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Smooth and satisfying, this low-carb avocado smoothie (16 net grams carb) is easy to whip up for breakfast or a post-workout shake. Unlike most avocado shakes you’ll find, this one is savory, not sweet. It’s warmed by the richness of tamari, and red pepper flakes give it an extra eye-opening pop. The green flecks from … Read more
A few seasons in, we finally started watching Mad Men. And loving Mad Men. One of my favorite things in it is the retro food. We just watched episode 404, the fourth episode in season four, “The Rejected.” Awesome episode. I don’t want to put in any spoilers for anyone who hasn’t gotten that far … Read more
I’ve made this low-carb pizza dough hundreds of times. I can vouch for it. It works, and it is delicious. This yields a smooth, glossy crust that bubbles luxuriantly as it bakes. The recipe just three ingredients. One is my secret ingredient — which, of course, I will reveal. I do not believe in keeping … Read more
Glorious cheesecake! Each bite starts out firm, almost crystalline, before it transmutes into luxuriant silkiness. That creamy, crumbly collapse is the quintessential New York cheesecake experience, along with the toasty crumb crust contrast against smooth, sweet, ever-so-slightly tart filling. I craved New York style cheesecake, but not the carbs. There’s sugar everywhere, but that’s just … Read more
This morning I wanted a quick keto breakfast. Something warm and satisfying that I could eat while I worked. Donald had already made a batch of bacon, a family brand called Nueske’s that we’re lucky enough to buy local here in Wisconsin. He had gotten up earlier than usual, and when my alarm woke me, that signature … Read more
Maybe. You should know that its glycemic index is the highest among all the popular low-calorie sugar substitutes. So it does raise your blood sugar, sorry to say. But it’s nowhere close to the GI of sugar. On the other hand, maybe not. A gram of maltitol provides 2.1 calories — less than the 2.4 … Read more
Crispy. Light. Sweet. Clean-tasting. Good looking. Won’t fall apart. Inexpensive. These qualities are not easy to find in the world of low-carb and keto foods. Certainly not all in the same item. Aldi has managed to pull it off. I am impressed. I tried Aldi’s Millville food low carb bars. store brand’s Carb Conscious Elevation … Read more
When you learn how to cook side pork belly, oh my gosh. It is scrumptious. Just remember that side pork belly is not bacon. It might look like bacon before you cook it — but not after. I remember the first time I saw a package of sliced side pork belly in my grocer’s meat case. The … Read more
What is side pork? What is pork belly? Is it exactly the same thing, or not? Why does it look so much like bacon? Can I cook it like bacon? Why would I want to eat it? And what does any of this have to do with the futures market? First of all, pork belly … Read more
Have you seen that thick-cut Costco pork belly slices in their fresh meat case? It looks like bacon, but if you cook it just like bacon and expect it to be like bacon, you’ll be disappointed. But grab it! Read on for the best pork belly recipe for sliced side pork. I will tell you … Read more
