Cracking eggs one carton at a time.
After gnawing on some big, pink heartburn chews yesterday, I realized why the strawberry-flavored medication tasted so good: corn syrup. The dreaded sugar substitute. I think that effictively kicked me out of ketosis because as of testing a few minutes ago, I was only showing trace amounts of ketones. Great. So that's why I've been… Continue reading Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Wraps
I think I'm diggin this keto diet for the main fact that I can still eat cheese. Cheese is everything good in life. I've invested in a stash of Babybel and a ton of cheddar. I know you're not supposed to eat that much cheese, but I need to have an emergency supply, you know?… Continue reading Philly Cheesesteak Skillet
Everybody needs a good kick in the morning. Whether that's a jolt of caffeine from espresso, a cold shower to wake you up faster, or a literal kick to get you out of bed...mornings are rough. Not everyone is pleasant and perky by their own accord at 6:00 am (or 4 am, which is when… Continue reading Jalapeño Popper Breakfast Muffins
I find Mexican food comforting in these trying times. It's not so much the days are hard to get through, but any time I feel super stressed out or have had a bad day--Mexican food is there to cure my blues. Usually I would dive head first into a pile of salt tortilla chips and… Continue reading Fish Taco Salad with Shrimp & Avocado Salsa
Snacks play a really important part in my life. I can't go more than a few hours without a pick-me-up, and having homemade snacks at the drop of a hat is a must. I usually take a snack break around 3 in the morning (remember, I work nights!) and that's after eating my "breakfast" at… Continue reading Chicken & Zucchini Poppers
Let's talk about cauliflower rice. Is it my favorite thing on this planet? No. Is it a competent stand-in for regular rice? Barely. But if you put enough seasoning on it, mix it with a few of your favorite ingredients, and stir-fry it to oblivion---it actually ends up tasting pretty decent. I have been seriously… Continue reading Chicken & Mushroom Cauliflower Fried Rice
I've been digging on cauliflower since it became cool to eat it. I'm talking 20+ years ago, y'all. When I was a kid, my favorite veggie in a vegetable tray was the raw cauliflower (dunked in oodles of ranch, of course). My family has been using it as a side dish for years. One of… Continue reading Leen’s Favorite Roasted Cauliflower
