14Sep/21

Non-Scale Victory Report–WITH PICTURES!

Archive, General
Ok, this is a YUUUUGE non-scale victory for both of us. I will try to keep it short, but for you to completely understand the enormity, I do want to elaborate a bit. Several years ago, while still eating carbs and seed oils, my husband developed what the doctors could only diagnose as some kind of psoriasis. Sometimes it was on the trunk of his body, but mostly the worst place was his hands. It literally became debilitating. And excruciatingly painful. He gave his guitar to our granddaughter because he could no longer play. He would ask me to button Read More ...
14Jun/21

JQ’s on High in Jefferson City

Eateries
JQ’s on High in Jefferson City It’s so exciting to finally be able to add a BBQ eatery in Jefferson City that does not sugar coat all their meats: JQ’s on High in Jefferson City. Thanks to one of our Facebook group members for sharing this info with us, we started ordering their pulled pork by the pound (which is seasoned with a Keto rub) then shredded, we bring it home and make nachos and add all our own toppings and pork rinds. BUT, you can actually order the Pork Rind Nachos already topped with your fave stuff at the Read More ...
19Apr/21

(A) Opinions vs. (B) Results–I’ll pick (B) please!

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This journey before we came across Keto was a long and winding road. A few times we pretty much just fell off a steep road onto the craggy rocks below that left us bruised and battered. And much less healthy. Since we are considered “seniors” we have had plenty of years behind us, which means we have tried everything. Weight Watchers (both joined, and I even am a “Lifetime Member”), Nutri System, The Daily Plate (now called LiveStrong), the DASH Diet for diabetics, and a myriad of other fad diets that came along over the past 40 years or so Read More ...
19Apr/21

Sandwich–Keto style!

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Keto Build-A-Sandwich INGREDIENTS 1 or 2 slices of your favorite LOW-CARB or NO-CARB deli lunch meat (roasted turkey, chicken breast, roast beef are always pretty low or no carb…ham may have some carbs) Optional toppings based on your own preferences: A few slices of thin-sliced hard salami, ½ a slice of low or no-carb cheese, onion, tomato, dill pickles, avocados, cooked bacon, lettuce leaf, or anything else low-carb you think would fit onto this stack. Mayo (Hellman’s Olive Oil or homemade) and / or your fave mustards, mixed together, if you wish ​INSTRUCTIONS Just start with your big slice(s) of Read More ...
16Apr/21
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

Jalapeno Chicken Casserole

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Jalapeno Chicken Casserole 8 Servings INGREDIENTS • 1-3/4 lbs. chicken breasts (bone-in or boneless) • 7 oz. original (not light) cream cheese • ½ cup + 2 TBSP chicken broth • ½ cup heavy whipping cream • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese • 5 whole med. jalapenos, seeded & thinly sliced (jarred peppers OK, too) • ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp onion powder • ½ tsp paprika • ½ tsp black pepper • 6 slices bacon (or a small pkg. of real bacon bits) • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese • ½ tsp chopped fresh parsley for Read More ...
14Apr/21
Re-Roasted Rotisserie Chicken

Re-Roasted Rotisserie Chicken

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Re-Roasted Rotisserie Chicken This is perfect for a lazy–or super busy–day when you need a home-cooked KETO meal but don’t have the time to cook! INGREDIENTS: 1 or more rotisserie chickens from your favorite supermarket (1 chicken feeds 2 people) Any spices you’d like to add (including fresh-ground Redmon’s salt) THAT’S IT! Told ya it was easy! INSTRUCTIONS It makes it easier to handle the chicken if you put it in the fridge to chill down first. Then using your biggest, baddest knife, split the chicken lengthwise right down the middle. Add some fresh-ground Redmond’s Real Salt into the INSIDE Read More ...