. What does my diet mostly contain? [Read More]
If there is one thing I have realized about the Keto lifestyle, it’s how addicted to sugar I was. Wanting that little sweet bite after dinner to finish off the meal was often a given, even when I knew sugar was bad for me. I’d occasionally go to the grocery store and buy a bag [Read More]
What you eat matters. Let me say it again, what you eat matters! I’ve been on a journey these past six weeks, which is the reason for not posting for quite some time. I turned 55 in September. By the time my mother was 55, she had renal kidney cancer, esophagus surgery, lupus, scleroderma, Sjogren’s [Read More]
It is not easy creating a grain and sugar-free huckleberry muffin that tastes good, but this one definitely meets the criteria! You will find this muffin moist and flavorful, and a treat if you are on a keto diet. My husband and I recently returned from an Alaskan cruise to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. We [Read More]
I have recently returned from some great summer adventures, which is why I haven’t posted in a while. In the past two months, I have ventured to the Princess Inlet in Canada, hiked around Mount Rainier, zip-lined upside down with my sister in Mexico (I know, total craziness), and camped in Yellowstone. Thankfully no grizzly [Read More]
Don’t you just love a sumptuous summer dessert filled with berries and cream? These gluten-free vanilla mini bundt cakes are on my favorite list because they are slightly spongy and pair well with fresh fruit. You can make them in mini bundt forms or in one large bundt and slice the cake. Either way you [Read More]
Spring has arrived a little late this year, as well as my third grandchild; eight days to be exact! But we are so very thankful for a healthy baby boy weighing in at a mere 8 lbs 10 oz! His big sister was more than willing to trade in her little doll for a live [Read More]
Why is chia pudding with homemade coconut milk so good for you? Actually, there are several health benefits and it is super easy to make! Here is a list of the numerous reasons why you should put this tiny seed in your body: Chia seeds contain more antioxidants than blueberries Chia seeds contain more omega-3 [Read More]