Let’s recap, shall we. Last week we made Almond Flour, a flour alternative every low-carb, gluten-free, sugar-free kitchen should have on hand, One-Minute Muffins, for those times when you just want a sandwich AND I left you with a teaser pic of Taco Pizza with an Almond Flour Flatbread Crust. Well, you are going to have… [Continue Reading]
Californ-i-a
We’ve been on a mini-get-away to Laguna Beach, CA for the past few days. Home, now, sitting in my recliner, feet up, thankful we have one more day before summer officially ends. Thought I’d share a few of my favorite photos! San Clemente I was told not to look up at the birds…. Who knew… [Continue Reading]
One Minute Muffin
One minute muffin. I did not invent this recipe. It has been passed around over and over again on the gluten-free and low-carb message boards. There are many variations, tips and tricks. You can make this savory or sweet, add cinnamon, cocoa powder, add herbs and spices. The possibilities are endless. My basic recipe is… [Continue Reading]
How To Make Almond Flour
Unblanched almond flour is almonds, ground to a fine flour-like consistency with the skins on. Per pound, it is much less expensive to make your own. The brown skin of almonds promotes good bacteria in the gut, thus helping the digestive process. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition reports that the almond skin has essential flavonoids… [Continue Reading]
Mexi “Cauli” Rice
Mexi “Cauli” Rice My paternal grandparents were immigrants from Mexico. Both of them are deceased now, but I still have vivid memories of them. My grandmother spoke very little English, could not read or write, but boy could she cook. We went to my grandparents home on Sunday’s after church. Fresh flour tortillas with butter… [Continue Reading]
Meatzaa – Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
A favorite food of many is pizza. What’s not to love? Meat, cheese, sauce & veggies. Oh yeah, forgot about the crust. For those of us avoiding grains, gluten and reducing our carbohydrates, we can forget about the crust and still enjoy a healthy pizza. This recipe is found all over the internet in different Paleo forums… [Continue Reading]
Green Bean “French Fries”
These were all the rage on a low carb message board I frequented many moons ago. They were coined “a great but ugly snack”. I’ve perfected my technique in making them and go through periods of time where I eat them everyday! I have no shame in eating a whole pound of beans…..no shame I… [Continue Reading]
Italian Beef & Green
Super easy, super good, doctored up meat & veggies! All you need is 4 ingredients, 15 minutes and a few hungry bellies. 2 lbs. Grass-Fed Ground Beef 16 oz. Trader Joe’s Frozen Spinach 1 Jar Trader Joe’s Organic Marinara Sauce 1 lb. Organic Brussel’s Sprouts In cast iron skillet add beef and frozen spinach. On medium-high… [Continue Reading]
Why “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t Always Work
A new article published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (EJCN) provides further support; weight management is not just about counting calories or moving more. Even though the article is published in a prestigious journal, you shouldn’t expect it to make many headlines. If the authors’ perspectives were acknowledged publicly, it would mean changing public health… [Continue Reading]
30 Days to Make or Break a Habit
It’s has now been 50 days since I gave up Diet Pepsi. My brain (and my husband) couldn’t be happier! Behavior experts seem to agree it takes about 30 days to break a habit, if this is true, I’ve got this one licked. When giving up an unhealthy habit it is often recommended to replace… [Continue Reading]
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